Musings

New local coffee shop to frequent. They serve nice wine too it seems. Buying by the french-press is sweet. The girls love the coasters and had to argue about who got to take which one home. (at The Den by Moonshine Coffee Roasters) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTBg5yLRt6/?utm_medium=tumblr

There's this house with an amazing kitchen and pantry on MLS that someone should buy.....😉 (at Quesnel, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSSErvkpl2J/?utm_medium=tumblr

We got up early last weekend to do some casting off the dock at Hush Lake. Addy came to me as I was making my 5AM coffee and said "Dad, it's really early, are you certain the fish are even up yet?" It turns out they were, Dylan caught a little brookie and it was fantastic eating with supper. (at Hush Lake Rest Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSP69joBTz_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hot weather has meant some family time "creek engineering" to make pools to sit and cool down in. Of course, it's always important to make sure you don't block or disrupt spawning routes, and it's fun to build rock stacks and see how long they last and whether strangers add to them. (at Hixon, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSP6JBGhrip/?utm_medium=tumblr

One been forging some tongs recently. It's so useful to actually have tongs in the shapes you need! Bolt-jaw for a nice grip on square stock while it gives a polite reach-around, slot-jaw for holding a variety of shapes more securely and scrolling tongs, because sometimes it's nice to add some shapes by bending hot metal, and not use savagely ground recycled pliers with no leverage. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSP5dVDBygZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

We have a rule for the trailer kitchen, to open the outside fridge to get a soda or treat you have to make a sentence.... (at Hixon, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQW9SathFxH/?utm_medium=tumblr

My first quenched knife ready for tempering (1084, stock removal by file), my first stock removal kiridashi from a planer blade with birch root burl handle and my first "KSO" of mild steel from before I knew anything about knife making. These are my first knives. Many thanks to @alecsteeleco for a huge amount of inspiration, and @josh.leslie.1980 for hours of camaraderie and helpful ideas. (at Quesnel, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQygQEh2Cb/?igshid=1i89llhmfhy5c

Hotel coffee on a rainy AM. #coffee #rainyday #iposedmymuginawindowsilljustforthispic (at Hyatt Place PG) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKwJPVBGom/?igshid=1ofizeafv13sa

Camping Snail #funnyface #lovethiskid #creepycrawlies #camping #itpeedonher #cute #savedit (at Canyon Creek Campground & RV Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrrg6hBsNo/?igshid=1rtfpbe6t7zkw

On the grill and off again. This was super tasty. Greek salad inspired roasted veggies - zucchini, peppers & "crying fruit" - covered in lovely salty parmesan petals. Pork chops marinated with white wine, fresh rosemary, fresh chopped cherries and some secret herbs and spices. (at Canyon Creek Campground & RV Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVUjdPBad6/?igshid=1s4vbca17a9a7

Ready for the grill. Greek salad inspired roasted veggies - zucchini, pepper & crying fruit - a sort of roasted gratin. Pork chops marinated with white wine, fresh rosemary, fresh chopped cherries and some secret herbs and spices. More pics to come once it's all on the grill, and maybe when it's done. 😁 (at Canyon Creek Campground & RV Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVFnTMBCLw/?igshid=2asl7uv17b37

Social Distancing - teaching my children life skills like shuriken and knife throwing. Also, I made all these today and last night. Throwing stars are a bit janky, but it's all just for fun. #diy #knifemaking #shuriken #imadethis #throwingknife #socialdistancing #weekendathome #familytime https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VyBFiByQ9/?igshid=18kqj4yr308o6

We won! #trophy #curling #curlingclub https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pXYemhF-H/?igshid=q7incrwsi39e

Winner winner, chicken dinner! 6 games later we managed to place 1st in the "C" division! Time for after match drinks, award ceremony and then naps this afternoon. #curlbc #curlingclub #curling #winnerwinnerchickendinner #canada #britishcolumbia #wintersports #mydrinkingteamhasacurlingproblem (at Quesnel Curling Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pTv4dhOvM/?igshid=1kyzj85kffz46

Banquet done, we play right after. We won the last game, so we're still in it. In the meantime we managed to win the 50/50 draw!! #curling #curlbc #curlingclub #canada #britishcolumbia #banquet #winners #gambling (at Quesnel Curling Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8nJhRRBpyk/?igshid=374mh6ebqxh9

Lost our second game, but we kept it pretty close. About to go on the ice for Game 3. Now we're relegated to the C division, and every game is an opportunity to get knocked right out. @teamhudyma - we could totally use some pro vibes if you want to send them our way!! #curling #bonspiel #canada #britishcolumbia #curlbc #curlingclub (at Quesnel Curling Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8mmMEIhRu_/?igshid=15mh7fifzo0q9

Cheers! First game down with a win in our Valentine's Bonspiel. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lFFAWBV2r/?igshid=q8mf5q2r3d17