A couple of months ago, we pulled off a nice surprise for Ruth's dad's 80th birthday. Our son Alex was instrumental in helping us with that at the time, and I guess he really enjoyed the final moment.
Because he just pulled off another big surprise. On us!
Paris, France.
Where are Kevin and Ruth now? Paris, France.
Where are Kevin and Ruth going next? Bristol , England on May 4th.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Cellular data use
Because of our lifestyle, we're almost always on cellular internet. And because cellular data is expensive, we've grown accustomed to being careful with our usage.
I mentioned a while ago that I thought our iPhone was using a lot of data. And, the internet in general has become more geared towards high data use. All you have to do is look at the amount of video and HD graphics that are used on a lot of websites now and you'll understand. All of that data adds up quickly.
I mentioned a while ago that I thought our iPhone was using a lot of data. And, the internet in general has become more geared towards high data use. All you have to do is look at the amount of video and HD graphics that are used on a lot of websites now and you'll understand. All of that data adds up quickly.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
RV storage ideas
One of the problems most RVs have is a lack of storage. With a very small kitchen area, and not many cupboards, where do you put all your kitchen stuff? Especially for someone who likes to cook. Ruth uses our oven a lot as well, so we don't use the oven for storage...we use it for cooking!
And, you don't want stuff rattling around. So Ruth has come up with some great ideas to fix that problem too...
And, you don't want stuff rattling around. So Ruth has come up with some great ideas to fix that problem too...
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Canadian Tire...the final chapter!
I had put in a formal complaint with Canadian Tire's head office because I felt that I was overcharged on the little blue car's inspection and wheel alignment a month or so ago. Yesterday, I was able to register a partial victory, and put the whole episode behind us.
I received a phone message from the local store yesterday morning. Strange, because I wasn't expecting a call from the store...I was expecting a call from the head office.
I received a phone message from the local store yesterday morning. Strange, because I wasn't expecting a call from the store...I was expecting a call from the head office.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Turning up the heat
Hottest day of the year so far. At 8:00am this morning, the temperature is already 26C (79F) and they're calling for a record high 34C (93F) today.
It's gonna be a hot one!
It's gonna be a hot one!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Clothing, footwear, and eyeglasses
The three things that are not always easy to buy online. We've done all three, and we've been reasonably successful at it. And, we're happy enough with our purchases that we feel it's worth it to continue, especially when you're dealing with companies who really want to make you happy with your purchase.
Our most recent experience was with Firmoo Optical.
Our most recent experience was with Firmoo Optical.
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Hey Mister...wanna buy some hot sauce?
Sometimes there are funny things that happen during our travels that we never get a chance to tell you about at the time. Maybe because other things happened that particular day that took up the entire blog post and so the blog post gets too long with all of the photos and narration.
I looked in our fridge the other day and saw an unmarked bottle of hot sauce. This reminded me of a funny story that I had to tell you.
I looked in our fridge the other day and saw an unmarked bottle of hot sauce. This reminded me of a funny story that I had to tell you.
Friday, June 5, 2015
It's all in the numbers
Before we carry on, I wanted to bring up a very relevant comment from yesterday's discussion that was made late in the evening so you may not have read it. And I bring it up because all of this discussion about travel "safety" is relative.
And this comment gets across exactly what I was trying to. Although those who think we are "innocent travelers who have the blinders on" will probably never get it...
And this comment gets across exactly what I was trying to. Although those who think we are "innocent travelers who have the blinders on" will probably never get it...
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Colombia - More negative than Mexico?
As you may know, we are going to spend 6 weeks touring Colombia this fall.
When we announced this, the first thing my mother says is along the lines of "Can't you pick a friendly country?"
Well, I think one of the reasons that we want to visit Colombia is to dispel myths like this that are still floating around.
When we announced this, the first thing my mother says is along the lines of "Can't you pick a friendly country?"
Well, I think one of the reasons that we want to visit Colombia is to dispel myths like this that are still floating around.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Ruth's famous gluten free pizza recipe
We had pizza the other night, and Ruth thought she'd like to share the recipe. This is exactly the same pizza that she makes when we're traveling in the motorhome. Usually, she'll make it with lots of chicken chunks and peppers. Yummy!
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