"McBEAN, Roger Roger Christopher McBean passed away on June 25, 2012 at the age of 59 in the country of Dominica where he had spent the last few years. He is survived by his children David McBean of Kelowna, [...]
Even though there were times when I asked myself "What the heck are you doing here?", I've always enjoyed my trips to Brazil. One trip in particular stands out in my memory and I think in the memories of [...]
Now you too can have long life.. beauty.. and.. intelligence.. and all just by wearing a Topaz above your heart! Well, that’s what they believed in ancient India. For those of you born in November, you probably know that [...]
A night in Brazil 'warning.. contain's content not suitable for young children" not really... well, maybe just a little I've alluded to my first trip to Brazil with Roger in a previous blog, but this story is of my [...]
There are things that come into our lives that leave an impression. It can be an event, a place, or even a thing, that burns into our memory. And, even though we might not think of it for years, [...]
Aerolineas Argentinas is a name that I will remember for the rest of my life.. I don't often get scared, and when I do, it seldom lasts. But, one trip home from Brazil remains the one time that I [...]
Perhaps the man that I owe the most for the gift of my explorer’s heart and thrill-seeking spirit is Roger – Edmonton’s own Indiana Jones. I met Roger back in 1978 when he was just starting a gem importing [...]
Hello Everyone, Welcome to my first ever blog. I’ve been feeling the pull of the 21st Century after long resisting its siren call, but have recently succumbed to the temptation. Why? I’m passionate, a bit crazy in fact, about my [...]
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