Tag Archives: Penticton

Photos from my Weekend

Posted on April 6, 2020 by dfolstad58

Mother Nature has been moody in my little city the last few days. We have had wind, and cloud, sun and rain, we have had even hail and snow (it didn’t last long). I was out riding my bike when … Continue reading →

Posted in health, okanagan related, Uncategorized | Tagged Cycling, Deer, fresh air, Lake, Okanagan, Penticton, penticton creek, Spring, winter | 36 Comments

Ticket to Ride Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2020 by dfolstad58

I went out for a bike ride last night about 8 p.m. and it felt like 3 a.m. in the streets as no cars around, surreal. I am worried for people here and my country. I remain optimistic though and … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged Canada, Cycling, flag, Okanagan lake, Penticton, Sicamous, Skaha, skaha lake | 22 Comments

#ten minutes from anywhere

Posted on March 2, 2020 by dfolstad58

Tea anyone? I would like to start this post by inviting readers to visit a tea party – if you visit the link, it will explain itself. Host one yourself, and invite me. #Mostly go NOT stop commuting When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, okanagan related | Tagged biking, commute, Penticton, Tea, tea party, ten minutes | 17 Comments

In the News; Against All Odds

Posted on October 15, 2019 by dfolstad58

Last September, after I restarted dialysis after about 31 years with my kidney transplant from July 1987, I wanted to raise awareness about organ donation. That lead to my calling the Penticton Western newspaper, and a reporter interviewing me and … Continue reading →

Posted in health, okanagan related, Some of my favorite posts | Tagged 32, freedom, hope, kidney transplant, odds, overcome, Penticton, report, Transplant, travel, Western | 25 Comments

People are amazing

Posted on August 11, 2019 by dfolstad58

I succumbed early last light to sleep when it beckoned so when 5:30 arrived, I was rested and I knew blessed rain had visited while I slept as I saw rain gushing along the curbs to the storm sewers during … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud | Tagged discipline, inspiration, kayak, Okanagan Falls, Penticton, race, Skaha, skaha lake, tenacity, ultra swim | 15 Comments

Not the usual Hero

Posted on July 23, 2019 by dfolstad58

I have tried to start a routine of beginning my day with a bike ride for about 45 minutes. The evenings cool off and the mornings are the perfect temperature with the added bonus of peace and quiet. I am … Continue reading →