Lorraine Monaghan Kopetzki - Rambler Profile, Rambler Cafe Blog

Lorraine Monaghan Kopetzki 🇨🇦 - Rambler Profile

 

 Lorraine is retired and living on beautiful Vancouver Island with her husband and their beloved dog, Stormy. She enjoys hiking (especially while leading Duncan Sole Circle outings), playing pickleball, and is currently training to walk the Portugal and Spain sections of the Camino next spring—all while serving as a proud Community Manager for Sole Sister Ramblers.


Tell us about where you live and where you grew up.

I live in Mill Bay, on Vancouver Island, between Victoria and Nanaimo in British Columbia. I grew up in White Rock, near Vancouver, and truly had a very simple and happy childhood. White Rock was a quiet seaside town at the time, with many places to play and explore.

I moved to Salt Spring Island shortly after my first marriage, and we raised our two boys there. I commuted to Victoria for my job (an hour and a half each way by ferry and bus), so I decided to move closer to work when I divorced. I moved up the island to Mill Bay four years ago.

What words would you use to describe yourself?

I am thoughtful, sensitive, organized, exacting, and kind.

What do you most like to do?

I like to Ramble with my local hiking group, do yoga, read, and garden. I could spend the entire day, many days a week, relaxing on my deck. My favorite workout is Zumba. I love dancing, so this incorporates exercises with jumping around to the beat of music. What is better than that?!

What is your favorite kind of music?

I have a pretty eclectic taste in music, but I probably listen most to top 40 and yacht rock.

What is your favorite color?

I don’t have a favorite color; however, in home décor, I am very drawn to jewel tones, specifically green, teal, and blues. My clothing style is muted, but I love a bright-colored blazer. My favorite flowers are usually in the pink family.

What is on your bucket list?

My bucket list includes a road trip across Canada and the United States, visiting all the federal parks. I also dream of spending time anywhere with warm weather and water. I also want to do a walking tour of Scotland, England, and Ireland someday!

Other random things about me!

I am an early morning riser. I like the feeling that I am getting on with my day and making the most of it!

I start my morning with a fully loaded cup of coffee, complete with collagen powder, monk fruit sweetener, and oat creamer.

My nightstand has hand and foot cream, an e-reader, and a sleep-time tincture.

My perfect day would start with coffee and Wordle, followed by an early morning 5-10km Ramble, then some quality deck time with my book. Afternoon yoga, a shower, and then either happy hour with my hubby or a get-together with girlfriends.

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2 comments


  • Ann Soucie

    Hello Sole Sister Lorraine! I enjoyed reading your profile and look forward to meeting you in person! Recently moving to the Island I’m getting used to the Island vibe after leaving the busy hustle on the Mainland! Cheers, Ann


  • Colleen O’Neill

    Hi Lorraine,
    I have often seen your quick likes and comments on the SS’s FB site. You really are an enthusiastic person! (What is this “early morning start” you speak of tho’? 😅) if you ever do go cross country and you are in Edmonton, contact me, you’re welcome to stay here or at least go for coffee when you’re in Edmonton. Thanks for writing the café blog!


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