Search Training Exercise
This past Saturday I attended a search exercise with Colchester Ground Search and Rescue along with several other local GSAR teams. It was actually a follow up to the Dylan…
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Two years ago I ignored the warnings of a storm with high winds and rain and the roof of our gazebo was totally destroyed. We managed to find the last…
Why I’m a Volunteer
Some of you may know I’ve been volunteering with Colchester Ground Search and Rescue for almost a year and a half now. The first year was spent getting the training…
Crazy Busy Summer
I know Covid-19 affected a lot of people adversely especially when it comes to employment and income. I guess there has to be something good about being retired. This was…
What’s Your Excuse?
It seems avoiding a blog for a couple of years can have predictable results. Not that I had a huge readership to begin with, but my absence has cut it…
Our Trip to Cape Breton (Second Day)
Following a surprisingly restful night at the Margaree Riverview Inn we loaded the car, checked out of our room, and headed on up the Cabot Trail. First stop was for…
Our Trip to Cape Breton (Day One)
Since Marilyn and I hadn’t had any sort of vacation for several years now we decided we were going to break away this past September even if only for a…
It’s All About Family
Most people appreciate their families most of the time. However, if you’re lucky enough to have family close to you all the time, you may not be as appreciative as…
Things That Make You Go Hmmmmm
In 2007 McDonald’s used the slogan, “Things that make you go ‘mmmm’.” I’m not sure how effective it was for them, and I don’t think they were the first to…
The Winter That Just Won’t Quit
Wow! And we thought we had a rough winter last year! It was a walk in the park compared to this year. And it would appear that it’s not over…
What a Difference a Season Makes
Anybody recognize this photo? It’s the same location as the one on the my home page. Victoria Park, Truro’s world famous jewel. No lolling around on rustic park benches today…