Monthly Archives: December 2015

Air Force Beach – storm force wind and waves

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Storm force wind and waves This one battered the car just after I shot it – Air Force Beach, adjacent to CFB Comox.

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Sea foam

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Storm force winds on Georgia Strait whip up a batch of sea foam – Point Holmes

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By day and by night – Pacific Reward

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Reward at Fisherman’s Wharf – Comox

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On the grid

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

A fish boat on one of the three grids at the Comox Marina While many wish they could live ‘off the grid’, the owner of this fish boat wanted to be on the grid, so he could change the propeller … Continue reading →

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The inquisitive Mr. Crow…

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Katherine

The inquisitive Mr. Crow at Comox Fisherman’s  Wharf

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The boat that no longer floats

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Katherine

Three boats that no longer float, after sinking or being tossed ashore at Goose Spit, near HMCS Quadra. While this section of the Comox Harbour is relatively sheltered, the bottom is mostly mud and not a great place to anchor … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo – at the marina

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Katherine

Western Princess at the Cameron Island Marina – Nanaimo

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The Root Cellar

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Katherine

The Root Cellar – Filberg Park The Filberg Lodge and nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds are located on the harbour near the end of Comox Avenue. The estate was originally built for R.J. Filberg in 1929, and became a … Continue reading →

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The Salmon Dock

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Katherine

Comox Marina – end of November I often see signs advertising “Tuna at Salmon Dock” so I am going to refer to this section of the Comox Marina as the Salmon Dock.

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Air Force Beach

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Katherine

It’s been a while since I took the time to go to the beach – it’s been too long, and life being rather hectic at times, I have not, until now, realized how long it’s been and how much I … Continue reading →

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