Monthly Archives: August 2026

A relaxing Saturday…

Saturday was a nice and relaxing day. We started out going to a little restaurant for breakfast in a neighbouring town. I had biscuits and gravy, a dish that isn’t common at all in Canada. It was quite tasty. We … Continue reading

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Yellowstone National Park

We started the day in Helena Montana and headed out at around 6am for Yellowstone National Park. We got there at 10am or so, through periods of pouring rain. We didn’t stay long. Admission to Yellowstone National Park would have … Continue reading

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The road trip…

I left Coleman Alberta this morning shortly after 9am, final destination of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. We didn’t quite make it all the way to Yellowstone, we are spending the night in Helena Montana at a motel, I was … Continue reading

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My new car…

As I’ve written, I purchased a new car. It’s a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks Sasquatch Edition. It was love at first sight. I drove it to Edmonton and back yesterday and I love it even more. It’s got … Continue reading

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Mini trip…

Tomorrow I’m taking Apollo to the vet at 9am and then have to renew my passport. We’ll then head to Edmonton for dinner. Just Montana’s. I’m taking my sister in law home to High River on Thursday morning and then … Continue reading

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My next cruise, well, after Hawaii

So, as I’ve written, I’m heading on an Hawaiian Cruise September 30 though October 16. I need to plan my next cruise and I’m thinking Panama Canal. I’ve reached out to my Travel Agent and asked for options for some … Continue reading

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The Voyage Home…

No, this isn’t Star Trek IV, it’s about my voyage home. It started this morning early. I left the ship around 9am. I headed though the maze of exits off the ship and ended up outside where the journey began … Continue reading

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What an amazing trip…

We are almost in Port, back in Florida. It has been an absolutely amazing 7 days. The weather has been perfect, well, I suppose anyway, a bit hot and humid for my tastes. Temps have been in the 30s with … Continue reading

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The end of a good thing…

It’s Saturday morning, 3:23am Eastern Time and we are somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean heading West towards Florida and Port Canaveral. My cruise has just over 24 hours to go. To say it’s been a great time is an understatement, … Continue reading

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It’s a new car !!!

I’ll be picking up my new car on Monday morning at 11am. I get home to Calgary later Sunday evening, my flight arrives around 2237 and Tim picks me up with Apollo riding shotgun. I’m sure, and hoping that Apollo … Continue reading

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