A quick climb to the Kelso summit. Always helps the writer as he looks at the blank screen, hoping that a fantastic story or anecdote will be siphoned itself through his fingers. Then ending in a magnificent tale filled with intrigue, complimented by outstanding prose. Sadly that rarely happens. The goal would be to concoct […]
Read MoreThe sun is out, and there is barely a breeze in the air, you are due for a bout of exercise, nothing too strenuous. A nicely leisurely bicycle ride along one of the many bike paths. Pulling out the bike, you put your helmet on, and off you go. However, as you ride, you begin […]
Read MoreGive me an “OY.” Entering Osoyoos, the once torrential downpour was no more than intermittent drops bouncing off of the windshield. We did not know what to expect. Change happens quickly on the Crow. We learned that this small resort town would be expensive for even the most basic amenities. Riding around, we could not […]
Read MoreCreston was no more than 10km’s from our horror show accommodations at the gas station. Gliding on “the wings of The Crow,” we searched for the nearest shop. Loading up on water and other supplies. Today was going to be one of our most challenging rides to date. The Creston-Salmo summit or the Kootenay pass, […]
Read MoreAs a restless youth, I had a vision of packing up my two-wheeled pack animal and crossing the country. Bicycling the Trans-Canada highway Ontario to find the shortest route to Vancouver, British Columbia. With adventure in my mind, and the sense not to embark on such a trip myself. A good friend decided that a […]
Read MoreThe one hour escape exists. While the city is an exciting place to be. Often, the pace of the metropolis is overwhelming and one needs to leave for quieter pastures. Here to noise disappears, the frantic manic congestion evaporates, if only for an afternoon Within close proximity of the city of Toronto. This post has […]
Read MoreNow that the summer has slowly begun to transform into the autumn months. It is not time to say goodbye but to say hello to the bounty of agricultural fairs or county fairs that occur in Southern Ontario and vicinity. Over the years, we have been to many. Here you will notice differences and similarities. […]
Read MoreThe first thing that I noticed is that people do check-in and baggage handling. Not an automated system that the airline has put into place to frustrate and confuse the traveler. I understand that the automation is meant to speed up the process of check-in and save the airline money but at what expense? Currently, […]
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Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
Hi I am glad you could spend a few minutes with me. I am Jon, or JL or some people refer "to me as that Guy with the most amazing blog site"-unfortunately I don't hear that enough. Maybe you can help with that. Welcome to Vacation Time Escapes. Here I hope we can entice you move away from your comfort zone and step out into the forever abundant pastures of your life. Hop aboard, you have the ticket to your own escape, the adventure is yours. Your Vacation, Your Escape.
Honestly I don't think it is....
Is the cabbage town boxing club...