Today is your day Boomer! A lesson for all of us Boomers. Many of us like to hike and explore, especially new mountainous locations. We all take water, but do we take enough? Afterall, drinking water is heavy and many of our hikes are up steep terrain. This lesson is a sad one. According to Global News, "a father and his daughter who went hiking through Canyonlands National Park in Utah died after they ran out of water as temperatures soared above 37 degrees Celsius. Albino Espinoza, 52, and Beatriz Herrera, 23, of Green Bay, Wisc., were hiking the Syncline Loop Trail when they became lost. They texted 911 for help, and reported they were stranded and out of water." When searchers finally found them, they were both deceased. A hike like this demands about 4 litres of water per person.....so about 2 big plastic milk jugs for this family. An adventure gone wrong, but a big reminder for all of us. Be prepared Boomers!!
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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