On a personal note. Several years ago I was diagnosed with a genetic condition, Alpha-1-Antitrypsin deficiency, that affects my lungs. My body is missing a protein that prevents destruction of lung tissue. I have remained fairly stable with a slow deterioration. Summer 2024 my respirologist again suggested a therapy to augment, or replace, this protein.Continue reading “Living with a port-a-cath”
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Time for more DIY: Solar panel storage and little tables
When Daryl’s ‘mishap’ happened this summer, I learned way more than I wanted to. At the trailer we have no electricity and depend on solar panels (and a generator if we are really stuck). Normally Daryl would take the four solar panels and the wiring off the trolly before storing it all in a shed.Continue reading “Time for more DIY: Solar panel storage and little tables”
Bell Island
On a cold grey rainy day, our last full day in St. John’s, we went to Bell Island. It was just a 20 minute drive from St. John’s to the ferry. A 20 minute ferry ride and we were across ‘the tickle’. Our first stop was a tour of the old iron ore mine. ItContinue reading “Bell Island”
Petty Harbour and Witless Bay
Petty Harbour is just a short drive from St. John’s. When we started out mid morning, it was cold and raining (socks and sandals kind of weather). I read an article that stated this community goes back to the 1700s and is one of the most photographed village in Newfoundland. We visited a mini aquarium.Continue reading “Petty Harbour and Witless Bay”
A DIY Holding Tank at el parque
When you have a couple of acres of virgin land that will be used as a camp site, there are a few things that have to be done to make the experience totally enjoyable. Actually it is a ton of work! Two summers ago we built the outhouse, a storage shed, and a wood shed.Continue reading “A DIY Holding Tank at el parque”
Monkey Island, Panama
Yesterday we left Pedasi to start the trip home. For the first time ever we were able to take an airplane from Pedasi to Panama City. When you consider it took 40 minutes instead of 6 hours sitting in a vehicle, it was pretty good deal. We had a day and a half in theContinue reading “Monkey Island, Panama”
Our Attempt At Growing Plants in Pedasi
This has been a different winter for us, feeling less like a tourist and more ‘normal’ living. The first house that we stayed in had some lovely shrubs and bushes. I particularly liked the red ginger plant. There was also a pretty pink variegated hibiscus, plus a bunch more. We thought as we were goingContinue reading “Our Attempt At Growing Plants in Pedasi”
Price Smart, just like going to Costco
This is our first trip to Panama where we are staying more than 3 months. In Pedasi you can get pretty well everything you need, and most of what you want. But maybe this year it’s time to look a little further afield. So many people have told us about Price Smart, kind of equivalentContinue reading “Price Smart, just like going to Costco”
Communicating from el parque: A big problem
This little bit of paradise is beautiful, whether it is at sunrise or through fog. Here we are overlooking the marsh on the east end of the property. I love it! However for me there was one really big problem, no cell service. Initially we would go out, spend the day and come home. ItContinue reading “Communicating from el parque: A big problem”
Building a Fire Pit at El Parque, Alberta
Next on the agenda was clearing a spot and building a fire pit. As with everything else, there are regulations, including size of the clearing around the pit and proximity to water. Daryl ordered a pit and finally it was ready. It was so big it barely fit in the truck. There would be asContinue reading “Building a Fire Pit at El Parque, Alberta”
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