Monthly Archives: October 2014

And here is evidence of a lovely rain-free autumn walk in Hemer Park with Abby today. I have thoughts that are (sort of)begging to be put to paper. Thoughts about politics (ugh) and thoughts about the Jian Gomeshi scandal, which … Continue reading →

October is not done with us yet – an unbelievable amount of rain today. Abby and I were out (while I was waiting for the bread to come out of the oven at Columbia Bakery) – sheesh! Even my waterproofs … Continue reading →

Today we had some blessed relief from the rain – so I took advantage to dash out with my camera – well, I didn’t actually dash: I took Abby for a nice long walk in Hemer Park. The fall colours … Continue reading →

There were always bound to be more photos coming from the Minnas Ridge hike – and there will be more. First: writing. I went to Parksville today to meet and talk with a new client. I like the “new” part … Continue reading →

Thanks to Rick, I now have a photo fo all of us on top of Minnas Ridge – all except Abby who was tied to a tree because we were having lunch and, as anyone who knows Abby is aware, … Continue reading →

All I can say is that the weather could not have been better. As someone said today, the hiking gods were smiling down on us. And since it’s late and I’m hungry, all I will say today is, look at … Continue reading →

So there we are (me with the blue backpack) slipping and sliding back down Mount Arrowsmith last week after attaining the summit. I am so hoping that tomorrow will not be a repeat. In other words, praying that it doesn’t … Continue reading →