Winter Reprieve
After a couple weeks of (very) below average temperatures, I headed out snowshoeing with a couple friends of mine. The temperature of -13°C was perfect for the activity. We traversed the eastern loop of Wascana Lake. The route started in fresh new powder about a foot deep. We sneaked across the lake to the south side where the snow wasn’t quite as deep. The snow … Continue reading Winter Reprieve
Robsart, Saskatchewan
Settlers first came to the Robsart area between 1909 and 1910. Many were Norwegians arriving via the United States. Wheat farming and ranching were the primary reasons for moving to the area. Robsart is named after Amy Robsart, a character in Sir Walter Scott’s book Kenilworth. The CPR laid track through the area in 1914 and the village was incorporated the same year. Soon after … Continue reading Robsart, Saskatchewan
2019 Goals
Goals for 2019! Travel/Camping This year I am not going on a big travel trip. Instead I am traveling further to camp during the summer. I plan on venturing out on at least three camping trips. I will visit Prince Albert National Park, Waterton National Park, and one or more provincial parks in Saskatchewan. Diet, sleep, and exercise are vital to a healthy life. I … Continue reading 2019 Goals
Vanishing Sentinels
For information on ghost towns I rely on several sources. One of my more recent supplies of knowledge comes from Jim A. Pearson’s Vanishing Sentinels series. It was only last summer that I discovered his comprehensive books on the grain elevators of Saskatchewan. For Christmas, I received volumes 2 and 3 of his work; the elevators of Western and Eastern Saskatchewan. He had also documented … Continue reading Vanishing Sentinels
2019 Reading List
2018 Goals Recap
This year I accomplished about half the goals I had committed to: Traveled to Portland and Seattle 4 camping trips – I only went on two camping trips – Riding Mountain National Park and Cypress Hills Walked 250 kilometres (264.57 kilometres total) Bike 1,000 kilometres (1,122.06 kilometres total) Mountain biking 65.46 kilometres total Snowshoe 80 kilometres (60.85 kilometres total) 15 … Continue reading 2018 Goals Recap
Favourite Books of 2018
This year I read nine of the books on my reading list for the year. I had time to read three more books which were not on my list – Love of Learning: Supporting Intrinsic Motivation in Montessori Students, The Advanced Montessori Method I, and Storm of Swords. Did Not Finish: The only book on my list I did not finish was Crete. I enjoyed … Continue reading Favourite Books of 2018
