Tag Archives: Spring

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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Opportunity Knocks

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Opportunity Opportunity knocked on my door Friday last week.  I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a picture of a gorgeous hank of yarn; attached to this hank was a small blurb with a read more link.  I read more. … 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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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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Expansion – Explosion

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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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Delicate Finds

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

Spring is here – not only officially, but unofficially – no matter how cold – Spring is here when the Curly Lilies Bloom.  They bloom in the wet moss of Spring.  Their distinctive leaves showing mottled greens against the moss.  … Continue reading →

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Snow Crocus and Spring Fever

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I have Spring Fever.  A full-blown case of Startitus and it could mean more starts are in the near future. Remember Crystalline – it is almost done – but it is languishing – waiting for this case of startitus to run its … Continue reading →

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Spring Flowers

Posted on February 17, 2013 by
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“From Your Valentine”

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

According to CKNW this morning the legend of Valentine’s - abbreviated - started with a Roman Doctor writing his last missive to a woman he had healed.  His name was Valentinus and he ended the note ”from your Valentine”; and a whole day of remembrance and celebration was … Continue reading →

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