Retirement Musings and Everyday Delights
Ray's 68th birthday started with a morning walk in Baja, Mexico. He hadn't been doing much birding in the minus 30 temps we'd left behind in Ontario, so he came back from his walk thrilled to have added a handful of new birds to his life list. "Pardon me, sir. Might I have a wee … Continue reading Baja Beach Break: Whales, birds, and a big birthday surprise
Ray spent a few days kayaking-cycling-birding-camping near the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory. It's migratory season for the warblers and he was lucky enough to see a few being tagged. And, when Ray's away, sisters get to play. When he got back, we spent a weekend pet sitting for a friend who has a lovely … Continue reading Warblers, Mountains and Fjords
I'm publishing a blog for my sister and brother-in-law's entertainment, since she's in nurse mode following Tom's knee replacement surgery. Most people don't get a lot of joy from seeing other people's sunny vacation photos when it's minus 18 outside, but it's all I have to work with at the moment. It's stormy here this … Continue reading Did you see that ass on the beach?
I've added a few items to my 60 at 60 list since my last post, including tandem skydiving. #43 Trip to Toronto to Bid Farewell to Ric and Susan / Try Disc Golf Our longtime friends Ric and Susan who lived in nearby Cobourg when we moved here, decided to sell up and move to … Continue reading Flying High
Ray and I completed another successful home exchange, spending a few nights in a century home in Niagara Falls. The main draw was the Niagara River Recreational Trail, a cycle path that goes from Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake. We did the portion from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake and back (50 kms). On the return journey, … Continue reading A Cycling Tour and Juno’s New Job
When I wrote my last post saying that I'd do 12 monthly challenges plus 48 adventures to mark my 60th year, the idea was forming in my head as I wrote, so I hadn't really thought it through. After hitting publish and getting feedback from people, I started to get more excited about the idea. … Continue reading Why I’m Doing 60 Challenges at 60
After three missed family Christmases - two covid lockdowns and a winter storm - (anyone else read that to the tune of 12 days of Christmas?), we were finally able to gather for the holidays, but covid still made an appearance, both before and after. Ray's mom was on lockdown in her suite until two … Continue reading Planning for an ‘Adventurous’ 2024
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