Max was happy to have an interlude at home. He was particularly glad to see Edna and be reunited with Brandy, although both dogs seemed a little shy at first. Max wagged his tail rather tentatively, probably remembering how standoffish
A Mysterious Disappearance
Our wonderful summer at Pender Harbour—a heady mix of writing, hiking, fishing, swimming and craft-market vending—was blighted when I lost my wedding and engagement rings, the two being fused together into an ornate arrangement that I had treasured for the
Episode Forty-four: A dog’s life – the deluxe version.
It was great to be back in the Cariboo. After the noise and confusion of the Okanagan campsites, we finally enjoyed a peaceful night where the only sound was the loon on the lake. The next morning, the temperature was
Inspirations from the Sunshine Coast
Hundreds of years before the Europeans arrived, the Sechelt First Nations people roamed the Sunshine Coast of B.C. Visitors to Pender Harbour will immediately notice Mount Daniel and Pender Hill overlooking the bay, and it does not take much leap
Episode Forty-three: Escape to the Cariboo
Camping did not make for good sleeping. In the early hours of the morning, a tow truck came to move a trailer parked beside the road, so we had to endure flashing lights, yells and crashing chains for forty-five minutes.
Episode Forty-two: Camp hot dog!
Peachland was hot. It was also immaculate and not dog friendly. However, with the help of another dog walker, we discovered some trails alongside a creek where Max could have a bit of a run. He was apprehensive to find
Episode Forty-one: Camp Dog!
The Cariboo section of the holiday was fun. The days passed with swimming, boating and trail riding, not to mention churning out meals for four hungry kids and keeping Max from assaulting Alfie in the campsite next door. Everything in
Episode Forty – Off on holiday again.
Max loved the summer. He particularly enjoyed the extra visits with my parents. There were more of these than in previous years, given my father’s health. Dad was being very brave about his cancer but Mum was extremely anxious. She
Episode Thirty-nine: June is busting out all over.
June was busting out all over, and with outdoor fun and summer weather, Max was in a mellow mood. For all that he was a feisty dog, he enjoyed the action when the children and their friends were around. One
Episode Thirty-eight: Brandy learns to swim.
May of 1994 was dominated by trips to the ice rink in preparation for Caroline’s figure-skating competition and family time in front of the TV as the Canucks steadily made their way to the Stanley Cup Final. Max dutifully tagged
