Category Archives: blogging

My Inner Geek

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

I admit it  – I am a Trekkie.  I have been since I was 12 years old and raced home to watch the original in re-runs after school. I grew up believing in and influenced by the idea’s and beliefs … Continue reading →

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The Birds and the Bee’s and the Flowers and the Tree’s

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

This weekend was all about the quiet and the high notes that make up our lives. Herons on the beach; Eagles on high; Robins, Red Winged Blackbirds and the Spotted Towhees in the trees serenade us as we walk by.  Hummingbirds and bees … Continue reading →

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Betwixt and Between

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

  That was our walk today.  Betwixt and between the rain showers. Today, we walked through Bowen Park and the Hailey Rhododendron Grove.  I hadn’t been there in a few weeks and really wanted to see how close the Grove … Continue reading →

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And Miles to Knit

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

……Before I finish! I have written about edgings before.  They are the finish that turns a shawl into a work of art – or the start that lets the “look”!  They also can take as long or longer than the … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Begins

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

  I taught yesterday so my weekend begins today.  The class was the second one for the Saracen Shawl and it was full.  It was a great class and everyone left feeling like they knew what they were doing. It … Continue reading →

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A Weekend with Nancy Bush

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Last weekend Nancy Bush came to town.  Nancy had been here before, a little over 5 years ago.  At that time she came to teach us about Estonian colour work, braids and other such fancies.  With her came all of … Continue reading →

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Beach Dreams

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Living on an Island we are surrounded by beaches.  Living on the East Coast of Vancouver Island many of our beaches are rocky rather than sandy.  There are parks with beaches, alleys with beaches and then there are Beach Access points.  Each … Continue reading →

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Gloriana

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

I really wasn’t going to post today.  Three blog postings yesterday seemed like enough; but the winds of yesterday blew away the clouds and today the West Coast is glorious. Neck Point was stunning.  We could see all the way … Continue reading →

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Woods, Fields and Flowers

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Down at the bottom of Bay Street, right across from Departure Bay Beach, lies a wide field that is a designated dog walk and off leash park.  This afternoon we decided to go for a quick walk in between the … Continue reading →

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Commonalities

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

My husband, Sophie and I walk all the time – on the days that I am not working.  Twice a day on weekends and sometimes on Thursdays mornings if I have a class in the evenings.  Every walk shares similar … Continue reading →

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