Tag Archives: vacation

Got wood?

Posted on August 24, 2017 by rossmurray1

In the 20-plus years my wife and I have been tent camping, we’ve barely changed our routine. We still pile our kitchen gear in a laundry basket – as portable as it is inefficient. We use grocery bags to transport … Continue reading →

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How I spent my summer staycation

Posted on August 25, 2016 by rossmurray1

Normally I would keep a journal of my annual vacation travels, but this year we stayed put. What to do? One option might be to post a Yelp review of my Ultimate Staycation Package. (“Directions were spot on: walk downstairs, … Continue reading →

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Things I know about Newfoundland

Posted on August 6, 2015 by rossmurray1

By the time you read this, we will have landed or be on the verge of landing in Newfoundland. Does one land if travelling by ferry? Deboat? Debark? Is “debark” worse than “de bite”? I would have to say yes. … Continue reading →

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Vacation envy

Posted on March 26, 2015 by rossmurray1

My wife and I were discussing whether envy could be positive. She was of the mind that envy could be a motivator, that seeing what others have can spur ambition. I felt that the resentment inherent in envy undermined any … Continue reading →

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Labour Day madness

Posted on September 3, 2014 by rossmurray1

The follow-up questions from U.S. Customs are usually the most stressful: “What kind of fruits and vegetables?” “What exactly were you arrested for?” “Do you really think that joke’s funny, sir?” But when I told the border guard we were … Continue reading →

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