Author Archives: Mark

Fishing

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Mark

For as long as I can remember, fishing has been a part of my life. One of my first memories after we moved to BC is going sport fishing with my Dad and an Uncle in Saanich Inlet near Victoria. … Continue reading →

Posted in By Sea, Family | 1 Comment

Edinburgh

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Mark

In September 2010, I attended a conference in Oban, Scotland. I travelled via Glasgow where I met up with my good friend Sergey and his wife Luda from Ukraine. I see Sergey every year at this event and we have … Continue reading →

Posted in By Land | 1 Comment

Dominican Republic

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Mark

While it sometimes seems to me that most of my deployments are in the North Pacific in winter, every once in a while, I catch a break. In the spring of 2008, I was lucky to be tasked to give … Continue reading →

Posted in By Land, By Sea, Family | 3 Comments

Chennai

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Mark

I’ve been lucky enough to visit Chennai, India on a few occasions. Whether I was there to work (most of the time) or to attend a conference, I always found the people friendly, caring and eager to make me feel … Continue reading →

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Brewing

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Mark

When I was young, my Dad and Uncle Bill would make beer and wine at our house. I guess that’s how I caught the bug. I started brewing when my kids were small…before the craft beer industry took off in … Continue reading →

Posted in CAMRA | 6 Comments