.: Winter at Silver Star Mountain

Monday 24 March 2008

Winter at Silver Star Mountain

After tucking QuickStar in at her winter home at the El Cid Marina in Mazatlan, we flew back to Canada to our winter nest at Silver Star Mountain, Vernon, B.C. We spent a fabulous winter skiing, snowmobiling, learning bridge, meeting new friends on the mountain, visiting with friends and family.

During this time we did have friends and our boys make use of QuickStar while in Mazatlan.

Our plans now include spending about 8 months of the year onboard and 4 months at Silver Star. The best of both worlds!!!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...: Testing to see if this works.; Monday, March 24, 2008 7:58:00 am
Cheryl Tardif said...: Yup...it works...hehehe

Hey, my friends! I am so envious! I wish I was sailing with you...hmmm, maybe you won't notice a stowaway...next time.

Great to see all the lovely pics, and to see you're blogging. It gets very addictive--trust me!

Well, while you're sailing to beautiful locations, I've been having fun giving away books.

I've taken part in a US initiative called Operation Teen Book Drop (even though I'm in Canada) and today I gave 12 books to the Youth Emergency Shelter Society here in Edmonton. I blogged about it (of course!)

Tonight from 9-11 EST, I'll be participating on a forum. We'll be giving away books and prizes. :)

Join the Post-Op Party!

Cheers and happy and safe travels to you both! And Diana, be careful on those crutches.

Hugs,
Cheryl Kaye Tardif
bestselling author; Friday, April 18, 2008 8:50:00 am

QuickStar's journey

Captain Peter Bruckmann and First Mate Diana Young (also often acting as the Admiral) set sail from Vancouver in August 2007 aboard sv Quickstar, a 46-foot Beneteau. Each year we have ventured further across the Pacific, while returning to Silver Star Mountain, in Vernon, B.C., Canada for the ski season (and to reconnect with family and land-based friends). This blog explores the highs, lows and adventures of life at sea and the wonderful countries visited.
Thanks for coming along for the ride.

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