Category Archives: okanagan related

People are amazing

Posted on August 11, 2019 by dfolstad58

I succumbed early last light to sleep when it beckoned so when 5:30 arrived, I was rested and I knew blessed rain had visited while I slept as I saw rain gushing along the curbs to the storm sewers during … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged discipline, inspiration, kayak, Okanagan Falls, Penticton, race, Skaha, skaha lake, tenacity, ultra swim | 15 Comments

Blue skies, observations and inspiration

Posted on August 8, 2019 by dfolstad58

I will eventually head out for a bike ride, but this morning I decided to enjoy my backyard peace and quiet first, and of course my email. (it was quiet too until my neighbor fired up his lawnmower, oy vey, … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged blue skies, Deer, first date, mornings, observations, Okanagan, raccoons, skaha lake, summer, sunflowers, thoughts | 22 Comments

Sashay on by

Posted on July 29, 2019 by dfolstad58

I was inspired by another blogger today to post some photos. Thank you https://yeahanotherblogger.com A recent post of his made me chuckle and he posted some pictures from his neighborhood walk, you may want to visit and check it out. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, okanagan related, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels | Tagged happy, Okanagan, plant, red, sunflower, yellow | 9 Comments

Not the usual Hero

Posted on July 23, 2019 by dfolstad58

I have tried to start a routine of beginning my day with a bike ride for about 45 minutes. The evenings cool off and the mornings are the perfect temperature with the added bonus of peace and quiet. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged blueberry, Breakfast, capes, Cycling, exercise, hero, heroes, meal, Okanagan, Penticton, Skaha | 27 Comments

Let’s Get Cracking!

Posted on March 18, 2019 by dfolstad58

March 18 – 2019 Hello from the Canadian Okanagan valley, in particular Penticton BC where I live. Spring is arriving in the valley this week. Temperatures are slightly below zero at night also but frost and cold temperatures are losing … Continue reading →