We wracked our brains while we were here to try to determine how many times we have stayed at PLB – Patricia Lake Bungalows, since our first stay in 2002. We may have gotten close, but could not nail it down.
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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13 thoughts on “PLB – Our Mountain Home”
Definitely need to visit one day! Looks like the perfect place to stay and have your coffee and wine o’clock.
Allan, it all looks utterly idyllic. I could transport myself into these photos, MacBook and coffee included. Sladja will go for the wine, cheers! Such an elegant lake, as is the name. Fitting for a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, indeed. I’m still waiting for that first lake to be named after me.
It is a very peaceful place despite the number of people who are there when it is at capacity. There are strict noise rules from 10 PM to 7 PM and most obey them. Coffee, wine or just sittin’ doing nothing, it helps us unwind. And not to worry, you already have a lake named after you. You have arrived. http://fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_three/leighton_lake.html Start planning your trip. Cheers Leighton. Allan
What can be better than crystal clear lakes reflecting postcard-perfect Rocky Mountain views? I certainly wouldn’t want to return back to city life! Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
The mountain lakes are still the best. Glad that the government was able to set all the land aside to keep them that way. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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Definitely need to visit one day! Looks like the perfect place to stay and have your coffee and wine o’clock.
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Hope you get the chance Lyssy. Looking back at this post, it looks like wine o’clock was the favourite. Thanks for reading. Allan
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I am so glad that we stayed there upon your recommendation. Definitely will return as well.
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Glad you enjoyed it Bernie. Sometimes you wonder about recommending a place, but this is never the case with PLB. Hope all is well with you. Allan
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A little under the weather but enjoying the pretty snow drifting down and finding lots of projects to work on so all us good. Bernie
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Allan, it all looks utterly idyllic. I could transport myself into these photos, MacBook and coffee included. Sladja will go for the wine, cheers! Such an elegant lake, as is the name. Fitting for a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, indeed. I’m still waiting for that first lake to be named after me.
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It is a very peaceful place despite the number of people who are there when it is at capacity. There are strict noise rules from 10 PM to 7 PM and most obey them. Coffee, wine or just sittin’ doing nothing, it helps us unwind. And not to worry, you already have a lake named after you. You have arrived. http://fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_three/leighton_lake.html Start planning your trip. Cheers Leighton. Allan
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Ha ha brilliant. I’ll look out for the statue if I ever visit.
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PLBblooks a delightful spot and I’m mot surprised you keep returning there.
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Agree Marion. We were supposed to also go there in May, but had to cancel. Thanks for reading. Happy Tuesday. Allan
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What can be better than crystal clear lakes reflecting postcard-perfect Rocky Mountain views? I certainly wouldn’t want to return back to city life! Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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The mountain lakes are still the best. Glad that the government was able to set all the land aside to keep them that way. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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