I was out taking pictures of the approaching cumulonimbus (thunder) clouds against a scenic mountain backdrop at the KOA in Rock Springs, Wyoming; with the lyrics of Cheap Trick's "Rock 'n Roll" Tonight" running through my brain when a single drop of rain hit my face. A second later, the wind picked up and the dust started to swirl. My spidey sense (and meteorological training) told me there was … [Read more...]
Jasper: Our Newest Travel Companion
We have a new family member and travel companion - Buddha Boy Jasper (Jasper) - an 8 week old Chocolate Labrador retriever that we picked up yesterday from White Robin Kennels in Princeton, B.C. The photo (above right) was taken during the hour-long ride home, during which he cried just a little and then slept in my arms the rest of the way. We stopped just once at Stemwinder Provincial Park to … [Read more...]
Video: Going Deep in Kona
Here are some shots from our tour on the Atlantis Submarine ride in Kona, Hawaii this past January. Have you taken this trip? Comments, questions? Please leave your comment below. … [Read more...]
"Gifts" for Damon
Before leaving Sun Peaks Resort for Vancouver, Damon stopped by our room in the Sundance Lodge to say goodbye ... and to relieve our room of all possible freebies. :-) Although the latter was probably not his intention, when he and Andrew - world champion Points, Rewards & Freebies collectors - get together, talk tends to action. Here is a video clip of Andrew telling Damon about the … [Read more...]
Hot Tub Maintenance
Well, as you can see from the following video we learned another lesson about hot tub maintenance this weekend... That was... use the Swirl Away (pipe cleaner) every time you drain the tub. :-) … [Read more...]