Category Archives: winter

Nanaimo views – a snowy day

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Katherine

A snow covered Nanaimo, Gabriola Island, Georgia Strait, and the Sunshine Coast

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Port Alberni – the mill

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Katherine

One of the pulp mill buildings in Port Alberni

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Elk Falls Mill pipeline

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Katherine

I’ve been fortunate to have been able to get a look at the wood stave low-pressure sections of the penstock pipelines for the Puntledge and John Hart power stations, the old Victoria water supply pipeline, and this little wood stave … Continue reading →

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View from the top – Little Mountain

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Katherine

A winter day on top of Little Mountain – the view toward Mount Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park was amazing…   The image is linked to larger version, and you can also view an interactive version of it that allows you … Continue reading →

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View from the top – Little Mountain

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Katherine

Looking toward Errington and Mt Arrowsmith Massif Regional Park

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Caterpillar 735 Articulated Dump Truck

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Katherine

A nice Caterpillar 735 Articulated Dump Truck Engine: Caterpillar C15 Turbocharged 15.2 L 6 Cylinder Gross Power: 413 Hp Net Power: 394 Hp Max Torque: 1524.5 Lb Ft 1200 Rpm Fuel Capacity: 560 L Number Of Forward Gears: 8 Number … Continue reading →

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A duck out of water

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Katherine

Obviously, it’s a dozer boat out of the water and it’s heading down the road but a duck out of water sounded better than dozer boat on a trailer. I could have used a title involving heading down a road … Continue reading →

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The mysterious dome

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Katherine

The mysterious dome… You may have noticed this large dome-shaped structure if you drive Highway 19 north of Campbell River – I have, and I was really curious as to what it is used for. After a bit of research, … Continue reading →

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Comox Lake – February 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Katherine

Comox Lake – looking toward Cumberland from the logging road bridge

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Field sawmill wharf

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Katherine

Field sawmill wharf – Courtenay River In September 2017, Project Watershed and the K’ómoks First Nation reached an agreement with Interfor to purchase and restore the former Field sawmill site on the Courtenay River near the 17th street bridge. Kus-kus-sum … Continue reading →

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