From the sidelines

Flickr 2

2012-02-19T17:30:00.000-08:00

Trying to post multiple pictures from Flickr to Blogger lets see if it works.

Looks like I got it but its a difficult thing to do.

Flickr

2012-02-19T17:07:00.001-08:00

DSC_0675, a photo by xpostie on Flickr.

Trying out the Flickr site for uploading pictures and then posting them on my blog. This picture was taken last year in the spring in Oak Bay. Its someones front yard. My wife loved the color and placing of the bench so that's why I took the pic.

I tried to upload two pics to this post but cant figure out how to. Guess I will have to try again with another post.

Enjoy

contacts lost

2012-02-16T16:59:00.001-08:00

A few days ago I upgraded my phones operating system. And in the process I lost all my contacts phone numbers. So if possible send me a email with your number. Thanks. xpostie@shaw.ca

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Poll

2012-02-10T20:05:00.000-08:00

Under my picture on the right side of the blog is a poll. Only 5 days left so please just take the poll. I want to know if you like this new format or not. Ok your turn vote.

Well Did you vote????

Pringles

2012-02-09T14:01:00.001-08:00

No not the chips! Watch the video its really quite humorous.

New Look

2012-02-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

Today I just was fooling around with the layout and things on this blog. Do you like the changes? So far I do just not sure what else to do or just leave it as it is. I don't remember how to get it back to where it was but I'm happy with this now. Just rambling here.

Fob

2012-02-08T16:50:00.000-08:00

Well been having trouble with the Fob for my truck. It only works sometimes and only from some angles of my truck. I asked around and people told me , oh that's expensive. People told me that it would cost me like 140 up to 300 dollars.

Well I decided to phone the local Ford dealer and he told me a new fob would be about 50 bucks. And maybe I could just replace the battery for a couple bucks. (very helpful)

So with that news I headed down to the Ford dealer and inquired about replacing the battery. Oh sorry we don't carry the batteries. What!! Am I the only person that has a Ford that needs a battery replaced . You think they would have a few on hand to help out . Especially with customer service. Good pr.

So I asked ok if i replace the battery and it still doesn't work do you have any Fobs on hand. NO. but we can order you one in.

Wow incredible. Nobody has anything useful in stock anymore. Just think of the business they lose because they don't have the items needed in stock.

So off I went to a local battery store. Had the battery replaced for $4. including tax and it works good as new.

So if you need a new battery on your fob don't go to the dealer head to a battery shop. It is a time saver and less headaches.

What a view

2012-02-06T20:01:00.000-08:00

Last Friday night we went to Sidney for a walk and dinner. We were treated with some fantastic views. Mt Baker all covered in snow and the setting sun set up these fantastic pictures. Enjoy

And the Walls come tumbling down

2012-01-22T18:28:00.000-08:00

Its been a hard week. First the snow in Victoria.

Then I got a cold and my sinuses are all plugged up.

Then the 110km wind came and blew my wood shed down.

Well have to pick up the pieces and start again. I think we will try a different location for the shed this time.

Well thats it. Can only get better from here.

Fences

2012-01-19T22:58:00.000-08:00

Well I have in the past posted pictures of what people do on their fences or in their yards that is different than most people. Well today check out the Oddee.com blog for the 15 most creative fences. Some very interesting ones.

Fences 15 most creative fences

Now on Twitter

2012-01-17T10:23:00.000-08:00

Well last nite I signed up for Twitter. Dont really know what Im doing yet but after a while im sure I'll get the hang of it.
So click on the follow me on twitter button if you have twitter and then another way to keep in touch.

As you see from my twitter tweet today it snowed here. Hope you local people are enjoying it but lets hope it doesnt over due its welcome.

It's been a long time

2012-01-15T17:08:00.000-08:00

Its been over 10 yrs or maybe a lot more since I ventured over to Vancouver to see a Canuck game. But with a relative transferring to Vancouver for work it was a great time to go over for a visit and see a game too.

We walked on the ferry to cut down costs , got a ride into town with my relative and then we returned a few days later on the skytrain and bus to the ferry. It sure cuts down the cost .

Anyway we really enjoyed the game with going down to the glass to watch the warmup then up to the rafters to watch the game. But a great view from there and enjoyed a very close thrilling game.

Vancouver lost to San Jose Sharks in a shootout. So we got our money worth with the extra time.

Well have to go over again sooner than every 10 yrs for a game

ok till next time

Polar Bear

2012-01-09T16:07:00.000-08:00

Last week while visiting family in Vancouver, My wife and I went for a walk along Coal Harbour, Lost Lagoon, English Bay, and Denman and Robson streets.

As we arrived in English Bay we first noticed huge crowds gathered and then it became apparent it was Jan. 01 New years day. The famous Vancouver Polar Bear Swim.

So as a good blogger I took a few pics for you to see.

I'm even tempted to go over and try it next year. Or am I crazy?
Wanna join me? Maybe Ill do a fund raiser to make sure I go in.

Ok till next time

Rain Delay

2012-01-06T17:07:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!
Its been a bit of a delay since my last post but fear not I, we have been busy. Christmas and a trip to Vancouver to visit family and see a Canuck game. Look for those pics in upcoming posts.

But this one is a great pic of a statue in Sidney. Someone had a great sense of humor and yes it was raining that day. I don't know how long its been like this but I got a great chuckle out of it. Hope you do too.

enjoy

short of Goal

2011-12-23T22:20:00.000-08:00

With just one day left my virual ikettle for the Salvation Army is like the real ones behind in its goal. I know here in Victoria the Salvation Army goal was 100,000. behind but people were stepping up and giving cheerfully to a worthwhile cause.

Tom's ikettle

I also am behind on my mere goal of $100. With only one day left I hope you will help me meet my goal and if you have trouble with donating online please if you walk by a kettle shopping tomorrow please help out.

Thanks again for joining me on this blog all year and Merry Christmas to you and a very Happy New year.

Remember Jesus is the reason for the Season.

Ant Crusher

2011-12-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

Hey this is an awesome youtube video of a Bearded Dragon playing on a smart phone the app Ant Crusher. Its cute to watch.

And remember only just over a week to go in my ikettle for the Salvation Army. Its secure so log onto it and send them some money for the work they do for the less fortunate.

Tom's ikettle

Ok see you later

making it clear

2011-12-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

I had a few questions about my last post. This ikettle is a Salvation Army kettle that is here on my blog. Just like you see when you go into Walmart or a mall. So just click on the link and it will take you to the Salvation Army site that has my ikettle on.

You can make a donation by credit card or paypal. Here is a easy suggestion for all of you, and it is secure. Just make a $5.00 donation by credit card. Remember I'm only trying to raise $100. this first time. So go ahead and make a donation. It will really benefit someone that who knows their life could be changed for the good.

Ok here's the link

Tom's ikettle

I kettle

2011-12-13T11:45:00.000-08:00

Hey all. Aside from standing for a few hours this year on a Salvation Army Kettle in my neighbourhood, Ive set up this internet kettle too.
Tom's Ikettle

So please drop by my Ikettle and donate to a worthy cause. because I set it up with just 11 days till Christmas I only set a goal at $100. But lets see how high we can get it in 11 days.
click on any link that says Tom's Ikettle
Tom's Ikettle

If you want to set up your own please do so

ok later

Odd Shot moday 12/05

2011-12-05T16:09:00.000-08:00

Well today's Odd Shot picture comes from a statue in front of the Westshore RCMP building. It has been there for a while and I'm sure you might have seen pictures of it before in different brochures or magazines.

But this one is a bit different. It was taken just after a rain. Can you see the drips from the noses of the Lady and little girl. I don't know if the Artist designed it that way for when it rained, or if that was just the way it turned out. But It brings the image to life with a drip on the nose as if each were crying.

Bigger Picture

2011-11-24T22:13:00.000-08:00

Well it is Thanksgiving in the USA, and I know we celebrated it a month ago here in Canada , But Happy Thanksgiving to all.

While watching the football games today on TV, being a feast of games for Thanksgiving in the NFL. I could not help my self wondering where some of these guys minds were. I have observed this mindset before during games of any sport. But today It just got me wondering why no one says anything about it.

One team was losing by almost 3 touchdowns and only a miracle would get them to win. A defensive lineman hits the Quarterback in the arm and the ball pops out. But the offensive team quickly falls on the ball and no big harm done to the offense.
But the defensive player is jumping up and down with great joy, for his knocking the ball loose. His team did not get the ball back and its still looking like they are going to loose big time. But he is still doing a great dance of Joy and celebration.

He seems to be caught up in his own little world, and not seeing the bigger picture that his team is getting beat badly.

Again in a hockey game a player gets a big hit or wins a fight and is so proud of himself as he is skating off to the bench or penalty box . His team is losing 5-0 and he again is celebrating.
Does he not see the big picture?

Well how bout us on Thanksgiving , whether USA or Canada. Do we only see it as one day to thank God for our blessings or maybe we should see the big picture and thank him everyday.

Well what do you think?

Gift Ideas for Christmas

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

Well its that time again when we start to look for the right present for that hard to buy for relative or friend. Well here you go some ideas for this year. Take a look im sure you need one of these for your list
1. Bedside Book Lamp

2. Yea everyone needs this to liven things up at Christmas

Indoor fireworks

3. Backyard Garden Water gun. ( I cant wait till summer)

4. Another summer special Kilt Beach towel

5. Tree shadow candles. (watch the trees move on the wall)

6. Cool night light faucet.

7. A album for all those concert and event tickets

8. A Dog sled adventure. This is real only $139.

9. Now you Iphone junkies need this

Iphone Bottle Opener case

10. and of course some candy for the stocking

Gummy Army Guys

Who's Bottom ?

2011-11-17T19:02:00.000-08:00

Quick's Bottom. One of the spots I haven't been to in Greater Victoria in years. It is one of Saanich's least know parks.

A bird sanctuary that you can access off of Wilkinson rd or Markham rd.

A good 40 min walk around but as the winter sets in I would not advise it unless your wearing rubber boots. I'm planning on going back in the spring. I hear it is a great place to bird watch. I'm not a big bird watcher but I'm sure I could watch for a bit. Notice the bird blind.
I would rather just sit out in the open on a deck if you ask me.

Anyway check it out.

Odd Shot Guess???

2011-11-14T17:26:00.000-08:00

Well today's odd shot is from my truck , looking out and behind. Now lets test the regular readers to tell me where exactly this picture was taken. Leave your answer in the comments section with your first name. Come on even if you haven't answered before please comment .

Arrived in Courtenay

2011-11-07T22:07:00.000-08:00

Well in my imaginary walk, where i keep track of my walking and then translate it into a walk up Vancouver Island, I am just leaving Courtenay . The walk from Parksville to Courtenay took 14 hrs and 38 min. And now the next section is Courtenay to Campbell River. This should take 9 hrs and 44 min.

Well that should take a week and half or two weeks. Ok keep walking best way to stay fit.

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Odd Shot

2011-10-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted for a while, you know with fall here its a busy time. All the things you didn't do in the summer and all the things you need to do before winter.

Well this is a day early for Monday's Odd Shot. But here it is A huge stump in this truck. Now I find that a bit odd as how did they get that big of a stump in that truck. Also why is it just parked there with no work anywhere around. I mean if that was in my truck I'd want it out as fast as I could. It would be pretty heavy. And imagine if it shifted when you were driving, now that would cause some serious damage to your truck or another car or person.

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After the rain

2011-10-22T17:16:00.000-07:00

Rained most of the mornng and afternoon. So after Watching the Canuck game on tv we headed out for a short drive to Esquimalt Lagoon. This pic was taken there . Kinda a nice view of the grass and log by the ocean.

another fun video

2011-10-21T18:14:00.000-07:00

Just another fun video to watch. enjoy

At it's finest

2011-10-16T18:50:00.000-07:00

Here is the video clip of the final game in the World Horseshoe Pitching Championships held this year 2011. In the red is the World Champion the last 7 yrs Allan Francis. He has won it 16 times. And the other fellow is the challenger Brian Simmons. He has won it 2 times. Watch and enjoy.

World Championships Title match 2011

Hockey Trivia

2011-10-15T22:15:00.000-07:00

Here is a hockey trivia question for you. Lets see who is the first person to answer this question in the comments right under this post.

Question.

Who was the first NHL player to sign a million dollar contract?

Answer in 2 days if no one gets it.

Heading to Parksville

2011-10-11T20:10:00.000-07:00

If you have been following this blog for the last little while, you know that I am on a trip from Langford to the end of the Vancouver Island and back. Well I am now on a leg from Nanaimo to Parksville. (sorry don't have time on this trip to see my sister). This is an imaginary trip. I keep track of my walking and then measure it against walking the island.

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Well this leg takes 7 hrs. I am 1 hr into the leg. Ok after I have done this maybe this could be done as a fund raiser for something who knows. This time is just a test to see how it works out.
Happy Walking.

Finnished

2011-10-10T20:19:00.000-07:00

Well the job is finally finished. 10 hrs on Saturday and 7 hrs today for a total 17 hrs of wood splitting. Of course with that loved wood splitter. It would have taken us all year to do this without it.

I am so Thankful the job is done and a great group of friends came and spent a few hours on one or both of the days to help us get the job done.

We will be warm for years to come. Drop by sometime for a coffee or tea by the woodstove. Ok till next time

Too much wood

2011-10-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

Just that too much wood. We had the splitter going for 9 hrs and still only got 2/3 of the wood split. But lucky we phoned the rental place when we realized it would not get done in one day. And got the splitter for the rest of the long weekend.

Took today off for Thanksgiving but we will be hard at it tomorrow morning starting around 8am. Don't forget if your free drop by and help out. We had a lot of fun working together splitting , stacking wood, and just having a great day working together.

I want to thank all who came out on Saturday , especially a young guy from down the street who saw what was going on and came and joined in to help.

Ok if you can see you tomorrow morning.

The 5 min job

2011-10-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

Well as you know we have our wood splitting work party this Saturday. And I reserved to rent a wood splitter from the local rental shop.

I enquired as to what size ball I needed for the wood splitter and was told you need a 2 " ball. I looked at my truck and it was a 1 7/8" ball. So I bought a new 2" ball.

So unscrew the old ball , put on the new ball, 5 min job right.
Wrong.

I went to use my wrench on the ball but the lip of the bumper on both sides didn't allow me to get it off that way.

So I didn't have a socket big enough to fit that so had to drive to a friends house.

We used the socket got the ball off and went to put the new one in , and guess what. the shaft of the 2" ball was bigger than the hole on the bumper. GRRRRRRRRrr

So now to track down a ball with a smaller shaft, take the other one back, then back to my friends to use his socket again.

The time was just under 2 hrs for a 5 min job. Don't you just love those simple jobs.

Ok well tomorrow we dig in and work together to get the wood all stacked and moved to the new wood shed. Hint Hint.
come on by. remember pizza for lunch.

ok till next time

someones fence

2011-10-02T20:06:00.000-07:00

Remember I said I would post what some people put in their yards for decorations. Well here is another example. Again this is on their fence. The house is on the main street of Ft. Langley, BC.
enjoy

wood party

2011-09-30T19:26:00.000-07:00

A big job that needs a team to get it done. So we have another wood splitting party. We did this a couple of years ago and it went well.

We rent a wood splitter , and then have a lot of people to load the truck and drive it up the driveway. If enough show up we will wheelbarrow it around back and load up the now empty new woodshed.

Wanna help well come on by. We are having pizza for lunch. Ok see ya there

from phone

2011-09-29T17:34:00.001-07:00

This is where we had lunch today

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New Leg

2011-09-29T15:13:00.000-07:00

Well I finished the leg of my walk from Mill Bay to Duncan. Now the next leg is Duncan to Ladysmith. This will take 5 hrs and 45 min. Today I walked 1:40 min. That finished off the last 30 min of my last leg and 1:10 into this new leg. Only 4 hrs and 35 min to go till Ladysmith. Ok till next time

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The View is Royal part 2

2011-09-28T21:50:00.000-07:00

As promised here are the rest of the pictures from the walk in View Royal. You can click on each picture from any post on here to see larger images of the picture. Enjoy

The view is Royal

2011-09-26T14:00:00.000-07:00

As promised here are some more pics of the walk in View Royal last week. Its no wonder its called View Royal. There are quite a few little coves with spectacular views out into the harbour and out farther to the strait. This day was a bit sunny with a bit of fog in the background made for some great views. Hope you enjoy. There will be 2 parts. Part 1.

Filling the Void

2011-09-23T15:10:00.000-07:00

In little main street View Royal, with the recent upgrades to the Old island hwy rd., their is a small gem that is filling a missing void in the town.

Joseph's cafe is well situated at the corner of Island Hwy and Helmeken. In the ground floor of a medical building the family run cafe is a great gathering place, for all walks of life.

We were walking around the neighbourhood of View Royal today and at the end ,stopped in for a coffee, tea and a few cookies.

This is run by former Empress and Bear Mountain chef Joseph Lake. All the baking is done on site and they also do catering and consulting. I recommend you stop by for coffee there and enjoy the delicious baked goods and great hospitality.
The only downside I saw was I don't care for the bowl style cups as your drink cools down to fast. I'm more of a tall mug kind of person.

Oh yea did I say the cookies were delicious? They were !!!

In the next few days I will post more pictures of our walk in View Royal.
Ok till next time enjoy your coffee or tea.

My Kind of Art

2011-09-22T17:33:00.000-07:00

Some people love to go to the Art Gallery to see masterpieces. But I like to see the great murals that artists do around in different towns. Enjoy

new leg

2011-09-21T21:08:00.000-07:00

Well I made my first leg in the walk up and down Vancouver Island. Remember I was walking the first one from my house to Mill Bay. Well I did my 6hrs and 25 min. walk finishing today. Just to let you know how I did it walking locally but keeping track of time walked. This is all on average speed walking. All estimates.
Here are the totals of the days I walked
30 min
1:10hr
20 min
20 min
1:30 hr
20 min
20 min
2 hr.

Now my next leg is to Duncan. this should take 4 hrs from mill bay to Duncan. Ill let you know when I finish that leg.

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Ok till later ill be walking some everyday. But all walks are usually local to Greater Victoria.

Imaginary walk

2011-09-13T22:39:00.000-07:00

I saw something that was once on a website for fitness in greater Victoria but no longer available. So I thought it was a neat idea so I'm going to try and do it with this blog.

The idea is to imaginary walk up and down Vancouver Island. You just go for a walk anywhere you want and figure out the kilometers that you walk and just figure out where on the island you would be if you were walking to the end. Just keep adding up the kilometers you walk till your at the top and then back again.

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So I'm starting from my house. I will be using Google maps and using the directions and selecting walking instead of driving. So my first goal is to get to Mill Bay from my house. It says it will take 6 hrs and 25 min. So I will walk till my total gets to 6 hr and 25 min. I might walk for 20 min one day 2 hrs the next but eventually I will total the 6 hrs and 25 min. Then I pick my next goal. And so forth till I make it to the end. Then turn around and come back again.

I wonder how long this will take. Going to be interesting. I will let you know when I reach each goal.

Ok Ill start walking tomorrow. and any other day I feel like walking.

ok later

Slacker

2011-09-11T22:23:00.000-07:00

I was just playing around on the internet the other day and came across Slacker Radio. So I tried and came up with two radio stations. One is called Selwyn easy. and the other is Easy listening Selwyn. check them out on your computer. Kinda cool to sort of tune the type of music you want and also get some new music with similar artists added too. Watch the youtube video about Slacker radio.
http://youtu.be/FduSQnhMFJU

Ok enjoy the music

Mill Hill

2011-09-01T17:01:00.000-07:00

The hill near our house is called Mill Hill. At one time there was a ranger station on the top to look out for forest fires. Originally named Mill Hill because get this millstream is at the foot of it and its just above six mile bridge where a old mill was during Victoria's early years.

You can see our house (the brown one) in a couple of these pictures but now if you go up its hard to see as trees have grown up around it and makes it hard to see.

Also in the pictures are early pics of Costco. and on the other side one of the best overall views of Esquimalt harbour and greater Victoria.

Its only a 20 min walk up and not too steep. Have you ever been up there. Even our old dog Nicky enjoyed going up there.

These pics were taken by one of the first digital cameras that came out. It was a sony mavica which we bought for a trip to the UK back in 98. These pics were taken I believe feb. 99

A step back in time for you

Put in the Caption

2011-08-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

Ok here is a new item for the blog. This is one that hopefully all of you will put in a caption to the picture. There is no right or wrong answer its just what comes to your mind with the picture. If you don't want to have your name reveled that's fine just post your comment anonymously.

Any Questions? Ok fire those comments away.

Mom Song

2011-08-29T19:54:00.000-07:00

This is a great song we heard on a childrens radio a while back. Listen to the song on youtube along with lyrics because I know if your like me its hard to get them all. I bet you know most of these.

Yard Decorations

2011-08-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

Well This post is of a pic that I took a few months ago. It is down by Cadboro Bay . Just decorations on a fence . I have been looking how different everyones taste is in putting different things in their yards to decorate.

I will post a few in the next months to come. Also here how you get in the act, take a picture of your yard or someone elses and send it to me to post. Ill give you credit for the picture in the post or put anonymous if you want.

Ok lets see a few pics coming

Tom

Great Trip

2011-08-24T22:55:00.000-07:00

Well we had a great trip to Ottawa , Montreal, Laval, and Blainville for the Canadian Horseshoe Championships of 2011.

The Tournament was held in Blainville Que. at the Equestrian park. 241 entries for this year tournament. Oldest player was 89 yrs old and youngest was 7.

I was in the Men's B event and held my own after 2 days and was in 3rd place with a chance to make a move on the last day. But I played poorly and fell to 4 th. But the overall tournament was great.

We used the tournament as a holiday and saw the sights in Montreal, Laval , and Ottawa. Here in order is Mount Royal in Montreal at dusk, followed by Parliament hill in Ottawa with the Changing of the Guard. And the last picture is the Museum of Civilisation In Gatenau Que.

Next year I will have to do better. 2012 tournament will be held in Saskatoon.

Canadians update

2011-08-13T22:02:00.001-07:00

Just a quick update on my progress at the Canadian Horseshoe pitching Championships. After ,2 days of pitching. I was 2 wins 3 loses on day one. Then 4 wins 1 loss on day 2. Fir a total of 6-4 win loss record. One day with 5 games left. Wish me well.
To see official stats check out the link from a previous post.

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Off to the Quebec

2011-08-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

That time of year where I head to the Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championships. This year it is in Quebec. In a small town called Blainville. Its about 45 min drive north west of Montreal.

You can check out the results on

horseshoecanada. tournament web site.

Wish me luck and safe travels. No blogs till I return unless i do just a text one from my phone.

Odd shot Aug 1

2011-08-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

Well its been a week since I last posted. been busy. But here is my odd shot. I saw these guys last week as I was driving down the street. They were walking along to go play hockey at the local school. Carrying a homemade Stanley Cup, I thought this is a perfect shot for my odd shot. I mean how many times do you see a Stanley Cup being walked down the street.

I asked them if i could take their pic for my blog and they said sure. We are the Langhole league they called out. Lang for Langford I guess. and hole as Langford used to be a bad place to be but I guess with the younger crowd it still is . I dont know. I like it here.
enjoy

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odd shot July 24

2011-07-24T20:01:00.000-07:00

A perfect cup of tea ruined. This is what happens when everything else goes right. Not my tea, but my wives . Made her a new one.

See more odd shots at.
katneyskaboodle

I try to put up odd pics on monday. Ok this is sunday a day early. enjoy.

A Hoy Mate

2011-07-21T19:59:00.000-07:00

Well it was out to sea today on the pirate adventures out of fisherman's wharf. It is right near the famous Barb's fish and chips.

This was a great time and good value for your money too. It cost us all $20 each. for just over a hr cruise and entertainment. And it was action packed.

We all dressed up as pirates you see in the pictures, learned the language and dances of pirates and then the adventure began.

Some one called the Captain a name like Scurvy and he then proceeded to try and make that man walk the plank. But he was saved in the last moment.

We found a bottle floating in the water with a map. Yes a treasure map. Then we battled Stinky Pete for the key and then found the treasure. Once opened we shared in the booty. We all got 3 pieces of toy treasure. Then celebrated by dancing and drinking the Grog (pepsi).

If you haven't checked it out I recommend it . The kids love it and really get into the action. O did I mention we had water cannons that we fired at Stinky Pete.

Check it out

http://www.pirateadventures.ca/Victoriaok till next time
Shiver me timbers

Anniversary and Tourney

2011-07-11T18:23:00.000-07:00

Well its been a while since I posted last so here is an update on last weekend.

We travelled over on the ferry (pacific Island Cruise ship , otherwise know as BC Ferries). Then because we got in around rush hour and didn't want to drive thru Langley , and the #1 highway at that time we went to White Rock for dinner. Had Chinese food and a nice stroll along the ocean front walkway.

I should tell you now that this was an escape for our 31 wedding anniversary and to play in the BC International Horseshoe Pitching Tournament in Abbotsford.

After we left White Rock we headed to Abbotsford a different way. Ive always heard of taking 0 ave. along the Canada USA border. It took us about 45 min and we came out right at Abbotsford by our hotel.

The tournament was on Sat. and Sun. Had a fairly good tournament but lost out in playoff for first place. It was a disastrous game as I went stone cold and my opponent was hot. A short game. I came 2nd.

But the highlight of the weekend was our trip Saturday night into downtown Vancouver for dinner. We found a free parking space along Georgia st . How many times do you find a free parking space?

Then a fantastic dinner at Cardero's right on the water at Coal Bay. I highly recommend this place. Great food , good view of the waterfront there.

Then a walk along the walkway to part of Stanley Park and then by Lost Lagoon, and then Denman and Robson for Coffee. After another short stroll it was back to the truck and a nice uneventful ride back to abbotsford.

We travelled home on Sunday and just missed the 7pm ferry so we switched over to the duke point at 815 and then home.

But Monday was our real anniversary and we just did chores around the house and had a nice lunch on the deck.

A great weekend

Not quite

2011-06-26T22:44:00.000-07:00

Well this is the update of the horseshoe tournament. A great weather day , usually when you start like this it wasn't a good horseshoe throwing day. But I did play fairly well. In the "A" group I won my first 4 games with ringer percentage of 47,61,42,48. Then the last game with a record of 4-0 against another player with 4-0 record, we had a very good and close match. But unfortunately I didn't throw well in my last 6 shoes and then it was over. We both threw 48% but he had a few more single points and It wasn't meant to be today.

Well next tournament will be July 9-10 in Abbotsford for the BC International tournament. I better practice more so I can throw a bit better.

Ok till next time

Tourney in Ladysmith

2011-06-24T23:07:00.000-07:00

Sunday I will be traveling up to Ladysmith to take part in a horseshoe pitching tournament. This is the 3rd tournament this year Ive been in. First one was good but the second one I didnt play too well. Missed a couple tournaments with a busy life schedule so looking forward to this one.

The tourney will be held at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith. My game in regular league play is starting to pick up so I am looking forward to having a good showing.

If your in the area drop by. Im in the A group so most time we play in the afternoon around 12:30 or 1pm But sometimes they switch it up and play in the morning. You never know till you get there on game day.

Ok Ill let you know how It turned out.

Sparrow Update

2011-06-21T23:12:00.000-07:00

Well this morning we saw the little sparrow hoping around among the plants. It was getting the morning sun. Mother Sparrow was coming down and feeding him. I'm assuming its a him and because he was found on the rocks the first time I named him Rocky.

I tried to get a nice picture of him but hes getting bigger and stronger in just one day and hopped away pretty fast. But I did get this one picture.

We didn't see him at all the rest of the day or mom or dad flying down to feed him anywhere so I'm assuming he finally got wings and took to the air to join his brothers and sisters.

I know you were all cheering for him to make it through the night. And he did.

Ok till next time

Eye on the sparrow

2011-06-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

Can you see the sparrow in the first picture on the rock. He must have fallen out of a bird house on the side of our house. The mother flew down alot and fed him while the father would land and get him to chase him hoping he would fly or get to a safer spot.

He was on the rock for about 3 hrs today and then I found him on the sidewalk. After a bit I looked again and he was no where to be found. I think he found a bush to hid under.

He looks a little too young to fly, So hoping he can survive till hes big enough. Don't want to handle him as I'm sure if you do the parents will not go near him with the smell of humans on him. Feel sorry for the little guy. If I see anything more Ill update you but If i see anything more I think it might be on the bad side of news. Because if he flies I wont see him on the ground again and he will make it home safely.

Well hope it turns out little guy.

Somewhere

2011-06-16T16:06:00.000-07:00

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright,
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and little children shout;
But there is no joy in Canuckville — mighty Canucks have fizzled out.

Yes the Canucks are finished for the year. A good run but at the end the team was just a shell of the team that played all year. It was hard to see it end this year with 40 yrs of trying for the cup. But overall it was a successful season. The two things that bother me the most are

1. the refereeing of this series. I think that this was a major factor effecting the canucks. I believe in letting them play but I think this was a little over the line.

2. The aftermath in Vancouver with the rioting was just a small percentage of the fans. Most are appalled at the behaviour.

But wait till next year. Go Canucks Go

Odd Shot June 13

2011-06-12T23:09:00.000-07:00

Well this weeks oddshot comes from about 3 weeks ago. We were getting some tomato plants and a few others from a place that sells them out of their back yard. They showed us a hanging basket in the greenhouse and the mother was flying around annoyed too. Isn't it cute. To see more odd shots visit Katney's Kaboodle

Ok till next time, and send me some oddshots I can use in future odd shot mondays

youtube

2011-06-12T22:55:00.000-07:00

I was sent this link in a email. Its some wild stunts done by some pretty brave people. Don't think I could do even a quarter of them, or even want to attempt them. Have a look

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Vo0Cazxj_yc&vq=medium

Enjoy

Game 5

2011-06-10T16:33:00.000-07:00

This is 1/2 hr before the historic game 5 of this years Stanley Cup. The canucks won the first two games at home, then went to Boston and got crushed 8-1 and 4-0. Can the Canucks rebound. Well I'm going with each home team has won each game. If that holds then 2 out of the last 3 in Vancouver. So that's my choice.

Been cheering for the Canucks now for 40 yrs I cant abandon them now. Cheer with me for the Canucks

Go Nucks Go Come on get back on the bandwagon , Lots of room

till after the game

busy tree

2011-06-02T16:16:00.000-07:00

Visiting a favorite spot a couple of weeks ago we came across this buzzing sound as we walked by the beach. After further inspection we saw that it was covered with many tiny holes. I'm assuming it was mason bees. It really was interesting to see and hear. If you know this spot and Im sure quite a few of you know where it is by looking at the pictures check it out next time you are there.

Ok where is it?

Canucks win game 1

2011-06-01T20:16:00.000-07:00

Were you holding your breath in the third period of game 1. Canucks scored with 18 seconds left to win 1-0 in game one of the Stanley Cup finals.
Well thats not the only thing people were holding. Check out the graph below. It seems people are holding it till the end of the period before hitting the toliet. This is water usage during the game in Burnaby , part of Greater Vancouver .

Enjoy the rest of the series. And dont fortget to go to the bathroom before every period.

Bridges

2011-05-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post to show a web page that shows the most extreme bridges in the world. Check it out

bridges

Odd Shot May 23

2011-05-23T16:03:00.000-07:00

Well another Monday and another Odd Shot. This was taken at a parking spot behind a business in Duncan. I know I'm not going to park there, I'm pretty sure they are serious about parking in their spot.

To see other Odd Shots go to katneyskaboodle

Ok till next time

Odd shot May16

2011-05-16T23:07:00.000-07:00

Monday again so time for another Odd shot. You can view more odd shots at /katneyskaboodle. This one is in Heywood park . where I use to play fastball. Its the farthest part of Beacon Hill park. When I played there you had to walk up the hill to find a washroom now they have one right by the field. But its locked up. I guess its only open on game days. We were there when a team was practicing but it was locked. go figure a washroom that you cant use. Kinda weird my last two odd shots are of washrooms. Ok till next time

back again

2011-05-15T22:52:00.000-07:00

Well I'm back from an absent of posting. Just been very busy with all kinds of things. And its spring so everything is happening around here. Glad I'm retired would be no time for work.

We were in Duncan the other day to watch our grandson's lacrosse game. After the game we headed into the downtown area and rediscovered the alleyway with a few murals. I don't know if you been downtown Duncan in a while but they have some very interesting murals on the side of buildings. Not as many and as large as Chemainus but still very nice.

Enjoy these ones and check them out for your self sometime.

Odd Shot April 25

2011-04-25T20:34:00.000-07:00

Well my odd shot picture today comes from our recent trip to Fort Rodd Hill. This is the picture on the wall in the new renovated washrooms. Lets see I had a sinking feeling when I was in there. Or All good ships must go down. Or I'm sure you can come up with a good saying too. Leave it in the comments section. And check out Katneys Kaboodle
for more odd shots.

I will post more pics from our Fort Rodd Hill trip in the next few days . stay tune

Out of commision

2011-04-21T15:38:00.000-07:00

Well its been a few days since my last blog. And that is because Ive been laid up with the flu. Started suddenly monday nite in bed and all night and the next day it was bed to toilet, bed to toilet , then couch to toilet you get the picture . It wasn't pretty.

Unfortunately I missed a round of golf with some buddies and barely was able to watch the collapse of my canucks on Tuesday nite. Wed was a bit better but still not good most of the day. Monday nite went out for a bit with my wife as we had planned something but felt worse this morning. Still have some lasting effects but hoping tomorrow and Easter weekend will see me back to normal.

Then I can post again.

Two dogs

2011-04-18T16:29:00.000-07:00

Here is my Odd shot for this week. Its a youtube video of Two dogs dinning in a busy restaurant. enjoy. watch the end when they take the dishes away.

Heading to the Airport

2011-04-14T16:05:00.000-07:00

Well I'm not heading for the Airport today or tomorrow or in the near future. But I was wondering about the new McTavish Interchange. It opened last saturday.

I was thinking maybe I should take a look online to see what the design really looked like in case there were some surprises in store. I found it although confusing at first glance, It looks pretty simple to navigate. With a few roundabouts now in Langford , If people just take turns it works out great. Remember I said If they take turns. So here is an animation of the interchange. Highway 17 Mctavish interchange
Give it a look and see so when you travel it at least you have some idea of where you are going or what to expect.

Till then. maybe see you at the airport

Stanley Cup

2011-04-13T16:18:00.000-07:00

Well its time for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The long marathon of hard played hockey. Some call it divorce time in Canada. But it just shows how passionate Canadians are for their hockey.

Well is this the year for Vancouver Canucks. 40 yrs in the NHL and we have yet to win the cup. We have come close twice , reaching the finals. One even went to 7 games against the Rangers in 94.

Well all the experts predict the Canucks to win the cup. All the Canuck fans are expecting it. Even the players showed it by winning the most points in the regular season.

Now with key injured players back from injury, they are all set to do it. But that's why we play the games. They have to earn it not just want it and have a good regular season. But they must endure that long playoff struggle.

Well I think they will do it. I'm hoping for them to win. But I have been hoping for this for 40 yrs. But I believe this is their best chance. Even better than in 94.

What do you think. Leave a comment. Go Canucks

Ten Mile walk

2011-04-08T17:46:00.000-07:00

No I didn't go for a ten mile walk. At least I don't think it was that far. But my wife and I went for a walk at Ten Mile Point.
We started out in Cadboro Bay at Gyro park. that's were 4 of these pictures were taken.

The first is of a uncovered old

water pipe. Hard to guess how old it is but I would say going on 80-100 yrs. Then the kids park with old Caddie in the foreground and the Olympic mountains in the back ground.
The next picture is of a sculpture up in a yard of a very nice house taken from the

beach. Don't you wish you lived there with the great view of the water and mountains?
Next is just one of the beach with all the dog walkers getting their last months fun on the beach before its closed to dogs.

We walked down ten mile point and stopped at smugglers cove to watch a guy put in his kayak. Then had a friendly dog share our cookies with him.

On the walk back we stopped at the look out on Arbutus rd and enjoyed the view of the Juan de Fuca strait. The weather was great and its a pre taste of the spring and summer yet to come. Well till then enjoy what good weather you can. Time to cut the grass soon.

Another Tree

2011-04-07T17:10:00.000-07:00

Well this in in the series of trees that I have posted in the past. Or I have seen and mentioned. We had the hat tree, glove tree , the glasses tree. Well now we have the lost purse tree. Or you can even call this one the lost fanny pack tree.

Ok till next time

New Shirt

2011-04-05T16:21:00.000-07:00

I won a t-shirt from another blog a few weeks ago, and it just arrived yesterday. To win I had to be the 505th follower of the blog. Just below you will see I have 3. Maybe I will run a contest like that but maybe give a prize away for a much lower number. So stay in tune for that. If you want to visit the blog that I won the t-shirt on its Pasadena Daily Photo . Anyway the shirt fits great. till next time everything is all roses here.

What to do on a rainy morning

2011-04-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

Yes it was a rainy morning and I had to drop something off at Bear Mountain. We decided to have coffee at the The Mountain Bean, up there at Bear Mountain. It was a very nice cozy spot. Having coffee and my wife having tea we just relaxed by the fireplace and enjoyed being inside during this wet cool day.

Have you ever been up at Bear mountain? Have you ever been in the coffee shop there? I suggest some time its a great place to just relax and enjoy the nice atmosphere they have there in the coffee shop. Lets meet for coffee there sometime? Invite me , you can buy the coffee too if you like.

See you there sometime

Gobbler

2011-03-29T22:07:00.000-07:00

Hey remember the Garbage Gobblers from the 60s. They were put on all the highways in BC. It was kinda the 60s version of putting nice murals on the hydro boxes around the area now.

It was fun to spot as kids as we travelled from Victoria to Nanaimo for visits. They were made of concrete and Im sure were a bit hit with everyone . Too bad they took them away. I mean its hard just to find a garbage can now. I guess less garbage cans means less money to pay for people to empty them. Sad time we live in.

Anyway these pictures are in Veterans Park in Langford. According to the plaque this is the very site that the Garbage Gobblers were made. I thought that was cool to have one there.

Ok anyone seen any other of these around in their travels? Im sure there has to be a couple still somewhere.

Odd Shot Mar 28

2011-03-28T18:12:00.000-07:00

Some trees grow interesting flowers and fruit. Have you seen one like this. I know its just someone hoping that someone will walk by again and see the glove they lost.

But the one glove that caught my eye was the red maple leaf one. I saw a single one on my street about a month ago . I should have picked it up and then this one too, then Id have a pair. Or maybe not they both might be the same hand. Anyway thats my odd shot for this week. To see more go to katneyskaboodle to see more odd shots. Till next time

How things change

2011-03-26T21:54:00.000-07:00

I guess you must have wondered what happened to my blogging? No I am still around and healthy, just overly busy. With the new Horseshoe season starting and me being the statistician I'm getting ready for the league to start.

So Ive still been out and walking around taking pics and enjoying life, but either no time to blog or not in the mood to blog.

But I'm here now so lets see if anyone recognizes this building. I wont tell you where it is in Greater Victoria but will give you some clues.
It is now a Car sales lot. It use to be a mini golf building with the mini golf around it. Even one of my readers use to work in the mini golf. Ok who knows where it is. Remember leave a comment at the bottom and see who gets it first. Sorry no prize this time.

Well enjoy the rest of the weekend

Odd Shot Mar 7

2011-03-07T16:34:00.000-08:00

Well this is my this weeks version of Odd Shots. see the other odd shot series at Katney's Kaboodle

This public art is on the walkway from downtown Victoria by the Songees and all the way to West Bay. The walk is known as West Song way. below is the artist Rich Rico who started construction of this 9 yrs ago and 6 yrs ago it was torn down by the harbour authorities but he rebuilt it again.
Its a great place for the kids to enjoy playing on it as you walk along. They love to pretend they are pirates on it.

Where else have you enjoyed some public art.

ok sorry haven't posted for awhile but been so busy. ok till next time.

Guest Blog

2011-02-28T20:06:00.000-08:00

This is a guest blog from my Daughter-in-Law Karen, who blogs at torontogirlwest.com

One year ago today . . . Canada burst into mass elation!

After a nail biting game, the Canadian Men's Hockey team had won the gold medal! It was the magical ending we had all wanted for the Vancouver Olympics.

But the truth is, the reality far exceeded our expectations - Canada went into the Vancouver 2010 games as the only host nation to have never won a gold medal, and we finished the games as the country with the most gold medals at any Winter Olympics. Ever.

In one word? Magical!

And I had a front seat on the festivities that followed Sydney Crosby's winning goal. You see, not only had we (me and the Husband, that is) been fortunate enough to attend one of the men's hockey semi-finals but we were also into town for the gold medal game.

Once the final whistle was called, we got into our car and rushed to downtown Vancouver. As we drove, we passed children on the highway overpasses waving Canadian flags, hastily attached to hockey sticks. For a moment it was as though we forgot that unlike our neighbours to the South we are more reserved in our nationalism. We like to keep it to ourselves.

But this was different! The whole country cast aside all inhibitions and celebrated with joyful abandon.

I will never forget the smiling faces, the honking horns, the strangers hugging each other, and the pure bliss of it all!

In 2010, we hosted the world, we won the coveted gold, there was a party in the street, and I was there.

Question: Where were you one year ago? Did you celebrate the victory? What's your story of that gold medal day?

Click on the pictures for a bigger image

Do you want to be a guest blogger on From the Sidelines. Well email me and lets set it up

Brain teaser contest

2011-02-25T20:08:00.000-08:00

Ok something new here on this blog. A Brain teaser contest. The first person to leave a comment on the blog with the right answer and their name will be the winner. The prize. a $10. Starbucks card. Ok are you ready

What is greater than God
More evil than the Devil
Poor people have it
Rich people need it
And if you eat it, you die?

Ok whats the answer??????

5 seconds of #1 hits

2011-02-24T15:34:00.000-08:00

These two audio files are the first 5 seconds of every #1 song from 1956-1992. They are long files but fun to listen to. There are two parts , have a listen. The guy obviously had lots of spare time to do this.

Enjoy

Five Seconds Of Every #1 Pop Single Part 1 by mjs538

Five Seconds Of Every #1 Pop Single Part 2 by mjs538

PocketMod

2011-02-22T18:26:00.000-08:00

This is an interesting site I ran across. Its called the PocketMod the free recyclable personal organizer. Here is the site to check it out. Try it , its kinda cool. A bit hard at first but you get the hang of folding it after a bit. PocketMod .

Nests???

2011-02-20T19:06:00.000-08:00

Out for a sunday walk this afternoon we came across this tree. I have seen nests in trees before but this one seems to be the best one yet. Look at all the nests. I'm assuming they are nests. I'm no expert but they sure look like nests to me.

Have you ever seen a tree like this before with so many nests?

If you have an idea about it let me know I'm curious.

Ok till next time

Ironic sign

2011-02-15T21:49:00.000-08:00

Well the Vancouver Canucks have been hit with the injury bug lately on the defense corp. They have 4 key defenseman injured now and a couple of them just back from injury. That means they have had to rely heavily on the farm team to send up young guys to fill in. They have done a great job filling in.

So when I watched the game tonight and then a defenseman seemed to get banged up a bit and the camera showed him on the bench, I got a good laugh. Take a look at the sign behind the player. Take me to the hospital. LOL.

Now was that an ironic sign or what.

ok till next time

UP

2011-02-12T16:12:00.000-08:00

This was sent to me from a friend, I thought you might enjoy.

The meaning of Up

Lovers of the English language will enjoy this... It is an example of why people learning English have so much trouble. Learning the nuances of English makes it a difficult language.

This two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that word is

'UP.'

It is listed in the dictionary as an [adv], [prep], [adj], [n] or [v].

It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP?

At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP, and why are the officers UP for election.Why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends, brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and fix UP the old car. At other times this little word has real special meaning. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses...

To be dressed is one thing, but to be dressed UP is special!

And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a store in the morning but we close it UP at night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about the word UP !

To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look UP the word UP in the dictionary..

In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4 of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions

If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don't give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more.

When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, the earth soaks it UP. When it does not rain for awhile, things dry UP. One could go on & on, but I'll wrap this UP for now because my time is UP!

Oh... one more thing: What is the first thing you do in the morning & the last thing you do at night?

U P !

Don't mess UP. Send this on to everyone you look UP in your address book... It's UP to you!

Now I think I'll shut UP. Whew!!!

Play on

2011-02-11T18:05:00.000-08:00

Play on......... Hockey Night in Canada's PlayOn 4 on 4 2010 National Championships are being held down in the inner harbour today and tomorrow.

Yes that's right the famous Victoria inner harbour. The two main blocks are closed to traffic to allow these teams to play their games.

Playing hockey in front of the Empress Hotel or the Legislative buildings how cool is that.

The 44 men's teams play in tournaments all year to be able to qualify for these championships. The two teams in the first picture were the finalist last year. One from Vancouver and the other from Calgary.

The rules are quite normal except the penalties are all penalty shots. They play 3-15 min. periods. And if tied a shootout.

There is even a small women's division. The picture of the pink shirts is a woman's team.

There is teams from all across Canada in both divisions with some local and some as far back as Labrador.

Where was this when I was a kid. We were too busy playing the next school over and having to carry our heavy nets to the other school. And I do mean heavy there were made of whatever wood we could find. Usually 2x4s and 2x6s . That made for a heavy net.

So if you have time tomorrow check it out, its worth seeing.

I sure miss work

2011-02-10T21:18:00.000-08:00

I sure miss work. Nope !

Did you think I really missed it. Today what great weather here in Victoria. My wife and I went for a nice walk in Sidney. Spent a hour or so going in and out of a few stores and then had coffee at a nice coffee shop called the Red Brick Cafe. Then we walked down by the water and then found a nice bench to have our lunch at. The sun was blazing away , with nice calm seas, and a bunch of wildlife performing for us. We had a Heron drop by and give us a little show. Then we had a seal that was catching some kind of small fish and the seagulls trying to get the fish off the seal.

What a nice day. No I don't miss work

shaving

2011-02-09T17:23:00.000-08:00

Came across this video on youtube. I cant imagine ever being brave enough to try something like this. I mean what if the blades start to go wrong. This guy is either really brave or hasn't really thought of what could go wrong. Enjoy

Email Horseshoes

2011-02-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

This month I started a new kind of horseshoe league. It is called
Tom's email horseshoes. The concept is that anyone that wants to play horseshoes can wherever or whenever they want.

Heres how it works. You play once a week where ever you want, and it can be by yourself or with someone else. You throw 50 shoes and count all your points. ringers= 3pts shoes 6in from the pin= 1pt. you just email me the total points after the 50 shoes.

The first week had 14 people join in. A good first start. most from BC but had a couple in Ontario and one from PEI.

Hope to get more people involved as the weeks and months go on.

If you want to see the first results then check out the web page at

Tom's Email Horseshoes

Ok till then happy pitching

Odd Shot Feb.07

2011-02-07T16:16:00.000-08:00

Well here is my odd shot for the return of the odd shot series. This is an old model cannon that is famous in Victoria's Ross bay. It is infront of a mexican style house right at the end of Ross Bay. It is missing the actual cannon which I believe was also made of wood.

If you want to see more odd shot pictures go to
Katney's Kaboodle .

Suddenly things change

2011-02-05T22:07:00.001-08:00

Just updating from my phone but one minute I was working in the yard and the next minute I am lying on the couch with a sore back.

I did a good one lifting a cement block so now its rest for a few days to give the back a rest.

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Top search

2011-02-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

Well this is kind of a new thing for my blog. Someone mentioned it a week or so ago but I checked again today and there it is still. What am I talking about. Well if you remember I did a blog about the Fountain diner and well if you do a google search about fountain diner my blog is the number one choice that comes up. Neat hey.

I Think they mean it

2011-02-03T16:18:00.000-08:00

Below is a sign I spotted while out on a walk. I really do believe they are serious about no one parking there.

Ok seen any weird signs. send them to me I could post them

What a lucky boy I am

2011-01-31T13:21:00.000-08:00

My wife was busy doing baking today. Here a couple of the results . A nice Apple pie and a Lemon Merange pie. Aren't you jealous your not here to have a piece of pie?

A rainy day

2011-01-29T20:01:00.000-08:00

Today was a rainy day and with a few hours to kill we decided to visit Butchart Gardens. We have a yearly pass so took a lunch with us and then checked out the Spring Prelude and the Historical display in the Butchart's house.
Enjoy the pictures of our visit.

Have you checked this out? If not drop by its worth the view.

Best sport value

2011-01-28T23:12:00.000-08:00

Well tonight we decided to go watch a high school basketball game. The only one we could find was at Oak Bay High School against visiting Claremont.

It was a very good game. Oak Bay trailing by 4 points with only 12.5 seconds left ended up tying the game 51-51. Then proceeded to win 62-58 in overtime.

A thrilling game to watch for the great price of Free.
Yes free. Where can you get that kind of excitement and not spend a fortune for a family. I'm surprised more people don't attend high school sports. Always good entertainment at a very good price. I'm sure at some tournaments there is a price to attend but it would be well worth it .

Check it out some time