A miscellany of know-it-all-isms by Geoff Sowrey

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Surprise birthday weekend in Revelstoke

Jul17
2006 Written by Geoff

This weekend, it was my turn to be surprised. And surprises came in droves.

Sunday was my 34th birthday. I find it a little hard to believe that I’m actually that old. I always figured when I was in my 30s, I’d be more … mature. And yet I find myself being more immature with each passing year. I guess I’m holding to my pattern — 18 years old, with a heap of experience. For now, I think that’s a good thing. Experience helps, and one can’t get too mature. You lose all the fun, after all!

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BC Vacation: Three Valley Gap to Calgary

Sep08
2004 Written by Geoff

No rooster, just the sounds of patrons leaving their rooms. I think I prefered the rooster.

The Chateau’s name is a little misleading. One is brought to think of the Canadian Pacific (now Fairmont) hotels, with the old world grandeur and luxury. Make no mistake, folks, this ain’t the Banff Springs. It’s a 1950′s motor lodge with a fancy roof. But it’s comfortable, and the grounds a nicely kitchy. Besides, it’s a family business, and run very well.

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