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2018-06-17 – Happy Crab Fest Day
There is nothing like a Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab feast. The kind folks at FAS (Finest At Sea) steamed and cleaned these babies. A little lemon-butter.
2018-06-15 – Joann’s Birthday
Another year ticked off the life line. Dinner at Don Mee's. We shared an amazing cheesecake pastry.
2018-05-21 – Victoria Day Parade
We're always big fans of Victoria's Victoria Day Parade. This is the 120th Year... it first started in 1893 to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday. We are glad to be able to walk 15 minutes from our condo to the center of Victoria. I love a parade. We were also...
2018-05-02 – A Walk in the Park – Francis-King
A beautiful day on the Island. Eleven kilometres of gentle woodland trails Spring wildflower meadows A nature centre and meeting room The Elsie King Trail, a cedar boardwalk with access for people with disabilities Trail connections to Thetis Lake Regional Park Size:...
2018-04-26 – The Camus at Beacon Hill Park
Parts of Beacon Hill Park are a mass of blue: the camus is peaking. Rhododendrons are also just beginning and should peak in another week or two if the warm weather continues. Wander down to the far end of the park and the Beacon Drive-In for an ice cream.
2018-04-18 – The End of the Blue Bridge
Thar she goes... The Johnson Street bridge (The Blue Bridge) was completed in 1924 at a cost of $918,000 (27 per cent higher than the estimated cost of $720,000). Victoria City council gave approval-in-principle to replace the 85-year-old Johnson Street Bridge in...
2018-04-08 – Turtle Log at Beacon Hill Park
13 turtle today (the most I've ever seen is 17 on the log at 1 time), just trying to get warm in the spring sun. Beacon Hill Park’s Red-eared slider turtles are not native turtles. They are exotic pet store turtles transported to the lake by Victoria residents who...
2018-03-31 – A Walk in the Woods
A beautiful walking trail around Elk and Beaver Lakes just 15 min from downtown Victoria.
2018-03-30 – It Must be Friday
Dim Sum at Don Mee's in Victoria is one Joe's favourite things to do. Twist my arm, it's such a hardship to take you!
2018-03-19 – A sunny day at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls (in Goldstream Park) is just 20 Km from our place along the Trans Canada Hwy. Rolling stones have no chance in these extreme mossy environs.
2018-01-30 – The Moss Lady Beacon Hill Park
The Moss Lady statue is a public artwork located in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It was created by artist Dale Doebert with the help of city employees and installed in the park in 2015. The Moss Lady is located in a shady clearing behind...
2018-01-20 – Women’s March… #MeToo
Throngs of women, children and men gathered in Centennial Square on Saturday before marching down Government Street to the legislature in support of women’s rights and equality. Many women wore knitted pink “pussy” hats, while placards with messages such as “Grab...
2017-11-11 – At the Cenotaph
Joe is hosted once again this year by Rob Fleming and Carol James. It was another successful day schmoozing with like minded people. Lest we forget! ❤️🩹
2017-10-15 – A Couple of Dinosaurs Comparing Notes
An afternoon outing to the Victoria IMAX and coffee in the Sequoia Lounge.
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