Grasshopper Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Tym said: Check this puppy out! https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/pelican-monaco-dlx-angler-4-person-pedal-boat?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Shop|CAB|TopPerformers|Boating&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuKyRsd7r9QIVnOyGCh2nyQXnEAQYASABEgKxrfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 06/02/2022 at 10:15, Sir Fallsalot said: i do hope you check in here if you have time just to keep us updated looks like your canoe already has a name CLIPPER but a 16" prospector sounds like something you'd find in an Ann Summers catalog I will for sure share my adventures! The Clipper (Canadian Manufacture) Prospector (type of canoe) is a well known boat in these parts. A trusty craft for sure, they have a long history! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: I will for sure share my adventures, the folks here are the closes thing I have to friends You're one of us now Michelle.....being a strange woman you fitted in perfectly from day one! What you say @Tym? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Seemed normal to me. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 @Grasshopper's Ride sounds a proper adventure , wish you and your other half all the best , lifes to short not to do stuff. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 58 minutes ago, Six30 said: @Grasshopper's Ride sounds a proper adventure , wish you and your other half all the best , lifes to short not to do stuff. Damn right. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Wow, not sure I'd have the courage to just sell up and go. I too would be very grateful for a small view into your adventure. Best wishes to you both and hope it's everything and more than you expect. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I wish all the best, please keep us in the loop with your adventures 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted March 27, 2022 Author Share Posted March 27, 2022 Hey @XTreme, and @Slowlycatchymonkey.... You had asked where I have been lately.... The last few months have been crazy and life is unfolding quickly...... Sold our house months before we thought we would, when we had a surprise private offer on the place. The housing market here is nuts right now and in our favour for a change. That meant February was spent with meeting the buyers, meeting their families, having house inspections, etc..... Finally the deal was done at the end of February. March then turned into letting my clients know I was leaving and finding them new accountants / bookkeepers, which there is a shortage of right now. I finish up my last client next week and then I am officially retired from my profession!! In the meantime I have continued to sell everything we own, including 4 bikes, which can take some time. Thankfully the only one left is the CB500F, which should sell in the next month. On top of that I had an old friend pass away recently, which is sad, as I had hoped to visit him on my journey. My partner also just lost both his parents within a month and we are still sad from the loss of our dog in December, a bit too much death. Thankfully having a dream journey of a lifetime in front of us, has helped distract us from all the sadness. We leave at the end of April for our travels. The gear is ready and the routes are almost all planned as we head into some of the most remote places in Canada. I have had to do things like register Personal Locator Beacons so I can be rescued by the Canadian Military or Search and Rescue if I am in the middle of nowhere and dying... So I have not had a lot of time for extras and I feel bad just showing up when I can not keep up with everyone. I do miss everyone and hope to have more time to visit soon. I still would enjoy sharing my journey with everyone. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Hey @XTreme, and @Slowlycatchymonkey.... You had asked where I have been lately.... The last few months have been crazy and life is unfolding quickly...... Sold our house months before we thought we would, when we had a surprise private offer on the place. The housing market here is nuts right now and in our favour for a change. That meant February was spent with meeting the buyers, meeting their families, having house inspections, etc..... Finally the deal was done at the end of February. March then turned into letting my clients know I was leaving and finding them new accountants / bookkeepers, which there is a shortage of right now. I finish up my last client next week and then I am officially retired from my profession!! In the meantime I have continued to sell everything we own, including 4 bikes, which can take some time. Thankfully the only one left is the CB500F, which should sell in the next month. On top of that I had an old friend pass away recently, which is sad, as I had hoped to visit him on my journey. My partner also just lost both his parents within a month and we are still sad from the loss of our dog in December, a bit too much death. Thankfully having a dream journey of a lifetime in front of us, has helped distract us from all the sadness. We leave at the end of April for our travels. The gear is ready and the routes are almost all planned as we head into some of the most remote places in Canada. I have had to do things like register Personal Locator Beacons so I can be rescued by the Canadian Military or Search and Rescue if I am in the middle of nowhere and dying... So I have not had a lot of time for extras and I feel bad just showing up when I can not keep up with everyone. I do miss everyone and hope to have more time to visit soon. I still would enjoy sharing my journey with everyone. Wow.......a lot is going on then Michelle! Keep us updated on how things are going! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Hey @XTreme, and @Slowlycatchymonkey.... You had asked where I have been lately.... The last few months have been crazy and life is unfolding quickly...... Sold our house months before we thought we would, when we had a surprise private offer on the place. The housing market here is nuts right now and in our favour for a change. That meant February was spent with meeting the buyers, meeting their families, having house inspections, etc..... Finally the deal was done at the end of February. March then turned into letting my clients know I was leaving and finding them new accountants / bookkeepers, which there is a shortage of right now. I finish up my last client next week and then I am officially retired from my profession!! In the meantime I have continued to sell everything we own, including 4 bikes, which can take some time. Thankfully the only one left is the CB500F, which should sell in the next month. On top of that I had an old friend pass away recently, which is sad, as I had hoped to visit him on my journey. My partner also just lost both his parents within a month and we are still sad from the loss of our dog in December, a bit too much death. Thankfully having a dream journey of a lifetime in front of us, has helped distract us from all the sadness. We leave at the end of April for our travels. The gear is ready and the routes are almost all planned as we head into some of the most remote places in Canada. I have had to do things like register Personal Locator Beacons so I can be rescued by the Canadian Military or Search and Rescue if I am in the middle of nowhere and dying... So I have not had a lot of time for extras and I feel bad just showing up when I can not keep up with everyone. I do miss everyone and hope to have more time to visit soon. I still would enjoy sharing my journey with everyone. Well that’s a lot to take on board! Great news on your house being sold. That’s a key part on the rest of it falling into place which it sounds like it has owing to you making the the rest of it happen. All power to your elbow. That is a lot of loss to endure and yer you do have some great things to distract you but all the same you have my heartfelt sympathy cos that’s hard. Personal locator beacons blimey your going hardcore on this trip! I can’t wait to see your lovely photos. I don’t think anyone has a single problem with you spending your time living life and popping up if have five minutes. And update- we’re all the same irascible slightly off kilter knobheads we always were We all enjoy the photos and ride reports from folk who aren’t regular contributors don’t we. Personally I’m happy to hear from you. Missed your photos. I think what your doing is absolutely superb. Can’t wait to hear more about it when you get a minute, which sounds like with everything you have going on it might be a while! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Wow, that’s a lot of stuff to sort out in such a short space of time. Very exciting times ahead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 I have now enjoyed my first week of being away from work and I am slowly starting to unwind. I had some time this week to finish my intro video for my new YouTube channel Grasshopper's Travels. I wasn't going to bother with a new channel, but I really enjoy putting together the videos and having somewhere to store them so I can go back and remember my adventures. I wanted to share it with you fine folks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Nice one Michelle, can’t wait to see the rest of your journey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Fantastic vid Michelle......you've got such a relaxing voice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 3 hours ago, XTreme said: Fantastic vid Michelle......you've got such a relaxing voice! I bet you listen to audio from Michelle when you're going to bed after a long hard day of retirement work too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 What an awesome adventure !!! All the best to you both and im looking forward to reading about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 10/04/2022 at 07:59, XTreme said: Fantastic vid Michelle......you've got such a arousing voice! what is wrong with you ... looks like your enjoying yourself Michelle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 10/04/2022 at 11:36, Richzx6r said: I bet you listen to audio from Michelle when you're going to bed after a long hard day of retirement work too While touching himself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Buckster said: While touching himself. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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