Some of my worst memories involve my cars. So after running into some hitches with my latest car I started reminiscing about my past cars. Stop. Reminisce means to “indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.” That’s not what I’m doing. I’m recalling. I got my first vehicle on the road when I was 23. It … [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…]
I woke up with the plan to have my car inspected, insured, registered and on the road to take my wife to a movie. Instead… the inspection (required for all out-of-province vehicles) yielded several minor problems that will require fixing. Cost and time are still to be determined. Then the fire alarm went off in … [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…]
Upon my return to Canada, I find myself marveling at how easily I am able to adjust to my new life (mind you, I’m not working yet). The traffic is regulated by laws.The internet is lightning fast. The electricity doesn’t blink off.It is dead quiet at night (and mostly during the day too). I can use my … [Read more…]
This is my fourth Apple computer. I bought the iMac G4 (the one with the swivel screen on top of the half globe) way back in 2002. I sold it and replaced it with an iMac G5 in 2005. In 2003, I also purchased a 12″ PowerBook to use at work and for travel. Now, … [Read more…]
I got a new iMac after selling my old one to a friend. Because I am a teacher, Apple gave me a $100 discount, $100 towards a printer, and a new iPod Touch (same as the iPhone, but not a phone). At first I wasn’t drawn to this model because it only has 8 GB, … [Read more…]
My final week in Tactic involved attending 6 meals at people’s homes, a farewell service after church, 3 days of medical clinic where we served over 400 people, many errands and sales, and my first soccer game. Far too many feelings and occurrences to record here. We flew in to Edmonton on Friday night with … [Read more…]
Every other night I get a phone call from the owner of the greenhouses next to our house. I have this guy’s number in my phone so I know before I pick up that it’s him. The conversation is the same every single time: Zaak: Good evening Miguel.Miguel: Mr. Miguel is talking to you.Zaak: Hi … [Read more…]
Along with these friends we took a 3-day road trip to the east. Our initial plan was to take a 6-hour gravel road, but a bridge washed out in the middle of it, so we took the 4 1/2 hour paved one. DAY 1On our way to Rio Dulce we stopped at the ruins in … [Read more…]