Category: Hobbies

Hobbies & related information.

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…

Malahat Lookout

This is the Malahat Summit Lookout. You’ll drive right past it if you’re heading NORTHBOUND from Victoria, BC, heading towards Duncan, BC. I like to stop here when the sun…

Native Art

Sure looks like the “Millenium Falcon” if you ask me. Spotted this at my doctor’s office in Victoria, BC, Canada recently. Keep your eyes peeled for cool artwork, you never…

Serene Ocean

Bulk Carrier, coming into Crofton, BC, Canada for another load of logs! She’d crush your sailboat, like a grape. Ships like this can slip in almost without noticed, because they…