Driftwood Dreams
I ran into this guy while he and his wife were camping at “Osbourne Bay RV Park” in Crofton, BC. He carves his own artwork. Really great stuff. He had…
Prop Guards
They seem like a good idea, but they’re not that popular out here on the west coast. I’ve only seen them on boats twice! And one of those guys removed…
International Harvester
Man, I miss this old truck. Drove it for about 5 years. Emptied a lot of restaurants with it. Late 80’s, International Harvester, standard transmission, 26 foot box, with a…
New Growth
There’s new growth everywhere! Spring has sprung, things are about to get “Thick” out here on the coast! Just look at the color difference! Lush is the word!
Beach Kids
The warmer weather just kicked in here on Canada’s west coast! The kids are already on the beach and getting waist deep in the water! There’s lots of beach to…
Gig Time #188, (Tab Benoit, 29 Ways)
Tab Benoit is an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his signature brand of gritty, soulful Delta blues and Cajun-spiced swamp rock. Born in Baton Rouge and raised…
Gates, Damn Gates!
If you’re coming to Vancouver Island and thinking that you can just boondock a campsite you are sadly mistaken. A lot of places you think you’re going to go will…
Canning Season
Get your stuff now for raspberry canning season! Get ready now, so you don’t have any surprises when you’re in the middle of it all. Where I live, raspberries are…
She’s Back!
The Otago Bay (IMO 9782015, MMSI 477023600, Call Sign VRQK3) is a Supramax dry bulk carrier built in 2017 by Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan. It sails under the Hong Kong…
Save on Camping fees
I saw this rig in our local DFO parking lot recently. Not bad! Simple setup and you can stop almost anywhere. I’d do this for sure! Probably saves about $45.00…
Peanut Butter Powder
Bulk Barn’s Powdered Peanut Butter, No Sugar Added (Item #003452) is a shelf-stable, dehydrated peanut product made by partially defatting roasted peanuts and grinding them into a fine powder. It’s…
Beautiful Maple Bay, BC
Maple Bay has many great views, go get some today! The Marina in Maple Bay even has laundry facilities as well as nice big clean washrooms with showers! If you’re…
Skybreaker Overland
Spotted this wicked expedition truck parked on the side of the road on the way into Maple Bay, BC. Skybreaker Overland is a company based in Western Canada (primarily operating…
Gig Time #187, (4 Non Blondes, What’s Up?)
4 Non Blondes were a San Francisco alternative-rock band formed in 1989, fronted by the unmistakable Linda Perry. Their career was remarkably brief, but their one huge international hit, “What’s…
Crofton, BC, Waterfront
Crofton, BC, Canada, a real gem! Head to the shore, enjoy the view!
Tesla Cybertruck
I seen these a few times since they first came out but never up close. This time I actually got a chance to speak to the owner for about 15…
Eggs on Toast
You could be eating soft boiled eggs on toast in about 5 – 6 minutes! Just do it. Boil the eggs, cool them off in Cold Cold Water, make your…
On The Dock
Just a random bunch of photos taken from the week before commercial prawning season starts! Enjoy! Hoping they do well on the upcoming season!