Camp Cooking Compared
I managed to get a variety of camp cooking set ups to compare while I was walking past the local campground, let’s look at them and see some different ones.…
Bald Eagle
Yep! It’s there, it’s just my crappy phone that takes the worst pictures of birds ever! haha Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are large birds of prey native to North America,…
Tent Trailers
This one is a Coleman/Fleetwood I think. As a kid we had a tent trailer, and many fun trips! Coleman tent trailers, also known as pop-up campers or folding camping…
CCGS Moytel Hovercraft
This is one of the 2 Hovercraft (Air Cushion Vehicles) stationed on the west coast operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. Both hovercraft are based out of Richmond, BC, Canada.…
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!
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…