The Retired Dude

Technology, Food, Travel and Life from the Perspective of a Retired Dude

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  • This Could Get Interesting

    So who does one support if Canada get to play England? Continue reading

    This Could Get Interesting
  • Surgery and Hospital Stay

    So I am getting around to writing up my journey so far, I just have not had the inclination to do any writing about my Cancer, and so this will bring things up to date as of my surgery and… Continue reading

    Surgery and Hospital Stay
  • PFC

    So here we are, a brief account of where we are so far as I have kept things out of the general populous as I wanted a close family of mine to get to hear personally and not through social… Continue reading

    PFC
  • Coming Soon

    I was hoping to post the info of the final leg of my first EV road trip once I arrived, fortunately for you, I have a lot more to say as that final leg was an adventure, and therefore taking… Continue reading

    Coming Soon
  • Stop 3 Blue River

    I could have actually made it to Mount Robson where there are a couple of fast chargers, but they are only 25kw, so opted to get to 80% in Blue River then can top up to 80% at Robson then… Continue reading

  • Hope to Kamloops

    This section of the trip was up through a couple of mountain passes. The Cougahalla and seemed like I climbed most of the way thus at times the average KWH was hitting 31, which is a lot considering around Nanaimo… Continue reading

    Hope to Kamloops
  • First Stop

    Stopped in Hope to top up the charge to 80%, this will get me to Kamloops. I used one of the new Electrify Canada stations, nice and bright, although at 2am there is nothing open nearby, so just sit and… Continue reading

    First Stop
  • The EV Road Trip

    Well here we are ready to set off on the first road trip in the Kobe EV. Having never had a electric vehicle this first trip is be done with a certain degree of trepidation, I am sure it will… Continue reading

    The EV Road Trip
  • Electric Car

    Back in February after many stressful trips in the car with a crazy dog, I was wondering about the suitability of a 4 door sedan and having a border collie puppy. The 4 door sedan was a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid,… Continue reading

    Electric Car
  • New Look New Outlook

    Trying some new looks with the blog, so sorry if it is a little inconsistent over the next couple of weeks as I settle on a new look and customize it. Been a while since I posted with life getting… Continue reading

    New Look New Outlook
  • Blueback Beach

    A quiet time on the beach, life is good here on the island and look forward to many more visits to chill and relax. Continue reading

    Blueback Beach
  • Mornings

    What are mornings? Continue reading

    Mornings