Monthly Archives: May 2018

An oyster in my hand

Fanny Bay – just an oyster…

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Oysters

Oysters in an oyster bed at low tide – Fanny Bay

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On The Beach

One of my favorite books is “On The Beach”, a 1957 post-apocalyptic novel written by British-Australian author Nevil Shute after he emigrated to Australia. Here’s my version of on the beach, with the mighty Delica, in Fanny Bay.

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Errington Fire Department Hall 1

Command 21 Engine 211 Freightliner FL70 (1995). Primary Attack Pumper based at Hall #1 Triple Combination (Hale)Pump @ 625 IGPM. (Water / Aspirated Foam / Compressed Air Foam). Carries 4 SCBA Packs Hoses: 1 x 250ft. 1 1/2″ Preconnect, 1 … Continue reading

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The march of the turkeys

I spotted this rafter of turkeys (yes, that’s the term) having a grand time out in the sun, so I stopped to take a few shots of (not at) them. Then they headed down the highway…

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Roller Derby

Victoria’s Co-Ed Roller Derby mixing it up with the Harbour City Rollers in Nanaimo

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Tactical Medical Service ambulance

That’s Tactical as in a name, not tactical as in police or military…

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Baynes Sound oyster boat

An oyster boat moored in Baynes Sound, off Denman Island

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A busy dozer boat

A busy dozer boat moving BC logs at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

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Angelic Zephyr

Angelic Zephyr loading BC logs at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

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