Tag Archives: Vancouver Island

Sailing – Scope Wizard and Infinity

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Katherine

Scope Wizard and Infinity anchored in Comox Harbour

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Victory III

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

  Victory III in Port Alberni Year Built: 1969 Builder: Vito Steel Boat and Barge Construction Ltd, Delta  Material: Steel Length (m): 11.70 Beam (m): 4.27 Draught (m): 1.71 Gross Tonnage: 14.95 Net Tonnage: 10.17 Engine: Diesel, 463 Brake Horsepower … Continue reading →

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McLean Mill National Historic Site

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

  Logging equipment at Mclean Mill National Historic Site [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265435576913494.1073742033.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″ random=1 limit=6] The complete set of images are in a standalone album…

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McLean Mill National Historic Site

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

  Mclean Mill National Historic Site [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265434803580238.1073742032.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″ random=1 limit=9] The complete set of images are in a standalone album…

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Comox Valley Exhibition

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

As much as I enjoy CNE and used to enjoy the PNE, I have come to appreciate the honesty and community involvement at regional exhibitions – the Comox Valley Exhibition was great and hours of entertainment.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.265370796919972.1073742029.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″ … Continue reading →

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A. Sheep

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

Albert the Sheep I often wonder why local lamb costs more than “fresh” frozen lamb shipped from Australia.

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Mount Washington – a gray day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear day, some days a cloudy day, and then sometimes a hazy day resulting from moisture in the air and some smoke from forest fires. It’s all part … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – a vibrant day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear or partly cloudy summer where colours are brilliant and so vibrant that I look back and think that an artist had painted the scenery with bold colours. … Continue reading →

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Paradise Meadows – the big picture

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

The big picture of Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park – all images are linked to larger versions.

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Strathcona Provincial Park – Paradise Meadows

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

The trail to Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park is mostly an easy walk along boardwalk – it’s a short trip through beautiful area. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.263386673785051.1073742028.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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