Reaching My Goal

Last March I made a decision to continue on my journey of maintaining and improving my health. I joined a local Weight Watchers, or otherwise know as, Wellness that Works. This group of interested people who chose to go on their journey to do the same met every Tuesday morning in Osoyoos BC. After diligently following the WW program I got to my goal weight. With doing this I received my Life Membership.

Anne Marie   Lorraine    Jill

Leading the group was Jill Zimmerman along with her Co-Worker, Anne Marie. The support given to everyone was great and encouraging. Thank you Jill and Anne Marie! 

Make a Decision to set a goal that feels good; 

Put your Attention on that feeling and  goal;

Follow through with action; 

Never give up on your goal; 

Be Grateful and Rejoice with the outcome. 

Turning A Negative into A Positive

When you find yourself making an unwise decision rather getting all stressed out about it turn it into an adventure. 

I booked a return flight from Penticton BC to Toronto. I wanted to arrive in Toronto early on Friday. I my wisdom I choose a red-eye AC flight. Needless to say I did not get to sleep on the plain as I had planned.  I left Penticton at 8:00pm for Vancouver  where I caught the 10:30pm flight. Between the refreshments, mostly water, being offered during the night, the buzz of the passengers, plane hum, and being squeezed between two men, there was nowhere to rest my head. It turned out well as I talked to the men, when they were not sleeping, I arrived at the Pearson Airport at 5:30am. After a long walk through the airport I found the train to get me to the Marriott Toronto.  

Train 

Sky Walk from Union Station to Marriott 

On Sunday my return trip was most interesting! Mistakenly, the choice of the flight took me to Kitchener/Waterloo! I had to take VIA Rail from Union Station, downtown Toronto, to Kitchener. It was a 90 minute trip. From the station I a took a cab to the airport. 

When I walked into the lobby I was greeted with a loud "Welcome" from six senior ladies. They had been to an "International Clogging Convention" held for the first time in Canada with over 1000 people in attendance. Clogging Canada  Now, I never heard of the group so it was interesting to share their enthusiasm for the dance.  

Clogging ladies 

From Kitchener Airport  West Jet services only one flight daily to Calgary. There are no other airline flights. There were no lunch counters, so for a 3 hour wait we were getting very hungry and the Clogging ladies were anxious to get to a Bar!  At 2:30 West Jet staff arrived to check us in. 

Once through security we were able to buy a lunch. All-in-all everything turned out well, as I met many very nice people to make my trip a successful one.  That is how I spent my Sunday, arriving  back in Penticton at 9:00pm to my my loving "Uber" husband who was waiting to drive me back to Osoyoos!! 

A Saturday in Osoyoos BC

It was a cooler morning today, a good time to take a walk down town Osoyoos. I took my phone, money and Nikken Water Bottle and headed out at 9:00am.  I walked along the vineyards path from NK'Mip Resort to Cottonwood. It was a 45 minute walk as I'm not a fast walker. Too much to see!!  

Once I got to Gyro Park the activities  were in full swing. Mediation, Yoga, Sun-bathers, a volleyball tournament.

  

The morning was warming up as I continued down Main Street. My destination was the Saturday Market. But first, I stopped at Home Hardware to buy a sun hat.  

I headed right for the fresh organic vegetables. It did not take long to fill my bag!! I phoned Randal to pick me up with the car. 

When we returned to the trailer I was proud of my purchases as I rested to refresh with another drink of PiMag water!!! 

It can not get any better than that!! 

15th Anniversary

Fifteen years of witnessing each other's life. 

It has been enjoyable years of 
accomplishments and adventures.

Randal and Lorraine 

 We spent the day at NK'Mip Resort Beach on Osoyoos Lake. 

The temperature in the  30's and a light breeze coming off the lake to make in comfortable. 

We had refreshments and supper at the 

New Footprints Bar and Grill 

with a view of the activities on the lake. 

Lorraine's Basket of Ribs and Chicken 

Linden Gardens in Kaleden BC

Today I accompanied the Osoyoos Photo Club to Linden Gardens in Kaleneden BC, a beautiful small place in the Okanagan Valley. 

It was an over cast day with a forecast of rain 

with a temperature of 18 C. 

My first pan photo taken on my phone 

Randal and Lorraine captured by Barbara Pomeroy a member of the Osoyoos Photo Club 

After a couple of hours of walking around the group stopped for lunch at the Frog City Cafe 

It was great to spend time out doors in such beauty. 

Feeling blessed!

Visit to Ontario

I accompanied my daughter, Lynne, and granddaughter, Nikki, to Ontario this past week. My son, Mark, was available to pick us up in Hamilton and drive us to Toronto. Nikki was taking part in the National Volley Ball Tournament there.  While Nikki joined her team mates in the Hilton Hotel down town, Lynne stayed in an Air B&B not far way. Lynne and Nikki had never been in Toronto before so Mark gave us a tour. Stopped for lunch at Brazen Head Pub within walking distance.

Lynne Nikki with Mark 

Lunch at Brazen Head, Toronto

Nikki, Lynne and I 

I spent 5 lovely days at Mark and Svava's new home near Hagarville, south of Hamilton.  They just purchased this quaint house with an century-old barn and silos. They are in the process of renovating the house and an art studio and landscaping the yard.

Mark working hard 

Svava and Mark laying sod. 

Mark with granddaughter,Roselyn   

One evening the  we went to Port Dover, Long Point Buy area to Callaham’s Restaurant on  Lake Ernie  for a Fish & Chip supper. The restaurant is famous for the many celebrities who ate there. 

 Lake Erie

Callaham's Restaurant 

Louie Armstrong was one of the celebrities. 

Svava and I

When Nikki was finished the Volley Ball Nationals, she and Lynne took the train out to Hamilton. Mark picked them up at the Aldershot Station. On Sunday Mark took us to Niagara Falls and gave us a tour of the area around southern Ontario. The took a tour down under the falls. 

Mark, Lynne and Nikki

Tour Under the Falls Several feet down 

Portal View for under the Falls. 

Viewing deck 

On our way back from Niagara Falls we stopped at a resort on the shores of Lake Erie 

Mark and Svava are enjoying their new kitchen as every meal was artistically served. 

Mark with Lynne 

Even if the weather was cool and wet, it was an enjoyable few days and very special to be able to have a visit, Mark and Svava.