tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52047342024-03-07T18:39:51.798-08:00RoadspillDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.comBlogger3486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-49941966853913021902023-09-03T06:30:00.000-07:002023-09-03T06:30:01.497-07:00Happy Högertrafikomläggningen! 🇸🇪<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Hb6bZ1-q8zGrc96sZeE-_tMPmLNgfMZFVkLIuod0d9UoAusJr8nQS3wxgRyK1MG4-GkKK1HLqFtgIr-W1JGV2C94ivpS43FkUVxO9rP2fi55StxBWdnpL3I3uh45sXf-CaFeOusx06PvMy3OSL3EFdD6zo6ZSZY5ld-IRi9ILJrD4gW0ZIKnIQ/s2048/ho%CC%88gertrafikomla%CC%88ggningen%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Hb6bZ1-q8zGrc96sZeE-_tMPmLNgfMZFVkLIuod0d9UoAusJr8nQS3wxgRyK1MG4-GkKK1HLqFtgIr-W1JGV2C94ivpS43FkUVxO9rP2fi55StxBWdnpL3I3uh45sXf-CaFeOusx06PvMy3OSL3EFdD6zo6ZSZY5ld-IRi9ILJrD4gW0ZIKnIQ/w400-h400/ho%CC%88gertrafikomla%CC%88ggningen%20.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-18522034193596133172023-08-19T19:07:00.000-07:002023-08-19T19:07:02.841-07:00Hello! Aug 19, 2023<p> I sure haven't been blogging much. But I've been enjoying BC! <br /><br />Currently on Gabriola Island. Love. It. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7U6bAzAlFEvNaM4LZabqHVDG3KOGWdQan6Gji_vOq1C2rdycAjsl9T8c4Q64V_Rt3-HIhd38FONQk8922UxWkLkAsJBZtt7JwrFyDWQEjxXk_IjRVO-FJRhabclpE5J0xJlNuanwuB-G03oRJ-cODjnzKKKhvYuFrXfnqTT7IVS5GesICefINcw/s2688/Gab-PXL_20230726_021203015.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2688" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7U6bAzAlFEvNaM4LZabqHVDG3KOGWdQan6Gji_vOq1C2rdycAjsl9T8c4Q64V_Rt3-HIhd38FONQk8922UxWkLkAsJBZtt7JwrFyDWQEjxXk_IjRVO-FJRhabclpE5J0xJlNuanwuB-G03oRJ-cODjnzKKKhvYuFrXfnqTT7IVS5GesICefINcw/w607-h342/Gab-PXL_20230726_021203015.jpeg" width="607" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-17123799237453659252022-11-11T07:59:00.004-08:002022-11-11T07:59:56.075-08:00Hello!<p>Nov 11, 2022: Still ticking.</p><p>More soon. Or in a few years!</p><p>- Doug</p>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-54894054997523580122020-07-04T08:04:00.001-07:002020-07-04T08:04:41.839-07:00July 4, 2020Today marks six years since my hip replacement. All good, except the other hip is definitely starting to go. And, thanks to the coronavirus, there'll be no hip replacement #2 this year.<br />
<br />And so it goes.Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-26511166170763510382020-03-29T13:32:00.001-07:002020-03-29T13:33:24.279-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Greetings from Guatemala!<br />
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I guess I should be writing more about my experiences here. So, here goes:<br />
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I'm currently in a small town on the shores of Lake Atitlan.<br />
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Guatemala has taken the situation very seriously. As of this morning (3/29), there are 34 cases in the country. The president (a doctor!) appears on TV at least once a day to give updates.<br />
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The country is under lock-down:<br />
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- all public transportation banned<br />
- borders closed (you can leave via Mexico or Belize, but can't come back)<br />
- airports closed<br />
- nationwide curfew from 4pm to 4am (just extended to April 12)<br />
- essential shops/markets are open but only until noon<br />
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There is no panic. The tiendas (shops) are fully stocked... including toilet paper. There is lots of fresh fruit and veg available around town.<br />
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Our elevation is 5000ft, so that means the weather is perfect. Generally 25C during the day and 15C at night. We're in the middle of dry season, so no rain. But the farmers are going great guns with water pumped from the lake.<br />
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The power and internet are solid and I have my own small house. I have some emergency supplies, just in case.<br />
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In terms of work, I'm doing OK. I've had a couple of out-of-the-blue gigs. But long term? Who knows.<br />
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If you're interested, there are lots of photos on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doug.murray_travels/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-68081588535099349582019-12-24T08:14:00.003-08:002019-12-24T08:14:56.474-08:00Poor RoadspillDecember 24, 2019<br />
San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ho ho ho!</td></tr>
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Poor little Roadspill. Here for me (and you) all these years but now pretty much ignored. Blame <a href="https://www.facebook.com/douglasmurray" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doug.murray_travels/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br /><br />Long story short: still travelling. Still enjoying being a digital nomad. Although more work would be nice!<br /><br />And finally... my annual Christmas card. Enjoy!<br />
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-Doug<br /><br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-3159150858720979022019-07-04T12:45:00.002-07:002019-07-04T12:45:52.321-07:00THR +5 Years<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Greetings from Antigua, Guatemala!</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antigua from the Roof</td></tr>
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It may be Independence Day in America, but for me, I'm marking five years of freedom from hip pain day. Who would have thought five years would fly by like they have?<br />
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The sequel (Total Hip Replacement 2) is in pre-production... but I won't be getting a new new hip for while yet. It simply doesn't hurt.<br />
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And so it goes!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-64673082601534922822019-03-25T17:44:00.003-07:002019-03-25T17:44:49.805-07:00How time flies...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sixteen? Roadspill is 16 years old? Old enough to drive?<br />
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Man I feel old.<br />
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Cheers! And ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!<br />
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Doug<br />
Currently in Sechelt, BCDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-48320751938649907322019-03-15T18:18:00.000-07:002019-03-15T18:18:43.370-07:00And... Back!March 15, 2019<br />
Sechelt, BC, Canada<br />
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Back in Sechelt again! Looking after Henry and waiting for spring!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A positive sign</td></tr>
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And so it goes!<br />
<br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-32797875866701556972019-01-01T05:57:00.001-08:002019-01-01T05:57:25.358-08:00Circled the Sun Again!January 1, 2019<br />
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I made it through a less than enjoyable 2018, mostly unscathed. Eschewed the big drink-fest last night for a decent sleep and an early morning rise. The reward? No hangover and this:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">January 1, 2019 - San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala</td></tr>
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Let the games begin!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-80225642388164624122018-09-03T13:40:00.002-07:002018-09-03T13:40:37.090-07:00Back in GuatemalaSept 3, 2018<br />
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I've been here for a few weeks already, so I might as well make it official.<br />
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I'm back in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala for a spell.<br />
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It's the rainy season, but it certainly isn't very rainy.<br />
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Also, I have an awesome housesit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Market Day in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view of San Pedro (and volcanoes) from San Juan</td></tr>
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More to come!<br />
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<br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-37383188978042718872018-07-04T21:40:00.002-07:002018-07-04T21:40:36.367-07:00THR + 4 Years! (July 4, 2018)July 4, 2018<br />
Sechelt, BC, Canada<br />
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Today marks four years since my total hip replacement. Hard to believe it's been that long, but I'm certainly grateful for four years without pain.<br />
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The old days sucked!<br />
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Weirdly, I was told that the other hip (right) would have to get done. It was showing signs of breaking down (osteoarthritis) way back when.<br />
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But even now, there are just a few times when it feels a little off. Not really pain, and certainly nothing like the left hip was pre-surgery.<br />
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Anyway, it was the greatest gift to get my mobility back. I take advantage of it every single day. Likewise, I'm thankful every single day.<br />
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Hip! Hip! Hurray!<br />
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<br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-13101786006053797582018-05-16T09:54:00.000-07:002018-05-16T09:57:34.910-07:00Sunshine CoastMay 16, 2018<br />
Sechelt, BC, Canada<br />
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And... back in BC, this time on the Sunshine Coast. I'm here to dog watch, house sit and get healthy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading to BC's Sunshine Coast</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new pal, Henry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This should be a pleasant summer</td></tr>
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Already down 4.2lbs since arrival last week.<br />
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I'm here through August.<br />
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More to come!<br />
<br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-71782968002565236552018-03-25T11:02:00.003-07:002018-03-25T11:02:46.924-07:00Roadspill is 15March 25, 2018<br />
San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala<br />
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It's hard to believe that Roadspill has turned 15. Going back 10-15 years, I'm surprised at how verbose I was. I guess that these days with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter all clamoring for fresh content, the old-skool blog gets forgotten. But it remains as a great diary of my travels.<br />
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Speaking of travels, I'm back in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. Rainy season is late, and the town is hazy thanks to numerous forest fires burning up the nearby volcanos. But it's still great to be 'home'!<br />
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Here are some pix:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watching the fires near San Pablo la Laguna.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunrise over Lake Atitlan. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fires on Volcan San Pedro. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lancha on Lake Atitlan. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fires on the Indian Nose.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Splash! Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helicopter dumping water on Volcan San Pedro fires.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More fires on Volcan San Pedro.</td></tr>
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And that's all for now. Happy Anniversary, Roadspill! May the travelling never end...<br />
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Cheers! Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-44229674970124582052018-02-15T11:37:00.000-08:002018-02-15T11:37:05.200-08:00Pender UpdateArgh! I haven't been posting or writing about my Pender experience (here, anyway). But... for your viewing, I present two images!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sunny afternoon near the Port Browning Pub. Feb 14/2018. Pender Island, BC</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morning at Medicine Beach. Feb 15/2018. Pender Island, BC</td></tr>
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More to come!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-33915569124139454882018-01-01T12:45:00.001-08:002018-01-01T12:45:59.031-08:00Happy New YearJanuary 1, 2018<br />
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I was in bed long before midnight (NYE isn't my thing) but that means I was up way before the crack of dawn. And what a dawn!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Port Browning, North Pender Island, BC, Canada</td></tr>
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Let the year begin!!<br />
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And so we goes....Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-48601433006438864182017-12-23T18:29:00.002-08:002017-12-23T18:29:23.518-08:00Back in CanadaSaturday, December 23, 2017<br />
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I'm back in Canada and hanging out on Pender Island.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from here. (Pender Island, BC, Canadaland) 🇨🇦️ Looking towards Washington State (Orcas Island, Lummi Island and Bellingham(ish) 🇺🇸️. </td></tr>
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And so I goes... Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-41613982942293086752017-12-08T10:46:00.004-08:002017-12-08T10:46:53.031-08:00Winter Has ArrivedFriday, Dec. 8, 2017<br />
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Since I arrived on Mull back in November, the weather has been quite mild. Wet, of course, but usually close to 10C/50F.<br />
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That changed last night. Winter arrived and brought with it snow (actually hail) and temperatures hovering around zero. I didn't even leave the house today.<br />
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But it is pretty:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hello, Winter!</td></tr>
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I won't have to deal with it very long. I'm off to Oban in a week. Then Glasgow, Iceland, Toronto and eventually BC.<br />
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And so I goes!<br />
<br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-11910120181159518552017-11-28T05:04:00.000-08:002017-11-28T05:32:47.723-08:00Random Photos - Isle of Mull, Nov 2017November 28, 2017<br />
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Here are some recent photos from around the Isle of Mull.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Down by Loch Tuath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calgary Beach</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the front door. Island of Ulva in the distance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Near Isle of Mull Cheese (Tobermory)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loch Tuath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coos!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dervaig at dusk... which, in November is 4pm!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The views whilst driving are spectacular!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stuff on Calgary Beach</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow by Normann's Ruh</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book by a former colleague, that I'm reading!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kilbrennan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben More</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Icy Roads!</td></tr>
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<span id="goog_77695877"></span><span id="goog_77695878"></span><br />Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-3702015497430158452017-11-19T01:41:00.002-08:002017-11-19T01:41:44.124-08:00Here Comes the SunSunday, November 19, 2017<br />
Isle of Mull Scotland<br />
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What can I say?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Literally right out the front door. Love.</td></tr>
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And so it goes... Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-71736060294601237482017-11-13T08:15:00.000-08:002017-11-13T08:15:18.595-08:00November 13, 2017<br />
Isle of Mull, Scotland<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Any guesses as to why I like it here?</td></tr>
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I'm back! YAY!<br />
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More to come... <br />
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Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-24642826835505457112017-10-28T09:27:00.001-07:002017-10-28T09:27:11.082-07:00Oct 28, 2017Wow, I've been SO lax in writing on Roadspill. Thanks, other social media channels.<br />
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Not much time remains in Ireland. I head back to Scotland on Nov 6. As a treat, for the final 10 days or so, I've hired a car. I've felt cooped up a bit, because on a bicycle, my universe is small.<br />
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But I've been riding pretty much everyday. And at this point I'm actually experiencing some problems in my right calf. Good time to have a car!<br />
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Before I forget, here's what I've cycled:<br />
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August 2017 (starting the 9th) - 202 km<br />
September 2017 - 427 km<br />
October (to Oct 28) - 327 km<br />
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Not a huge amount of kms, but nearly 1000. As I don't have a scale here at the house, I have no idea how much weight I've lost. Some, for sure -- the clothes are definitely looser. I'll find out in Scotland.<br />
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And then I'll have to control my weight by diet (mostly).<br />
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Here's my ride for the next bit, with Moley the cat posing beside:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Manual and right-hand drive. Wheeeee! </td></tr>
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More to come! I hope!!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-3508424086590739902017-08-09T02:32:00.002-07:002017-08-09T02:32:41.223-07:00Ireland IIAug 9, 2017<br />
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I'm back in Kinvara, Ireland for a spell.<br />
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More to come!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meow!</td></tr>
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Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-59467813487907466362017-07-28T15:25:00.000-07:002017-07-28T15:26:35.542-07:00Scotland IIIJuly 28, 2017<br />
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I've been back on Mull for a spell. My third visit in two years. Just a short one this time, roughly one month. But, it's been great to see this amazing place in the summer. My digs are pretty swish too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calgary Beach, Isle of Mull, Scotland</td></tr>
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From the moment I arrived here for the first time, way back in 2015, I've been in love with this place. How could I not? Beautiful. Rugged. And that's just the people. Mull is a truly special place and I am thankful for each moment that I get to spend here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading to the Ross of Mull and Iona</td></tr>
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This time I've had more time to explore. Down to the Ross of Mull, Bunessan and Iona. Stunning. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boats that Wouldn't Float - Salen, Isle of Mull, Scotland</td></tr>
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If I had it in my power, I would make this my home. Everywhere you look is a postcard moment. The air is fresh. Except for the birds, it's quiet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrine overlooking Loch Tuath, the island of Ulva and the mighty Atlantic.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Some people leave their heart in San Francisco. I believe I've left mine here.<br />
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And so I goes... Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0Torloisk House, Isle of Mull PA74, UK56.532002899999988 -6.212446300000010555.97050939999999 -7.5033398000000107 57.093496399999985 -4.92155280000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204734.post-40239532739144024152017-07-04T07:52:00.000-07:002017-07-04T07:52:07.876-07:00July 4, 2017 -> Three Years!July 4, 2017 <br />
Halifax, NS<br />
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Today marks three years since my hip replacement. And still no sign of the right hip needing replacement.<br />
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Let freedom ring!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00627301651056018661noreply@blogger.com0