Oyster Bay
Another ship here in Crofton, BC loading up with logs to go to Asia with. OYSTER BAY (IMO 9718636) is a modern geared Supramax bulk carrier owned/managed by Pacific Basin…
Buddy Bench
There’s a “Buddy Bench” on the back side of the elementary school! Have a great day!
Folding Deck
I spotted this while out for a short walk. Having a folding deck in the back of a camping trailer allows you too carry a small off road quad or…
Chemainus Garden
This is the end of the second season since this garden has been going, it’s basically just the edge of a local parking lot downtown in Chemainus, BC. Have a…
Dock Paint
The DFO Fishing Boat Dock is getting a paint upgrade! It’s been a busy year for the waterfront in Crofton, BC. The ferry dock upgrade, the DFO dock repairs, the…
Nice Suzuki!
Saw this during my daily walk. It’s nice, just the way I’d have it decked out! I’ll have to look out for more info on these, cheap on gas &…
Waterfront Walkway Repairs
Crofton, BC has a beautiful waterfront walkway, it’s a real draw with the locals & tourists alike. Every year they replace bad boards with good ones, they do a great…
Tarps & Tents
One way to make your tent set better is adding a good tarp to the kit! Make sure it’s big enough to cover everything! Give yourself enough tarp to have…
Blackberry Season
Well, it’s late into August and the Blackberry Picking Season is all but over. These are invasive Himalayan Blackberries, you know what that means? The best ones, much bigger, sweeter,…
Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo
Just some random shots of Maffeo Sutton Park right in Nanaimo, BC. It’s a really nice park, really popular. Mid day & mid week and it was hopping, all the…
Rooftop Tents
Rooftop tents come in a variety of styles. Small and quick to setup. Or large and luxurious! This large one takes up a lot of real estate so planning your…
Step-Van Camping
Come on! Who hasn’t thought it would be cool to have a commercial delivery van conversion? Step vans (also called walk-in vans, multi-stop trucks, or “bread trucks”) are boxy commercial…
The Intertidal zones
Here’s a practical breakdown tailored to West Coast Canada (BC) and the PNW USA (e.g., Puget Sound, Washington, Oregon) intertidal zones, focusing on harvestable species like clams, mussels, oysters, and…