Our homeland is the whole world. Our law is liberty. We have but one
thought, revolution in our hearts. -Dario Fo, actor, playwright, theater
director, Nobel laureate (24 Mar 1926-2016)
In the spirit of keeping in touch; I am practicing, (in this moment), a serious social distancing 🤪 Cheers Mike Hi Michaelo! Welcome back although I believe you are not quite far enough away from Giant's Head to qualify for mandated social distance! For my part I've been able to ride regularly so am using this exercise to replace/compliment hiking/snowshoeing, although I do miss the wonderful camaraderie. Same goes for bridge, of course. Must away to suit up for today's ride. Stay well and hope to see you soon, at some point. Cheers, Patrizzio! Sure Patric, looking forward to seeing you again soon. Mike
Hi Green Gables, et al! I was simply delighted to hear Ann's suggestion of Rise Again by The Rankin Family this morning on CBC Radio One, Daybreak South. Wonderful choice, of course. Coincidentally, yesterday, just as I was coming home from doing a bit of grocery shopping, [No toilet paper! Since bridge has been cancelled will soon have to start using playing cards. Not our first choice as they will be akin to the shiny pages in an Eaton's catalogue!], heard Sarah Penton, host of Radio West play The Mary Ellen Carter, written and first recorded by Stan Rogers. Stayed in the car until it was over.
Anyway, just wanted to keep in touch as well as let everyone know that The Burns Street Bistro is releasing a series of audio-books for any of you who have run out of reading material, available, free, at better email addresses everywhere! Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Funny you mention the Mary Ellen Carter....I was going to suggest ANYTHING by Stan Rogers as well. Have done the same thing....sitting in my car until one of his tunes finish. We Rise Again by Raylene Rankin always brings tears to my eyes as do many of Stan Rogers' tunes.
Looks like another sunny day here in the Okanagan....be happy that you are not in Cape Breton where they are getting 20 cm of snow today and more forecast for Thursday. They already had A LOT still on the ground ( our son and granddaughter sent photos of a substantial snow fort that they had built at the other gandma's last week). Thanks for the book download Patrick.
Ted tells me that I have been shirking my JigSaw puzzle duties ...so I had best try and put in a few pieces while he is out getting the snow tires off. Take care Ann
Patrick and Corinne, We watched Valhalla Murders over the last few nights and what a thriller. It was really well done but so scary in parts I had to go and hide until Gerry said it was safe to come back. Thanks for the recommendation.
Life is getting to be a bit of a drag. We have been going for long walks and people are starting to be much better at trying to stay away as far as possible when passing on the sidewalk. Cheers, Dawn.
Hello Scaredy-Cat and Protecto-Man! Pleased to hear that you enjoyed The Valhalla Murders even if you can no longer sleep without the light on and a .45 under your pillow! Sorry to hear that you are becoming a tad bored. As always, we here in Penticton are doing our best to keep those connected to the Interweb entertained. To this end The Burns Street Bistro is releasing a series of audio-books for any who have run out of reading material, [or are afraid to watch anything on Netflix, even Disney movies!], available, free, at better email addresses everywhere! [Please see attachment below!]
So Cabin-Fever Goil, count your blessings and pick up a few jig-saw puzzles, at Value Village with a few pieces missing. That should keep you busy for a bit! Last night we watched another episode of Babylon Berlin, Season 3, so I would highly recommend this series: a German neo-noir television series based on novels by German author Volker Kutscher. The series takes place in Berlin during the Weimar Republic, starting in 1929. It follows Gereon Rath, a police inspector on assignment from Cologne who is on a secret mission to dismantle an extortion ring, and Charlotte Ritter, police clerk by day, flapper by night, who is aspiring to become a police inspector.
Chloë introduced us to The Sinner, a year or so ago, and I really like it: In the first season, Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) delves into the past of a troubled woman (Jessica Biel) to determine why she stabbed a man to death. In the second season, Ambrose returns to his hometown after a young boy (Elisha Henig) confesses to poisoning a couple and learns secrets that the inhabitants are determined to keep buried. The third season follows Ambrose as his investigation of a fatal car accident in Upstate New York reveals a much larger and disturbing case behind it.
Of course, Donna Maria will have to watch it with a blindfold on! Chloë took Rowan James for his four-month check-up and immunization shots this morning. Hard to believe time has passed so quickly. Mike, contractor, has started taping and mudding drywall. Started in kitchen so that cupboards, counters, etc., can be installed in early April, after we paint. Rest of suite doesn't have same time constraint although the sooner everything is finished the better, of course, in terms of cash flow!!! Must away as I want to go for another ride today and need to have my yogurt with cereal and navel orange slices. Fondestos from Lady Dar to you both. Stay well, Patrizzio! Pics: Deer, Duke and Rowan James waiting for pizza! Alternate forms of greeting when on Seawall! Short of masks?
Another reasonably lazy morning as I assumed that the weather was going to keep me inside, rain being in the forecast. As well, I thought that my legs might be quite tired from the ride on Monday and need bit of a break. However, as the hours ticked by the sun started to peak through the clouds and my muscles weren't crying out for relief so I decided I should head out, especially since I was fueled on a large bowl of yogurt with cereal and tasty navel orange slices. By the time I'd laid a fire and brought in another basket of firewood it was time to help Lady Dar put the freshly laundered duvet cover on our bed comforter, always a trying task, at the best of times as, per essempio, apparently I don't hold the corners as I'm severely instructed to do! At any rate, once I'd managed to discharge my responsibilities, however poorly, according to royal edict, I was free to suit up and head out around 1:30 pm.
I had taken another quick peek at the forecast before I left and knew that the wind would be whistling out of the WNW at 26 km/h so I was prepared for a bit of a struggle, especially as I made my way along Lakeshore and the roundabout where I would enter The Dreaded Hamster Cage. Turned out to be precisely the case so I needed to stand up in the saddle as I was buffeted by the strong gusts. That being said, as I slungshot myself back towards Power I was given a hefty push by these same gusts so I told myself I couldn't really complain. As well, since I hadn't really expected to be riding I decided I'd use this outing as a "stretch" ride to work some of the lactic acid out of my thighs and wouldn't worry about maintaining any given AVG.
For a slight change to the Gerbil Plan, I made for Westminster on first round as I wanted to use Burnaby as the return to Riverside. However, some road construction, towards Riverside, had Burnaby closed off. Dipsy-doodling through the Riverside Mall I neatly sidestepped the barricades but then found myself part of a single lane, created by orange cones, on Riverside itself. The flag-person at the intersection of Burnaby wanted me to head back onto the east side of the thoroughfare but the roadway was a sea of loose gravel, easy for vehicles to negotiate but treacherous for narrow bike tires, so I continued north to the the next break in the boulevard to return to the surface where the pavement had not been removed.
In spite of the road construction I still thought this larger loop would serve me well but when I made it back tot he divided section, a few minutes later, the traffic cones were being changed so as to "force" any north bound traffic onto the rough surface. At great risk to life and limb I managed to "squeak" by the worker changing the cone pattern, remaining on the paved surface, to complete that loop but knew I'd have to forget about this particular circuit, probably for a week, if not more, until the resurfacing project was complete. Not such a big deal as the circuit on the back lane south of Dynes was actually more protected from the wind than the route along Westminster so I was pleased to experience this. No deer, however, today, but quite a few California quail which I managed to disturb on each subsequent round.
Once I'd settled into the routine of the Gravol Circuit, I quite enjoyed the day. When I'd first started out a heavy mist shrouded the hills to the west but the strong winds soon dissipated it and I enjoyed marvellous vistas, north and east, over the lake, as I returned to the SS Sicamous. Even hailed a couple of friends, Judy Blue and Guillermo, out for their daily constitutionals, in the bracing air, along the boardwalk, as well as many other locals with whom I now have a nodding acquaintance, based on my regular traverses of the streets hereabouts.
Great to be connected especially at a responsible distance!
As the ride progressed the wind even died down, the sun brightened and my legs responded quite nicely and before I knew it my odometer told me I could make for home. Bit of a push up Ellis as slight grade worked against me so I opted to dipsy-doodle on streets to the east, to try and minimize effort required, as my legs were now showing evidence of the accumulated exertion of both yesterday's and today's ride. Still I was more than pleasantly pleased that I'd decided to "stretch my legs" and especially with the 18 km/h AVG, given the various factors I'd had to deal with. Cheers!
Garmin Map and Stats for ride:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4693361403#.XnqfsmV2pao.email
AllTrail Map and Stats for ride:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-mar-24-4-47-pm-64f173a?p=-1
Hi Judy Blue! Great to see you out walking today BUT it seems to me that you were chatting more than flatlanding! Quite enjoyed the clip of the various pets and pet owners! Thanks. I gather Vanessa arrives tomorrow so I'm sure you are looking forward to having her here in town. Fondestos to you both from Lady Dar. Cheers, Patrizzio! Clip: In case you need a mask on your walks!
Hugs to you and all your amazing family Patrick! Yes... we are not alone in this journey right now. Although we are in isolation, we are all reaching out a little more than before. Today was my first day back "at work" strange to have my friends staying so far away out of safety and respect. Working from home is actually being encouraged now so... trying to figure out what that will look like for me. Take care of yourself. Hugs to everyone :) Ariane
Hi Stay-at-Home-Teacher! Glad to hear that you and family are well in your isolation. Much the same can be said for us. Have enjoyed some wonderful rides over last couple of days. Fondestos from Lady Dar to your and the Three Lads. Stay well. Cheers, Patrizzio!
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