We had a great thanksgiving with all the family (except my son who could not be there).
October 14, 2009
October 10, 2009
Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE)
Armstrong Fair, IPE (Interior Provincial Exhibition)
We drove our motor home on the evening of Tue Sept 1 to Armstrong, about 20 miles and did dry camping across the street from the fair. I had always wanted to do this and we finally did. We spent 5 nights there. I really enjoyed being able to come and go to the MH whenever we wanted. Ches’s sister and brother-in-law joined us on Wed. and we checked out most of the exhibits and went to the rodeo in the evening. We ate most of our meals in the MH but enjoyed junk food like mini donuts and home made pie at the fair.
We drove our motor home on the evening of Tue Sept 1 to Armstrong, about 20 miles and did dry camping across the street from the fair. I had always wanted to do this and we finally did. We spent 5 nights there. I really enjoyed being able to come and go to the MH whenever we wanted. Ches’s sister and brother-in-law joined us on Wed. and we checked out most of the exhibits and went to the rodeo in the evening. We ate most of our meals in the MH but enjoyed junk food like mini donuts and home made pie at the fair.
We enjoyed watching the horse events and the rodeo. Our favorite event was the mini chuck wagons, these are small chuck wagons pulled by 4 miniature horses and an adult sitting in the wagon driving. They race 2 wagons at a time and there were 10 different wagons. We watched the rodeo every night, but were a little disappointed that there were not that many professional riders in it. It was fun but a bit too long so we don’t plan to do that again next year.
I had a doll just like this from when I was 10 years old
October 3, 2009
Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad
This is a great family exhibit to see, it is especially interesting when they turn the lights down and make it night and you can see all the lights.
This is the biggest little European Railroad in Canada. 4000 square feet of family fun with more than 1300 houses and over 11000 hand painted little people. The Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad is Canada's largest Marklin lay-out, with more than 20 computer controlled trains running through very detailed landscaping with European style towns and houses. Come step into a WORLD CLASS miniature fantasy world!
As something completely different we now have a car system running on some roads and we are the only public display in North America with that feature. So come check it out - it is like magic!
If you would like a unique, air-conditioned stopover on your trip through Osoyoos, drop by the railroad and have a look. Caution: Train Buffs have been known to become slightly mesmerized by the volume of exquisite detail available to be seen!
This is the biggest little European Railroad in Canada. 4000 square feet of family fun with more than 1300 houses and over 11000 hand painted little people. The Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad is Canada's largest Marklin lay-out, with more than 20 computer controlled trains running through very detailed landscaping with European style towns and houses. Come step into a WORLD CLASS miniature fantasy world!
As something completely different we now have a car system running on some roads and we are the only public display in North America with that feature. So come check it out - it is like magic!
If you would like a unique, air-conditioned stopover on your trip through Osoyoos, drop by the railroad and have a look. Caution: Train Buffs have been known to become slightly mesmerized by the volume of exquisite detail available to be seen!
September 15, 2009
okanagan falls & Spotted lake
2 little birds we saw on our walk
We went camping with our friends Chuck and Peggy to a government campground in Okanagan Falls, it is a very nice, but small campground. I saw deer when I went for a walk, which was quite cool. The campground is by a small lake with ducks and other birds. We drove to Osoyoos and saw spotted lake and went to Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad (see seperate blog)
Spotted Lake, Osoyoos
Nine kilometres west of Osoyoos on Highway 3 is Klikuk, the Spotted Lake, containing one of the world's highest concentrations of minerals, including epsom salts, calcium, magnesium and many other trace minerals. The healing mud and waters were used to alleviate aches and pains. In the summer the water evaporates and crystallizes, making the white-ringed spots visible. The lake is on private land, and is therefore not accessible, but you can get a good view from the highway.
klikuk" - the Spotted Lake can be spotted from Highway 3, 8.8 kms (5.5 miles) west of Osoyoos.
It is a rare natural phenomenon covering 15.2 hectares (38 acres), containing one of the world's highest concentrations of minerals: magnesium sulfate (epsom salts), calcium and sodium sulfates, plus eight other minerals and traces of four more, including silver and titanium.
As the summer progresses the lake dries out, its mud forming into white, pale yellow, green and blue circles depending on its mineral composition. Known as Kliluk to the natives of the Okanagan Valley, the lake is a sacred and culturally significant site whose potential for commercial exploitation recently generated much controversy.
The healing mud and waters were used by natives to alleviate aches and pains.
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