Monthly Archives: August 2014

The J&L Drive In

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

The J&L drive in brings back great memories of car hops on roller skates, food on a tray in the window, and sitting in the back seat munching on a burger. This is a true Port Alberni treasure…

The Beaufort Gang has terrorized and delighted passengers on the Alberni Pacific Railway since the steam train began its regular run to McLean Mill National Historic Site. I was onboard when the Alberni Valley’s meanest and orneriest pack of train-robbing,back-shooting … Continue reading →

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McLean Mill National Historic Site

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

Logging equipment at Mclean Mill National Historic Site [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265435576913494.1073742033.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″ random=1 limit=6] The complete set of images are in a standalone album…

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McLean Mill National Historic Site

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

Mclean Mill National Historic Site [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265434803580238.1073742032.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″ random=1 limit=9] The complete set of images are in a standalone album…

Rednecks with rifles

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

This is what happens when you let a redneck have a shotgun or a high powered “hunting” rifle – there is absolutely no sporting value or firearms proficiency here – it’s purely a disregard for public safety and nature. [fbalbum … Continue reading →

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Comox Valley Exhibition

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

As much as I enjoy CNE and used to enjoy the PNE, I have come to appreciate the honesty and community involvement at regional exhibitions – the Comox Valley Exhibition was great and hours of entertainment. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265370796919972.1073742029.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″ … Continue reading →

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A. Sheep

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

Albert the Sheep I often wonder why local lamb costs more than “fresh” frozen lamb shipped from Australia.

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Alberni Pacific train yards

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

A quick look at the Alberni Pacific train yards as viewed from the steam train returning to Port Alberni after a run to McLean Mill National Historic Site. more images in a standalone album…