LEISURELY PURSUITS
Creative Journey – August 2026
August led me to some You Tube tutorials. First, just blotches of watercolor. But they can be fun to do. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * An original based on a Read more…
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Dale’s walking workout
Just being silly & zany in today’s walk. Dale, Chip’s partner came with me. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Read more…
PLACES - British Columbia
Pesuta Shipwreck Trail — Definitely Worth It
The Pesuta Shipwreck Trail is one of the most iconic historical landmarks in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. The shipwreck lies on the windswept sands of East Beach, within Naikoon Provincial Park on Graham Island. Before we attempted this hike, I tried to research what kind of walk or trail we Read more…
PLACES - British Columbia
Haida Gwaii: And We Almost Said No
Haida Gwaii was never really on our travel wish list. We have seen photos of this remote corner of British Columbia somewhere — perhaps in a magazine — and thought it was beautiful. But that was about it. Once we learned that getting there was not cheap, it became one Read more…
PLACES - Ontario
Tiny Town aka Wild West, Penetanguishene
Time travel – Just another day trip for the 2Laagans. This time, the road didn’t just lead us somewhere new—it carried us through time. Who would have thought behind this normal looking house lies a lot of fun. Once we got in, we left the present behind and found ourselves Read more…