Albatross Kowloon

464

Fundraisers

These two gentlemen (David Aliaga L and Ken Capon R) organized last night's benefit concert for Chilean fisherman which raised over $1700 for two tiny Gabriola-size islands devastated by the recent earthquake and tsunami in that region. These folks lost everything and their government will not be able to help them very much, at least not any time soon. To find out more and/or make a donation, click HERE

Sunday Signage > 1205

Off To The Gardens

Skywatch Friday #49

Global Skywatch

1200

1031

Boat Out Of Water

This boat sits on its trailer on a street in my neighbourhood. I've walked by it dozens of times but yesterday morning the light was just right.

Geese

Sunday Signage > Artist 55

Miss Underground Pizza

The business is defunct but the mural lives on.

Water View

This little red house looks out over the water toward the northern suburbs of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

Lockinvar Lane

Green

This beautifully backlit flag has nothing whatsoever to do with Saint Patrick (who by the way was English by birth) or Ireland but hey, at least it's green.

Mudge Island Mail

 

Folks that live on Mudge have to row or kayak over to Gabriola to get their mail.

8:55 Ferry

Crossing to Nanaimo on a sunny morning. Leica M3, 50mm Summicron, Kodak BW400CN film

Sunday Signage > The Farmer Feeds Us All

Rope Swing at Whalebone Beach

No Gardening Today

This morning's forecast called for rain mixed with snow. Well, so far it's been all snow so I guess I won't be working in the garden today.

Mudge

Mudge Island seen from the South Road near Eagle Nest

Mystery Fence

Not quite sure what this very short stretch of fence is supposed to do but it looks cool in the late afternoon light.

Taylor Bay At Low Tide

Hollywood!

Here we have one of the many glamourous attendees at last night's Oscars party at The Roxy. The event was a fundraiser for the Gabriola Health Care Auxiliary.

Sunday Signage > 340

Sneakers and Gumboots

The weather was glorious today and gardeners were out in droves. Me, I hauled two truckloads of horse manure followed by one of the best showers I've ever taken.

Weeping Willow

Tomorrow's high is supposed to hit 13 so come on Spring!

Protected Pathway

This beautiful path is part of a 7+ hectare property that has recently been protected via a permanent conservation covenant which assures that it will remain in it's natural, undeveloped state. Hats off to the landowners for making this bold choice for us and future generations!

Curry Anyone?

Since Suzy's is for sale, folks are wondering what the next incarnation of the restaurant might be. I'm hoping for a curry shop.

TTV Trees

It's been quite some time since I posted a TTV image

Path To Spring Beach