2 Aug 2014
We left Moose Jaw this am, heading to Edgely North Dakota to stay at my friends Collette and Jason's place for the night, they were not there this night as they had gone to Fargo to say goodby to their son Brookston who has joined the guards, he is on his way to boot camp, then in January he will be attending college. Watered the plants and had a good nights sleep.
3 Aug 2014
Left Edgely this am and headed for Canistota South Dakota, arrived around 4:30, good thing we had reservations for the week as everything had no vacancies, this week is Sturgis bike week there were litterly hundreds of bikes on the road, Went to a popular steak house for supper at Battle Creek had a delicious steak. back to the motel and visited with some of the bikers, Oh to be young again.
4 Aug 2014
Today would of been my dads birthday he would be 97 yrs old. I know he and mum would have loved to see all the bikes. This am we had our first treatment, came back and rested most of the rest of the day, went to the hotel for all you can eat pizza, not too bad. We sat with some Amish people very interesting to hear of their culture, many of them come here for treatments, from all over the place
5 Aug 2014
Went for an XRay then for a treatment, the Dr can see some arthritis in my lower back but he has helped me quite a bit, will have 3 more treatments this week.
This afternoon we went to Sioux falls and did some shopping bought some new bedding, Went to the Casino and had supper then back to the Motel.
Havn't taken any pictures lately all around here is corn fields for many miles.
These are Texas Bluebonnets
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
Moose Jaw
This is a real catch up blog
21 July 2014
Today we took a ride around Abbottsford, then went for ice cream to a dairy farm where they make their own ice cream it was really good.
Came back and had a great visit.
22 July 2014
Today we left Corrine & Larry's after a great visit see you again soon, we stopped into Chilliwack to see my friend Veroncia & Geoff, had tea and supper with them then we left around 7pm and went to Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park this is near Merritt BC, my friends Theresa, Derrick, & Cassia are the managers here, this is a very nice park it has no amenities but very pretty.
23 July 2014
We had a tour of the park from Cassia she showed us the frogs that were coming up from the lake to go to the woods, they do this each year and they built parkways for them to come up and to go under the road so they don't get run over, there are thousands of them, they live in the woods for a few years them come back to the lake to mate, this is similar to the salmon.
Cassia had lunch with us nice to have a little one visit. After lunch it looked like a storm coming in so we decided to leave as we would be caught on a gravel road, good thing we did it stormed there for 2 more days.
We went to Kelowna, then called my friend who is at Shushawap falls RV park near Enderby, we need to let her know we would be there a day earlier, Had fish & chips for supper at Lord Chumleys in Kelowna, then headed to Enderby, called the park to let them know we were almost there so they could open the gate, we were asked if we were in a storm, no we weren't it must have been ahead of us, they had no power and there were many branches and gazebos down it was a mess, the power didn't come on until 2am. So we visited my friend Judy by flashlight.
24 July 2014
It is still raining so no going around the park for a walk this is a very nice park and so well kept. This evening we went to the Golf club at Mable lake lovely club and good food.
25July 2014
We left here this am to head to Lake Louise, stopping at Field to hopefully see a train go thru the tunnels, no such luck, but the trees have grown up so much it is hard to see.
We went to Lake Louise, for me it was a disappointment the glacier has receded so much and it was not as beautiful as when it was right down to the lake.
We tried to go up the icefields parkway to go to the new walk out they have there. When we asked the fellow at the ticket booth how far up it was he asked if we were thinking of going now we of course said yes he told us it closed at 5pm, we were disappointed oh well, onward to Banff, as usual a very busy place lots of tourists from all over the world. Had supper then headed toward Calgary we stayed at a casino just before Calgary. Free can't beat that.
26 July 2014
We are headed to Moose Jaw but first we have to go to Ikea had breakfast for both of us and with coffee a full breakfast cost $4:29 what a deal, bought a few things then headed to Moose Jaw. We arrived home by 7pm a long day but nice to be back.
From here to now we have been catching up getting things cleaned out.
Sat we head to South Dakota to see a Dr about our backs he has been recommended very highly, Phil has been there before and it has really helped him.
Will put some more pictures from where I left off Hope you have enjoyed this trip.
another view from the gondala
Top of the mountain
Trying out the bobsled
21 July 2014
Today we took a ride around Abbottsford, then went for ice cream to a dairy farm where they make their own ice cream it was really good.
Came back and had a great visit.
22 July 2014
Today we left Corrine & Larry's after a great visit see you again soon, we stopped into Chilliwack to see my friend Veroncia & Geoff, had tea and supper with them then we left around 7pm and went to Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park this is near Merritt BC, my friends Theresa, Derrick, & Cassia are the managers here, this is a very nice park it has no amenities but very pretty.
23 July 2014
We had a tour of the park from Cassia she showed us the frogs that were coming up from the lake to go to the woods, they do this each year and they built parkways for them to come up and to go under the road so they don't get run over, there are thousands of them, they live in the woods for a few years them come back to the lake to mate, this is similar to the salmon.
Cassia had lunch with us nice to have a little one visit. After lunch it looked like a storm coming in so we decided to leave as we would be caught on a gravel road, good thing we did it stormed there for 2 more days.
We went to Kelowna, then called my friend who is at Shushawap falls RV park near Enderby, we need to let her know we would be there a day earlier, Had fish & chips for supper at Lord Chumleys in Kelowna, then headed to Enderby, called the park to let them know we were almost there so they could open the gate, we were asked if we were in a storm, no we weren't it must have been ahead of us, they had no power and there were many branches and gazebos down it was a mess, the power didn't come on until 2am. So we visited my friend Judy by flashlight.
24 July 2014
It is still raining so no going around the park for a walk this is a very nice park and so well kept. This evening we went to the Golf club at Mable lake lovely club and good food.
25July 2014
We left here this am to head to Lake Louise, stopping at Field to hopefully see a train go thru the tunnels, no such luck, but the trees have grown up so much it is hard to see.
We went to Lake Louise, for me it was a disappointment the glacier has receded so much and it was not as beautiful as when it was right down to the lake.
We tried to go up the icefields parkway to go to the new walk out they have there. When we asked the fellow at the ticket booth how far up it was he asked if we were thinking of going now we of course said yes he told us it closed at 5pm, we were disappointed oh well, onward to Banff, as usual a very busy place lots of tourists from all over the world. Had supper then headed toward Calgary we stayed at a casino just before Calgary. Free can't beat that.
26 July 2014
We are headed to Moose Jaw but first we have to go to Ikea had breakfast for both of us and with coffee a full breakfast cost $4:29 what a deal, bought a few things then headed to Moose Jaw. We arrived home by 7pm a long day but nice to be back.
From here to now we have been catching up getting things cleaned out.
Sat we head to South Dakota to see a Dr about our backs he has been recommended very highly, Phil has been there before and it has really helped him.
Will put some more pictures from where I left off Hope you have enjoyed this trip.
This is the way to roast marshmallows
The group that went to see the bears
Cameron Wendy Rita & Seth
The Totem that the children painted the scales
Fishing at the base of the fish ladder most people disagree with this
Looking down from the gondola from the glass bottom
Top of the mountain
Going up in the fog
Taking up the bikes and the riders
Corrine & Larry's backyard the pond and look at the back you can see the huge lilly
Western toadlett
No fear Cassia is picking them up and putting them back in the run
A cut in the mountain on the #1 Hwy
One of the tunnels at Field
The glacier at Lake Louise
Bridges over the Hwy for the animals can cross easily
Banff Springs Hotel
The end of the mountains
Going into the foothills
Hope you will keep watching not going to be posting too much for awhile
Monday, July 21, 2014
Abbotsford
18 July 2014
Getting caught up. This could be a long one hopefully pictures as well.
This morning we went to a restaurant on the water front to listen to a group play over the noon hour it was quite good. Then we went to Potlatch park there were many buildings and totem poles, one of the poles has feathers on the bottom made out of wood, the children that come there paint these feathers then they are attached to the pole, it is a nice idea to get the children involved.
We got on the ferry around 4:00pm went and had showers, got my pictures together then went to sleep for a few hours.
19 July 2014
Arrived in Prince Rupert around 4am had a good sleep on the ferry so started to drive, and of course it was raining and I rained all day so I kept driving well it ended up being a marathon day, we did stop to watch some natives fishing in Moricetown BC. we ended up driving to Clinton, like I said a marathon day.
20 July 2014
We took the road down the sea to sky highway to Whistler it was quite cloudy most of the way, when we got to Whistler we decided to do the peak to peak even though it was quite cloudy but we thoroughly enjoyed it, we left Whistler around 4:30 and drove to Abbotsford to my friends Corrine & Larry's we are staying here a couple of days so nice to see them and the family again.
Where they do Ocean Ranching
Getting caught up. This could be a long one hopefully pictures as well.
This morning we went to a restaurant on the water front to listen to a group play over the noon hour it was quite good. Then we went to Potlatch park there were many buildings and totem poles, one of the poles has feathers on the bottom made out of wood, the children that come there paint these feathers then they are attached to the pole, it is a nice idea to get the children involved.
We got on the ferry around 4:00pm went and had showers, got my pictures together then went to sleep for a few hours.
19 July 2014
Arrived in Prince Rupert around 4am had a good sleep on the ferry so started to drive, and of course it was raining and I rained all day so I kept driving well it ended up being a marathon day, we did stop to watch some natives fishing in Moricetown BC. we ended up driving to Clinton, like I said a marathon day.
20 July 2014
We took the road down the sea to sky highway to Whistler it was quite cloudy most of the way, when we got to Whistler we decided to do the peak to peak even though it was quite cloudy but we thoroughly enjoyed it, we left Whistler around 4:30 and drove to Abbotsford to my friends Corrine & Larry's we are staying here a couple of days so nice to see them and the family again.
Where they do Ocean Ranching
Whale tale
At the bear fortress
400 year old totem poles
At the Totem Forest
Getting eagle ready to release when they cover their head they are very relaxed
The release
Seals on the buoy
Wouldn't we like one of these with your own helicopter
Nathan the master showing how it is done
Eagles fishing
Mumma with 2 babies
Caught a fish
Creek Street
Pacific Sunset
Check this he looks like he is laughing
Will catch up more tomorrow
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Ketchikan
Today we spent time this am on the computer getting caught up.. Went to the Totem Heritage
center very interesting.
Went for seafood chowder for lunch, another delicious one.
After lunch we went to the Alaska discovery Center they showed a film about the Tongass National Forest it is the biggest rainforest in the world, it comprises of 17 million acres it is huge.it talked about the ego system, the fishing, hunting and logging in the area.
Took a ride on the free bus around the town, can't beat free.
Met the young group for supper they made a meal for 60 people, lasagna, garlic bread salad and chicken, chocolate pudding for desert, yum
We had a devotion and a speaker he was very interesting, I love to see the young ones so interested in the message.
Now we are here at McDonalds getting caught up but no pics yet still to slow.
Next post in Canada
center very interesting.
Went for seafood chowder for lunch, another delicious one.
After lunch we went to the Alaska discovery Center they showed a film about the Tongass National Forest it is the biggest rainforest in the world, it comprises of 17 million acres it is huge.it talked about the ego system, the fishing, hunting and logging in the area.
Took a ride on the free bus around the town, can't beat free.
Met the young group for supper they made a meal for 60 people, lasagna, garlic bread salad and chicken, chocolate pudding for desert, yum
We had a devotion and a speaker he was very interesting, I love to see the young ones so interested in the message.
Now we are here at McDonalds getting caught up but no pics yet still to slow.
Next post in Canada
Ketchikan
I am posting all these days in one we are having trouble with wifi, still no pictures they just won't download so when I get back to Canada in a few days I will make a few posts of pictures.
16 July 2014
Today we took a drive to Totem Bite, this place was named by the natives because it was a small inlet and it looked like the piece of land had a big bite out of it. This was a small walk thru the trees and by the sea there were many totems, a clan house and a restoration center.
We drove to the end of the road nice drive along the water. Back to town and went to a place that had been recommended to us for burgers very good, good recommendation. Left there and went to a place called Creek Street, this is a boardwalk area along the creek, it is a place where many years ago was a place of prostitution and alcohol, we toured Dolly's place she spent many years as a prostitute, she was even prostituting at age 70, she actually died here. The rest of the buildings are now shopping stores and bars. We walked to the end of the boardwalk to see the fish ladder, not much action yet.
Supper time we had been invited by the group we met on the ferry, to have supper with them, what a welcoming group, after supper we had a devotion, then I took 8 of them to see the bears, one young girl that lives in Alaska had never seen a bear in the wild, she got to see three. After this we went for a bonfire and smores what a great evening, Thanks to all these young people. They have even asked us to come for supper again tomorrow. Must like having grandmas with them.
17 July 2014
It is still early so we havn't decided what we will do today. Tomorrow we leave for Prince Rupert.
See you again soon
13 July 2014
Tonight we got on the ferry and it left around 11pm we had a
cabin and went and had a wonderful shower no timer on that one, then into bed.
14 July 2014
Today is a sea day we will be on the ferry until 10:30
tonight, we met a group of young adults who came from all over Alaska they are
going to Ketchikan for a mission trip, going to be with the young people and
doing some teaching. We have been
invited to join them on Wed to have dinner and a bonfire on the beach we are
looking forward to it. We have seen
quite a few whales on this leg of our trip, also some seals on one of the
buoys.
I spent the day cleaning up my picture on the computer and
getting them transferred over to Ritas computer, it took many hours but passed
the time, when we got up this morning it was wet (whats new) and foggy, but as
the day went by the sun came out and it was very beautiful. The trip ended up
being very nice. The ferry stopped at
Petersburg and Wrangle, very small places but I would have liked to have stayed
a day or so on each.
We arrived in Ketchikan at 10:30 and needed to find a place
to stay, where else but good old Walmart, yes there is one here.
15 July 2014
This morning we went into town to get a couple more charms
for the bracelet we got in Juneau these are giveaways with coupons which we
were able to get, they tell us these coupons are for the cruise ship people,
well today we were from the cruise ship, we only needed a couple more to
complete the bracelet.
We checked the town out it is one of the bigger island
towns. After lunch we went to the totem
village of Saxman, one of the master carvers was there (Nathan Jackson) he is
very famous for his carvings. He was
doing an interview for a documentary I was lucky enough to be able to see this,
he spoke about his life and how he got started in carving.
After we left him we went to Herring Bay and we were lucky
to see about a hundred eagles fishing for salmon, the run has just started, and
then we got really lucky we got to see bears fishing, so much fun to watch them
there was also a mother with two cubs.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Leaving Sitka tonight
13 July 2014
Up this morning to another rainy day, I don't know how people can live without sunshine.
Last night I went to a concert at the fine arts collage, this collage runs thru the summer with young students from all over the country, they offer music, dance, art. there are over 2,000 students here at one time for a two week period.
I was at the music finale, the students were amazing at what they learnt, it was a two hour show.
As I said above it is raining, we went to church and after they had a delicious lunch, so good to have good fellowship over a great meal.
Wanted to take a drive up the mountain hoping it would clear up, but of course it didn't so we went anyway, it was a very nice drive very steep and narrow but enjoyed it.
Now we are sitting outside the collage using their wifi then we head out to the ferry in about two hours. getting things we need as it is a 23 hr trip.
Again no pictures hopefully soon they are piling up
Next time Ketchikan hope we get better wifi, but we are lucky to get it at all and its free
Up this morning to another rainy day, I don't know how people can live without sunshine.
Last night I went to a concert at the fine arts collage, this collage runs thru the summer with young students from all over the country, they offer music, dance, art. there are over 2,000 students here at one time for a two week period.
I was at the music finale, the students were amazing at what they learnt, it was a two hour show.
As I said above it is raining, we went to church and after they had a delicious lunch, so good to have good fellowship over a great meal.
Wanted to take a drive up the mountain hoping it would clear up, but of course it didn't so we went anyway, it was a very nice drive very steep and narrow but enjoyed it.
Now we are sitting outside the collage using their wifi then we head out to the ferry in about two hours. getting things we need as it is a 23 hr trip.
Again no pictures hopefully soon they are piling up
Next time Ketchikan hope we get better wifi, but we are lucky to get it at all and its free
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Sitka
12 July 2014
Yes we are still here in the rain, one more day then the ferry tomorrow night
.
Today we went to the Raptor center it was very interesting, they try to rehabilitate
the birds, the ones that can't be repaired stay in the center or go to zoos in other places.
Well today they released 4 eagles back into the wilds, most of those were only there for a couple of weeks. One of them that was released had been found by a fishermen floating in the water it had no strength to get out and fly, the couple that found it was there today and was able to hold it to release it. When they found it they called the center and was told how to get it out of the water and to cover its head and wrap it up so it didn't get too chilled. The lady who found it showed me the pictures of the capture.
Went for clam chowder and salad for supper, we are going to the arts school tonight to see a performance, more about that when I get back on line.
Again no pictures, I will have a lot to show you when I get a good wifi connection.
Have a good one y'all
Yes we are still here in the rain, one more day then the ferry tomorrow night
.
Today we went to the Raptor center it was very interesting, they try to rehabilitate
the birds, the ones that can't be repaired stay in the center or go to zoos in other places.
Well today they released 4 eagles back into the wilds, most of those were only there for a couple of weeks. One of them that was released had been found by a fishermen floating in the water it had no strength to get out and fly, the couple that found it was there today and was able to hold it to release it. When they found it they called the center and was told how to get it out of the water and to cover its head and wrap it up so it didn't get too chilled. The lady who found it showed me the pictures of the capture.
Went for clam chowder and salad for supper, we are going to the arts school tonight to see a performance, more about that when I get back on line.
Again no pictures, I will have a lot to show you when I get a good wifi connection.
Have a good one y'all
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