Holy Crap!
Take a close look at these Peas & Carrots. They look good don’t they? The peas were dehydrated from a bag of frozen and the carrots were dehydrated from fresh…
Blackberry Smoothie
They’re great, but they don’t last too long. haha Here’s how to make one. Grind it up in your blender or bullet grinder. Mmmm, Smoothie!
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 &…
Gig Time #204, (Bill Withers, Aint No Sunshine)
Bill Withers (1938–2020) was an American soul/R&B singer-songwriter known for his warm, authentic voice and grounded songwriting that blended soul, folk, gospel, and funk influences. Born William Harrison Withers Jr.…
Dehydrated Cherries!
Can you say “Trail Mix”! Someone gave me a big bag of cherries, they were not going to last any longer in the fridge so I split them and took…
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,…
Korean Chicken & Rice
I make my own chicken fried rice and serve it up with Korean Chicken I get from “Quality Foods” in Nanaimo, BC. I only get there once every 3 months…
Gig Time #203, (Ides of March, Vehicle)
The Ides of March is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1964. They achieved massive success with their 1970 hit single “Vehicle,” which became the fastest-selling single…
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…
Piper Aerostar (Bird Dog)
The Piper Aerostar (later Piper PA-60) is a sleek, mid-wing, twin-engine piston-powered executive transport aircraft known for its high performance and speed. It was designed as a fast, efficient light…
Noodles & Cornbread
Take some “Dollar Store” noodles, cook ’em & fry ’em, add an egg & some day old cornbread. Don’t forget the cheese powder! Cheap & Satisfying!