Bunun Unicorn
March was a banner month for ships leaving full of logs. 4 ships in March! Bunun Unicorn By May the loading zone in the export lot will be busting at…
Buttermilk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Buttermilk Powder, Non Instant (Item #001228) is a tangy, low-fat powdered buttermilk (about 5-9% fat, high in protein and calcium per nutrition info) that delivers the signature acidity…
Pre-Cook Day
Sundays are “Pre-Cook Day”. That’s when I restock the fridge with food for lunches and dinners etc. I like to have pasta, either spaghetti or macaroni on hand at all…
Grape Fields
This is what the local vineyards look like in the winter. Shhh! , They’re sleeping!
Coleman Stoves
Coleman stoves and Lanterns always show up when you’re broke! I’d love to have a Coleman triple burner and a spare lantern. Maybe they’ll still be here when I can…
Global Yuquot
Another load of logs leaving Canada for China! Arrival photos: Global Yuquot Loading & Leaving photos: You can see all my ship photos on “Marine Traffic”.
Chicken Soup Powder
Rice & Soup are my main uses but as I use it more I am discovering other options all the time! Bulk Barn’s Chicken Soup Base (Item #000426) is a…
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…
Crofton, BC, Dock Repairs
There are 3 docks in Crofton, BC, the public boat launch dock, the much larger BC Ferries loading/unloading dock for service between Crofton, BC & Vesuvius on Salt Spring Island…
Centurion Julia
Spotted this cargo ship leaving town with a load of logs, it’s heading to China of course. Centurion Julia You can see photos of all these ships I post on…
Log Salvage
These are the type of logs that the salvagers are looking for! Usually they are lost when they slip out of the larger booms as the tugs are moving them…
Cooking tricks
I tried a new trick today while cooking breakfast. I took a coffee mug and smashed the potatoes down after they cooked for a while. Man, it worked out good,…
Left Leaning?
This bike rack was installed less than 2 years ago. Now it leans to the left so much that even the cyclists won’t use it! haha While the rest of…
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…
Skim Milk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Skim Milk Powder, Instant (Item #001225) is a low-fat (virtually non-fat), high-protein powdered skim milk fortified with vitamins A and D3. Being “instant”, it dissolves quickly and easily…
Yesterday
It was a nice day, yesterday. I took some photos while down at the waterfront. Enjoy. Have a good day friends! Mike.