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Beach Painting at Bricky Bay
It has been ages since my last post. Several different events ( including a snow storm, a wind storm, sickness, work and a rock slide!) delayed us getting back to our island home, creating a 9 week gap where we … Continue reading
Posted in art
Tagged art, BC, Bricky Bay, British Columbia, canadian art, Gulf Islands, landscape, painting, Pender Island, travel, Watercolor, watercolour
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Evening Garden Glow
As I stepped into the furthest corner of our garden this evening, I was greeted with lovely golden light filtering through the trees. The tasks of moving fence boards and watering suddenly became much more enjoyable in the late evening … Continue reading
Posted in The House
Tagged BC, British Columbia, canada, garden, golden light, Gulf Islands, Pender Island, photography, travel, west coast
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A Wet Day On The Island
Yesterday, after reaching our island home, I quickly set about watering our very dry plants. I really should have known better. Within half an hour of finishing, the skies opened up with hours and hours of pouring rain. Not one … Continue reading
Posted in Island Life, seaside landscapes
Tagged BC, British Columbia, Gulf Islands, island, landscape, Pender Island, photography, travel, west coast
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September 1st, 2016
September 1, 2016. For most families we know it is the first day of school. For us, we opted to make a quick run out to the coast to enjoy the last long weekend of summer. School will be there … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged BC, British Columbia, ferry, Gulf Islands, Pender Island, photography, travel, west coast
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Fried Egg Jellyfish – Peter Cove South
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
Orca Sighting
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
Posted in flora and fauna, Wanderings
Tagged boats, British Columbia, Galiano, Gulf Islands, island, nature, orca, Pender Island, photography, travel, whale, whale watching, wildlife
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Thieves Bay Sunset
Thieves Bay, Pender Island, BC, Canada . . . Ads belong to WordPress.
Posted in seaside landscapes
Tagged BC, British Columbia, Gulf Islands, landscape, Pender Island, photography, scenic, sunset, Thieves' Bay, travel
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Peter Cove North, Painting, and a Pose
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.
Posted in art, seaside landscapes
Tagged art, BC, British Columbia, landscape, landscape painting, painting, Pender Island, Peter Cove North, Watercolor, west coast
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The 2016 Vegetable Garden
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
Posted in The House
Tagged BC, British Columbia, Canadian gardening, garden, gardening, growing, Gulf Islands, Pender Island, vegetables, west coast
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Port Browning, pub food and knitting
Yesterday, after spending a much longer time kayaking than expected, we decided the best option for supper was to pick up dinner at the Port Browning Pub. As we have children, we always get a take-out and then eat on … Continue reading