March 15 – Our couch and kitchen/dining room chair cushions are so squishy we have been sitting on pillows to plump them up. We’ve tried to find a company who could remedy that, finally we are successful. Steve of FiberRenew came by last week to view and quote. Today is pick up day to get her done!!
The removal…
Couch/Sleeper cushions came off easily, I was concerned they won’t.
The lazy boy, not so easily Must remove top to get it out
Allan has been, strongly considering, trading in his beloved Traeger for a Davy Crockett made by Green Mountain Grills. There are a few reasons, this one is WiFi controllable and has a bigger range of temperature. Searing a steak is not possible on the Traeger but is using the “Davy”.
Decision made Allan calls the dealer, yes they have stock, off we go. Turns out no they do not have one. Didn’t just sell it either, they just don’t have one. They expected their order in last week but it still hasn’t arrived. We are not impressed.
We know the only other dealer in Kelowna is out of stock. I suggest checking to see if there are any Vernon dealers. We head home stopping at Freddy’s to fill a growler. Allan is happy he gets to duck with filled growler in hand. Allan checked the GMG site and the first Vernon dealer he called has stock, here we come, Vernon Stone & Fireplace
The very nice owner tells us she just started selling GMGs last week. She doesn’t have a cover in stock but we knew that, one is on order for us. While we’re chatting Allan gets a call from…. the first place we went to saying their order is in. It was a positive turn as we liked Vernon Stone better. She even through in a bag of pellets.
Back home for the build! Had it put together in no time
Penticton bound to meet up with our friends, Doris & Kevin. Penticton is 1-1/2 drive. We’re meeting at the PeachPenticton is a scenic town, we start with a walk around the lake.
We pass an interesting bench Following is the bench story “Ken Paton Bench, placed in honour of Ken Paton, founder of the Peach City Beach Car Cruise, is an annual gearhead event. The all aluminum bench was built to emulate the front seat and door of a car – vintage, no doubt. Also of note is the fact that, unlike other benches here which face the park, this one faces Lakeshore Drive, where the Beach Cruise takes place.”
Ducking in Penticton
Walking down the street, we’re discussing where to have lunch. We settle on a Indian restaurant we passed. A woman passing us, hears us and recommends Lachi – Fine Indian Cuisine as the best Indian in town. We take her suggestion.
Should be a lamb, not lamb chop. I’m not sure if March did come in as a lion as google wasn’t much help and I don’t remember.
What we’ve been up to in March, so far not really excitement overload.
March 02 – Off to get our teeth cleaned day, I was a little nervous as I have super sensitive gums. Unlike in Ontario, here they have a clinic that only does cleaning, Fresh Hygiene Joanna was more than good, Allan had Joanna’s daughter, Bianka, he was equally impressed.
Before going in though, it’s ducking time! Click to see Ducking action!
March 03 – Today’s destination, Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park. We program Bob’s GPS.We drive up, makes sense but then we start down. GPS (for the first time ever) says “Sorry” What does that mean? Turns out it means the GPS doesn’t know where to go so it sends us back to where we began. Defeated we head back.
One of our observations here – most vehicles are dirty. Not to this extent but many more dirty than clean.
Next observation is BC’ers say Ontario did just Allan has been practicing and now has down pat. I’m still trying.
March 05– Kelowna appointment day, and another ducking! Duck #19
Maybe next time we’ll walk the bridge but it doesn’t seem very inviting.
Duck 20 🙂
March 06 – A quick trip to Freshco results in Duck #21. Allan waits in Bob for me, as a result captures the Jeep owner and daughter return to their vehicle. The little girl was very excited and poses holding up the duck. Smiles is what ducking is about, in this case mission accomplished!!
The above was the highlight of the day but dinner was a close second…. the Traeger Smoking… delicous chicken breast and salad.
March 07 – Sadly today Pepe Le Pew was cancelled. He made his official debut in 1949’s Oscar-winning “For Scent-imental Reasons” now we, not we, they! think it’s offensive. Makes me sad, I grew up watching Pepe.
March 09 – Today we are off to Stephens Coyote Ridge Park. I wish this photo would depict how steep and slippery the entrance is. We bailed, we’ll return when it is not quite so treacherous.
Alternate plan, walk to the post office to pick up our new supply of ducksand a quick drink at Woody’s…
Today’s walk will be at Dilworth Mountain Park. Kelowna boasts over 200 parks needless to say, we haven’t made a dent in seeing them. There are only, ONLY, 40+ wineries Have to get back to exploring wineries now that it is getting warmer.
Enough of wine day dreaming, back to the park. Beautiful…
Reward time! This one home made with Bailey’s.I continue to try to get a good shot of a plane, landing or taking off while driving on Hwy 97 by the Kelowna Airport. This is the best so far, Plane landing I’ll keep trying.
Sunday night = steak night. Allan tried a new recipe, delicous topped with garlic/cheese butter…
Today’s walk will be the rail trail heading to Kelowna. It’s a paved trail enabling us to avoid mud that we traipsed through yesterday. We’re hoping to encounter a Jeep to duck. Allan is starting to have withdrawals, it’s been a few days since we’ve ducked. NEED to DUCK!! None here, maybe when we get back, Bob is waiting for a friend.
We won’t make it to Kelowna, we still need about 6000 steps (to make our 10k daily step goal) that translates to about an hour walk. We’ll see where we get to in 30 m to determine our turn around point.
We pass Carey Pond
Canada Geese asking the question…. Where’s the water??
They are all standing/sitting on the ice. A goose life is not for me.
We encounter
We keep walking, 2k so far
Bridge to nowhere. Allan checking it out.
We’ll turn around at the curve in the trail
No Jeeps when we get back to Bob.
Meanwhile back at our lake, Duck Lake 7. Photo creds to Don Randall.
Missed adding these tibits on my last post and as it’s my birthday I say I can go back soooo…
Feb 18th – Such crazy weather! More than 70% of the continental US was covered in snow according to the National Weather Service. The only states without snow cover: Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. Texas was hard hit, we were there last winter and would have been this year as well.
Also on the 18th – NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover makes its final descent to the Red Planet. What’s the first thing it encountered? THIS!!Back to the 21st. Love the daily increase in daylight.
My sweet Allan made a delicous breatkfast. Keto eggs benny, so good!!
I get to choose what to do today! I choose a walk around Wood Lake heading in the opposite direction we did a few weeks ago. No sun but what the heck.
Oh my gosh! Not the best decision – it is so incredibly windy and flipping freezing!
We don’t get far…Abort, abort! Allan takes me for a drive around the lake. Way warmer!
Dinner was, as per my request, the viral TikTok pasta dish we had on Valentine’s. So delicious.
I asked for a birthday day repeat, sans the added age, till nicer weather prevailed but was denied, 👻👻 boo
Hopefully, we can stop worrying about pipes freezing.
Ducking in the park day
Duck 11
Duck 12
It’s difficult to duck in the park because most units have windows overlooking their vehicles and the idea is to duck incoquito.
Still waiting to see one of our ducks on #duckduckjeep
Not sure why but Allan looks super happy!
Maybe he just read
Feb 17: We are off to Vernon today to visit my newest, favourite store, Scattered Goods It has everything! From their FB page …. Crafts•Housewares•HomeDecor•GreetingCards•Linens•PartySupplies•Toys•Electronics•Hardware•Stationary•Organics they didn’t mention Clothes but they have that too
First, while waiting for Allan I win the jackpot
Drive to Vernon, t’is pretty Voila!Reminds me of an old Woolworth’s.
Must remove top to get it out
Add this is the heaviest chair ever! 
Hurry back
Following is the bench story 
Ducking in Penticton
Click to see 
GPS 
but many more dirty than clean.
Ontario did just 
Allan has been practicing and now has 
and a quick drink at Woody’s… 
Duck 12
Not sure why but Allan looks super happy!
