Category Archives: Island Life
Impromptu Island Trip
We decided to take an impromptu trip to the island this weekend. It had only been 16 days since the last trip, but the coast was calling. Everything aligned, I had a customer to meet in Vancouver, so it seemed … Continue reading
Paddling Day – Pender Island
Today was paddling day. The sun came out, the wind calmed down, and the waves of the previous days had disappeared. It was the perfect Pender Island day to spend on the water. A day with so much to see: … Continue reading
Posts, Paddling and Painting on Pender
Another busy Pender Island day. The best part of the day was spent building the fence. A slow job of dismantling the old one, installing new posts and stringers , and reboarding the fence. Add to the scenario the fact … Continue reading
Paddling & Painting at Peter Cove South
Paddling and painting on a February day. +8C, calm waters and no wind made for a great winter day at the beach. . . . Ads belong to WordPress.
Bringing in the New Year Island Style
Celebrating New Year’s Eve at the lantern festival on Pender Island is always an event. Visitors and residents alike, come out to enjoy the performance and dance lit mostly by fire at the edge of Magic Lake. Shadow dancers and … Continue reading
Sketching, Soccer, Shingle Bay
Another laid back day on the island. After our usual jaunt to the hardware store (we go there a lot!), it was off to Shingle Bay for the afternoon. We had the beach to ourselves, which is the norm for … Continue reading
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
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
Paddling, painting and an unexpected turn of events
Today started as many of our Pender days do, breakfast, choose a beach to hang out on, and that is about it until suppertime rolls around. After waffles and bacon (expertly prepared by my husband!), we headed out to Grimmer … Continue reading
Peter Cove South, Playing and Painting
Peter Cove North on a summer day is filled with beautiful scenery both up close and in the distance. Driftwood dots the shore, inviting you to pull up a log, take a seat, and enjoy the view. As the tide … Continue reading
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