I have a new nephew!
Welcome Jordan James to the world! He’s not even a week old and I’ve had THREE video chats with him! I’ve got a flight booked for January to go meet...
Whitehorse again, and it is cold!
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Chilly day today! It didn’t get any warmer than -43C / -45F today, and we have an “Extreme Cold Warning” alert right now warning of possible windchills of -50 C...
Remembrance Day hike
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Today was a statutory holiday, so even though it didn’t get above -20C, I couldn’t miss the chance to be outside during the limited sunlight hours. I went for a...
Coming to you via a new Fibre Optic line!!
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It still feels a bit like a dream, but we now have fibre optic, unlimited internet! Here in the subarctic! Last Monday was the launch day in town. Northwestel, our...
Fall trip to Whitehorse for appointments
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It was time for my 6 month check up in Whitehorse with the gynaecologist who monitors me post-cancer. I had the fantastic, fabulous fortune to be able to book a...
We won’t go hungry! Moose, Thanksgiving, and a new window.
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If you are sensitive to hunting and meat processing, you better look away! We’ve got a freezer and a half full of Jeff’s moose. And it is delicious! Here’s a...
My Uncle Don
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We lost my Uncle Don today. It seems so quick and sudden. He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and despite chemo and radiation and a seemingly successful surgery,...
Welcome to Autumn
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Our first significant snowfall started overnight, just in time for the first day of Autumn! Winter always makes a quick appearance, leaving me feeling a bit unprepared. We didn’t have...
Tombstone hike: Goldensides
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When we got back from Ontario, fall was in full effect in the Yukon and I was worried we wouldn’t get up the Dempster to see the colours because it’s...
Ontario Vacation – Part 2
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Continuing the recap of my half a month vacation to visit my family in Ontario. Mom and I went to the Dublin cemetery to meet some family for a visit....
Ontario vacation – Part 1
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I’m in Ontario visiting friends and family and I’m thinking I’ve already taken so many pictures I should blog a bit! Dad picked me up from the airport when I...
Look, a fire!
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I thought the hot weather was over, but no! After a few days of cooler temperatures and some rain, it’s back! And it’s glorious! Turns out hot weather without humidity...
Firewood season
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Not too much new here to share with you, but I better post something before my Dad starts demanding a newer blog post. haha! We’re well into “Firewood season” where...
Camping week
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We’re just back from 7 nights of camping around the Yukon! This is going to be one long, photo heavy post, so hope you’re on fibre optic internet. We took...