The fun of planning a trip....

Planning a trip 4-5 months in advance is the fun part.

Finding airline flights, hotels, condos, train schedules,

getting proper documents, like visas, vaccinations,

now that takes some time.

Planning what to pack for 3 months adds another dimension, especially if you plan on

travelling thru out the country.

A few things we already have from our other trips.

Backpacks, good suitcases, light travel gear.

We made some good investments in footwear..

Keen sandals, a new pair for each of us.

We are breaking them in by walking and making sure they are comfortable.

Packing for 3 weeks, staying 3 months.

2 small day packs, 1 carry one and 1 checked suitcase.

(Maybe that checked suitcase can become another carry on.)

Making sure we show our colours.

 

 

Dagmar

Happy Birthday, Caroline

To my sweet sister, Caroline,

Happy Happy Birthday.

I know Larry and your family will make sure you have the special day you deserve.

We sure have had some good times this year together,

I know we will have many more in the future!

Love you "Gertie"

 

 

Dagmar

Things I love...

Pots of flowers on a window sill.

Fresh tomatoes, peaches and cherries.

Crocheted coasters, crafting books,

&

rain when we desperately need it.

From Country Gardens UK

 

Dagmar

The Westside fire...

These fires seem to be a regular summertime threat.

For years they never let a forest fire burn

all the fuel on the ground.

Now, people are building homes in the places that

haven't burnt for 50 years or so.

They are using a lot of resources here in West Kelowna

to save all the homes and resorts affected by this last fire.

Even though it is in the West Kelowna area,

it is about 35-38 Kms away from

where we live.

Here are a few photos of this spectacular and dangerous

fire.

High winds and lightening in the forecast.

This amazing photo above is from Casanet website.

 

 

Dagmar

Loving the water.....

Whether it is a ferry crossing, a cruise,

or just a day at the lake,

I love being by the water.

 

 

 

Dagmar

Pink Pyrex Love....

Two new additions to my collection of

Gooseberry Cinderella Bowls.

I had to phone my Cindy from the thrift store to tell her of my find!

These have become more difficult to find.

There are 4 in a set, I still need

#442 & #441.

(I need 3 sets of 442 and 441)

I am lucky enough to have a complete set of the turquoise

Butterprint Cinderella Bowls.

It always amazes me how easy it is to find some

bowls to complete the set

and how difficult it is to find the missing ones, like the ones for the

Pink Gooseberry.

 

Dagmar

Made by hand...

My dear friend Frosso is

an amazing knitter.

No need for a pattern for this girl.

Her needles just fly and soon a pair of socks are born.

I am the very lucky recipient of

these gorgeous socks.

I will cherish them Frosso,

thank you so much.

A gift made by hand is one given by the heart.

 

Dagmar

Wonderful friends..a beautiful day....

 

Dagmar