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Welcome to my blog....I thought i would give this a try....this is a personal on-line journal to help me stay connected with family and friends at home while I work and travel.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
parting is such sweet sorrow
It is my last day here on the island and my last night here at the Sea Raven apartment.
Our lab group had dinner out at the Oceanview restaurant - I always try to talk everyone into going to the new greek restaurant that just opened down the street - that always takes them by surprise - as their is no greek restaurant. But we would all love to have another choice for food. Fish and chips was pretty good - my last fish and chip dinner for a while - although I may be having a salmon dinner on Jericho Beach tomorrow night - sounds too good to be true.
Our lab group had dinner out at the Oceanview restaurant - I always try to talk everyone into going to the new greek restaurant that just opened down the street - that always takes them by surprise - as their is no greek restaurant. But we would all love to have another choice for food. Fish and chips was pretty good - my last fish and chip dinner for a while - although I may be having a salmon dinner on Jericho Beach tomorrow night - sounds too good to be true.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Jaffa Road
Last night we picked up 3 band members of Jaffa Road - one of the headliners from the Edge of the World music festival here on Haida Gwaii this past weekend -last night and gave them a ride to Tlell.
I guess you can stand out there for hours and not get picked up.
The vocalist is actually a fellow Londoner - when I heard the band was from Toronto - I insisted on going back to get them. They were grateful and we entertained them with stories about the island.
http://youtu.be/ozOMNiqu2Q0
I guess you can stand out there for hours and not get picked up.
The vocalist is actually a fellow Londoner - when I heard the band was from Toronto - I insisted on going back to get them. They were grateful and we entertained them with stories about the island.
http://youtu.be/ozOMNiqu2Q0
Friday, August 5, 2011
Friday August 5, 2011
Another birthday today - seems that almost everyone I know is celebrating their birthday over these summer months that I am away from home - beginning with me at the end of June, followed by my three kids, their Dad,numerous family and extended family members, and a couple of my friends.
Sadly, a birthday is a reminder that yet another year has passed, everyone is getting older, and our lives are evolving and ever-changing.
Sadly, a birthday is a reminder that yet another year has passed, everyone is getting older, and our lives are evolving and ever-changing.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Save The Date - July 29th
Save The Date - July 29th
I wanted to see this expedition but didn't make it - instead - I accidentally had breakfast with the photographer - chanterelles and eggs - at a lovely bed and breakfast in Tlell.....I picked the chanterelles - Farrah prepared the eggs - lesson learned - be nice to people you don't know...especially when you are travelling in Haida Gwaii.... you just never know who you are going to meet.
I wanted to see this expedition but didn't make it - instead - I accidentally had breakfast with the photographer - chanterelles and eggs - at a lovely bed and breakfast in Tlell.....I picked the chanterelles - Farrah prepared the eggs - lesson learned - be nice to people you don't know...especially when you are travelling in Haida Gwaii.... you just never know who you are going to meet.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Beach fire, dinner, and fireworks in Tlell
Had the pleasure of visiting the "Ranch" in Tlell - anyone local knows exactly where this is and who owns it.....A picture perfect place that makes you feel as though you are travelling through a storybook - we survived being chased by bulls in the bull pen - on own way to the beach with our picnic basket.
Had dinner of smokies, grilled zucchini, and potatoes cooked in the coals, s'mores for desert, then fireworks by Matt and Dane, met some new people from Ontario -
As for the history of "The Ranch" - I need to do some more research and learn more of "Mexican Tom" - a former owner of the ranch and notorious character in the history of the Charlottes.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Naikoon Park - forest trail
We decided to take a break from the Tlell fall fair and hike partway to the pesuta. Check out the hiker to get a perspective on the size of the trees. You really feel like a midget in this magnificent forest.
Monday, August 1, 2011
oystercatcher in charlotte
I followed 2 of these cute little birds down the beach and was quite happy with the results i got with my little camera. Oystercatchers are common in this part of the world but rare in other places.
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