Last weekend Ryan and I went on a mini road trip into the interior of BC. On the Saturday we drove to Manning Park and wanted to check out the wild flowers, unfortunately we were informed that they weren’t appearing yet. Should have checked before driving down! So instead we drove up a really windy road to Cascade Lookout and got absolutely drenched and wind swept. The view was amazing despite the weather.
From this point we really didn’t plan where we were going to go next. Got back on the highway and drove north. At a major junction we decided to turn towards Merritt and stay the night there. There really isn’t much to do in Merritt other than anything country and western.
The next day we decided to drive up to Wells Grey Provincial Park. We checked out Spahats Falls and Green Mountain Lookout. On our drive from Clearwater to these two spots we decided keep our eyes peeled for some black bears. Unfortunately, if there were any around on that day we didn’t see them, Ryan was rather disapointed. Over the two days we did see loads of deer, a marmot and a very vocal family of Columbian ground squirrels.
This trip was ultimately about driving and testing Ryan’s new car. The scenary was amazing and the roads take you through some spectacular mountain terrain. We’re planning a 9 day trip in September. We haven’t decided where we’ll go, but Ryan is leaning more towards driving down to California.
I absolutely love avocados, I would eat them everyday if I could. Growing up in South Africa and Kenya meant that avocado trees were part of the landscape.
I’ve treated myself to an avocado four times this year. They mainly come from Mexico and are a lot smaller than what I’m used to. Since leaving Africa I’ve dreamed about having my own avocado tree. So I saved the four pits and have been trying to encourage them to sprout. Visit Garden Web to find out how to grow an avocado tree. So far three have rooted and one hasn’t done anything, of course I started the process at different times so they are all on a different schedule.
Today I photographed my four avocado experiments. The images are a little dark, I didn’t quite get the exposure and white balance right. Still learning!
The first picture was the first avocado I ate this year and has two very healthy looking leaves. The next two I ate within a week of each other. I tried two different methods one I potted as soon as it rooted and the other one I left in the water. The one I left in the water has successfully sprouted, the potted one is showing a few signs of splitting but no sprouting. The last one isn’t doing anything, it has been in the water for over two months now.
Anyway, I’m happy that I have one that has leaves and it may just turn into a healthy tree. The only draw back would be space, if it ever grows over 7 feet tall it may cause a few problems inside! The climate in Canada just isn’t suited to avocado trees, so I’m not sure what I would do if it actually got to that size. No need thinking about these things now, it will probably take a few years for it to grow 7 feet.
On Saturday 14th June Ryan, Jutta (Ryan’s mum), Bill (Jutta’s fiancé) and myself went to see Cirque du SoleilCorteo. The show was amazing, an absolute must see!
Come for an evening of laughs and entertainment. Here On The Flight Path is the last play of the season for the Vagabond Players. Four talented actors bring the show alive: John Cummings - Ken Fynn; Faye - Alex Wilson; Angel - Julia Grace; Gwen - Colleen Bignell.
Almost forgot, Suzanne, Kathy and myself are backstage again and we’re dressed as movers! Nothing special other than changing the scenes in front of the audience (eeck!). Working at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queens Park has been a delightful experience and I highly recommend volunteering at your community theatre.
A comedy by Norm Foster
John Cummings is a lonely and divorced back-porch philosopher. Over three and a half years, three very different women occupy the apartment next door. As John reflects on his relationships with neighbours Fay, Angel & Gwen, he shares his unique views on everything from poets to sex.
