Planes, trains, and yes... automobiles.....

Well that was quite the weekend! I unexpectedly had to work on Friday... and not a casual shift, either... we're talkin' I rolled home from the ol' salt plant at around 8pm.... Oy! Then on Saturday, I jetted out to Vancouver. One of Chris's youngest offspring moved out to 'Hollywood North', so he drove her and her belongings across a province and a half, spent just enough time there to unload her things, and then turned around and headed back. He picked me up at YVR, and I was able to help break up the monotony of the second half of the 27+ hour round trip for him.

Love plane rides! Although it was only
a one-drink-long flight....

I love the snow-covered mountains!

The big city!

Here she is.... What a beauty! Very creative as well.
She's going to do fantastic in Vancouver!

And the road trip begins.....



Controlled burn?

They're a happy bunch at the
Timmy's in Sicamous!

Of course we stopped at Shuswap Lake.

A mysterious-looking Three Valley Gap....

Approaching Roger's Pass.

I never get tired of driving
through the Rockies!



Seeing the mountains in the rear-view mirror
always makes me a little melancholy...

The drive was actually pretty fun - I love road trips! The scenery was stellar and the company was great. Turns out it was not a bad way to spend a couple of lovely spring days.

Kristen, if you are reading this, I wish you happiness and adventure in your new city. Your Dad is worried silly about you, but I know you can handle it, and I'm confident you will be successful and are going to completely rock it! Look out world! Woot!

Cheers!

Tiptoe, through the tulips!

Sometimes, all a girl really needs are some flowers.....

Tulips - the epitome of spring!

My bestie Toni never misses a beat - every occasion is celebrated by her, and I'm lucky enough to be on the receiving end of many of her gracious gestures! Take these beautiful tulips for example... she brought them over last week, as an Easter present (along with candy of course!). Well, they smell great and are vibrantly colored.... a beautiful reminder of the changing of the seasons. Thank you my friend, they are simply lovely!

Cheers!

What the.....???

March twenty ninth. Good gawd. Where. Is. The time. Going?? Yikes!

Well at least I'm making the most of it! Work is pretty 'meh' anymore... so the extra-curricular activities are where it's at!

Freshly-tuned skis! Yesssss!

The trusty flask.... helps take the edge off! LOL!





What a backdrop! This will NEVER get old.

Trappers Lodge... it is definitely easy to get 'trapped' here...

Another stellar day, worthy of a toast!

Cool cloud formations!

In case you didn't notice, skiing has been on the agenda as of late. The conditions are unreal, so of course I am determined to hit the slopes as much as possible! Any time that I get to spend in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains, is time that I cherish..... The fresh air, the views, the exercise, the people.... It all combines into a perfect mixture I call therapy. You should try it sometime!

Cheers!

Spring in my step!

Wha-whaaattt??? It's the spring solstice already? Well I shouldn't say 'already'.... It has seriously felt like things should be turning green for several weeks now. But the fact that we are nearly a quarter of the way through yet another year.... Yeeeesh.... Life - slow down! Please!!

So do you want to know what fun stuff I've been up to lately? Of course you do! It feels like all I do is work work work, but in between the hectic weeks at my job, here's what's been shakin':

Lisa and I got VIP tix to Ian Thornley....

Yes, that's a dirtbike! Chris finally did it.



Of course immediately, some
modifications were made.....



Green Beer Day was celebrated with these girlies!

Again... this view NEVER gets old!

Spring skiing is in full swing! Woot!

Between listening to live music and attending St. Patty's Day festivities and spending some quality time on the slopes, the month is flying by. Being that next weekend is Easter, I will get to end off March with a four-day break from the grind - which I'm so looking forward to! Talk about putting some spring in my step.... Woot! It's good to be me!

Cheers.

Bluebird day! The only 'cloud' in the sky is from our plant.