Dog Days of Summer

Adventures with Abby

June 23, 2024

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Approx 3,000 miles driven since we began

Saw this at a Marathon gas station. While I didn’t sign up for their app, you might say we’re participating in the program anyway.

The Customs lady loved Abby but wasn’t allowed to take a card.

After she asked if I have any weapons with me, I do not, other than the bear spray which I declared, she asked if I owned any guns. I said I do and she asked what they are. I told her. I figured “None of your business lady” would have gotten me either strip searched of booted from Canada before entering more than a few meters.

In the States we have the right to bear arms, and it’s Constitutionally protected in the form of the Second Amendment.

Later at the oil change place I told this story, and a few others. The young 24 year old man said “We’re not allowed to own guns anymore.”

I love Canada. I love Canadians. Their government however, has been weighed in the balances and found wanting.

When in Moose Jaw, dine at the Mad Greek. It’s a local owned business and is excellent in every respect! Stay at the Super 8, the nicest one anywhere, and no I’m not just saying that.

I shop at the Real Canadian. Got non perishables tonight, and will stop again tomorrow in Medicine Hat for cold stuff and fresh bread. Preparing for the camping portion of our little outing!

Salt and Vinegar Chips in Canada are the real deal. Nice and tangy. No comparison to the Lays brand available in the US. The little tube is bug spray, with deet.

…and a few other necessities, including dog treats.

Tomorrow on to the nicest and very much “High end” Travelodge in Strathmore, Alberta, east of Calgary. The next day we’ll return to the Illecillewaet campground in British Columbia, in the Selkirk Mountains. The temperature there is currently 38 degrees.

Do something fun this summer. It’s all about shared experience(s)!

God bless!

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