Monthly Archives: August 2014

Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Katherine

I spent a day at CFB Comox with the Regional Gliding School (Pacific) – I’m impressed… very impressed. A last minute check with the flight instructor   Waiting…   The tow plane arrives   The tower signals clearance to cross … Continue reading →

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Rosewell Creek trail

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

If you venture a little bit beyond the loop trail that goes around Rosewell Creek Provincial Park, you can continue on inland and pass underneath highway 19A, and then a bit further, Highway 19.   This is what I would … Continue reading →

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Rosewell Creek Provincial Park tree stumps

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

The tree stumps at Rosewell Creek Provincial Park are a reminder of the logging heritage of Vancouver Island, and the power of nature to reclaim  and renew if we leave it alone. You can clearly see the notches that loggers … Continue reading →

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2014 Parksville Sandcastle Competition

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

The Parksville Sandcastle Competition (Sand Sculpting Competition) offers an impressive display of artistry combined with technical prowess – Sculptors have 24 hours over three days to create their masterpieces from just sand and water. Two person Doubles teams receive 15 … Continue reading →

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Coombs

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

You never know what you will see in Coombs…

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Coombs – Volkswagen Type II Double Cab

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

A Volkswagen Type II Double Cab that I saw in Coombs.

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 120.20 Rosewell Creek bridge

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

The 67’-8” trestle over Rosewell Creek is a single span open deck bridge consisting of a steel half deck plate girder span. And it was built in 1914…

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2014 HMCS Quadra graduation parade

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Katherine

2014 HMCS Quadra graduation parade

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Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I drove by in the summer as the corn was growing in the fields, then later in the early fall as the corn was harvested, and then again after the fields were ploughed over and the Trumpeter Swans returned to … Continue reading →

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Trumpeters in the valley

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

I’m not sure which of these I like better – the picture with the Trumpeter Swans looking to the left, or the one where they are looking to the left? Comox Road

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