Passenger: Norma 

Pilot: Carolyn 

Norma lived in the country near the town of Irvine.  Her best memory is going for week-long trail rides in a large group.  She and her husband rode and camped in their camper to the US border.  Norma has vision problems,  but she appreciated and commented on the surrounding nature during our 45 minute ride.  She loved the trees, the flowers, the bushes.  She loved the ride and her wide, happy smile made the ride so much for me too. 

Passengers:  Colleen and Alma  

Pilot: Vern and Carolyn

These two ladies are great friends.  At 92 years old (young), they said that their doctor told them they can do and eat whatever they want! Colleen grew up in Medicine Hat, and Alma in Redcliff.  Alma knew the pilot’s (Carolyn) mom and dad, and she went to school with her mom.  She told lots of stories about Carolyn’s mom and dad.  Delightful ride indeed!

Passenger: Linda

Pilot: Brent

Linda is a well-known, accomplished Medicine Hat artist. She started as an artist painting watercolor landscapes, but soon realized that most artists were doing the same thing.  So, she began to paint feathers.  She used to live in the Queen Charlotte Islands in a very isolated community. (So did the pilot, Brent).  Sometimes, she had to wait weeks for supplies such as groceries.

Passenger: Don

Don is 86 years old.  He worked for Harry Veiner, our city’s past mayor and well-known personage back in the day.

Passenger: Sandra

Sandra moved to Medicine Hat from Estevan, Sask.  She was the manager at Superstore.  But her real love is stock-car racing.  She raced for 15 years and she said she loves to go fast!

Passenger:  Aubrey

Aubrey brought his nephew along for the ride.  Both thoroughly enjoyed themselves (especially the ice cream.)

Passenger: Gord

Pilot: Dan

Gord worked as a millwright.  He worked with the pilot (Dan) on some of the same industrial sites. He got natural gas poisoning, which greatly affected his health.  He has 3 daughters.  He likes to bring dog treats along the ride.  Lot of puppy love stops along the way.

Passenger:  Idabelle

She did a “back-to-back” ride.  Her second ride was with Lori, her daughter.  Two ice cream cones for Idabelle in one morning.  Amped up joy!

Passenger: Doug

Pilot: Carolyn

“I could do this all day!” Doug said repeatedly during the ride. “I could fall asleep in here.”  He said.  At least a dozen times, he said how much he appreciated me volunteering for the ride.  So nice to hear the profuse thanks.  

Passengers: Lorraine and Fran  

Pilot: Chris

“Got a big hug from Lorraine and Fran after the ride”. 

Passenger:  Marilyn

Nice ride.  DQ stop included.  Talked about the old days and how simpler life was.

Passenger: Doug

I took Doug to the pickleball tournament at the Big Marble Go Centre.  He enjoyed the ride.

Passenger:  

Pilot: Tara

We had a late start due to the riders waiting to be filmed by CHAT TV.  The segment is called "Pitch-In".  The two beautiful ladies were enthusiastic, and dressed in their western gear.  

Passengers: Jenny and Dorothy:  

Pilot: Chris

Great fun. Hugs all around. They must have thanked me a gazillion times!

Passengers: Eileen and Mel   

Pilot: Larry

Eileen was a bit nervous at first but soon realised this was going to be a lot of fun.  Mel also enjoyed the ride and told me jokes along the way. It was a good ride. And we also stopped for ice cream.