I have a memory of an overnight camping trip my family took to a nature park/campground, called The Ovens, when I was between the ages of three and six. I remember two events: my mother's voice warning me to be careful while I followed my sister out on a rocky beach to pick up driftwood,... Continue Reading →
Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia
I am a Star Trek fan, not just the original series but The Next Generation, Voyageur, Deep Space Nine (probably my least favourite, I hate the Ferengi) Enterprise, Discovery, Picard, Star Trek shorts, all the movies. I also love Star Wars - all of the futuristic space shows, Andromeda, Dr. Who... heck I even love... Continue Reading →
Elk Island National Park, Alberta
October 2006. Misadventure #3 The longest night ever I remember slowly driving over a cattle grate across the road. It struck me as being an odd item - What is that for? Further in I found the administration building but it was closed for the season. Just an honour box, where you flip the lid... Continue Reading →
Lepreau Falls Provincial Park, New Brunswick
Misadventure #2: Past meets present I was 19 when I set out driving from Toronto to Nova Scotia. My dad had passed away the previous year, but my mom was still alive and I was going to spend a week with my sister and mother and see friends. My vehicle was a robin-egg-blue 1982 Dodge... Continue Reading →
Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada
48.6667° N, 65.8333° W Gaspe driving map. google.com I have been wanting to go to the Gaspesie area as long as I can remember. I tried twice; once in early 90's. It was late in the fall, maybe even early December. I remember it was cold, snow was collecting on the road and my inner... Continue Reading →