Tag Archives: hiking

Finding *Extra* In The Ordinary

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling grouchy for no apparent reason? That’s my world today as I nurse my coffee and a simmering growl.  There’s no particular explanation for it – I slept well and I feel rested.  There … Continue reading →

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An Epic Journey

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

No one has ever suggested I plan too small, but this time even I am in awe of the adventure we are about to undertake. “We” includes my long-time friend and hiking partner, Helen.  Since our retirement 6 years ago, … Continue reading →

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Panic In A Pasture

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Earlier today I had a conversation with Ally Bean, via the comments section of her blog post on The Spectacled Bean, about an encounter between some cows and a turtle.  Spoiler Alert – the turtle was a total badass. This … Continue reading →

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“Dashing” Through The Snow

Posted on November 24, 2015 by

Now that Helen and I are entrenched into our weekly hiking schedule on the Bruce Trail, I might be at risk of overloading my blog with posts about our hikes as we explore the many side trails. I just can’t resist the temptation when … Continue reading →

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Rocks, Roots, and Leaves

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

I’m sitting here listening to the rain from the remnants of Hurricane Patricia pound the skylight.  It is forecast that by early this afternoon, the winds are going to pick up dramatically, and I’m guessing this will finally be the death … Continue reading →

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Things I Like – Kelso Conservation Area

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

I’m sure most of us have a spot of nature’s beauty within a short driving distance of our homes.  One of those spots near me is the Kelso Conservation Area which features a massive wall of the Niagara Escarpment easily seen from … Continue reading →

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A Brief Brush With “Fame”

Posted on October 16, 2015 by

Many years ago when I first started running, I became friends with Helen … my hiking partner and a woman I’ve talked about many times in my blog.  Her high energy and enthusiasm for life have always been hugely inspiring … Continue reading →

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It’s All A Matter Of Perspective

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

Sometimes achieving a goal doesn’t deliver the warm and fuzzy feeling of a job well done. That was the case with our recent completion of the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail in south-central Ontario. Earlier this year, I included the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail on my … Continue reading →

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K = Kilimanjaro

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

Last year I wrote a post about climbing Kilimanjaro in celebration of the 5th anniversary of our adventure.  In it I talked specifically about Barranco Wall … a  difficult challenge on day 3 of our adventure – both physically and psychologically – when the high altitude started to … Continue reading →

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