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A moment in time – before the parade

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Katherine

A moment in time before the parade…

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A moment in time – Victoria Day Parade

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Katherine

These veterans could have ridden in a jeep, yet they walked – with great dignity…

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Self unloading log barge

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Katherine

Seaspan Rogue and Seaspan Ace towing the self unloading log barge Seaspan Survivor Seaspan Rogue Built: 2006, Berjaya Dockyard Sdn Bhd, Sarawak, Malaysia Length Overall: 33.7 m Breadth: 10.6 m Draft: 4.2 m GRT: 444 tonnes Engines: 2 x Niigata … Continue reading →

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An oyster in my hand

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Katherine

Fanny Bay – just an oyster…

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Oysters

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Katherine

Oysters in an oyster bed at low tide – Fanny Bay

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On The Beach

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Katherine

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

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Katherine

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

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Katherine

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

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Katherine

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

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Tactical Medical Service ambulance

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Katherine

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

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