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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [339]
My friend Page stayed over last night so I left her sleeping at 6.30am and walked to the other end of Banff Ave. to meet the group for breakfast at 7am. I had to meet you a couple of boys interested in taking the 11-week course in January at 9.30am then ... Read more >
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [320]
It is the first day of lessons for everyone today. I walked to the Voy carrying way too much stuff, feeling like a complete donkey. Anna gave me a lift to the hill in her car which has a built in voice activated phone! Met with the 4 instructors who ... Read more >
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [336] | Comments [1]
An early start, rewarded with a breakfast muffin. I decided to get the bus to avoid getting too hot and bothered in my puffa. I was going to join the gym but a 20minute speed walk twice a day could be just the ticket. The group listened to a talk on ... Read more >
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 | By rrees-owen | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [247]
By 9pm everyone on the course had arrived in Banff...let the fun begin! I breathed a massive sigh of relief as the ski passes and bus passes allowed those already in town to head up the hill. Sleepless nights and worrying for nothing.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [327]
Got my first run of the season in. A very stressful day but felt 200% better after 5 runs!! Holy smokes, was this job a good idea?
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [246]
...not been up the hill yet. There was loads of snow but none for me.
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [249]
...well more like 8am - 6.30pm Wow, that was intense day of new information. I am feeling a bit frazzled. Tuesday night is locals night at the Elk so it was steak sandwiches all round. I love sweet potato fries!
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 | By rrees-owen | Views [599] | Comments [1]
Our House We were six of the most uncomplimentary people ever thrown into a house together. I use the term ’house’ loosely, It was a shoebox that, if mobile, could have been a container of stowaways trying to cross the US border. Six people, ... Read more >
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [316] | Comments [1]
My first day of work. Connected with my boss, colleagues, internet and Rogers!
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 | By genebi | Views [466] | Comments [3]
Je viens de passer trois semaines au Québec. Mon plus long séjour depuis mon déménagement à Calgary! C’était important pour moi de visiter parents et amis avant de partir pour un an. Surtout que l’on n’y sera pas pour le temps des fêtes. Vous savez ... Read more >
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [274]
After a sleepless night listening to one noisy heater that sounded more like a rocket preparing for a mission to mars I got up. Task 1: get mobile (in the telecommunication sense). Bumped into birthday boy Carlo and chilled at his apartment...soon to ... Read more >
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 | By parky | Views [337]
After an emotional flight watching 'My Sister's Keeper', soaking my scarf in tears I got through immigration in record time and breathed a sigh of relief as I located by board bag and luggage. The Banff airporter man was so friendly and welcoming. Even ... Read more >
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 | By todd-holly | Views [492] | Comments [2]
So Holly and I boarded the 10:30 BC Ferry for a bumpy ride to Vancouver. Then Boarded the city bus with our large bags to get down to the new airport sky train, arriving with plenty of time to get the airport. Since we are so early it only makes sence ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 | By harryjonas | Photo Gallery
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