Monthly Archives: May 2012

Packing for a Riding Trip

Posted on May 29, 2012 by debbie

I have added a NEW list under “Packing Lists”! It is all the stuff needed for a (bike) riding trip. This list is good whether you are going on a bike tour, carrying panniers, or a weekend bike trip staying … Continue reading →

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Rockies Mountains, Here We Come

Posted on May 28, 2012 by debbie

The last time we were in the mountain, it was March, there was snow on the ground and we were cross country skiing.  We are trading our skis for road bikes this time to head to Lake Louise for a … Continue reading →

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Edmonton’s Swimming Pools

Posted on May 23, 2012 by debbie

After running and riding in the Edmonton River Valley, my next most favorite place to be is Kinsman Sports Centre’s 50m Competition Swimming Pool. Edmonton has a ton of pools of all shapes and sizes. Kinsmen Sports Centre  was built … Continue reading →

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Edmonton River Valley Running Trails

Posted on May 17, 2012 by debbie

I wrote about the trails in Edmonton’s river valley from the viewpoint of a bicyclist. Today I write as a runner. There are great trails – both paved and unpaved – all through the valley. The Running Room has a … Continue reading →

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Edmonton’s River Valley Trails

Posted on May 14, 2012 by debbie

We are in that long period in between trips.  We ride and swim, do household chores, fix up the house (ugh) and dream of Africa. Not much to blog about. Then I remember that one of our premises for the … Continue reading →

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The Storm Subsides

Posted on May 2, 2012 by murray

Many years ago, in architecture school, I would go through emotional ups and downs and not know why. I would be irritable and happy, happy and irritable. Many years later I realized it was part of the design process. At … Continue reading →

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