Monthly Archives: October 2016

RCM-SAR Station 27 – Nanaimo

RCM-SAR Station 27 – Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – the big salmon

Salmon carving at the Brechin Boat Ramp, Nanaimo The salmon is a chainsaw carving in yellow cedar, created in 1987 by Peter Ryan.

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Reflections on life

Reflections on life- sometimes you need to carry a little camera and leave the big guns in the trunk.

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Abandoned house

An abandoned house – devoid of occupants but full of memories

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 105 Dashwood

E&N Dashwood – north of Parksville

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Milepost 105

The milepost for mile 105 – Dashwood

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Comox Lake – the old water tank

The old wood stave water tank above the Comox Lake Campground

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Comox Lake – A wet fall day

A rather wet fall day at Comox Lake

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Chevrolet Maple Leaf

Chevrolet Maple Leaf – BCATP Museum, Brandon, Manitoba The Chevrolet Maple Leaf was a 3 ton truck equipped with a 248 cu. in. in-line 6 fed to a two speed rear axle with 18 inch Military split rim wheels through … Continue reading

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Bristol Bolingbroke MK IV IVT 9944

Bristol Bolingbroke on display in Brandon, Manitoba In 1937 the Bristol Aeroplane Co. developed the Bolingbroke as an improved version of the Blenheim Mk. I, light bomber. Development of the Bolingbroke was handed over to the RCAF, and Fairchild Aircraft, … Continue reading

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