Category Archives: okanagan related

Snow wonder

Posted on January 9, 2018 by dfolstad58

The air seems a little more blue this time of year, and snow wonder is all around. I went walking a few days ago and took some pictures of Okanagan lake (above) and included a couple pictures from when … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Uncategorized | Tagged Apex, cold, Okanagan, Okanagan lake, Snow, snowshoeing, SS Sicamous, toque, winter | 8 Comments

Can’t Take That Away from Me

Posted on May 6, 2017 by dfolstad58

Bruce walked down the path, just plain packed earth . The path wound through a light forest, absorbing his steps and so he moved silently. Sunlight patches here and there were like stepping through hot wading pools at the ocean. … Continue reading →

Posted in family, music related, okanagan related, Some of my favorite posts, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Can't take that away, celebrating, forward, frank Sinatra, life, memories, never forgotten | 16 Comments

It may be humble, but for me it’s home

Posted on November 30, 2016 by dfolstad58

This blog post will be about where I live. It is also an invitation from me to tell me about where you live, your city. Most of my readers have never been to my little spot on earth, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, travel | Tagged British Columbia, Canada, fruit, Home, Okanagan, Penticton, Skaha, Snow | 5 Comments

Animals two by two – line up!

Posted on July 20, 2016 by dfolstad58

The skies opened up yesterday and a waterfall fell from the clouds. Crashes of thunder, flashes of lightning – the full meal deal! I was rooting for a good rain, but not the full house, royal flush I was dealt … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels, Uncategorized | Tagged ark, attitude, deluge, fresh air, rain, wet | 4 Comments

All Emergency vehicles responded

Posted on April 9, 2016 by dfolstad58

I look at the headlines around the world and I feel fortunate. There are no terrorist concerns in my hamlet sitting between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake like the jelly in a jelly donut. In fact I feel peaceful as … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud, Uncategorized | Tagged accidents, ambulance, cell phones, cycliing, driving, safety | 12 Comments

Fly like an Eagle over where I live

Posted on August 10, 2015 by dfolstad58

Included in this post is a youtube created, splendid job too, by a local who is keen about sharing this beautiful valley he loves. Bravo Luke ! (applause) The viewpoint is from an eagle with the camera in his claws, … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, South Okanagan Restaurants and Other Jewels | Tagged British Columbia, float, Giant's Head mountain, inner tubes, Naramata, Okanagan lake, Penticton, skaha lake, Summerland, wineries | Leave a comment

Same Place, Different Time

Posted on January 9, 2015 by dfolstad58

I walk in Okanagan Park regularly. It’s a beautiful little park at the north end of my city where the city butts up against Okanagan Lake; 150 miles of wonderful lake. The south end of Penticton is about 9 kilometres … Continue reading →