E-bikes!!
Last summer, we rented e-bikes on a trip to the Okanagan for a wine tour. Neither of us had ridden for years (decades, for me, probably) and with one or two iffy knees 
between us (mine, usually) we weren’t sure what to expect. Well. We LOVED it!
Of course, during COVID, because everyone was doing stay-cations, there were none to be had. Anywhere.
So this year, we vowed to pull the trigger on this and last week, we finally did.
This, people, is the way to ride bikes. Especially if you live in a hilly area, like BC and have, ahem, passed one (or more) milestone birthdays. ?
We’re having so much fun with them. We’ve heard that falling off isn’t an “if” so much as a “when” and “how much damage” so I expect a few scrapes in our future… and I don’t care! It’s so much fun!
Summer Reading Sale!
My entire three-book Sunset Bay series is currently on sale. I don’t know how long it will last, so check out the links below quickly!
Book #1: Sunset Bay Sanctuary $0.99
The spectacular scenery and craggy beaches draw tourists to the small Oregon town of Sunset Bay. But Sanctuary Ranch offers a different kind of experience: a refuge for people—and animals—desperate for a new beginning . . .
Book #2: Driftwood Creek $0.99
Nestled among the forests and coves that dot the Oregon coast, Sanctuary Ranch is a home for strays–both human and animal–and the starting off point for second 
chances . . .
“… engrossing… an earthy, sensuous, slow-building romance between two scrappy, slow-to-trust misfits…Rich and atmospheric…Complex and intriguing.” – Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
Book #3: Blackberry Cove $1.99
Amid the wildly beautiful beaches of Sunset Bay, Oregon, lies Sanctuary Ranch, a refuge for strays, both human and animal. A place where love and healing go hand-in-hand . . .
“Fans of small town series with character driven plots, such as those by Susan Wiggs and Debbie Macomber, will find that Sunset Bay hits the spot.”
—Booklist
Today’s Love Note
150′ later….
Entry site from the road
This month’s Love Note goes out to our neighbours. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve seen the excitement that occurred here this week, when a Ford F150 missed the curve in the
road and crashed through our fence.
No injuries, amazingly. The driver lost control when he blacked out behind the wheel, but walked away unharmed. I happened to be around the corner getting the mail, or I’d have been in the yard when it happened… eek. Ray wasn’t home at the time, thank goodness. We both spend so much time outside.
The truck took out three 6″X6″ fence posts, four panels, traveled an unbelievable 150 feet, much of it in the air, and landed near the creek behind our house. The sound was unbelievable, an explosion. He missed the power pole by 2-3 feet, clipped the big cedar at the top of the photo, rolled those big boulders… the fact that there’s not MORE damage is pretty amazing.
Within moments of the impact, we had neighbours from all over the complex running to help: calling 911, checking the driver, checking on me and Luna, helping me with the next steps, insurance, police reports, witnesses… All of the Things.
I’m so grateful that no one was hurt. Fences can be replaced. Landscaping can be repaired. We got lucky, and that day, when our neighbours showed up they gave us their best selves.
THANK YOU!!!
Roxanne’s Writing World
I’m about three-quarters of the way through my studies to become a certified editor and I must admit, I’ll be glad when I’m done the remaining courses. I’m LOVING what I’m learning. It’s so interesting! But now I just want to use it all.
And I miss writing.
But stay tuned because I’ve got some exciting news coming up. ? Anyone ready for more RS books?
Love Notes from the Lake
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