Y'all Come Back Now, ... Ya Hear!

I really do not speak Michif well.  Although the language and it's dialects are dying, there are several movements to revive the language. 

Introduction

I have decided to start a YouTube channel, to see how video blogging will work. 
Please take a look, and tell me what you think. 

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Autumn Colours

 The leaves are starting to change colour to the north-west of the Sacred Circle.  

The other morning, after just finishing the opening prayer, I opened my eyes to see a deer standing in the Sacred Circle, in the North, looking back at me.  It hopped out to the north, and stood looking back at me while I entered the Circle, and went about the rest of the opening ceremony, leaving part way through.  

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Many Years

 It has been just over 8 years since I have written on this Blog, and much has happened in that time.  I stayed in the Creston area for most of that time, and fulfilled part of a childhood dream of mine, that of becoming a Fireman.  I worked at the Canyon-Lister Fire Department, and enjoyed every minute of it.  I worked hard at staying in as good shape as I could, but it was not to last.  Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Liver and Lung affected) is a severe limiter.  So, I have now moved out to a ranch, where I can move at my own pace and have a peaceful end.  It is a great blessing, to have a quiet place, where I can return to a simpler life, and spend my remaining years in the service of my family and fellow man.  

Much of the time I struggle with the energy and ability to function, including the severe lack of protein to the brain, affecting my cognitive abilities.  Yet, I am grateful to share my remaining years and knowledge with the readers of this Blog!  

May God bless you!  

Biniiw awow kiiya.  

Creston Valley

I thought I would take a break from cycling and do a bit of rock climbing.  Here is a view of the Creston Valley from the Purcell Mountains. 

Overheating

It seems amazing to me, that I am so high up in the mountains and yet I am still overheating.  The thing is that on a traditional bike I use my balance and weight a lot to pedal up steep inclines, which seems to take quite a bit less energy than a recumbent.  Though this could also be because of my technique, which I should definitely work on.  While on a recumbent, the position of the body certainly doesn't favor the use of balance and body weight to help get up those difficult climbs, it's all legs.  Consequently, I often find myself overheating. This little oasis was a welcome sight when I was headed toward Nelson.  It was a great place to wade in and cool down, not to mention to refill my water bottle.

Mountain Streams

The Kootenays are amazing!  There are so many beautiful mountain streams and rivers.  They are everywhere.  There is no need to go to a special park, or pay rediculous fees to experience nature.

Elevation 1310m

Today's ride was grueling! A 700 metre rise in elevation in approximately 50km. I certainly did not break any speed records today, it took me over 3 hours to make the climb.