Vulcan Bike
Bikes – Motorbikes, are very popular here on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! The “Riding Season” here is about 8 – 9 months long, that’s why! Get your bike out! Meet…
Gig Time #193, (Ray Charles, Hide nor Hair)
Ray Charles (1930–2004)was a pioneering American singer, pianist, and songwriter often called “the Genius” or “Father of Soul.” Blind from childhood, he blended gospel, blues, jazz, and R&B into a…
Chicken Dinner
Another cheap dinner. Chicken w/rice & corn! The chicken came from Costco. I buy 4 chickens from Costco every 3 months when I make the drive to Nanaimo, BC, about…
Mallards on The Coast
There are many ducks to be seen along the coast of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! They be chillin’ Get outdoors, enjoy the wildlife, where ever you are!
Prawn Season Ends
Prawning season on Canada’s west coast ends! These guys stay busy every day during the season! Hope they did well, but it wasn’t a very long season at 29 days!
$500,000.00
This is a $500,000.00 boat! Wow! This is a Beneteau Antares, made in France. Top quality but much more than boats we normally see! Happy boating!
It’s a Canadian Thing
I’m spending my morning doing a very Canadian thing! Changing out the car battery in the parking lot of the local Canadian Tire! Haha. $180.00 later, I’m off to my…
Chicken & Rice
C’Mon, what’s not to like about an easy, tasty dinner! One of these things is not like the other, one of these things is not the same! Thanks for the…
De Havilland Otter
The de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven STOL (short take-off and landing) utility aircraft, often called a larger, more powerful successor to the iconic DHC-2 Beaver.…
Gig Time #192, (Rough Trade, High School Confidential)
Rough Trade was a Canadian new wave/rock band formed in Toronto, best known for its provocative lyrics and stage presence. Centered on singer Carole Pope and multi-instrumentalist Kevan Staples, the…
I know him!
I know this guy, he’s a nice guy. Have a great day, go for a walk or visit a friend.
Jam Season
You’re never to old to learn! I’m prepping to make my first batch of Raspberry Jam this year! Checking out all the supplies I’ll need. Wish me luck, never done…
Linux Mint
I did it! I did my first test install, took an old laptop that originally had Windows Vista on it and Wiped it clean and installed Linux Mint, Ollama, Picoclaw,…
Costco Chicken
You’ll look like a pro if you grab a Costco chicken next time you are grocery shopping and throw it in the oven while you prepare the side dishes you…
Gig Time #191, (Wagner, Ride of the Valkyries)
Richard Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” is one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music ever written. It comes from his four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring…
Gas Price Watch
This shit still pisses me off! Almost $12.00 CDN to fill a little 5 liter gas can! Makes you wonder, how many company vehicles are being syphoned off into Gas…
Walmart Water Cup
I saw these at Walmart, I’ve read online that they may fit the Nalgene style water bottles? Kind of pricey here in Canada but maybe it would serve well as…