Category: Hobbies

Hobbies & related information.

Danger!

This is a “Very Small” bloom of Red Tide. This is very dangerous to Shellfish Harvesters. “Red tide” on the British Columbia (BC) coast refers to visible harmful algal blooms…

Hobo on Deck!

Flashback to June 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia. On the deck of the Bluenose II, Schooner. A gaff rigged, top sail Schooner working as a Nova Scotia Ambassador! More about the…

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…

Nice Bike!

Kawasaki KLR 650, famous bike with a stellar reputation! The Kawasaki KLR650 is a rugged, long-running dual-sport motorcycle celebrated for its bulletproof reliability, affordability, and versatility as a go-anywhere adventure…

Spider Web

No idea why, but, looking at this spider web covered in frost outside my window brought me joy for the day. He’s moved along now, insect hunting probably wasn’t to…

Chevy 3800

I spotted this old beauty at Walmart in Duncan, BC the other day. This is a classic Chevrolet Advance-Design series truck, specifically a 1953 Chevrolet 3800 (1-ton model, often set…

Olive Bay

Another load of logs heading out of town! The Olive Bay is a Bulk Carrier (specifically a Supramax class vessel, often noted for log/bulk/lumber carriage capabilities, and was once described…

Dock Crane

We have a small crane on the dock down at the waterfront. One side controls the hook, up or down. The other side controls the boom, higher or lower. You…

I might …..

I’ve been trying to think of what I could cook while out on a hike. Something a little more interesting than canteen cup soup. Everytime I’m at the grocery store…

Public Art

The entrance to the local park in Chemainus, BC, Canada at night has changing colours! The website photos don’t really do it justice. If you ever get a chance to…