Getting Out Of The City....

One of my favourite things to do is get out of the city and the hustle of it, leave the noise behind, and just enjoy nature.  It’s pretty awesome that we are able to do just that within the city during the week as well.  Last night a group of almost 20 of us, ignored the rain clouds and headed to Deer Lake in Burnaby to do just that.  Situated low in the city, surrounded by highways and high rises, this lake is the ultimate inner city getaway.  Last night we even had some friendly ducks swim along with our boats, even a scary moment for one as they flew overhead and almost right into one member... talk about being close to nature...  Yes, there were some dark clouds, and we did get rained on, but as always those clouds break and out comes the sunshine.  Not too much of it but just enough to brighten the sky as we headed in and to a nearby pub, for some drinks, more conversation and much needed nourishment, after our hour and a half paddle.  Sure we tend to gather in the same little area of the lake and chat about all kinds of things, laugh and enjoy the sights, but there certainly is a little exercise happening.  It’s a great place to chill with great company on any day and last night certainly didn’t disappoint.  If you haven’t come out with us yet, join us next month when we head out on the water!! Hope to see you all there! Events And Adventures Vancouver

Camping On Gambier Island With Good Friends......

I hope everyone had fun

weekend. Mine was filled with some productive and relaxing Camping on Gambier Island with great friends. Nothing beats good food and great company !! I have to say we started off with Rum Punch which was STRONG and tasty. Latona is an island summer camp within easy reach from Vancouver and Squamish.
Activities like Kayaking , Zip-lining , swimming offers fun progressive initiatives filled with challenges and confidence. Our hike was great with interesting view of lake Gambier below the mountain. This was achieved through teamwork , increase decision-making and problem solving skills to locate our position. We later joined friends at the camp-fire with laughs getting to know each other. Engaging in active conversations improves our communication skills with friends. Ambrea lead the way by self introduction and welcoming everybody..... Job well done !!!
Our fun trip sadly came to an end when we boarded our Boat With Captain Chris in the cockpit. We wanted to stay longer on the Island but it was time to go home.....
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A Magical Place For Adults To Enjoy Science.....

Science World is a non-profit organization that engages British Columbians in science and inspires future science and technology leadership in our province.  However it is also a magical place for adults to enjoy science while there are no children in the building.  While After Dark happens almost bi-monthly, last Friday night they had max capacity of 1200 “big kids”  running amuck!!

Such an amazing time, our numbers just keep increasing each time we go.  Over 40 of us played with Lego (featured exhibit), crashed towers we just made, posed for silly pictures, played with balls on the water tables, and air walls and even played giant Jenga.  Everything is new again and t

e fun is endless.  There were also a couple of our members that participated in the shows, throwing balls to break a giant tower of blocks, and volunteered to be electrocuted, with the Static ball.  Watch for this on Calendars in the future, and be sure not to miss out on all of the FUN!! 

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I Had The Chance To Go Ziplining.....It Was A Blast!

There's nothing like hanging a few hundred feet above the ground, suspended in the sky by only a cable, and soaring over treetops and river bends with the wind in your face. 

I had the chance to go ziplining. It wasn't something that I would normally do, but since I had the opportunity, I wasn't going to give it up. I'll try anything fun. I was nervous at first, stepping onto the platform, but once I jumped off, it was over so quickly I don't really remember thinking anything more than, "Wow". I did scream, but you know what? I made it. And it was a beautiful day with my friends on the mountain. 
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