Let the building begin!

Today we started the construction of our new house.  While day one was basically digging a hole, it was nice to get started.  I've decided to keep track of the building process on a separate blog, I figure it make be a busy process and thought it would be nice to have a running diary of the process.  You can follow it here http://riverridgehomes.blogspot.com/ Obviously I'll make reference to it at times and post links here too.  They...

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Summer Trip - Mainland to Home

Following the reverse summer posting, I thought I would post some stuff about our return trip. The wedding (posting to come) was great and we packed up shortly after the festivities, making our way home.  The original plan was to take the most direct line back, the #5 and then the TransCanada.  It's been ages since we've been to the enchanted forest, in fact Dora and I haven't been there together so we couldn't wait to take the...

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Waterton with the Hams

With both of us back in school, we were doubting our resolve to get out after our first week of school.  We knew it was the long weekend, but we were in desperate need of time to prepare for our classes.  We compromised and went to Waterton for the day with Dora's folks.  Turned out to be one of those wonderful days that you all remember in the Gem of LOMAH. We started with a nice lunch on a great blanket, enjoying the fine fares...

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Whitefish Mtn Biking

So my brother calls me up and want to know if I want to go biking in Whitefish with a few friends of his.  You know, some downhill stuff.  Will an OK from Dora I call back with an "I'm In!" Now this is where it gets interesting.  I'm thinking a Saturday at the ski hill and then maybe some shopping Sunday and an early departure home.  To my surprise, the actual plan is for a little cross-country biking on the Saturday and the...

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SKUNKED!!

Well, I got skunked in August.  No Posts!  Man, that's not right, we had lots on our plate and lots to talk about.  I guess I'll need to update everyone about our summer, but will do so in reverse order.  That means I get to talk about last weekend and my bike trip in Whitefish. Pictures to come when I can download them from my camera.  Speaking of which, where is my came...

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