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🇨🇦The story of us, in Canada🇨🇦
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Barffed up words on Substack again:

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February 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Soaking up the sun on rare sunny days in BC winters.
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Had a great early Valentines Day date at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and saw the Love Lights! ❤️❤️
February 5, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Bureaucracies are exhasting; but Timmy’s has donuts and chai.
January 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Charlotte’s favorite tree in our yard:
January 27, 2026 at 6:18 PM
kindness > gender 🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Here in BC the following are normal: no medical debt, rich ethnic & cultural diversity, no plastic shopping bags, and wooden/paper disposable eating utensils. And jaw-dropping landscapes.
January 26, 2026 at 10:39 PM
At lunch today:
January 26, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Setting up the internet with emotional support.
January 26, 2026 at 7:46 PM
In just one day we diverted tens of thousands of tax dollars per year away from bombs & raids and toward indigenous reconciliation & universal healthcare. And established a Canadian boarding house for American refugees.
January 26, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Neighborhood stroll by the sea in our new Canadian home. Our home's doors are open to all. Except those who aren't horrified by what's happening south of the border.
January 26, 2026 at 1:42 AM
The end of the 1st day. It is well.
January 26, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Time to get some loonies
January 25, 2026 at 10:47 PM
How to divest from the US Economy:
1. Leave the country ☑️
2. Get a work visa☑️
3. Shop at Canadian stores☑️
4. Avoid American brands/products☑️
5. Never pay America taxes again (2027)
January 25, 2026 at 9:11 PM
A long-ish video from the first night of our cross-country exodus:

youtu.be/EmfYbLjXJWg?...
A longer video from our first night on the road
YouTube video by The Great Alba North
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January 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Day 7 of the Goodbye America Tour:
Overlooking our new home - Surrey, BC, from Blaine Marine Park in Washington.
January 25, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Day 6 of the Goodbye America Tour
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Day 5 of the Goodbye America Tour:
Doggy cousin playdates
January 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Day 4 of the Goodbye America Tour: Entering the familiar terrain on the West
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Day 3 of the Goodbye America Tour:
The only way to travel (with your own mattress toppers)
January 21, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Day 3: Goodbye America Tour
Kansas sunset
January 21, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Day 2 of the Goodbye America Tour: Our little ark contains three lifeforms and all their necessities for a month of survival.
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Day 2 of the Goodbye America Tour in Paducah, KY
January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Day 1 of the Goodbye America Tour in Chattanooga
January 19, 2026 at 4:16 PM