Best Toaster Ever!
A butane torch makes great toast! And FAST! Butane costs about $4.00 – $5.00 a can depending on how much you get at once. Butane gas is commonly used in…
Best Thrift Store!
Voted #1 Thrift Store in or near the Cowichan Valley! By me! Excellent, excellent pricing. Something for everyone! Cookware, electronics, clothing, outdoors etc. & a good variety of it to…
Airguns on the Range!
I finally made it out to the range for a little fun! I took 2 pump actions & 1 Co2 model. See the Specs. below. Just threw out some cans…
Crofton Kids Carnival
The Carnival is back! Thanks to the local “Warmland Church” here in town for putting this on! Bouncy Castles, games, Food & Fun for everyone! This is an annual event…
At the Waterfront!
There’s always something to see at the waterfront. Enjoy! Boats are always cool to see! Have a great day!
Arctic Fox Truck Camper
This “Arctic Fox” truck camper has a slide out! Wow, looks great! Arctic Fox truck campers, manufactured by Northwood Manufacturing in La Grande, Oregon, are known for their robust construction,…
Smelting lead!
Smelting lead for use in fishing weights & bullets for shooting! Get all your supplies ready, learn the basics and get to it! Get organized! Have all your tools &…
Spot Prawn Haul
The first batches of BC Spot Prawns are hitting the shore now! Here comes the wholesalers truck to pick up the catch! Low tide means it’s going to be a…
Fish Trap for Science!
They set up a small rotary fish trap on a local river so they could check the fish. Right under one of the bridges that I cross on a regular…
Ironhorse Bike!
Saw this at the waterfront, spoke to the owner for a few minutes and then he continued on his way! Enjoy! Let’s ride! haha
Stealth Camper
I’m not to sure about these vehicles. It has a name on the outside that says “Outside Van”. It is stealthy though! Happy camping! Keep a low profile!
Prawn Season is a GO!
Today is the first day of the 2025 Commercial Prawn Fishing season! Bam! They’re off to a running start, about 246 boats take part in the commercial fishery, each boat…
Chainsaw Carving
Yes Sir! They do that here! Bears on the go today! This guy has incredible skill! The things you’ll see on Vancouver Island!
Damn Kids!
Damn kids, leaving their toys all over the beach for other kids to play with! Such is the price we pay for living in a small town on the west…
Mother’s Day 2025
This was the ferry lineup going to Salt Spring Island on May 8, 2025, just before Mother’s Day! Another great example of how fucked up BC Ferries can be. It’ll…
Another Mural!
Chemainus, BC, Canada, is known for it’s murals. I have many posts showing them. This is one I stumbled on recently that I don’t think I’ve ever seen before! Check…
Airstream!
Damn, they make nice trailers! But very pricey! Airstream trailers are iconic aluminum travel trailers known for their distinctive rounded, aerodynamic design and high-quality construction. Here’s a concise overview and…