Lost, and then found.

Thing of Beauty (Mark One) :

Meanwhile, back in Gibsons....

This was taken by a friend of ours, Andrea, who lives in Langdale, near Gibsons. It shows the wood barge, recovering from a delivery.  I believe this to be the Straits Logger, the sister ship to the now scrapped Haida Brave. This ship is now a barge with decommissioned engines, it is towed around by a tug and is used for deliveries to the mill area of Langdale. This brings back lovely memories of a misty, rainy passing on a BC Ferry with the mother in law, many years ago.

What a Stunning view of Howe Sound.

Tofino Brewing

In addition to the stunning coastline, the beer isn't too shabby either....

Tofino

In September, we finally made it over to Tofino for a four day "break" from retirement, the area is stunning, beautiful beaches, the freshest air you can imagine, and for those that indulge, incredible surfing and weather systems on the wild west coast.

The front line....

At the front of the house, to the side, we're doing something similar, rocks have been installed at the property line, shrubs are being planted, grass is being removed.

Beer is being consumed.....

Updates at the back.....

The mammoth task to remove most of the useless grass continues in the front and the back yard, the rectangular bed, adjacent to the house, has now been introduced to a larger rose and shrub bed. It's a multi-year project and we have many plans, so we will keep you posted as we progress.