Beautiful Views
Most of the coastal towns on Vancouver Island, BC have great, beautiful views! This is the view from downtown, in Chemainus, BC, Canada. Have a great day!
Steak
When I was younger I would eat steak about 2 – 3 times a week. Not so much anymore! These packages are averaging about $70.00 each, that’s about $18.00 per…
Coffee Time
There’s a story that goes with this photo. Maybe I’ll tell it to you sometime. It’s a true story, not a good one, but it was an adventure I survived.…
Gig Time #182, (Omar & The Howlers, Ton of Blues)
Omar & the Howlers are an Austin-based electric blues and blues-rock band led by singer and guitarist Omar Kent Dykes. Originally formed in Mississippi in the 1970s, the group became…
Bulk Barn Prices
Just documenting some of the prices. This is a variety of things I do purchase at Bulk Barn once in a while. Some are staples, some are treats. Some are…
Bunun Unicorn
March was a banner month for ships leaving full of logs. 4 ships in March! Bunun Unicorn By May the loading zone in the export lot will be busting at…
Gig Time #181, (Lulu, To Sir with Love)
Lulu is the stage name of Scottish singer Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, who became a major pop and soul performer in the 1960s. Her powerful, slightly raspy voice helped her stand out…
Buttermilk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Buttermilk Powder, Non Instant (Item #001228) is a tangy, low-fat powdered buttermilk (about 5-9% fat, high in protein and calcium per nutrition info) that delivers the signature acidity…
Pre-Cook Day
Sundays are “Pre-Cook Day”. That’s when I restock the fridge with food for lunches and dinners etc. I like to have pasta, either spaghetti or macaroni on hand at all…
Gig Time #180, (Sniff & The Tears, Driver’s Seat)
Sniff ’n’ the Tears is a British rock band formed in the late 1970s and fronted by singer-songwriter Paul Roberts. Their signature track “Driver’s Seat” became an unexpected international hit…
Grape Fields
This is what the local vineyards look like in the winter. Shhh! , They’re sleeping!
Coleman Stoves
Coleman stoves and Lanterns always show up when you’re broke! I’d love to have a Coleman triple burner and a spare lantern. Maybe they’ll still be here when I can…
Gig Time #179, (Jonny Lang, Wander This World)
Jonny Lang is an American blues, blues-rock and soul guitarist and singer who made an unusually early impression on the music world. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, he was a…
Global Yuquot
Another load of logs leaving Canada for China! Arrival photos: Global Yuquot Loading & Leaving photos: You can see all my ship photos on “Marine Traffic”.
Chicken Soup Powder
Rice & Soup are my main uses but as I use it more I am discovering other options all the time! Bulk Barn’s Chicken Soup Base (Item #000426) is a…
Sea Striker
Thanks to my friend Brian for the new filet knife, the “Sea Striker”, cool name eh! It was on sale at Harbour Chandler, during the summer “Pirate Day Sale”, only…