Monthly Archives: February 2014

View From The Hill – Brooks Point, Pender Island

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

This is the view from the top of the hill, part of the ridge walk at Brooks Point (Pender Island, BC, Canada). A place where the wind seems to always blow, and the view always takes your breath away. It … Continue reading →

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Textures and Patterns on the Beach – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

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My Favorite Outhouse

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

Everyone has to have one, right? A favorite outhouse. One that has character. One that is bearable. One that is conveniently located where the kids always need to go. I like the barn red color of the outhouse followed by … Continue reading →

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The Path to Brooks Point – Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on February 23, 2014 by

I always love this walk to Brooks Point. The growth is so lush. Ferns as tall as my three-year-old. Mossy trees to hug (well at least that is what my 6-year-old does!) Mud to squelch in, and on a lucky … Continue reading →

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More Gowlland Point

Posted on February 22, 2014 by

Winter days bring more waves to Gowlland Point on Pender Island in British Columbia, Canada. On this day we witnessed amazing skies that then bathed the rocks in golden light. For a minute or two we had the amazing color … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable Skies – Gowlland Point, Pender Island, BC, Canada

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

Looking at the pictures I still can’t believe the skies. Skies so blue yet with heavy threatening clouds.  On this particular day the skies literally went from gray, to blue, to golden and then the show in the sky was … Continue reading →

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Cheery Splashes of Island Color

Posted on February 15, 2014 by

We have a ritual every time we reach our island home, my husband goes into the house and sorts out the water and power, while I survey the garden. First it is usually a walk around followed by quickly grabbing … Continue reading →

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