I Scream, You Scream ....

... we all scream, for ice cream!

This one is Rocky Mountain Raspberry, at Putters, the best in town.

The BC Bike Race Re-Visited

A brightly jerseyed cyclist, caught just a few seconds

after she crossed the finish line.

One happy biker. One great event to photograph.

Pileated Woodpecker

One from July, last year.

A very cooperative Pileated Woodpecker, it gave me time to set up my

tripod and take a series of photos, of which this is the best.

Maybe next time on a tree.

Harbour Viewing

Sitting on a bench on a fine sunny morning, looking out over the harbour

and beyond, to Harwood and Savary. What could be finer.

Feeding The Squirrels

 At Putters Mini Golf, every day, Pam puts the peanuts out.

At The Net

Heading through Willingdon Park on the way to the Beach Trail recently

it struck me that not only did I not take any "at the net" volleyball photos

this summer, I haven't seen anybody at the Willingdon volleyball net this summer.

Whatever that means. These are from the summer of  '14.

The Clansman

The Clansman Pipe Band, sponsored by Branch 164 of the local Legion.
You see, and hear, them at many events and functions in our community,
and I have many photos over the years.

Above : Brian Pellegrin on Bass Drum, 2016 Seafair Parade
Middle : Pipe Major Ian Richmond (and the Band), Fall Fair 2014
Bottom : Remembrance Day 2009

At The Hulks

If the Catalyst Mill follows through on their recent decision to sink the 4 westerly

hulks for a diving attraction, then I will be getting fewer photo opportunities like this one.

From the archives : dated April, 2014

The Coastal Cowgirls

For anyone who likes horses, the place to be this Saturday past

was the Trail Riders complex on McLeod Road. The Coastal Cowgirls

drill team was in town to do a demo. A nice event (even if a bit dusty),

 we'll show a few more photos than usual to mark it.

Red Geranium

A dash of colour to greet a visitor to this Townsite home

The Launch

As part of the local Yacht Club's 2016 Learn to Sail program

youngsters in the 11-16 age group and their instructor launch a Club 420
dinghy at the South Harbour in preparation for that days' sailing lesson.

That Garage Door

The one on Yukon Avenue. I have admired it for quite some time, in fact I

took this same photo 3 cameras ago, and while the mural hasn't changed the photo

has improved markedly.  The work is signed by Janet Blair, who has a number

of murals around our town.

The House on the Point

Looking across the cove in front of Pebble Beach

to the house on the point

Violet-green Swallow Portrait

This portrait was taken at Powell Lake near the Shinglemill last year,

but I was there again last week and wasted some of my retirement time watching a
number of these birds cutting swathes through the air. Nice to see.

Testing, Testing

Somebody has to be first, and this lady was the first to test the

new equipment of the outdoor gym being installed at Willingdon

Beach this past Saturday. Even before the bubble-wrap came off.

The gym is a project of the local Rotary Club.

White and Pink

Dahlias - we're once again visiting the Triangle Garden in the Townsite

At the Chiropractor's

But not for a consultation. Just a photo opportunity.

Beautiful blooms at 4551 Joyce Ave. The photos are 2 weeks old,

but his garden hasn't changed much since.

Pitching

Horseshoe pitching that is. 
Here Lorraine Hubick of the Horseshoe Pitching Club pitches her shoe,
at the Rec Complex pitch.

Low Tide - Take 2

There isn't a lot of sand on our beaches, even at low tide,

but these visitors from Washington State found a patch

and took advantage.

Montbretia

There are many, many photos of Montbretia to be found on the internet.

I'm just adding another. I found this one at Palm Beach Regional Park.

Rust

At Springtime Garden Centre, on the right as you drive in.

Practicing

This fellow and two of his mates were practicing a few songs while

catching the sun at Willingdon Beach.

They told me where they were playing that night, but at this stage in

my life, if I don't write things down, I forget. And I didn't.

Write it down that is.

Low Tide

Those tidal pools make for warm wading in hot weather

Market Music Makers

The bluegrass-music duo of George Huber and Colleen Cox

at the Farmer's Market.

At Gibson's Beach - 6:30AM

The view of Harwood Island, from Gibson's Beach. Though technically speaking

it's now Ahgykson - since the Sliammon First Nation completed their treaty process
in April, the island's name change is official. It is their island, after all, they get to

name it. But I suspect it will be a long time before

"Harwood" leaves the local lexicon.

Oncoming Traffic

No matter how or where one's traveling - on the road, on the strait - it's

always best to keep an eye out for the oncoming traffic

Coast Guard

Denis Taylor, Officer in Charge at the local Coast Guard station, guides the

CCGS Cape Caution to her berth in the South Harbour.

Having been pulled out of the water myself in the days before there were

SAR Lifeboats at Powell River, I have a deep appreciation of the need for a

Coast Guard presence here.

Back Scratching

 

This otter was most definitely enjoying itself, getting a good back scratching on the

boards of float #10 of the South Harbour.

As a photographer I very much enjoy the antics of any otter; ask any wharfinger

and you'll get a much different response.

The Fan Isle

An older photo - 2012 - that came to mind, as a friend has purchased her for

conversion to a pleasure boat. 

So she too may see a semblance of retirement.

Clivia

Clivia, or more properly, Clivia miniata, a native of South Africa.

Ol' Blue Eyes

Taken during the recent Seafair Parade.

Am I anthropomorphising by thinking the animal looks dejected?