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C-GCLB – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLB, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GCLY – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLY, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GQRT – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GQRT, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider   The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering … Continue reading →

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Cheeky whiskey jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey jacks will land on your hand looking for a quick meal – it’s not a good idea to feed them, especially food that is not part of their normal and healthy diet that must see them through the winter. … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks at Strathcona Provincial Park – these birds have a well deserved reputation for begging food from people. The whiskey jack (Perisoreus canadensis), also grey jay, or Canada jay, is a member of the crow and jay family.  

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Courtenay – 44th Annual Market Day

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

5th Street in Courtenay during the 44th Annual Market Day Samba Du Soleil Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society

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Courtenay and classic cars

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

One of the things that I really like about the downtown core of Courtenay is that most of the buildings are exactly the way I remember them from my childhood years. It’s quiet the experience to see the streets lined … Continue reading →

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Graffiti Bash 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

25th Annual Graffiti Bash 2014 held by the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Car Club

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Perrey’s Beach – low tide

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

I had previously visited Perrey’s Beach at high tide and decided to return for a look during a low tide – it was well worth it. Lot’s of tide pools, a vast expanse of sand, and some interesting sections of … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

Driving to Mount Washington on the spectacular Strathcona Parkway

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