Monthly Archives: August 2016

Fried Egg Jellyfish – Peter Cove South

Posted on August 28, 2016 by D

A few weeks ago one of our favorite coves became home to many jellyfish. There were Moon Jellyfish and Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, but the most impressive were the Fried Egg Jellyfish. From the kayak we watched them surface and dive, … Continue reading →

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Orca Sighting

Posted on August 9, 2016 by D

On Sunday we were treated to quite the sight as we traveled through the Gulf Islands by ferry. As we sailed near Galiano, three orca whales, two adults and one younger whale, swam off the coast of the island. The … Continue reading →

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Thieves Bay Sunset

Posted on August 3, 2016 by D

Thieves Bay, Pender Island, BC, Canada . . . Ads belong to WordPress.

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Peter Cove North, Painting, and a Pose

Posted on August 2, 2016 by D

A beautiful evening after the rain. An evening en plein air paint…… and the resulting painting. And our son striking quite the pose. . . . . Ads belong to WordPress.

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The 2016 Vegetable Garden

Posted on August 1, 2016 by D

Being an absentee gardener is always a challenge. You never seem to be around at the right time to ward off pests or water the garden. Each year we learn a little more about what works and what doesn’t, and … Continue reading →

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