Sunday, September 28, 2008

Sunday coffee and ride with Cousin Colin

Selkirk Trestle from the Harbour Ferry dock
Great coffee shop - Bean around the world
Coho Ferry from Port Angeles WA pulling in
The cruise ship season has been very busy
(Colin in foreground on his fixed gear bike -
check his blog in the sidebar link - Nicholas Williams)
"Surly" check the fat tires - in Beacon Hill park
This guy said he had a bomb and so a good section of downtown
was cordoned off with Police tape.
After about 4 hours he surrendered and there was no incendiary device found.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Karma!!

 
This mouse was Karma's latest victim and she also brings in live birds.  
Always an adventure with her.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Spirit of BC - 150 Years - Snowbirds

This is a small part of the huge throng watching the show
The Snowbird simulator
Beacon Hill Park

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Fan Tan Alley - Chinatown

Fan Tan Alley
In one of the stores in Fan Tan Alley - a gambling cashier from the 1900's
Scene from 1900's

Tomorrow (Sunday) at 1 pm Chinatown will be holding the Chinese Lion Dance which we hope to watch.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Friday night in Victoria

The Parliament Buildings
Debra and I went to see this exclusive showing for Season Ticket holders at the National Geographic IMAX Theatre in Victoria. There was a special guest appearance by the subject of the movie John Harlin III. If you get a chance to see this movie....take it.
In the lobby of the Royal BC Museum
Built in 1942
"The Spirit of Tomorrow"

After the movie we walked around downtown looking for a nice place for some dessert and coffee. We were going to stop at one of Victoria's newest pubs the Bard and Banker, but it was so busy we could not find a seat. We will return for dinner soon.

Monday, September 08, 2008

Sunny Sunday afternoon

Ross Bay (from Clover Point)
Shoreline off Dallas Road (from Clover Point)
Nice ocean shot
Clover Point - on September 21st, the Snowbirds will be performing
and this will be the place to be to celebrate Spirit BC - 150 Years

The weather this September in Victoria has been nothing short of glorious. Average daily temps are 23 degrees and only dropping to 10 degrees on average over night. The sun is smiling down upon us and we are trying to take it in. Tonight (Monday night) the sky was a fantastic red. (you know the saying)