Independence from hip pain Day - 10 Years!

July 4, 2024
Sechelt, BC Canada 

It's hard to believe that I had my left hip replaced 10 years ago. But I did! And over the past decade, there have been zero problems. It was the best thing I ever did!

On August 1st, I start the process of replacing the right hip. The surgery likely won't happen until late 2024 or early 2025, but that's fine. There's no pain, so I'm not in a hurry.

Hurray for science, medicine, and universal healthcare! 

And so I goes... 

May 22, 2024
Vancouver, BC
Canadaland

Oh, Roadspill! I haven't forgotten you. While I may not post much, you're still a great repository for my earlier travels. Perhaps providing material for a future book of tales. Or, something funny for my obituary. 

The housesitting continues. This year: Pender Island, Halifax, Vancouver x2, Sechelt... And then? 

Anyway, here's a picture of Vancouver, taken from Spanish Banks. 

Cheers!

Happy Högertrafikomläggningen! 🇸🇪

 

Hello! Aug 19, 2023

 I sure haven't been blogging much. But I've been enjoying BC! 

Currently on Gabriola Island. Love. It. 

Hello!

Nov 11, 2022: Still ticking.

More soon. Or in a few years!

- Doug

July 4, 2020

Today 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.

And so it goes.

Sunrise over Lake Atitlan

Greetings from Guatemala!

I guess I should be writing more about my experiences here. So, here goes:

I'm currently in a small town on the shores of Lake Atitlan.

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.

The country is under lock-down:

- all public transportation banned
- borders closed (you can leave via Mexico or Belize, but can't come back)
- airports closed
- nationwide curfew from 4pm to 4am (just extended to April 12)
- essential shops/markets are open but only until noon

There is no panic. The tiendas (shops) are fully stocked... including toilet paper. There is lots of fresh fruit and veg available around town.

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.

The power and internet are solid and I have my own small house. I have some emergency supplies, just in case.

In terms of work, I'm doing OK. I've had a couple of out-of-the-blue gigs. But long term? Who knows.

If you're interested, there are lots of photos on my Instagram account.

Cheers!

Poor Roadspill

December 24, 2019
San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

Ho ho ho!

Poor little Roadspill. Here for me (and you) all these years but now pretty much ignored. Blame Facebook and Instagram.

Long story short: still travelling. Still enjoying being a digital nomad. Although more work would be nice!

And finally... my annual Christmas card. Enjoy!

-Doug

THR +5 Years

Greetings from Antigua, Guatemala!

Antigua from the Roof

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?

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.

And so it goes!

How time flies...

Sixteen? Roadspill is 16 years old? Old enough to drive?

Man I feel old.

Cheers! And ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!

Doug
Currently in Sechelt, BC