Dave’s Journey

I have started a new blog called “The Macfoto Life” where the focus will be on Macs, web design, photography and related topics.

On the weekend I was at Stillwood Camp & Conference Centre for the SIM fall conference. Located in Columbia Valley there is a great view of Cultus Lake and the fall colours at this time of year. These are a few of the pictures that I took while there.

Cultus Lake

Cultus Lake

Autumn Colours

Cheamweb has gone under a redesign. As a result of the changes previous links for the Cheamweb Gallery no longer work. To view the photography go to the Cheamweb homepage and follow the links. One new feature for the gallery is that the photos will now display as a slideshow. I still plan to do some more work on it so let me know your comments.

Sunday morning I was in Vancouver to take part in the RONA MS Bike Tour. The weather was just right for riding around the city. The bike ride began at Science World and went along the beach out to Spanish Banks and then through UBC. After UBC the route divided into two directions. I took the one that continued on to Burnaby. It eventually turned around at Central Park. Eventually we all returned to Science World where there was a BBQ for the participants.

Cycling along the beach.

Science World where the start and finish took place.

I would like to take this opportunity to those who sponsored me in the ride and supporting the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

Its only a day away, the MS Bike Tour in Vancouver. According to my countdown timer its only about 15 hours away. I’m looking forward to this ride and have been doing quite a bit of cycling in preparation. I took my bike to have a tune up and I’ve been riding in Chilliwack on a regular basis. Thursday morning I had an enjoyable ride along Cultus Lake and around Columbia Valley. For the upcoming ride I’m looking forward to the chance to cycle around some familiar areas in Vancouver as it goes through UBC where I once studied. The weather forecast right now doesn’t show rain at this time so that is looking good. Well, I’ll let you know how it goes when I’m back.

Christine Sine shares a prayer from the book “Blessings for the Fast Paced and Cyberspaced”. It is a prayer that technology would be a blessing and not something that just adds more stress to our lives.

Summer has come again and the weather has changed from a cold spring to warm sunny days. That means I’m back again out on my bike. I particularly enjoy cycling around Fairfield Island.

As in previous years I will be riding in the MS Bike Tour. This summer I have signed up to take part in the ride around Vancouver on Aug. 10. To support the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada you can sponsor me for the ride. Select the link on the right hand side of my blog.

I’ve added a new section to the Cheamweb Gallery with photos of wetlands areas near Chilliwack. Cheam Lake and the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve both provide places for looking at nature here in the Fraser Valley.

Tomorrow, Wedenesday April 23, at 7pm Mustard Seed Associates will be hosting an MSA Conversation: The New Ends of the Earth: A learning party about the Kingdom and technology with Thomas Knoll. It will be held at the Mustard Seed House in Seattle. It will also be accessible online by going to http://www.msainfo.org/ for anyone to participate from wherever you may be. The evening will discuss the following:

“This is the social age of the web, where online communities, tools, and resources make it easier to extend relationships, expand influence, and invite participation. During this event, we will explore some of the latest technologies, dream about their best application in spiritual/social/justice communities, and learn practical implementation.”

Songs often speak of travelling, either of going to places or speaking of the journey day by day. Below are a few of them.

Dusty Tracks - Helma Sawatzky
The way of Christ is not always the easy or popular route.

Far Away Places - written by Alex Kramer / Joan Whitney
Dreaming of going places. A song that was a favourite of mine while I was singing in a barbershop choir.

I’m Gonna Be (500 miles) - The Proclaimers
How far would you walk? Personally I’d rather bike.

Lonesome Traveller - Lee Hayes
Sung by the Canadian group The Travellers among others

Step by Step and Sometimes by Step - Rich Mullins
Following God’s path day by day