Author Archives: Joe and Sarah Gill

Today, we are visiting with Dale and Margie (brother and sister-in-law). Dale had fun driving Mike for a trip down Nostalgia Lane! As Sarah’s older brother, he was actually old enough to remember driving the Lougheed van back in the 1970’s!

GEO-QUIZ: Last summer, this town suffered a devastating tornado and although Dale & Margie’s house is put back together now, the town is still reeling from the powerful effects of Mother Nature. Joe had a tour of the area while walking Shasta; Dale carried his dog, Jamis. (Apparently, Jamis does not like to walk far after supper, so Dale has to carry him on the walk! When it is time to return to the house, Jamis is ready to walk back…..) Joe learned all about grain elevators and salt mining. Where do Dale & Margie live?

Nephew Patrick came home for a night to do his laundry and visit with us! He is working this summer at the same camp that he has attended since he was six years old! Dedicated to developing a caring and healthy community by providing campers with the opportunity to achieve personal growth in spirit, mind, and body, this camp was founded in 1929.

GEO-QUIZ: Patrick’s camp is almost an island. What is the name of his camp?

The whole point of this crazy summer adventure was to show Mike to Sarah’s Dad. We arrived and Dad wasn’t even home – he had gone on a bus trip to celebrate the centennial of his city’s major park! Once he returned, Shasta moved right in (see the photo) and we had a great visit!

GEO-QUIZ: Where does Sarah’s Dad live? This small city was founded as a major port and rail lines also moved cargo. Now a center of tourism, farming (beef, apple, corn) is still integral to the region’s economy. A legendary hockey broadcaster was once sports director of the local AM radio station.

Watch the video and guess where we are!

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GEO-QUIZ:  watch the video and guess by which lake we had dinner last night!

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”

We took a detour to visit this place, in honor of one of Shasta’s friends, Michael Sweeney.

GEO-QUIZ: where are we?

Gary at the Coop in Moville repaired an undercarriage cover with a spare lawn mower part! Thanks, Gary!