The North Saskatchewan River valley parks system, also known as the Ribbon of Green or the River Valley Parks, is a continuous collection of urban parks around the North Saskatchewan River valley in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, Canada. The park system encompasses over 7,300 hectares (18,000 acres) of parkland, making it the largest contiguous area of urban parkland in the country. The park system is made up of over 30 provincial and municipal parks situated around the river from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan, with trails connecting most of the parks together.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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The breeze was a gift. We have found that summer temps of 21 C on a bike feel much warmer than fall temps of 21C. We went out today in the wind and it was chilly. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Thank you. We found it a bit too industrialized. We were glad we rode here, but likely will not do it again. Thanks for reading. Allan
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A truly fascinating place💙💙💙
Have a lovely Saturday
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We were totally unaware what was up in those parks. We are glad we found out on this ride. Thanks for reading Luisa. Allan
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🙏🤗🙏
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I’m sure you were glad to have the breeze on the bike! It’s always nice changing up the route and seeing something newer.
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The breeze was a gift. We have found that summer temps of 21 C on a bike feel much warmer than fall temps of 21C. We went out today in the wind and it was chilly. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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