Some hikes are with the Kamloops Hiking Club (mostly Wednesdays of Fridays) and are restricted to members, some hikes are solo efforts, and some are open to joint planning. Most paddling will be on Mondays or Fridays and the time and location will depend on wind and weather conditions. On Sundays, the choice may be tennis, paddling, or hiking. Weather …Continue reading →
Peterson Canyon Falls Resurrection Walk (Michael Connelly) Beacon Hill Ramble Lodgepole Lake Stomp The Witch Elm (Tana French) Naked Pistol Hike A Mind to Murder (PD James) A Lesson in Dying (Ann Cleeves) The Scar (China Mieville) All the Sinners Bleed (SA Crosby) and more….
We hiked the Rivers Trail from the west end, turning out to the beach for tea, then returned the way we came. About 6.5 km in 2 hours. Some images are shared here. Click an image for a lightbox view with a caption.
Recently I have been listening to audiobooks of some of Agatha Christie’s Poirot stories, including: The Chocolate Box (1924) The Lemursier Inheritance (1951) The Kidnapped Prime Minister (1968) I have read a number of Poirot stories and have seen all of the TV series too, but I am determined to read all of her stories over time. Recommended, always!
Recently I read the 4th book (Summer Knight) in the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. The fantasy books feature Harry Dresden, a wizard for hire. I had read the first three books and enjoyed the first-person narrative voice, even though the plots were a little outrageous. We have to completely suspend our sense of belief to go along …Continue reading →
A brief summary of conditions on trails, on routes taken recently: Valleyview Nature Park – all trails were wet, but not icy to date. Valleyview Silt Cliffs Triangle and Lower Rose Trails – good hiking, but a little snow, but not icy. Dallas – Barnhartvale Park – all trails were wet or snowy, but okay for hiking. Barnes Trails – …Continue reading →
A hike along the river from Pioneer Park to Riverside Park on a mild winter day. All photos by the author; click an image for a lightbox view and a caption.
I am reluctant to write a negative review so we will call this a mixed review instead. I was intrigued by the premise and read on to find out more. There were several sections where the dialogue seemed weak, nuanced to our time and idioms, rather than to a future dystopian world. Then, there seemed to be coincidences and/or timely …Continue reading →
As fall deepens, the choices for paddling and hiking also changes. In the last month of paddling in 2023, the paddling spots will most likely be repeats: Edith Lake Stake Lake McConnell Lake Jacko Lake South Thompson River Gloves, sprayskirts, neoprene boots, and a windproof jacket will be the order of the day, but we will have gotten out paddling …Continue reading →
We hiked to the summit of Zoa Peak and back on a fine sunny morning. We saw no one else on the mountain for the day. There was lots of colorful foliage along the trail. Thanks to Mike for the company on this 10 km hike. A post will follow and a new Youtube video will also be on the …Continue reading →
YouTube is arguably the most popular website service in the world. Visitors view over 6 billion hours of video every month. 100 hours of video are uploaded every minute. Many YouTubers have dedicated followings and they get an income if they have enough viewers. One of these is a man who lives in a van, Foresty Forest. Foresty travels to …Continue reading →
I loved A Man called Over and enjoyed the Beartown series, but I then tried to read The Winners. I persevered to about the 1/3 mark, but I could not sustain my interest. A Fiction Failure for me…