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...
by Mel | Nov 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
So maybe I’m beginning to get a little excited for decorating. Two simple garlands is all it takes. I’m definitely waiting until this weekend for the tiny tree, though. First weekend of December is our tradition. Only two days! Do you have any plans to...
by Mel | Nov 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yesterday we went out to Island View Beach, and saw an otter! It had a fish bigger than its head in its paws, which it left behind when we started walking closer. A sea gull was lying in wait to take it though. I also found out that one of my boots has a leak in it....
by Mel | Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
I didn’t go anywhere this weekend, so here are some pictures of cats! Also, check out my new project with Bailey and Chelsy, PhotoFiftyTwo, a year of weekly themed photo posts.
by Mel | Nov 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
According to the park description, Cathedral Grove (MacMillan Park) got its name in the 1920’s from Governor General Viscount Willingdon’s description. In 1929, land was donated by H.R. MacMillan to be park, so people could continue to enjoy the...
by Mel | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
It’s a bit overcast and misty today, but it was a good temperature to traipse around outside looking at fish. The salmon run seemed a little lackluster, but I think that had more to do with the fuel truck crash in April.[Link2] [Link3] The seagulls...
by Mel | Oct 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Considering I have a pretty bad cold, going to Vancouver was probably not the best idea for my health. But it was to see @PirateBee and Chelsy. We haven’t all hung out together in ages, so even though I felt horrible (and probably sounded worse!) I went. I...
by Mel | Oct 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
^French Beach —- v China Beach We woke up to the perfect day for a drive, so we head out this morning with a general direction in mind. We found French Beach Provincial Park, between Sooke and Jordan River on Highway 14. The beach is easy to access, and...
