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Stop 3 Blue River

19 Jun 202114 Jan 2023
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…
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Hope to Kamloops

19 Jun 202114 Jan 2023
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…
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First Stop

19 Jun 202114 Jan 2023
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…
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The EV Road Trip

18 Jun 202114 Jan 2023
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…
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Electric Car

14 Jun 202114 Jan 2023
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…
Life

New Look New Outlook

21 Apr 202114 Jan 2023
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…
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Blueback Beach

29 Jun 202014 Jan 2023
A quiet time on the beach, life is good here on the island and look forward to many more visits to chill and relax.
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Mornings

26 Jun 202014 Jan 2023
What are mornings? When you work mornings are a busy run around get lunch made get the kids up make a coffee grab some breakfast shower shave get dressed get…
Covid-19…

Through the eyes of…

5 May 20205 May 2020
…the home worker We cleaned out the shed today, which was supposed to be done last weekend but the weather was not good. So far, we have made $85 from…
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Through the eyes of…

4 May 20204 May 2020
…the retiree Although we are moving we had the yard spring cleaned today, need to increase or at least keep up the curb appeal, so looking forward to the grass…
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Lock… down

1 May 20201 May 2020
Through the eyes… …the teenager Well he keeps skipping his entry, need to fix that. …the home worker Today was pretty eventful! We had a virtual viewing of our rental…
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Through the eyes of…

29 Apr 2020
…the home worker Yesterday I mentioned how today I should have been getting ready for my 3rd Evergreen Trail Trek. Today I went out and did it anyway. Partway through…

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Some fun on the beach. #beach #vancouverisland #bodercolliesofinstagram ‘‘Twas a nice afternoon for a coffee and a chill. Let the feasting begin. Christmas time. This is so accurate. A beautiful day, once again, on the west coast. Although we really could do with some rain. #fall #vancouverisland #westcoastlife This view never gets old. #hyggehome … just to show my dinner was not just a beer @longwoodbrewpub . Sooo good. Even roast potatoes and not mash. 😉 Dinner time @longwoodbrewpub How can you resist this face #bordercolliesofinstagram #bordercollie Beautiful walk in the woods today. #westcoastlife Come on Dad, throw the dam ball and stop taking pictures of me. #bordercolliesofinstagram @thedogshep out in his happy place, the trails of Nanaimo. #nanaimo #bordercolliesofinstagram #happyplace Went to Haru BBQ Korean Restaurant for the first time, great service, great food and value. #nanaimo #foodie.  @harubbqkoreanrestaurant Fall is definitely in the air. #Fall #Nanaimo. Perfect beach day following pie and chips at the pub. #westcoastliving #parksville #rathtrevorbeach @jenndbowen The TikTok cinnamon bun/roll #foodie #cinnamoroll #yummy https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch0t5e-pg1f/ Cheers Dad. Still miss yeh. https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChqU7QhgMW6/ I hate wasps, dog on the other hand likes bbq chicken #dogsofinstagram  #flyingchicken #wasps Did not have the time on the weekend to thank everyone for the birthday wishes. @shggy4 would love this bar. So @jenndbowen and I came to Vegas to celebrate my 60th. After check in walked out to the bar and see a birthday balloon and Jenn says that’s for you, nice I think, my sister arranged to bubbly… then this happened… so lucky to have an amazing sister and brother in law who fly all that way from the UK to celebrate with us. Thanks to Jenn for keeping the secret and  coordinating when I would make reservations and plan things. So stressful for her, but she is amazing. No for some fun time. #vegas #parishotellasvegas #birthdays #surprise A photograph of a glass of wine on Instagram. #vegas #noonsomewhere I love where I live. #nanaimo #ocean #mountains #views My new favourite cider @ravensmooncraftcider #goodstuff First out on open water. Around to Newcastle Island #vancouverisland #nanaimo What a difference a couple of years can make. #yardwork #grass #outdoors #chillspace Proof that I can go for dinner and not spill anything on me.
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