Totally Enjoying Time on the Coast

It has just been a lot of fun doing all the walks I used to do when I lived here.  The weather is a bit hazy but nothing compared to the Interior right now.  Pearl threw in the towel as far as walking goes and decided to ride today.

Pics of Othello tunnels.  Guard rails now compared to none years ago.

Derby reach is always a gem for walking.

Alouette Lake was great but the real surprise was Maple Ridge Park.  Tubing, swimming hole, and lots of trails.

Oh and Burnaby Lake trails are absolutely beautiful and awesome for walking.  Now off to Confederation Park to meet a friend and walk and talk  😀

Getting Close To The End

Well today is the day our territory will be completely covered, then returning to interested ones, etc. Hard to believe. The deck idea worked wonderful this year. And last night we all watched the broadcast thanks to Gary and Aileen's setup and Jeff being able to use his phone to get it. Telus and Virgin Mobile seem to get the best reception up here. The rest of us nada. :-)

Simple But Effective

Tyler took this photo of the podium at our meeting yesterday.  Jeff did an awesome job of giving the special talk on Jesus.  The brothers rigged a video system using the equipment from their RVs.  And, a person from the territory came! 

Beautiful Cap To The Day

Sunset at the beach.  White, soft sand like Oregon.

We Are Having Fun

Last night was our RV Kingdom Hall meeting.  Everyone worked hard on their parts and it was just downright fun.  Here is a pic of Tyler doing the Bible reading part.  Janelle did a talk too, but because she is so small the computer screen blocked her completely so I would not take a photo. :-(

Today, Tyler talked to a minister for 1.5 hours and had about 20 other people listening.  In the end a man asked him for information of why God allows suffering so Ty walked to the truck and got him what he needed.  It is going to be VERY interesting on Sunday at the meeting.

I went into Buffalo Narrows this morning to pick  up some supplies.  While shopping I picked up a hot coffee.  When standing at the til a man came up and asked me if I wasn't in a hurry if I would have coffee with him at one of the table in the store.  "Of course!"  He wanted to know why we were there....   so we talked for about 20 minutes.  I even let him use my device to try and find a scripture he was thinking about.  It is so awesome, and unusual to be approached by people to talk about the Bible.

Absolutely Great First Service Day

I was assigned to work with Tyler, Janelle, Haylen and Jamis.  It was great!  Each of us adults had excellent calls and people we need to go back to.  One man said he is coming to our meeting on Sunday, and he told us where his sons live so we can go talk to them also.  Janelle's young woman seems like someone she will start a study with because she listened so attentively.  Janelle asked her when she would like her to come back and she told her 4pm tomorrow.  How great is that!!!

Well, Jehovah God knows we are serious because the one and only day for the next two weeks forecast for rain was our first one.  And wow did it rain.  And wow did the roads ever get interesting.  I was very happy that Tyler was driving his 4 wheel drive.  But we had a discussion about courage on the way up to the territory, and we really feel blessed for our efforts.

During lunch break one brother caught three good sized fish and they all got ate for dinner.  Jamis thought this was fantastic and tomorrow is throwing his rod into his dad's truck.

Lastly I included a pic of a couple who wanted to join the team but had no RV so they bought these window things for their car and slept in it.  They set up a tent for their clothing and items.  Where there is will, there is a way.

The day went very fast, and now looking forward to tomorrow.

love to all,
d h &p

Bump Bump We're Here

Boy that road is rough on the way up!  Have to keep the eyes peeled for holes that come out of no where it seems, or dips that I have no idea how they could have occurred.    ...We arrived about noon.  Two of the team came in last night so it was great to see their smiling faces/  It is hot right now so  I draped a tarp around the deck.  The suspended awning idea is working great to take the heat off the back.  Weird moment this afternoon.  I look out the window, and see this little dog with the others.  I think, "oh that is so cute, someone brought their dog this year too, and it looks just like Harvey."  Then I realize it IS HARVEY!!!   He had jumped off the deck and gone on a visiting tour of the campground. :-(  Anyway, tomorrow meeting in campground.  Our team leader Jeff was able to secure a place for the meeting next Sunday so we are putting stickers on the invites to hand out this week.  Will be a great start. :-)

We Made It To Meadow Lake!🙌 Pic below.

I have a rule that I have to stop driving at 3pm every day.  Gives time to chill and get set up and take a nice long walk before dinner.  I watched my odometer flip over to 1000 miles about 1 hour south of here.  I think that is 1600kms.  Tomorrow morning we will take off and get there by noon.  I was thinking today of all the things I  am thankful for, and this camper is one.  It has simplified things and made them easier.  Much easier to work on the road now too.  And I love being able to cook anywhere.  Okay, everyone take good care til the next update.

Love to all

 D H & P

World's Biggest Egg

Or so they claim. 😏  However, it is really big, and it rotates kinda like the space needle which is cool.  Was bushed while driving so slept here for a couple hours.  Awesome huge park for walking pups.  And when I woke up there was a farmers market in the field so walked around there for a bit.  Overnighting in lloydminster walmart.  Lots of RVs and great internet so watching a little TV.  Will get last items needed before taking off.  Fields are bright yellow and sky is blue as driving so the scenery is great.

Love to all

D H & P

Last Leg

We are up early today.  Going to start driving toward Buffalo Narrows.  Will do it over 2 days.  Harvey is never a fan of mornings. 😏

Literature Packaging Day

Today is a very important day.  Our team is packaging the literature for going north.  We are meeting at the Kingdom Hall in Evansburg and working til it is done.  As you can see from the final report last year it is worth it.  Lots of work for good results.  Very thankful Jehovah is allowing me to do this.

Love to all

D H & P

Overnighting at Walmarts Is Awesome

So many have heard a rumour that all Walmarts don't allow overnighting anymore.  Not true.  Only a few. Most are just great and have the best internet.  This one in Hinton has Shaw go WiFi so you can even watch movies in your unit, or work online as I do.  If you ever want to see where they are Rvparky.com will list them.  Monster storm last night so moving slow and reading right now.  Was at the rec centre here swimming and soaking in hot tub.

Love to all

D H & P

Woahhhh, For Real

Unlike the figures at wax museums the figures here look like their subjects.  Harvey went into full attack mode on the grizzly and the mountain goat.  

This is probably the most awing place I have ever camped.  This is our view.  Speaks to the artistic and incredible power of our Creator.  It cost $15.  I know there are many free pull offs for overnighting but being by myself, if a bear does show I like the idea of having screaming assistance of fellow campers.  😀

The bearextender is doing its job too.  Look how far away I am from the hub.  With no BEx no signal.  With plugged in full signal.

Oh ya, look at the pic of global warming.  Another few years and this will be the Columbia sand fields.

Okay we are on our way soon.

Love to all,  D,H & P

No Way! Not another one!

Pearl's words as we stopped for yet another walk.  She ran to the backseat so I couldn't reach her.  The North Saskatchewan River truly is gorgeous.  We are now overnighting at the Icefields visitor centre. 

Cheaper in Lake Louise

Gas is 15 cents cheaper in the park than Golden.  Yayyy!  We stayed overnight in L Louise overflow.  It is basically a parking lot of RVs. However, if a person is traveling economically it is awesome.  The ranger stopped a warned us about big grizzlies in the area, so I did get my bear spray out of the cab...to look at as I drank mom's wine.  On the way we stopped at several rest areas and did walks and pup dips as it was 39 degrees.  This morning we got to the lake Louise parking lot before the zoo started.  Was there at 7 and found the perfect spot to park for our morning walk.  CART WORK bros were already there.  From Calgary congregation.  2 hour drive to get there, 4 hour shift.  What a cool day in service that would be!  Anyway, Pearl and Harvey are tuckered from morning walk so will now start driving toward Jasper .  Staying at visitor centre at icefields tonight, but lots of walks between.

Love to all!   D, H & P

And Here We Go!

The co-pilots are ready.  Northern service, here we come.  Goal for tonight is Lake Louise overflow. 😀

Au revoir Lauren

Today, our congregation is celebrating Lauren's move.  If I were to describe this person I would say: A faithful, loyal servant of Jehovah God, and a true, close follower of Jesus Christ.  Someone who often silently works behind the scenes in the congregation using her own time, talents and resources to bring joy to the young and older ones in the congregation, and her family.  Genuine from the heart.  A hard worker who has prepared herself to carry her own load in life despite obstacles, while leaning on Jehovah for guidance.  A service partner who will not complain no matter hhhooowww cold it gets, or how far she has to drag a cart on blustery days.   Someone who always responds with class and graciousness.  Never seeking the spotlight.  Kind to a fault.  Fun and upbuilding to be around.  Thankful to her parents.  Humble and can sew ravishing outfits from very little.  Modest.  Gentle.  A ready smile for all.  Wonderful note-taker at conventions.  ....It will be so exciting to see her take all these qualities and the other fine training she has received from her parents on to her new congregation in France.  Tim and Tanya, with Jehovah God's oversight, aimed their arrow, and did a fine job.  What a beautiful daughter and person they produced.

Little Tweaks

Welcome to my blog!  Been quite some time since I wrote but since I am often too wordy for things like Instagram thought it easier to post things going on here, because there IS ALWAYS a story. 😀  Okay, so here is the service-mobile for this year up north.  Tried it out last weekend and everything worked as planned.  Got the solar panels on the roof, installed fantastic fan so we dont roast toast and grissel ourselves in hot weather, built the deck with wood stripping so light weight and not hot for Harvey and Pearl's feet (and lots of storage underneath)  Notice this cool thing.  See the small cargo door above the deck????  Well it opens and goes to a doggy door I put under the table on the inside so the squirts can run in and out at will...thus making it easier for them to annoy everyone with complete freedom!  Oh...can't forget the awning, and have an idea to make a kayak holder on the side. Gotta have a little fun after service up there! 🙌  Last year, some of the others brought their kayaks so this year I wanna join in too. 😀  Mind you Harvey and Pearl will just watch from their deck as they, and I, are both done with them kayaking.  In reality it always seemed like such a torment for all of us. 😕  "Mommy mommy please don't grab my tail as I swim for shore."  Lastly, got the bear extender up for wifi so I can get reception.  Anyway, all worked last weekend and now ready for the Regional convention in two weeks.  If the first come first serve campground the brothers recommended is all full by the time I get there No Biggy as we will be happy in the Walmart too.  Anyways, everyone have a great weekend!  Love to all,

Darci, Harvey & Pearl