odd shot July 24

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.

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katneyskaboodle

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

A Hoy Mate

 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

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

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

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

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

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.