My first race for 2012 was the February Freezeup 5km run in Peachland on the 12th of February. There were not many competitors in this race with about 6-8 runners. Overall i was fairly happy with my run, with my pacing being fairly good throughout the whole race. My pace was fairly strong throughout and i don't think i could have gone much faster without blowing myself up. According to the timekeepers, my time was 24 minutes 30 which is the target i was aiming for. Before the run, my target goal pace was to beat 25 minutes. I finished 4th overall. The fastest guy on the day finished in 19 minutes and a handful of seconds.
My next race will be the Penticton Lakeside Resort 5km fun run on March 4th. My goal time for this run will be 23 minutes but that may change over the next month of training. My overall goal is under 20 minutes for 5km then it will be time to move onto 10 km training. I think that the next race shall be a little tougher competitive wise but that might be a good thing as i will have a few more runners dragging me along the rode. The good thing about the run next month is that it is almost the same route i train on everyday and it will feel like just another training run and that i will feel confident in knowing where i can pick the pace up a little and where i should take it a bit easier.
Here you can see a photo of the start of the race on the Peachland News. I am there in the photo, number 182.
http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2012/02/12/28-take-to-beach-ave-for-february-freeze-up/
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Okanagan Hikes
Last Updated: November 12th, 2011
Penticton Area
Naramata
Apex Mountain
Okanagan Falls
Summerland
Oliver
Penticton Area
- Ellis Ridge Trail - 3km
-Overlooks Steep Cliffs into Ellis Creek Canyon
-Includes views of Penticton and remains of the Garnet Forest Fire of July 1994 - Munson's Mountain
-Great View of Penticton and Okanagan Lake - Campbell Mountain
- Rock Oven
-Spectacular view of Skaha Lake - Peat Bog Trail
- Mount Nkwala / Jerry Mountain
- Brent Mountain / Sheep Rock Trail
- Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park
Naramata
- Three Blind Mice
- Okanagan Mountain Park
- Mountain Goat- Wild Horse Canyon Loop
- Kettle Valley Railway
- Naramata Creek Park
- Rock Oven Park
Apex Mountain
Okanagan Falls
- Thompson Property Nature Trust - 3km
-Flat Trail on Old Roads- Watch for Signs of Big Horn Sheep, Rattlesnakes, Woodpeckers
-Wonderful views of OK Falls and Skaha Lake
Summerland
- Giants Head Mountain - 3km
-Panoramic Views of Summerland and Okanagan Valley
- Mt Conkle Park - KVR Trail
- Isintok Lake - PACA
Oliver
- McIntyre Bluff
- Golden Mile Trail
- Glen Canyon Regional Park - Various Routes, Over 4km
-Marvel at 100ft High Cliffs, Unique Hoodoo Rock Formations
-Deep Canyon - Mt. Boucherie/Eain Lamont Park - 1-4km Round Trip
-Extinct Volcano
-Top Elevation 758 metres (2486 ft) - Rose Valley Regional Park - 6km Round Trip
- McDougall Rim Trail/Hayman Lake- 9km Round Trip
- Fintry - 2-3km
-Staircases to Triple Waterfall (400 Stairs) - Bear Creek Park - 2.5km
- Pincushion Mountain - 3.5km
-View of Okanagan Lake - Hardy Falls -2km Round Trip
- Stave Pipe Trail - 4km Loop
- Lookout Ridge
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Pincushion Mountain
Today i went and explored Pincushion Mountain above Peachland.
Taking the Hike from Trepenair Greenway up to the Mountain was a real eye opener as i hadn't been hiking in the area in a while and to get to an area that has been bulldozed and the forest ripped to shreds was really disheartening. I had tried this trail once before with some friends but I now realise we turned around about 3/4s of the way to the Picnic table. I did find my way to the Mountain top even though the trails had been completely demolished but i had a slight idea on where i was going and some of the terrain looked familiar, so i followed roads the best i could and got lucky.
They say you aren't really a True Peachlander if you haven't climbed to the top of Pincushion Mountain which i accomplished today. At the top awaits you a picnic table for you to bring some lunch and to enjoy the view while the Canadian Flag blows in the wind. The view at the top is absolutely amazing on a Clear day and the best thing about it, it's virtually all within the heart of Peachland.
You don't really need a hiking stick to do this hike, if you are good on your feet and have some good shoes and exceptional balance but i carried one and it came quite handy keeping myself from hitting the ground especially on the hike down as the dirt is quite slippery when its dry in the summer time which can make it a little dangerous.
Pincushion Mountain Facts:
Summit : 815m / 2 673.88 ft
Elev at the gate (start) (Ponderosa Trailhead) : 570 m (1875 ft)
Distance to the top : 1.2 km
How it got its name : A fire Prior to 1890 burnt the top of the trees leaving just the trunks. To the Early Pioneers, the burnt trees and the mountain made it look like a Pincushion.
Directions :
Turn onto Ponderosa Drive, follow it until almost the end, until you see Private Drive. Park at the bottom of the Private Drive and hike 100 m up the private drive to the trailhead. Coming from Penticton, travel north on Hwy 97, turning left on Ponderosa Drive.
Map :
http://www.peachland.ca/cms.asp?wpID=91
Taking the Hike from Trepenair Greenway up to the Mountain was a real eye opener as i hadn't been hiking in the area in a while and to get to an area that has been bulldozed and the forest ripped to shreds was really disheartening. I had tried this trail once before with some friends but I now realise we turned around about 3/4s of the way to the Picnic table. I did find my way to the Mountain top even though the trails had been completely demolished but i had a slight idea on where i was going and some of the terrain looked familiar, so i followed roads the best i could and got lucky.
They say you aren't really a True Peachlander if you haven't climbed to the top of Pincushion Mountain which i accomplished today. At the top awaits you a picnic table for you to bring some lunch and to enjoy the view while the Canadian Flag blows in the wind. The view at the top is absolutely amazing on a Clear day and the best thing about it, it's virtually all within the heart of Peachland.
You don't really need a hiking stick to do this hike, if you are good on your feet and have some good shoes and exceptional balance but i carried one and it came quite handy keeping myself from hitting the ground especially on the hike down as the dirt is quite slippery when its dry in the summer time which can make it a little dangerous.
Pincushion Mountain Facts:
Summit : 815m / 2 673.88 ft
Elev at the gate (start) (Ponderosa Trailhead) : 570 m (1875 ft)
Distance to the top : 1.2 km
How it got its name : A fire Prior to 1890 burnt the top of the trees leaving just the trunks. To the Early Pioneers, the burnt trees and the mountain made it look like a Pincushion.
Directions :
Turn onto Ponderosa Drive, follow it until almost the end, until you see Private Drive. Park at the bottom of the Private Drive and hike 100 m up the private drive to the trailhead. Coming from Penticton, travel north on Hwy 97, turning left on Ponderosa Drive.
Map :
http://www.peachland.ca/cms.asp?wpID=91
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Bottling is a real B$%ch....
This weekend was a great one weather wise with temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s. A weekend was spent sun tanning with me being able to get some sun for the first time in a while. Hopefully i will get some more in the next couple of days to keep the tan going.
Friday night was my first time ever at a Casino, The Lakeside Casino in Penticton, which didn't go so well, losing $20 on black jack. This all started due to after work drinks with the guys from work.
Saturday was spent in Penticton at the new house where i had the chance to build the bench work for my models. I made the bench work and now am just waiting to put the top on the table which will then allow me to start planning my layout. The afternoon was spent at 3 mile where i was able to get some sunrays.
Sunday Morning i awoke at 6 am so i could go downtown and volunteer for the Peachland Triathlon which i enjoyed very much and had a great time doing. I would definitely do it again. If i'm not volunteering for the Triathlon i will be participating as i would love to train for Ironman one day and this would be a great start for me.
Lately work has been pretty busy with the last week being spent Bottling Sparkling Wine and its been tough work. Bridget has worked with me the last week and its been great fun having her around to see how and what my job is all about. Hopefully she will take it easy on me when i get home and i say i'm tired.
Friday night was my first time ever at a Casino, The Lakeside Casino in Penticton, which didn't go so well, losing $20 on black jack. This all started due to after work drinks with the guys from work.
Saturday was spent in Penticton at the new house where i had the chance to build the bench work for my models. I made the bench work and now am just waiting to put the top on the table which will then allow me to start planning my layout. The afternoon was spent at 3 mile where i was able to get some sunrays.
Sunday Morning i awoke at 6 am so i could go downtown and volunteer for the Peachland Triathlon which i enjoyed very much and had a great time doing. I would definitely do it again. If i'm not volunteering for the Triathlon i will be participating as i would love to train for Ironman one day and this would be a great start for me.
Lately work has been pretty busy with the last week being spent Bottling Sparkling Wine and its been tough work. Bridget has worked with me the last week and its been great fun having her around to see how and what my job is all about. Hopefully she will take it easy on me when i get home and i say i'm tired.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Moving
I don't know of anyone who enjoys moving. I know I don't. Packing and cleaning. Cleaning and packing. Then there is the cleaning and unpacking. In two months from now (September 1st) I will have gone through the process. As of now, we are looking at moving to Penticton, which is a town in which we spend plenty of our time and is slightly closer to work for me.
The house we are moving out of holds many great memories and will be cherished for many years to come as it was Bridgets and my first Canadian House together. There are things I will miss, such as the privacy but there are also plenty of things I will not miss, such as the snow removal.
This move is for the better, as it puts us in a place where we spend a lot of our time which will reduce our automotive gas bill and with gas prices the way they are ($1.27 a litre) it's only a smart move. It will also put us closer to the Beach, where we love to spend our summer months. Late nights at the beach can be spent without the 45 minute drive home.
Looking forward to new adventures, Here we Go!!!
The house we are moving out of holds many great memories and will be cherished for many years to come as it was Bridgets and my first Canadian House together. There are things I will miss, such as the privacy but there are also plenty of things I will not miss, such as the snow removal.
This move is for the better, as it puts us in a place where we spend a lot of our time which will reduce our automotive gas bill and with gas prices the way they are ($1.27 a litre) it's only a smart move. It will also put us closer to the Beach, where we love to spend our summer months. Late nights at the beach can be spent without the 45 minute drive home.
Looking forward to new adventures, Here we Go!!!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Peachland Beach Run
Bridget and my first ever Race Number for our first ever Running Race.
664 belongs to Bridget and 520 belongs to me.
The Results from my run can be found here ---> http://bit.ly/j0E8iF
664 belongs to Bridget and 520 belongs to me.
The Results from my run can be found here ---> http://bit.ly/j0E8iF
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Humming Birds
Once again, i had some time to try and get some Humming bird photos. Today they were in particularly comfortable mood and kept coming back for more. I was able to get a few good shots of the two birds that were feeding from our feeder. There is an orange one that i have seen feeding from our feeder before but i haven't had the luck of capturing him on film.
Other Photos
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7117299&l=a136113af8&id=696244598
Lake Okanagan
Okanagan Lake is a large, deep lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. The lake is 135 km long, between 4 and 5 km wide, and has a surface area of 351 km². The lake's maximum depth is 232 meters near Grant Island. The lake is drained by the Okanagan River, which exits the lake's south end in Penticton, after flowing over a small dam.
As of the 14th of June, the Lake was 4.8 cm above Full Pool. This is the Boat Launch Ramp in Peachland at the corner of Princeton Ave and Highway 97. As you can see that the water is over lapping the piers. I doubt that these piers will be usable for a few weeks. The next few weeks will be interesting in seeing how high the lake will actually rise. Trepenair Creek is still flowing fairly quickly but water levels have dropped slightly which i'm pretty sure is the same for the other creeks in the region.
As of the 14th of June, the Lake was 4.8 cm above Full Pool. This is the Boat Launch Ramp in Peachland at the corner of Princeton Ave and Highway 97. As you can see that the water is over lapping the piers. I doubt that these piers will be usable for a few weeks. The next few weeks will be interesting in seeing how high the lake will actually rise. Trepenair Creek is still flowing fairly quickly but water levels have dropped slightly which i'm pretty sure is the same for the other creeks in the region.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Trepanier Manor
*Update* 31st July 2011
http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2011/07/28/canadian-western-bank-seeks-trepanier-manor-receivership/
"The Canadian Western Bank is at the same time going after Wilshaw in the amount of $943,000 and Dafoe and Dudelzak for $1.829 million each, alleging that the three principals of the project signed a limited liability guarantee to secure the mortgage." - From the Peachland News Article Above.
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Living near Trepanier Manor, I thought I would do some research on this development and on why it is taking so long. This development proposed in 2005 offered the community of Peachland, 20 luxury homes starting at $900,000 each scattered on 25 acres of property. The Manor will also consist of a Luxury Hotel. Over the year i have lived here in Peachland, Not much at all has been done to the project, with only small amounts of work being completed. Street lights have been installed within the year but no construction on any building has started.
"The small luxury hotel at Trepanier Manor offers the best in Okanagan Valley accommodations, fine dining restaurant, hotel spa, winery, cookery school and other amenities, all operated under the superior customer service pledge of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Ltd. Overlooking Peachland and Okanagan Lake, the hotel and its offerings will always remain at the service of Trepanier Manor home owners."
According to the Website http://www.livingatthemanor.com/
"Just 10 of our 20 building lots remain to be sold, with a building start for five homes scheduled for spring 2011 and hotel construction slated to begin this summer." (June 12th, 2011)
According to Peachland News, Construction was supposed to Start in 2010. Peachland News
February 8th 1010, reports state that lights, electricity were finally switched on for the 25 acre lot.
http://trepaniermanor.blogspot.com/2010/02/lights-water-action.html
Scott Wilshaw, Business person of the Year, Novermber 21st, 2009 in Peachland is apparently the mastermind behind this project. With 20 years experience in Hospitality including hotel development, sales and marketing consulting, and managing the Big White Ski Resort hotels and numerous luxury hotels in Canada and the U.K, this might have been one project which was too big for the Manor group to complete especially for a town like Peachland.
Resources:
http://spongebob82.posterous.com/51471445
http://www.livingatthemanor.com/
http://peachlandnews.com/blog/2011/07/28/canadian-western-bank-seeks-trepanier-manor-receivership/
"The Canadian Western Bank is at the same time going after Wilshaw in the amount of $943,000 and Dafoe and Dudelzak for $1.829 million each, alleging that the three principals of the project signed a limited liability guarantee to secure the mortgage." - From the Peachland News Article Above.
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Living near Trepanier Manor, I thought I would do some research on this development and on why it is taking so long. This development proposed in 2005 offered the community of Peachland, 20 luxury homes starting at $900,000 each scattered on 25 acres of property. The Manor will also consist of a Luxury Hotel. Over the year i have lived here in Peachland, Not much at all has been done to the project, with only small amounts of work being completed. Street lights have been installed within the year but no construction on any building has started.
"The small luxury hotel at Trepanier Manor offers the best in Okanagan Valley accommodations, fine dining restaurant, hotel spa, winery, cookery school and other amenities, all operated under the superior customer service pledge of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Ltd. Overlooking Peachland and Okanagan Lake, the hotel and its offerings will always remain at the service of Trepanier Manor home owners."
According to the Website http://www.livingatthemanor.com/
"Just 10 of our 20 building lots remain to be sold, with a building start for five homes scheduled for spring 2011 and hotel construction slated to begin this summer." (June 12th, 2011)
According to Peachland News, Construction was supposed to Start in 2010. Peachland News
February 8th 1010, reports state that lights, electricity were finally switched on for the 25 acre lot.
http://trepaniermanor.blogspot.com/2010/02/lights-water-action.html
Scott Wilshaw, Business person of the Year, Novermber 21st, 2009 in Peachland is apparently the mastermind behind this project. With 20 years experience in Hospitality including hotel development, sales and marketing consulting, and managing the Big White Ski Resort hotels and numerous luxury hotels in Canada and the U.K, this might have been one project which was too big for the Manor group to complete especially for a town like Peachland.
Resources:
http://spongebob82.posterous.com/51471445
http://www.livingatthemanor.com/
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