Last Saturday night, I went to Teofista Boxing Club to watch some boxing matches. In particular, I went to see Kyle fight his second fight. Kyle is my sister-in-law’s boyfriend and they, along with their baby, have been wintering with us since October. Kyle’s first match was earlier this winter and he won in the … [Read more…]
I cycled to work today for the 6th time this month. When I woke up, the radio announcer said it was walk, bike or take public transit to work day (or in some places it’s called curb your car day). I thought, now I have even more of a reason! I’m cycling tomorrow and Friday … [Read more…]
My brother-in-law Dean invited me to see the Oilers last night. It had been over 4 years since I had been to one and it was the same match up: Edmonton vs. Dallas. The game was awesome – plenty of scoring opportunities, some great fights, super goaltending, and the Oilers even won 4-1. Oddly enough … [Read more…]
I coached a junior high volleyball team in Spruce Grove, AB in 2004. Though it was exhausting having to put in practice and game times in through the first two months of school when I was barely holding my classes together, it was rewarding all the same. I managed to drift into the same position … [Read more…]
As penance for having complained to my wife for the past few weeks about having to live in the world’s largest horizontal apartment building (NW Calgary) and about the high cost of living, I’ve decided to force myself to come up with a list of positive things about living in Calgary, AB. 1. Calgary is … [Read more…]
I haven’t been too taken in by these Olympic games. I always enjoy watching different events and this is what I want to comment on. Where I’m staying, there are three channels that offer coverage of the games: CBC, Radio Canada, and NBC. I’ve noted that neither NBC nor CBC so far doesn’t stick to … [Read more…]
A couple days ago I had to pick up our vehicle in BC and drive it to Red Deer. The trip took me on much much of the road that I cycled five years ago when I crossed Canada. It was the first time back on this section and the memories just flooded back. I … [Read more…]
August 13, 2003, last day of my ride across Canada. It has been three years since I last rode my road bike (not a motorbike). This morning my mom said she was going to ride her bicycle to work and I thought “hey! I should get my gear out and go with her.” It took … [Read more…]
There is a man made highway from near where I live through to Guatemala City. It is 40 kms shorter than the paved highway people take with their vehicles, but takes many hours more of travel because of sharp climbs and descents. In the spirit of adventure, I think it would be a cool experience … [Read more…]
This chap is from Tactic. Óscar Ramos just won the ultramarathon and set a new record for the race, an 80 km run along the highway that runs in front of our house. His time was 7:08:25 hours. I remember him passing by with a number on his chest and not seeing anyone else come … [Read more…]