Way back in the summer of 2021 when we started clearing the property west of the city, there were dozens of trees that had to be cut down, both dead and alive. We have been calling this little summer get away El Parque. Daryl has been busy with that chainsaw. Spring of 2022 we returnedContinue reading “A little wood bench – DIY”
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Grey Canal Trail, Vernon, BC
What a great way to start the day. My walking buddy and I have been walking sections of the Grey Canal Trail for the last several mornings. According to google, the Grey Canal area was part of a 50 kilometer gravity fed irrigation system, built between 1906 -1914. This was quite an accomplishment and suppliedContinue reading “Grey Canal Trail, Vernon, BC”
Vernon BC will keep us entertained
On this trip to Vernon Daryl and I decided we would do a bit of exploring. Today we tried to go an haskap berry picking place, but unfortunately they are done for the year. On our way we passed a sign that said cider tasting, and of course we had to stop. It’s actually anContinue reading “Vernon BC will keep us entertained”
Floors and Walls, Pedasi Reno
This house has terra cotta tile floors which have never been sealed. It was dirty and had lots of gouges. It was quite a job to clean each tile by hand, some stains were so ingrained you had to use a power brush. However, there was a fine line between getting the dirt out andContinue reading “Floors and Walls, Pedasi Reno”
Windows and Doors Needed Love, More DIY
Spring of 2024 when this place was brand new to us, but not lived in for 10 years, it needed a whole lot of work. A lot of the ‘big stuff’ has been done: fencing, roof replaced, the wood ceiling has been stripped and stained, and electricity installed. All the woodwork including counters, windows andContinue reading “Windows and Doors Needed Love, More DIY”
Alberta Wildflowers
We haven’t been spending much time at the trailer this summer. On our first trip in a month, mid July, the wildflowers were incredibly beautiful. Once we got settled in and the fridge packed, it was time to walk around and enjoy the beauty. Wish I could say I knew the names of the flowers,Continue reading “Alberta Wildflowers”
A Panamanian house. Almost DIY
Sometimes it is better to buy a ‘fixer upper’ than trying to build from scratch. This lovely little gem was a new build that has been sitting empty for the last 10 years. It came with a good size lot. The location is also perfect, it is on the edge of town but only aContinue reading “A Panamanian house. Almost DIY”
DIY: Making a Mandala
There might actually be something artistic in me! Making the mandala was fun and not difficult, as long as you followed the pattern. The instructor suggested I take the beginner lesson first as I had no idea of the process involved. I did (me and a nine year old with his mom). Basically we wereContinue reading “DIY: Making a Mandala”
DIY woodworking
A while back I needed a project. We are in a country with lots of beautiful wood. I needed something small and easy to make as I had zero tools. Daryl and I stopped by a lumber yard to see what was available. The workers were more than helpful and we were given two endContinue reading “DIY woodworking”
Sand, Sun and Waves
Family visits are a great time to showcase local beaches. There are so many choices and each with different highlights. Cheryl, Adam, Hannah and Davis recently visited. They made it to Pedasi at 3AM, after two long travel days. Our first beach was Playa Playita. Always a favorite for me as it has the mostContinue reading “Sand, Sun and Waves”
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