WOW!!! Lois, I think you are made of tougher stuff than me, that was quite a tale! FWIW, my last post to Substack was in honor of my dad, a Korean War vet and music lover.
Never underestimate the power of Canadian Texas Gal wearing designer combat boots when a good challenge calls her name! Watch for my upcoming Substack - Bill of “Rule of Three” has requested I share some bear stories. Most of my bear stories are boring, ordinary, run-of-the-mill accounts of encountering bears in their own habitats. However, I do have a few that are very memorable!
Check out my Substack. My last posting was # 100. I haven’t written anything this week… but I’ve got several stories roaming around my head. So happy to have you back. I genuinely missed you!
Oh my goodness. I have enough true Grizzly stories to tell… I don’t need to make them up. You’ve got it! I’ll work on it. It’s a bear of a project, but I can do it.
Well, Lois! You did your dad and your travel DNA proud! What w trip! Literally! And I love your Can-Do attitude re clouds parting when you arrive. (are you a Leo, haha). Nice tribute to your dad and a great Fathers Day story. Saludos, amiga.
Thank you, Jeanine. I’m an Aries. The clouds “miraculously” parted when I visited the Matterhorn in Switzerland and Peña de Bernal in Queretaro. I appreciate your kind and encouraging words, Jeanine.
To see Denali from so close and from above the summit must have been unforgettably spectacular. I think the Alaska experience from that perspective is a rare thing. Lucky you!
As someone who also inherited a deep wanderlust from a parent who's departed to explore beyond life's veil, this resonates. Thank you for sharing.
I'm down to only three states I haven't seen some portion of. I hope to catch North Dakota and Rhode Island still, but I absolutely MUST get to Alaska someday. Our son spent nearly three years stationed on a USCG cutter based at Kodiak. The photos he sent home are like a siren's song pulling at my heart!
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your feedback.
Rhode Island was one of the final states that I had to cross off my list as well. Eventually, I had a window of opportunity when I was on a business trip in Boston. Newport, Rhode Island, is an easy drive from Boston, so I made a specific point of visiting the lovely seaside town for a few days.
I wish you safe travels as you achieve your goal of visiting all 50 states.
Thanks so much! It was years ago that I had a week-long trek through New England. I looked hard at going to RI, just to say I'd been there, but I couldn't swing it then. If I go, there's a restaurant I'd like to visit. It's purportedly the oldest, continuously operating house of hospitality in North America.
Do you have more adventures planned this year? I've got a trade show in Chicago next month, and--the big trip--10 days in Peru to see the factories and fields of one of the companies I represent.
I’ll be traveling around the USA this year and I’m thinking about going to Mexico again. However, at the moment I don’t have any plans to leave the North America continent.
This will be my first trip to South America. So, just going with an open mind to soak up all I can. Also, it's for work, so my agenda is already set. Next time, I'll have some ideas about what you explore.
Lois,this almost broke me down. There was something about your starting off with your dad and his passing that made this a very special travel entry. When I read that you were flying in a Cessna, I immediately though of the great Gary Paulsen book, "Hatchet," but happily you did not suffer the fate of the boy, Brian, in that story. I love the photographs (as always) and the great picture of you.
The stones I picked up from that rocky beach traveled with me in my backpack to 20 different countries around the world. I left them in a safe, secluded spot along the Camino de Santiago in Spain, as a spiritual gesture representative of things I “let go of”.
Oh yes… the grizzly bear stories. Hang around the Canadian Rockies long enough and you are bound to have a few grizzly tales of your own to share. Those mountains are BEAR Country.
Not sure what your definition of a feminist is, Boris. However, it isn’t a title that I claim for myself. Tried that hat on in the 80s and it was too radical, extremist and unbalanced at the time. I prefer to seek a balanced approach.
I decided my position was to be the best I can be, respect others, and receive the respect I’m worthy of. It’s been an approach that has worked well for me.
Love it! Awesome trip and tribute.
WOW!!! Lois, I think you are made of tougher stuff than me, that was quite a tale! FWIW, my last post to Substack was in honor of my dad, a Korean War vet and music lover.
Never underestimate the power of Canadian Texas Gal wearing designer combat boots when a good challenge calls her name! Watch for my upcoming Substack - Bill of “Rule of Three” has requested I share some bear stories. Most of my bear stories are boring, ordinary, run-of-the-mill accounts of encountering bears in their own habitats. However, I do have a few that are very memorable!
Hey Lois, it's me, Ratio. I'm back. Glad to see you are still at it. Sorry to hear about your Dad. I will salute him too. Missed your stories.
Hey Ratio,
Check out my Substack. My last posting was # 100. I haven’t written anything this week… but I’ve got several stories roaming around my head. So happy to have you back. I genuinely missed you!
Words cannot express🥴. You are one crazy lady ❣️❣️
Do ya think???
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I look forward to the grizzly bear stories, Lois - it doesn't matter to me whether or not they're true.
Oh my goodness. I have enough true Grizzly stories to tell… I don’t need to make them up. You’ve got it! I’ll work on it. It’s a bear of a project, but I can do it.
Well, Lois! You did your dad and your travel DNA proud! What w trip! Literally! And I love your Can-Do attitude re clouds parting when you arrive. (are you a Leo, haha). Nice tribute to your dad and a great Fathers Day story. Saludos, amiga.
Thank you, Jeanine. I’m an Aries. The clouds “miraculously” parted when I visited the Matterhorn in Switzerland and Peña de Bernal in Queretaro. I appreciate your kind and encouraging words, Jeanine.
Maybe not so miraculously?? Bird man was no doubt surprised (and impressed)!
Another great story and amazing photographs!
Thank you so much, Renato. Your feedback is very appreciated.
To see Denali from so close and from above the summit must have been unforgettably spectacular. I think the Alaska experience from that perspective is a rare thing. Lucky you!
As someone who also inherited a deep wanderlust from a parent who's departed to explore beyond life's veil, this resonates. Thank you for sharing.
I'm down to only three states I haven't seen some portion of. I hope to catch North Dakota and Rhode Island still, but I absolutely MUST get to Alaska someday. Our son spent nearly three years stationed on a USCG cutter based at Kodiak. The photos he sent home are like a siren's song pulling at my heart!
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your feedback.
Rhode Island was one of the final states that I had to cross off my list as well. Eventually, I had a window of opportunity when I was on a business trip in Boston. Newport, Rhode Island, is an easy drive from Boston, so I made a specific point of visiting the lovely seaside town for a few days.
I wish you safe travels as you achieve your goal of visiting all 50 states.
Thanks so much! It was years ago that I had a week-long trek through New England. I looked hard at going to RI, just to say I'd been there, but I couldn't swing it then. If I go, there's a restaurant I'd like to visit. It's purportedly the oldest, continuously operating house of hospitality in North America.
Do you have more adventures planned this year? I've got a trade show in Chicago next month, and--the big trip--10 days in Peru to see the factories and fields of one of the companies I represent.
I really like Peru. It is a fascinating country.
I’ll be traveling around the USA this year and I’m thinking about going to Mexico again. However, at the moment I don’t have any plans to leave the North America continent.
Well, I'll look forward to your posts.
This will be my first trip to South America. So, just going with an open mind to soak up all I can. Also, it's for work, so my agenda is already set. Next time, I'll have some ideas about what you explore.
I really like South America. Did you read my article on Cusco? I have also written an entire series on Argentina. Check it out if you get a chance.
I don't know that I read that one. I'll make sure to check it out before I get down there, late next month.
Lois,this almost broke me down. There was something about your starting off with your dad and his passing that made this a very special travel entry. When I read that you were flying in a Cessna, I immediately though of the great Gary Paulsen book, "Hatchet," but happily you did not suffer the fate of the boy, Brian, in that story. I love the photographs (as always) and the great picture of you.
It was a special memory, for sure.
The stones I picked up from that rocky beach traveled with me in my backpack to 20 different countries around the world. I left them in a safe, secluded spot along the Camino de Santiago in Spain, as a spiritual gesture representative of things I “let go of”.
Great story, greater adventure. Thank you for taking us with 😉
A wonderful way to remember dad.
Thanks, Ken. It was a fun adventure and it was very impactful. Best wishes to you.
Thanks for the adventure and tall grizzly bear tales! Awesome tribute.
Cheers
Oh yes… the grizzly bear stories. Hang around the Canadian Rockies long enough and you are bound to have a few grizzly tales of your own to share. Those mountains are BEAR Country.
It doesn't sound like a feminist wrote this
Not sure what your definition of a feminist is, Boris. However, it isn’t a title that I claim for myself. Tried that hat on in the 80s and it was too radical, extremist and unbalanced at the time. I prefer to seek a balanced approach.
I decided my position was to be the best I can be, respect others, and receive the respect I’m worthy of. It’s been an approach that has worked well for me.
It hasn't changed, it just put better clothes on along with expensive handbags.
Feminism has always been a toxic hate ideology.
We're of the same mind regarding respect, it's earned.
Another good one Lois!