Viksen's Blog

The Edmontonian arrives

2007-06-24T19:49:00.000-07:00

I believe we found Paula's car at the Peach City Beach Cruise.
We definitely found the peach
Hit some winery's Sheri really enjoyed Thornhaven
Hot tubbin'

Kevin's sister Sheri decided to trek out west for a visit. She flew into Kelowna and stayed with us for the better part of a week before busing on down to Chilliwack to visit her folks.

More KVR

2007-06-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

KVR

2007-06-20T19:40:00.000-07:00

Biking the KVR Chute Lake to Penticton.

Chute Lake Lodge

2007-06-20T19:30:00.000-07:00

Bruce flew out from Ontario for a wee visit. Me and Kevin, Bruce, and my mom and dad decided to go do some exploring. We took a shuttle up to Chute Lake Lodge with our bikes. We had a coffee there and picked through some of their unusual antiques. From there we rode our bikes on the Kettle Valley Railway back to Penticton (42km) Quite a day

Jack Pine Lake

2007-06-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

Kevin has found a new after work hangout. Up the dirt road behind our house is a nice secluded little fishing lake called Jack Pine. We saw a bear on our drive up, but unfortunatly he ran away to quickly and I was too slow with the camera. But hear are some shots of my fisherman!

Welcome to the world

2007-06-10T22:12:00.000-07:00

This is my new nephew, yet to be named. Kris and Adrienne's second child! He was born this morning, and I got to see him for the first time tonight!

After visiting the happy family at the hospital we went for a seafood dinner at Salty's on the Beach. This Rainbow was shining bright in the sky as the sun went down

The Monster Truck Show

2007-06-02T22:00:00.000-07:00

We finished off a fun Saturday together by going and seeing the monster truck show with Dave. Man is it loud in there. Above is The Jurassic Attack, I liked it cause of the horns, but Kev thinks it looks cheesy. Below is the Iron Outlaw, Kevin's, and the crowds favorite. He definitely could get the most air!

Kevin had this look an his face all night, like a really excited 10 year old boy whose been given too much candy and a big brick of fire crackers.

This guy really rocked!

Kelowna Rowing Club

2007-06-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

I just finished my learn to row course at the Kelowna Rowing club. We started class at 5:30 in the morning. Wow is the lake quiet at that hour. It was a nice way to start the day. But I think if I become a member I will go rowing a little later in the morning than that.

We were doing a style of rowing called sculling. It is done in a very long narrow boat with anywhere from 1 to 8 people paddling. Lots of fun to try something new.

Montgoemry Dude Fluffytail

2007-05-29T15:13:00.000-07:00

Okay, who can really resist him. He's so damn fluffy, and he love's attantion. as I sit here blogging he is beside me purring away for no particular reason.

Westbank Fire

2007-05-29T14:22:00.000-07:00

Someone torched a fruit market in Westbank last night. I met Kevin their on my way home. He had shot a bunch of photos. Some may have been picked up by a local paper. During his and Dave's wanders they ran into Kip Frasz, a reporter for some local newspapers. The photo below was used as the cover shot for Wednesdays Westside Weekly paper!

Westbank Fire

2007-05-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

Hannah is such a poser

2007-05-29T14:00:00.000-07:00

The Preggie's

2007-05-23T14:17:00.000-07:00

Adrienne's about to pop any moment

Hannah and Pj are discussing whether they want brother's or sisters (they both want a sister, at least one of them is due to be disapointed)

Jolika, as big as her belly is is not due for another 2 months

May long weekend

2007-05-21T14:11:00.000-07:00

Mr. Dog

Boy's love to play trucks no matter what age!

Lubing up the monkey

The first swim of the season

Fun with Dave's New Mustang

2007-05-19T13:50:00.000-07:00

Dave's car got a harem.... no really.... Dave's friend Andrew came up from the coast for a Porche ralley, Dave and Kev went along for the cruise in Dave's 'stang. When they went for lunch the parking arangements made it look like Dav's car had a harem... if you know what I mean.

'stang and porche

okay... I enjoyed riding in the damn fast beast. Consumerism or not,Woah !!! that shit goes from O to fast in now! That's got to be the first time I've ridden in a rocket, and I drive a Lexus (no slow chugger).

Oh my god, so sad

2007-05-15T14:33:00.000-07:00

I got the worst news. Tanya and Erington's house burned down. Along with the loss of home, they also lost their 2 dogs, Maise and Grey, and Tanya's cat Luney Monkey. I am increadibly sad. Anyone who wishes to send a donation to them can do so at the Quadra Island Credit Union in Errington Collette's name.

Greatly missed... Above is Maise, below is Grey, and Luney Monkey the cat is at the bottom.

Can I Call my husband a bastard... is that politically correct

2007-05-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

Kris (my bro) had to go the Okanagan Mtn. for work and invited Kevin along for the ride (I was working) A couple of months ago Dave took Makoto to one of his sites and I was like hey, ask me I'll forgo sleep for the heli ride. Now I'm feeling really green as Kevin beat me to the oportunity (with my own brother I'll add)

Mr. Dog

2007-05-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

Logan

We finally own a patio set

2007-04-29T13:57:00.000-07:00

So really., Most people wouldn't get exited about buying their first Walmart patio set. But hey, neither of us has had a yard in how many years. It's like a marker of getting out of the city. We celebrated with a bottle of wine from our winery touring day, and an exciting menu, as per me (hot and sour soup, fresh green salad with avocado, and pasta with grilled mushrooms)

A random day with lots of wine

2007-04-29T13:41:00.000-07:00

We started the day with a cruise from Kris and Adrienne's up to the big Penticton sign. It's all cemented gravel as you can see at this angle. I thought is was quite funny that some one had put a cut-out of a sheep up on the hill by the sign. From a distance you would think a sheep was grazing there. Ha ha on the tourists I guess.

We hit a few winery's in Naramata. It was early season so most weren't open yet. (May long weekend really marks the opening of the smaller wineries) But, we still managed to hit a few and come home with 8 bottles and an empty wallet (glad of the good old gov't tax return) This was taken at Elephant Island, one of our favorites. I have toured Naramata in the past but they sell out real early because their wines are so unusual. they are a fruit winery in the land of grapes. We bought a Cassis and and Black Currant wine. They are held in reverence in our liquor cabinet for a special occasion. (no not xmas or anything, just what we deem as a fun evening)

A surprise visit

2007-04-26T13:27:00.000-07:00

Aura is so full of energy. Gotta love it. Althoug our cats weren't so sure of her intentions. She wanted to be friends... they figured she needed a good swat.

T&R did a little trip to the states to see his mom, then cruised up the coast to
Tanya and Eringtons on Cortez, stopped in Van, and then were heading home with intentions to stop in Salmon Arm to stay with T's parents when they remembered hey, S&K moved to the Okanagan. They called from Hope and wanted to come by for the evening. And hey, we always have a bed for friends, please come one, come all. I was so excited to see them. In July we are going to go to the Kootneys for some explorations, which will involve dropping in on their doorstep.. Sooo exciting.

Aura is such and awsome pup (she's just under a year old) looking foreward to seeing their cat Loki, who I hear is now a condender in the fat cat category

Viksen's Blog: Sun Peaks

2007-04-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

Viksen's Blog: Sun Peaks

Viksen's Blog: Easter Egg Hunting

2007-04-18T11:15:00.000-07:00

Viksen's Blog: Easter Egg Hunting

Easter Egg Hunting

2007-04-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

Kris and Hannah discussing strategey

The Hunt is on

Hannah and her Buddy, PJ

Here's the whole fandamnly... Adrienne, proudly showing her preggy belly, Katherine, her mom, Kev's parents Bev and Fred, Kev and me, my parents Alf and Orian, Kris and Hannah, and Makoto and Dave T **** See more photos by going to my facebook page **** http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3943&l=5abee&id=680951082

Easter Visit

2007-04-08T10:00:00.000-07:00

I've been working a ton lately. I knew it would be impossible for me to get the Easter long weekend off, as I am newly transfered to Kelowna. That's why I booked a long weekend last weekend. But gladly my work was closed for Easter Sunday, and that gave me and Kevin an opportunity for some family visits. We had originally planned to go to Chilliwack for the evening. But then his parents decided to come up to our house instead. He did a little wine tour with them while I worked on Saturday, and then I cheffed up a fantastic dinner for all. These shots were taken Easter morning while the men cleaned up our cars before heading down to OK Falls for Hannah's big egg hunt.

Belle

2007-04-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

Awwe.....

Monty in the wilderness

2007-04-03T00:41:00.000-07:00

So we finally decided to let our apartment dwelling cats explore the great out doors. They are quite humerous to watch outside, cause they still think that they are doing something bad. If you get anywhere near them they bolt for the door

Sun Peaks

2007-04-01T00:26:00.000-07:00

Dave and Paula on the lift **** see more photos on my facebook page **** http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4258&l=c0e18&id=680951082

Sun Peaks

2007-04-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

We headed up to Sun Peaks for a fantastic weekend. It's the first time we have checked out this mountain and we fell in love. The whole place is ski in ski out. We had a lovely condo, with private hot tub and the works. Not to mention that we had fabulous weather. Sunshine and spring conditions that sluchy wet dreams are made of.
It was so great that me and Kev are able to experience new mountains with Dave and Paula. We hope to continue our annual mountain journeys with them, to a new mountain every year.
What a view!!
I'll say it again, What a view!

Some Furry Friends

2007-03-30T00:07:00.000-07:00

I love seeing all the deer around here... especially the non road kill ones. People seem to view them as pests, but personally I would love to catch a few muching on my garden. They are so cute that I don't mind if they ravage my flowers.

Dave fixes Makoto's car

2007-03-24T23:56:00.000-07:00

Dave is a very generous and helpful person. He decided to help Makoto out by doing an oil change for her. Unfortunatly he was not familiar with her Audi and made an oops. He accidentally drained her tranny fluid. To add to his sorrow, you cannot easily refill it in her car, special tools are required.... and he did it on Sunday night, and he was flying to Toronto for a week the next morning. He had to get it flatdecked to Audi, and rent her a car for while he was gone. Poor Dave, we will refer to this moment as his Audi Oops from now on.

Second Day with Steph

2007-03-02T22:44:00.000-08:00

I gave Steph a tour of Kelowna, and Penticton before we finished up with a drink at the Hooded Morgansa (Unsure of spelling on that), its a new place built on a pier by the Lakeside in Penticton. It was so good to see a face from home.

Steph comes for a visit

2007-03-01T22:37:00.000-08:00

Ms. Puleo came up to hit the slopes with me, before heading into Penticton for a big Mary Kay Convention. We had the best day. We went to Crytal Mountain which is at the end of my stree (yes we live minutes from the lifts) The mountain is closed Mon-Wed so we went on what is often refered to as Big Powder Thursday. There was over 60cm of fresh powder, and only 10 cars in the parking lot. Fresh tracks and sunshine all day long

That's a main run, at the end of the day.... wow

2007-03-01T20:42:00.000-08:00

After a great day snowboarding I suggested we needed some wine with dinner. So off we went to 3 local wineries, still in our ski gear, for some samples. This is taken at Mission Hill Winery. (all photo's from Steph's visit were taken by Steph, so I get to be in the pics for a change)

Poker Night

2007-02-25T22:32:00.000-08:00

It's Saturday night, time for a poker party. We had a good croud, in the end Rick won, with Adrienne taking a close second

Me and The Guys at Mt. Baldy

2007-02-18T21:19:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful day to his the slopes. So me, Kevin, my dad Alf, Kris, Rick and Dave T. went to Baldy. Apparently we teased my dad too much last year about being neon man, so he retired his old one piece flourescent ski suit this year.
Getting air was the name of the game. In order of appearance here is Rick, Kevin, and Kris

2007-02-18T19:27:00.000-08:00

And down goes Dave
Kevin unfortunately gave himself a concussion and whiplash with this rail

2007-02-18T14:25:00.000-08:00

Although Rick tended to be the king of the sky, he still did a great wipe-out like everyone else

Relaxing

2007-02-11T23:00:00.000-08:00

I really am enjoying my moments in my new home. To lay back in the tub and gaze out on Kelowna is fantastic. I look out with the lights of the street below me illuminating the low lands. The fog swirls in over Westbank, with Mission Hill's dark peak breaking up the sprawl of lights, marking the winding path of Okanagan Lake. The sky over Kelowna takes on this beautiful light. At the same time I can throw back my head and gaze at the Milky Way and all its constellations.

Hello From Miss Belle-E-Phish

2007-02-08T22:58:00.000-08:00

Belle has found satisfaction in dominating the household as per usual. Here she is perched on the roof of the kitty house, where she can keep an eye on everything going on!

Rick Turn's 29

2007-01-27T13:23:00.000-08:00

We went into Penticton to the Kettle Valley Pub for Rick's B-day this weekend. Here's Kris, Adrienne, Baker, Crystal, Sue, Rick, Dave and Kevin. Man that pub has good nachos. We took off home after the pub as I had to work Sunday morning. But the rest of the gang hit the casino for some gambling. Rick had already won over 50 bucks at the pub playing pull tabs, but I understand no one won big at the casino.

Happy January Cards

2007-01-26T18:23:00.000-08:00

Oh my god, it's taken a month, but I am finally once again caught up on my blog. I also finally finished the creation of our annual Xmas photo. I will be working in the photolab this weekend, so hopefully I can get them all printed and in the mail by next weekend. Only a little over a month late!

Dinner at Cattle Country

2007-01-12T18:17:00.000-08:00

Dave had given gift certificates to Cattle Country to us and K&A for Xmas. So we decided to have and evening out. Cattle Country is a nice Steakhouse in Downtown Kelowna with a view of the lake. Above is Mokoto, Dave, Sue, Rick, Kevin, and Adrienne. I'm of course taking the photo, and Kris is off somewhere chasing Hannah...
Rick had to sprawl out on the couch in the entryway, even though he did not have the 24ounce steak. (He still had a huge slab'o'beef)
Our entertainment sat at the head of the table. Showing off her vast knowledge of dinner theatre!

More kitties

2007-01-10T18:15:00.000-08:00

The illusive Indy poses for a photo... she's our biggggg kitty
Yes, Monty likes to just hang out on his back

More Hemlock

2007-01-07T16:58:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately with all that new snow the weather warmed up a bit too much. Snow became rain and conditions sucked. Paula had to teach her lessons (Ithink they all no showed) and Jules had to work her first shift as a mountain worker digging out lifts. Me, Kevin and Dave hit the lodge for some eats before Me and Kevin hit the road home.

Hemlock

2007-01-07T16:54:00.000-08:00

After Body Worlds we drove to Hemlock to spend the evening with Dave, Paula, and Jules. and Paula's familys cabin. They had no power when we arrived but we still had a great evening playing Monopoly by candle and fire light. It snowed like mad all night long (we actually almost got stuck on the way up the mountain. They had gotten stuck the day before and had to go back and get their car earlier that afternoon) The next day we awoke to over 2 feet of snow (can you find my car)
Glady snow removal is part of their Strata fee
Kevin tried to assist the plow, then he gave up as seen below

Wow a long weekend

2007-01-06T16:41:00.000-08:00

I got a long weekend at work... 4 days off for no reason.... cool. Me and Kevin decided to drive down to the coast the see the "Body Worlds III" exhibit at science world before it ended. And to get in a visit with a few of our friends. Body Worlds was kind of sureal and creepy, but what is one to expect from an exhibit made up of placticized dead people.
The day we left we woke in the morning to a foot of beautiful powder in the driveway, and thought what the hell are we doing, driving to the coast, we should be hitting the slopes. The Coke was kinda trecherous. You can see in the picture above, crazy amounts of snow. Just before Hope we saw a roadblock for the eastbound traffic. They closed the road, I'm sure their was a roadblock somewhere behind us, probably set up shortly after we passed.
We went for lunch at The Reef on Main St.. Who doesn't love eating Jamacan food, drinking tropical drinks while sitting on a heated patio in the middle of winter. Steve, Joyce, James and Jacquie joined us before we left for Body Worlds

New Year's Day

2007-01-01T16:33:00.000-08:00

We decided we wanted to go to Big White for some New Year's day riding. We left from Kris and Adrienne's and took the back road. The road we took is the Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road. Needless to say this was no highway. Its a road that one would need a 4X4 for in the summer, but with enough snow, and when plowed is somewhat better. Unfortunately at the halfway point where the road splits it was no longer plowed. It took us over 2 hours to get to Big White. The drive was fun, but we really weren't sure if we would get stuck or not. Before leaving we made arrangements for Kris to come looking for us if we hadn't called in 2 hours. When we finally got some cel reception we called to let them know we were okay, and Kris had just left. Luckily he had only gotten as far as the gas station, and Adrienne called him to come home.
When we did arrive at Big White it was well past noon, and the mountain was fogged in. As most know, its just not worth it when Big White turns into the Big White-Out. So we turned and headed back to Kelowna (on the regular road) and caught up with Dave for a burger and a beer before heading home.

New Year's Eve

2006-12-31T16:26:00.000-08:00

We ended the year with Kris and Adrienne. The four of us went for dinner at the Lost Moose Lodge in Penticton. The Moose is way up on a hill overlooking Penticton. You kind of have to go off the beaten path to find it, I guess that's why its the "Lost" Moose. They have a fantastic view, and me and Keving have been their a couple times before to catch dinner and the sunset. It seemed a nice place to wrap up an amazing year.

Hannah and her quad

2006-12-31T16:21:00.000-08:00

Yes the little munchkin got her own quad for xmas!!! (I guess this means that Kris will have to get one too, so that his daughter doesn't have better toys than him) She was showing off her skills to us, she can drive loops around the house, and can reverse and handle 5 point turns. Quite the acomplishment I must say

Happy Kitties

2006-12-28T16:19:00.000-08:00

Belle lounges in front of the fire all day, and Monty hangs out in his new house!

Xmas Day

2006-12-25T16:15:00.000-08:00

Xmas day Kevin's parents and his sister drove up from the coast for a visit. So we had a second Xmas dinner at our new home. With the help of Safety Dave we did a turkey on the BBQ. Yum!

Xmas Eve

2006-12-24T16:11:00.000-08:00

My Mom prepared a feast for the holiday. It was a big success, with a mixture of our family and Adrienne's family. Loads of fun.

2006-12-24T15:13:00.000-08:00

Bruce comes out for the holidays

2006-12-19T16:09:00.000-08:00

Bruce arrived shortly before xmas, so me and Kevin went over to my parents for a little hello.
My parents took off for the evening to their Rotary Xmas Party

Xmas decorations

2006-12-12T15:57:00.000-08:00

Well, although I didn't get my xmas cards out in time, we did manage to get some decorations up. And as per susal the kitties all located themselves under our tree. Here's Monty

Last Day With The Poco Photo Crew

2006-11-27T15:49:00.000-08:00

Clock-wise from the top right: Sidney, Gary, Me, Barb, Poilan, Wei, Mercedes, and Mary-Ann.
Everyone from work thew me a terriffic going away party. We went for dinner at this great Sushi restaurant in Coquitlam (too bad I hadn't found this gem sooner). I'm going to miss everyone so much. I hope that the people I work with in Kelowna will be just as great as the ones I am leaving behind.

2006-11-27T15:48:00.000-08:00

Mercedes, Jim and his son
Me, Laura, and Robert

2006-11-27T15:45:00.000-08:00

Mary-Ann
Grace and Karen
Poilan, Barb, and Mary-Ann
Wei, Me, Laura and Robert

2006-11-27T15:43:00.000-08:00

Gary and Grace
Poilan
Leno and Poilan
Sidney

Big Horn Sheep

2006-11-12T22:19:00.000-08:00

I drove up to our new home for the weekend, since Kevin came down last weekend. On my way home I spotted this heard of Big Horn's just outside of Keremeos.

Okay, so this last shot I actually took in the summer on our way home from Edmonton. (notice the green background) But I just had to include it... I love this guy!

Happy Birthday to us

2006-11-04T21:44:00.000-08:00

We had a fun little gathering for sushi to celebrate my and Kev's 31'st B-days. It was held at Kirin, one of our favorite New Westminster haunts.

Foosball Party

2006-10-27T21:32:00.000-07:00

Kris and Aids decided to purchase a foosball table the same weekend we were up getting Kevin settled in. Needless to say a foosball party was absolutely necessary!
Aidrienne, Kris, Kevin, Tara, Sue, Rick, and Kalen. (left to right around the table... both photos)

Our New Home

2006-10-27T21:15:00.000-07:00

Well its official. Kevin is now a resident of Westbank, BC. We called Dave T. the other week and asked if we could rent his basement suite. He wasn't really ready for tenants, but we needed a place, so he let us go up and get Kevin settled. Over the next month him and Kevin will finish the suite before I official move up too. (Kev gets to live the bachelor life for a while) Kev brought one of our futons, the small TV, his laptop, the TV trays and the camp dishes. I guess that means he's all set for a little while. This is our view (as seen from our bedroom, the kitchen, or Dave's deck and hot tub) It's beautiful here. I'm so excited.

A random bash/farewell party

2006-10-21T00:17:00.000-07:00

Kevin is spending his last true weekend in New Westminster. Monday he starts his new job in Kelowna. I will be working at my current job in PoCo until the end of November, and then I will join him. Things are changing quickly

2006-10-21T00:12:00.000-07:00

Me and Joyce
Hanging in our living room, Joyce, Becky, JP, Paula and Dave

2006-10-21T00:08:00.000-07:00

JP sees the light (or the light sees him)
Steve shows us some dance moves
If you cant read it, it says please come back with a drawing of sad Dave, Paula, Puma, and Pashmina.
There's some of the gang, just hangin on the stoop.

2006-10-21T00:06:00.000-07:00

Dave in front of our home

Any party that ends with someone wearing an empty case of beer on their head must be a good party!

A Puleo kind of party

2006-10-20T22:42:00.000-07:00

Steph had a birthday bash for herself and Andrew. Loved all the Japaneesey gifts people got her (We went the opposite route and got her wine from Transilvania being as her birthday is close to Halloween and the liquor store was carrying it especialy for the occasion, what the hey) Me and K used the opportunity to inform friends of our impending move

Wild Kitties

2006-10-18T22:32:00.000-07:00

One thing I will miss about this neighborhood is all the Kitties. Our building is very cat friendly, and in our neighbors garden their is always some wild cats living. A woman we know only as the Cat lady comes by and feeds them. She is the only one that they will get remotely near to, and even around her they are very skittish. They wait for food to be presented and her to back off a bit before eating. This particular cat has been hanging out since we first moved in.

Hannah's 2nd Birthday

2006-10-16T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hannah's birthday was a load of fun. It was also when me a Kevin decided to make the plunge and move to the Okanagan. The previous weekend we had been looking at real estate in New Westminster, we even went to the bank and got pre-approved for a morgage. By Tues we had second thoughts about a permanent home in the lower mainland. On Wed he sent out some resumes, and Thursday he got a phone call for an interview. Sat afternoon before the party we drove to Kelowna for him to meet with Tops, and they made an acceptable offer. So not only did we get to celebrate Hannah's birthday that evening, but also the decision to move to Kelowna. How exciting. Here is everyone about to eat Hannah's cake.

2006-10-16T22:20:00.000-07:00

Hannah turns 2, and what do you know she likes presents!
Oh yeah, and cake too...

A night to remember

2006-10-06T21:54:00.000-07:00

We took a quick jaunt out to Chilliwack for an evening. A little visit. Tammy, Jamie, Troy and Dave came over, and we all had a drink and a hot tub. Dave was hungry so he climbed out to go order a pizza, when we came inside he was disoriented and very pale, and had no idea what was going on. It wasn't until the next morning that we were able to piece together that he must have over heated in the hot tub, and when he went inside he passed out and gave himself a concusion on the kitchen table. In the moring he had the bruises to prove his mishap. Unfortunately the whole day is erased from his memory. Paula now says that he is not allowed to come out and play with us unless he is wearing a helmet (One of the things he forgot was that he had purchased a new snowboarding helmet earlyer that afternoon)

2006-09-28T20:49:00.000-07:00

It's only September but already dreams of snow are floating through my head. This shot was taken earlyer this year at Mt. Baldy (one of my favorite undiscovered killer hills) This here is a big selection of some of the snow crew that we usually hit the slopes with. Dave and Paula, Kris and Adrienne, Dave, and Kevin and I. Hope your all looking foreward to some wicked pic's this year of snowboarding. With my new camera, I'm going to get some killer shots

Powell river

2006-09-22T20:11:00.000-07:00

We did a little tour of the town Sun before heading home. Here is Dave and Monica standing at the end of the main dock
We all did some fish watching

Powell River

2006-09-22T20:08:00.000-07:00

Sat afternoon we hit a park for some sunshine and a picnik
Jerry jumping in the water, unfortunately I did not get a shot of Kevin jumping in, he was too quick
Sky looking out, she finally decided to join the boys
The evening party consisted of hot dogs, BBQ oyters, marshmello's and ice cream cake. Who can ask for anything more

2006-09-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

More fantastic shore line, but the water was very cold as it is now September. Kevin and Jerry went swimming later anyway
Jerry and Cathy had driven up the day before, and another couple who we just met (friends of Dave and Monica), Brendan and Crystal had arrived on Thurs.
Dave has built a great fire pit in their backyard
The house as viewed from about halfway down their backyard hill

Sunshine Coast

2006-09-22T20:01:00.000-07:00

Yes more ferries. This time we headed up the sunshine coast with Brent and Dave H to visit Dave M and Monica. They live in Powell river. Thursday was Brents birthday and Sat will Dave M's birthday. We are coming up for a visit/celebration. To get to there place involves a half day of travel, including 2 ferries

We stopped just outside of Powell river at 12:30 Sat. Dave M called to see where we were at and we told him we hadn't left yet. You should have heard how sad he sounded, until we told him it was a lie and we were only 2 minutes away.
Mr. Crabby

Cluck Cluck

2006-09-15T19:57:00.000-07:00

Kris, Aidrienne, Hannah, and Logan came and visited for a whole week. Too much excitement for our cats. But c'mon who can resist and baby dressed as a chicken

More Bowen

2006-09-01T19:54:00.000-07:00

We hiked the Killarney Loop trail, this is the lake. Not very swimmable full of lily pads

Mr. froggy
Me and Kevin

More Bowen

2006-09-01T19:51:00.000-07:00

Chenoa is addicted to her video camera as I am to my SLR camera Jacks looks out
Dave Jacqui and Chenoa in a field. Much of Bowen was a resort in the 20's some of the foundations of the original buildings are still found in this area
Lush

Bowen Island

2006-09-01T19:47:00.000-07:00

More ferries for me, as me a Kevin and Dave decided to head over to Bowen Island for a hike. Our friend's Eric and Stephanie have just recently got a place there and were having a housewarming party all weekend. We just decided to hop over for the day and steel some of their guests. Bowen is only a short ferry from horseshoe bay, an easy day trip.
We kind of liked the outside decor of this building
Steph and Pokey and Andrew (not shown here) met us for breakfast but did not join the hike
the fish ladder

Harrison

2006-08-31T19:44:00.000-07:00

Brent and his new Grand Vitara
You could walk right under this water fall

More of Harrison

2006-08-31T19:43:00.000-07:00

More of Harrison

2006-08-31T19:41:00.000-07:00

Jason jumps
Kevin hacks
we frolick
and the sun goes down as rods are cast

Camping at Harrison Lake

2006-08-31T19:38:00.000-07:00

Kev love's his truck
Brent, Kevin and Jason
This is the first time I've gotten to visit Kevin's favorite camping spot on Harrison Lake. It is a way up a dirt road on the east side of the lake. A beautiful pebble beach where you can just throw down and sleep under the stars apres tent. We had a fantastic time
Brent sunning himself on a rock

party time at the wedding

2006-08-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

This is the small building across from the suspension bridge where the reception was held. Here you can see Jules in the window

The dinner was held the same place the ceremony was held, on the back side of the building across from the park
party time

More wedding photos

2006-08-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

All right, everyone on the bridge

Dave and Paula get married

2006-08-26T19:32:00.000-07:00

Paula's second staggette

2006-08-24T19:27:00.000-07:00

Paula had a little sex toy party after the wedding rehersal. Lots of laughs for all us girls

Dave and Paula's wedding rehersal

2006-08-24T19:24:00.000-07:00

gotta practice that kiss Christina
The crew crossing the Capilano suspension bridge, Christina need much assistantce. She was very afraid, but wanted to cross it before the wedding as to not freek out for the photos, good on her.

Paula's staggette

2006-08-22T19:20:00.000-07:00

Pole dancing was the name of the game

Anniversa-camp day three

2006-08-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

static anyone
Wet dogs and bathing babies

Anniversa-camp day 2

2006-08-20T19:15:00.000-07:00

Me and Kevin enjoyed a little more private time before the family arrived

Then it was party time
Hannah loves camping

Our anniversa-camp

2006-08-19T19:10:00.000-07:00

The first night at Nicola Lake we had a couple of visitors. They wanted to play tag, unfortunately we just didn't have quite the flying abilities they had

The beach was great, especially our own private one

Mom and Margit visit

2006-08-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

My mom and Aunt Margit decided to drive Lucy down from OK falls for a visit
Hanging out infront of the neighborhood crack house

Tough guy

2006-08-07T18:57:00.000-07:00

James stands in the doorway looking tough
James and Tanya
We went down to Carrington Bay, it was quite a hike in, but there was a three day free rave going on so we had a good evening full of dancing and carrying on
Good-bye Cortez, for now

Feast

2006-08-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

Errington raised chickens and pigs, so we had a good feast while visiting
Gorge harbour

We visited a castle and put James in the stocks

Hanging on Cortez

2006-08-07T18:51:00.000-07:00

Child hood memories for me
so much great shore line, I can see why everyone love's it here
Benjamin Robin fell from a tree, so Tanya and Errington have been hand feeding him
Cat on a hot tin roof

Travelling to Cortez

2006-08-07T18:45:00.000-07:00

August is so beautiful, everything is in bloom
Me and James enjoyed sunning ourselves on the many ferrys. For those of you reading this who don't know... Cortez is one of the northern gulf islands, getting there from Vancouver involves ferrying over to vanocouver island, driving north, ferrying to Quadra island, crossing that island and then ferrying to Cortez. The whole journey takes most of a day. Me and James decided that while Kevin was off river rafting for Dave's stag that me and him would go and visit Tanya(my maid of honour), as that is where she currently is living.

This is Tanya and Errinton's abode. He built it himself, it is extended off an old school bus. Maise tied up on the front porch