Tag Archives: Penticton

Ticket to Ride Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2020 by dfolstad58

I went out for a bike ride last night about 8 p.m. and it felt like 3 a.m. in the streets as no cars around, surreal. I am worried for people here and my country. I remain optimistic though and … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Canada, Cycling, flag, Okanagan lake, Penticton, Sicamous, Skaha, skaha lake | 24 Comments

#ten minutes from anywhere

Posted on March 2, 2020 by dfolstad58

Tea anyone? I would like to start this post by inviting readers to visit a tea party – if you visit the link, it will explain itself. Host one yourself, and invite me. #Mostly go NOT stop commuting When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related | Tagged biking, commute, Penticton, Tea, tea party, ten minutes | 17 Comments

In the News; Against All Odds

Posted on October 15, 2019 by dfolstad58

Last September, after I restarted dialysis after about 31 years with my kidney transplant from July 1987, I wanted to raise awareness about organ donation. That lead to my calling the Penticton Western newspaper, and a reporter interviewing me and … Continue reading →

Posted in FAVORITE POSTS - A Few of them ♥, health, okanagan related | Tagged 32, freedom, hope, kidney transplant, odds, overcome, Penticton, report, Transplant, travel, Western | 26 Comments

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

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 →