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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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Best In Show

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

  The Vancouver Fibre Arts Fest 2013 had a wonderful gallery for the attendee’s.  Show and tell your object and then your piece could go into the gallery for the other attendee’s to vote on.  The ballots were done well … 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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How much……

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

……. Can one weekend hold? Not only was the most beautiful May weekend ever, think summer weather with clear blue skies and warm temperatures.  It may have been the busiest weekend ever for me! The weekend was Bookended by a wonderful mix … 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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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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Neckpoint – Pure Gorgeous.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

    A gorgeous morning and a gorgeous walk, followed by a not so gorgeous afternoon.  The sun is shining now, but earlier I thought that the skies were going to descend. I baked cookies, did some dyeing – did … 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 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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Taking Stock

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Of the Garden A friend – who knows about gardens – was over for dinner yesterday.  She and I toured the back yard and surveyed Sophie’s potholes and my attempts at planting from last year. It was mostly good news! … Continue reading →

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