Category Archives: play

Could There Be…..

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

…. a more beautiful day!? Yesterday in Nanaimo was a stellar day.  The skies were clear and the wind was blowing – quite common when the skies are clear.  The wind was blowing Hard! We walked Sophie at Piper’s Lagoon.  … Continue reading →

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A One Day Holiday

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Saturday morning and afternoon of last weekend became a one day holiday – spent travelling down island to Nanaimo from Campbell River! We took the old Highway from Campbell River and admired the scenery stopping here and there to take pictures.   … Continue reading →

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Yarn Lust!……

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

……. Struck yesterday afternoon. My package from Clara Yarns had arrived.  This is the first of the yarns from the Great White Bale and I had been anticipating this arrival all week!  Others had already received theirs. As I opened … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers at Pipers

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Buttercups and white  rock flowers and swaths of “Purple Stars“!  These are what I found a Piper’s Lagoon on Sunday morning. Sunday morning was a gift, an unexpected pleasure as we woke to clear skies and glorious sunshine.  It was supposed … Continue reading →

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A Special Order

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

My father doesn’t ask for much.  So when he does ask, I try to accommodate.  This time the request was a little out of the ordinary! His turtles – ancient deck decorations – needed new hats.  The straw hats that … Continue reading →

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STASH

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Stash – for knitters - this is the collection of yarns that the stashee has fallen in love with and stashed for a future project.  For some this becomes a SABLE – Stash above and beyond life expectancy. Dorothy, a friend … 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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Victoria Travelogue – Part Three – Beacon Hill Park

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Beacon Hill Park is my favorite place in Victoria.  I spent only 2 hours there this trip, but it is Spring and the Park is Magical. The Heron’s are nesting at this time of year and the I saw many … Continue reading →

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Victoria Travelogue – Part Two

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Nine days in Victoria can give you a complex about the rest of the World.  It is so beautiful – even on grey stormy days. Nine days in an Arena can also give you a complex – nine hours of … Continue reading →

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Victoria Travelogue – Part One

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

The last week and a half have been consumed by the Curling Gods – namely in the form of the Men’s Worlds held in Victoria BC. Nine hours of draws a day in a breezy arena – I swear that … Continue reading →

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