Yesterday morning, we did a nice bike ride along the Similkameen River. It's an old railway line that's been turned into a horse/walk/bike trail. So far, it's only 4 miles (7 kms) long, so 8 miles (14 kms) return. But there are plans to extend it, and based on how they've done it so far, it's a fairly expensive trail!
It was another beautiful day, and the temperatures have cooled off a bit. High of about 75F (24C).
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Saturday, September 8, 2018
It's a good thing we like it here!
Because it looks like we're staying a few more days.
We had Sherman at the mechanic's for 9:00am, as agreed. We got the bikes off the back, and left Sherman to have his lower control arms installed, as well as the new bell crank for the driver's side that I had bought in the spring and never had installed.
We rode our bikes from the mechanic's to the park where our friend Tioga George was looking for his missing Boid.
We had Sherman at the mechanic's for 9:00am, as agreed. We got the bikes off the back, and left Sherman to have his lower control arms installed, as well as the new bell crank for the driver's side that I had bought in the spring and never had installed.
We rode our bikes from the mechanic's to the park where our friend Tioga George was looking for his missing Boid.
Friday, September 7, 2018
August Expenses
Well, I had better stop procrastinating on this!
August was another expensive month. In fact, 2018 is ramping up to be our most expensive year ever since we embarked on this travel based lifestyle in 2007!
Mostly, related to motorhome expenses. Sherman treated us really well the first ten years, with only minimal basic maintenance type of expenses. And, it helped that I was able to perform a lot of the repairs myself. But this year there has been a lot of stuff, starting with the break down we had in Mexico.
August was another expensive month. In fact, 2018 is ramping up to be our most expensive year ever since we embarked on this travel based lifestyle in 2007!
Mostly, related to motorhome expenses. Sherman treated us really well the first ten years, with only minimal basic maintenance type of expenses. And, it helped that I was able to perform a lot of the repairs myself. But this year there has been a lot of stuff, starting with the break down we had in Mexico.
Meeting Tioga George!
They were calling for a warm day, so we got a fairly early start on our hike up Whistler's Canyon. Plus, we had made plans to meet a special visitor after lunch, so we didn't want to be too late returning from our hike.
I had sort of figured that it was about a 6 mile (10 km) hike, but as we got into it I realized that it would be a little longer than that!
I had sort of figured that it was about a 6 mile (10 km) hike, but as we got into it I realized that it would be a little longer than that!
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Everything ran perfectly!
We left our fantastic free overnight spot at the trailhead and drove the short distance into town and parked up behind the library to use their fast free wifi internet. One of the things I had to do was to track down what happened to the other control arm we were waiting on for Sherman.
Long story short, it turned out that it had to be shipped from a different warehouse, and that warehouse was located in Indiana. Even though I had ordered it through Amazon, it was a 3rd party supplier and they made an error by only sending one tracking number.
Long story short, it turned out that it had to be shipped from a different warehouse, and that warehouse was located in Indiana. Even though I had ordered it through Amazon, it was a 3rd party supplier and they made an error by only sending one tracking number.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Into the United States for a few days
Wow... we loved this area between Greenwood and Osoyoos, British Columbia. Just gorgeous scenery.
We stayed in the supposedly $10 a night municipal campground in Greenwood. The sign said that someone would be by to collect the fee... but nobody ever showed up. So we left. Don't feel too guilty about it though... we donated $10 to their library for some used books. And really, if you're not going to come and collect the money, then we don't have a lot of sympathy for your loss! It was just dry camping anyhow... no hookups, so we didn't cost them anything by staying there.
We stayed in the supposedly $10 a night municipal campground in Greenwood. The sign said that someone would be by to collect the fee... but nobody ever showed up. So we left. Don't feel too guilty about it though... we donated $10 to their library for some used books. And really, if you're not going to come and collect the money, then we don't have a lot of sympathy for your loss! It was just dry camping anyhow... no hookups, so we didn't cost them anything by staying there.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Movin' on down the road...
We said goodbye to friends Betty and Jim yesterday morning, after Betty made us delicious omelettes for breakfast! They sure looked after us... thanks guys!
Again, we did not drive far. Our destination was the "smallest city in British Columbia"... Greenwood, population 708.
Again, we did not drive far. Our destination was the "smallest city in British Columbia"... Greenwood, population 708.
Monday, September 3, 2018
There were still bugs from the Yukon plastered on there!
We had breakfast together at Jim and Betty's place. Ruth made some pancakes and we brought over a jug of our coveted real Canadian maple syrup to share with them.
Then, we had a walking tour of their 10 acre property here beside the Kettle River and then set out in their car to have a look at some of the sites to see in the Christina Lake area.
Then, we had a walking tour of their 10 acre property here beside the Kettle River and then set out in their car to have a look at some of the sites to see in the Christina Lake area.
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Arrived in time for happy hour!
We woke up to a bit of a smoky day in Castlegar, but we decided to go to a park and get a bike ride in. Not much to see in the downtown area, but we did enjoy the riverfront path and a visit to Zuckerberg Island.
After lunch, we drove to the Christina Lake area, still heading west on highway 3 towards Osoyoos.
After lunch, we drove to the Christina Lake area, still heading west on highway 3 towards Osoyoos.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Spent some more money
I'm not looking forward to adding up our August expense report later on today! It was another costly month! And we added to it again yesterday.
We drove from Salmo to Castlegar yesterday, as we are slowly making our way west to Osoyoos.
We drove from Salmo to Castlegar yesterday, as we are slowly making our way west to Osoyoos.
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