by Mel | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
———- Today I was shown a small but awesome sea glass beach in Sidney. I think I’m addicted. No pictures of that, because I was busy filling up my ice cream bucket with pieces of awesome :D But we also stopped off at Island View Beach to explore...
by Mel | Jan 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
We had wind gusts up to 50 km/hr yesterday, which made for some awesome waves. Sometimes sneaky waves that catch you off guard if you don’t see them coming. Brrr. Bailey and I managed to stay pretty dry and keep our cameras safe. Eric went down the stairs and...
by Mel | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mallard duck, Canada Goose, Bald Eagle, Hermit Thrush (I think), Spotted Towhee, American Robin, Hooded Merganser, and (probably) a Double-crested Cormorant. (I love this book <3)Β Now I need to start identifying mammals, not that I see much other...
by Mel | Jan 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
I can’t find Ninja Sparrow in my bird guide. I wonder what he is? And FYI, swans move fast when they see a person with a camera. Yeesh.
by Mel | Jan 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
A couple shots of the back down from Kamloops —– And a few from today… The different layers of clouds make me happy. Not really composed great, but I was practicing sky shots. Got distracted by pigeons for a moment (all huddled around the warm air...
by Mel | Dec 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
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by Mel | Dec 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
We had our early Christmas/Solstice dinner last night. Eric and I pulled off an amazing feat – a huge dinner in our tiny kitchen in two hours. (That food processor was the smartest decision ever.) It was like a food prep dance, moving around each other. We...
by Mel | Dec 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
-watching The Bishop’s Wife – making ginger crinkles – wishing I had robot arms about the time I add the 6 cups of flour – hoping they turn out even thugh some of the molasses was a little crystallized – rolling 88 little cookies in sugar...
by Mel | Dec 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Time for lights and decorations and yummy baking. This was the perfect “Friday” activity :)
by Mel | Dec 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
After putting off finishing for a YEAR, I completed this blanket because I’m procrastinating on a knitting project. I know. I’m strange. It’s made from old/free/PAX tees that were too large or just no longer worn. The backing was reeeeally...
