On a Hot Summer Day, Our Favorite Walk


Places of Interest

One of our favorite walking spots when the temperatures reach the mid 30’s is along Shorts Creek and through the “Avenue”.  Rufuss (our daughter’s dog) just loves to run in and out of the creek to keep cool.  The scene varies through each season particularly along the tree lined avenue and I love the way the […]

July 10, 2014

Newly Discovered Camping Spot


Places of Interest, Wild Flowers

  After all the years that we have been camping in the Okanagan/Shuswap area, we have never been to Mabel Lake (about a 30 to 40 minute drive from Lumby, BC).  Finally we made the trip this last week and it was certainly well worth it.  It is such a beautiful spot with well laid […]

June 23, 2014

The Sounds & Scents of Granville Market


Places of Interest

Whenever I visit Granville market it reminds me of the days when my husband and I sold ornamental trees and perennials out of our one ton van, even though we had to leave at 5:00 in the morning to get there in time for opening.   We were very fortunate to be able to sell at […]

June 6, 2014