The One They Had to Leave Behind

I promised to post these a while back and just stumbled across them unpacking camera goodies. These were taken as we were dropping off the camper just before leaving B.C..

It was an amazing gift to have it in our lives.

It gave us much more than shelter.

We gave it more than paint.

Evening Scene

Leucothea

All Musculoskeletal Studies

...and no fun make Homer something, something.

Swan Lake Dinner Scene

I shot this last night as we were preparing dinner.

The gentle winds and ripples that follow have a way of calming me and allowing for greater introspection.

Room With A View

The photo below is from our new front porch. I was starting the fire for dinner.

This one is of our first meal. Awesome!

Shooting for the Okanagan!

We re-filed our visa papers today. Being raised in South Central Texas, people often ask why I want to live in a place where you can only run around naked 3 months out of the year.

First, I have the ability to go well beyond the training available to me in the U.S.:

Then, there is the view from the home of our dear friends and sponsors. It is a beautiful place that inspires my artistic side and calms my other side. You may recognize this shot from my very first blog post:

For those of you who think this was photoshopped, I share this video taken in the same yard:

To top it off, we would have the opportunity to live with our dear friends and sponsors, the O'Briens:

Life is an amazing adventure and everything seems to point us North right now. We will miss Austin (if our visas are approved) with our entire being. Austin has been our home, close to our families, surrounded and supported by amazing friends. It is a warm, dynamic city of dreams, creativity, music, magic and possibilities. I will miss it and it's weird inhabitants so very much.

I will be returning regularly to the United States, even while I am in school. I have friends, family and clientele that demand it. Plus, I'm not allowed to work in Canada while I am studying and someone needs to pay for my extravagant lifestyle. Ha!

Aerie Home

A place not lost, nor unappreciated
Not forgotten. Fully treasured
A colorful universe manifested by eagles

A place unknown to most
A place of freedom, unity and love
A place for eagles. Aerie home

There's a spot 'tween the astral heavens
And the lake where great comfort rests
Four eagles soar and call to each other

Their sky dance; overtly joyous
Free of reality's constraints
Breathtaking to everyone

A place unknown to most
A place of freedom, unity and love
A place for eagles. Aerie home.

Welcome the Winter with Gusto!

Winter is on it's way (the official start is around December 21st/22nd). I thought I would give it a bit of a jump start with a Driver from JC Excavating in Armstrong, BC performing a 425 horsepower 10-wheel drift on ice and snow. I only know a few Texans who could perform such a stunt, Of course, it would be in mud rather than snow.

Yes...Armstrong is a beautiful place that is full of fun, adventure and wonderful people...no matter the temperature.

Disclaimer: I have never used these guys, but after watching this ad, I'd definitely consider it.

Canadian Countryside Surprise

Our dear friend, Otto, made certain I got to take a peak at the World's Largest Reel Lawn Mower as we toured around the Okanagan Valley.

(click photo to enlarge)

I love that the "standard-sized" mower is next to the big one...for perspective.

The Deep Creek Tool Museum is open year round and features personalized tours, restorations, and sales. It is located at 91 Deep Creek Road in Enderby, BC.
Call 250-832-2506 for hours or more information.