Over the Golden Ears Bridge

Rode over the Golden Ears Bridge for the first time (40.2 Km ride). Started-out early at 6:00 a.m. to beat the heat. An enjoyable ride!

Ride to Crescent Beach

Went for a ride to Crescent Beach and back today (51 Km). Another ride on busy streets – but there’s good bike lanes for the most part. My family and I have been here many times. So very beautiful. Fantastic sunsets that are well worth the wait. 

Quite a ride today!

Quite a ride today! 41.8 Km to Serpentine Fen Park and back – all the way across Surrey on some of the busiest roads in this city. There were good bike lanes for the most part, but a lot of big trucks whizzing by two feet away is no fun – don't tell my daughter Angela. Most traffic I’ve faced riding my bike so far. Plus the park was no big deal – not much more than a big swamp. I should have looked-up “Fen” first – as it means: a low and marshy or frequently flooded area of land. But bird watchers like it and I did get some good exercise. 

New trail in Surrey

Nice ride today (27.8 Km) across Surrey and then over to Coquitlam. Found a new trail in Surrey – short, but nice. Got very steep at the end – quite a challenge for me and my bike! 

The mighty Fraser River

The mighty Fraser River is looking a little extra scenic today. 42.4 Km ride today on Barnston Island (Again). Sunny and warm – just enough wind to keep the bugs away. Very nice day. 

Under the Port Mann Bridge – Surrey Side.

Under the Port Mann Bridge – Surrey Side. A short but interesting ride today. It’s a little difficult to get to the underside of the bridge on the Surrey side – a new park is being constructed – it used to be a landfill. Then rode over to the Patullo Bridge on the Surrey side to investigate possibly riding across. There is no way I’m doing it! It is the path of certain death! Very narrow. . . too much so! Google: “cycling across the Patullo Bridge.” You’ll see. Good health Stats for this ride – copy included. 

Mariner eBike meets T-Rex eDino

Mariner eBike meets T-Rex eDino at a used car dealership in Surrey. He doesn't go very fast, but makes roaring sounds, head goes up and down and the jaws open and close. Lordy, you never know what you may find when you’re out on a ride! Unlike when I saw that big Black Bear, I thought – just maybe - it is safe to stop and take a photo. 

Zee Trail of Death

"Zee Trail of Death" - Went for a ride today to Colony Farm in Coquitlam - 30 Km. The trip includes a 1 Km trail that is very narrow, blackberry vines on the sides, muddy, rocky, twisty and rooty. I call it The Zee Trail of Death ( Spoken with a French Foreign Legion accent). The only other option is the Mary Hill Bypass - which is like riding along-side a Freeway! Except for the trail, a very nice ride in perfect Weather.

Air is the Enemy!

Air is the Enemy! Yes, I got another new toy. Now I will be able to buy in bulk and seal food properly. Food will keep fresher longer in the fridge. Plus, I hope to eliminate freezer burn entirely. Today, cold storage. Tomorrow, the World! Ha Ha! 

My New Toy

My new toy. . . for slicing meat (and other food). 200 watts of power, with two 9 inch blades: smooth and serrated. First use today - about one pound of ham. Works about 100 times better than me using a knife to slice the ham.

Lunch with Arjun and Tony

Went out for lunch today with my good friends Arjun Singh and Tony Chandi from Active Insurance Agency. It has been far too long since I’ve seen these two great Guys – over 5 years. Few people on this Earth have been as nice to me as these two! I will not wait too long to see them again and I’m paying for lunch next time.