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Safely home. The ferry left an hour late and all went well. A cold, frosty morning but warming up now. Maybe some snow tomorrow?

A very different ocean today. Wanted to take a scenic picture of the bay from the other side, but the wind wouldn’t let me push my door open! Gusts of 65 km/hr here in Port Hardy. Thinking maybe I should have brought Gravol.

Coming near the end of our island stay. Had a lovely visit with my Mom and lots of fun with my daughter‘s family. Tomorrow we will be taking care of the grandkids and then Saturday heading home on the ferry.

For #ForestFriday Nothing like a forest walk to refresh you.

Good morning from Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island BC

A beautiful sail through the Douglas Channel yesterday

Good morning from Prince Rupert BC

Time to pull out a chair and pour a glass of wine

I thought the rains had come for good but we are getting 3 glorious days of sun. What a lovely start to October! I am pulling my flowers bit by bit, while babying my hand, because I know the rain will be back.

My September reads ⚡️📚💙

For #ForestFriday

There is just something about a sunny September day. The days are certainly getting shorter now. Enjoying this late afternoon.

I was busy gardening last week as I had carpal tunnel surgery on my hand yesterday. No gardening for a while now. Pulled some nearly finished flowers, but the bees weren’t happy with that. This begonia still amazes me. One plant that just keeps on going!

Such a lovely September evening. Humidity starting to come down.

Little Labor Day weekend sunset action. Island life. #pnw #sunset #Island #nature #landscape

For #ForestFriday A peaceful walk

The sun is setting above the fog and in comes the mist. The tide is so low.

A gentle giant #ThickTrunkTuesday

Our last day on Haida Gwaii. We are in Daajing Giids tonight, catch the ferry to Prince Rupert in the morning and get home to Terrace tomorrow night. It has been a great week.

Here are the books I read this August. I liked them all, but “Into The Dark“ a little less. I enjoy the other series. If you haven’t read Dervla McTiernan, try her. 💫📚💙

This morning’s walk on the East Beach

Yesterday on East Beach, Haida Gwaii

Tow Hill, Naikoon Provincial Park. Yes these rocks are very old lava.

Our little off grid cabin on the North Beach, right in the dunes. No electricity, rain water for washing dishes, bottled water for drinking, a little propane cookstove and a wood stove to keep us warm.

The wharf at Port Clements. You could see tons of salmon in the water and jumping.

A early morning walk along the Yakoun River. There were lots of salmon in the river. Love the big trees on this trail.

I am off to magical Haida Gwaii. Will be off grid a lot but will post pictures when I can.

I don’t like to be political on here, but have been stewing over this all day. Canadians are very upset and feel bullied. This is not Trade, this is control. More Canadians will be boycotting US products and not travelling to the US. We support our prime minister.

Have enjoyed watching and listening to these kids grow up youtu.be/WhEdbcf2Ur0?...

This begonia amazes me. One plant and it just keeps on blooming.

@billjonesjr.bsky.social This is one of my favourite bossa nova tunes and was thinking of you when listening to it just now. open.spotify.com/track/6clrt5...

For #ForestFriday A quiet walk to the lookout from last Sunday.

Had a great weekend camping, perfect weather. Off grid, of course, so it is going to take a while for me to catch up.

This one is for you @sproutastic.bsky.social

The rain has finally stopped and my flowers have survived. Some in my pots were flattened a little, but here come the August gardens.

Well, someone cut the cables again and took out the cable vision, internet and phones for the whole day yesterday across the northwest. We really need a second line and need to stop these people. Meanwhile, some more great live music last night, Mercedes Brown and this is the Ezra Beaton Trio.

Riverboat Days started in Terrace today. After the parade, lots going on including Concerts in the Park all afternoon and evening. Terrace loves live music! And the rain held off.

Not much reading happened this month. It was a very busy month. Take a step back in time to get a vision on what went on before Slow Horses (excellent). I really like Louise Penny, but this one didn't quite do it for me. The plot was a little unbelievable for me. (Why?) #SlowHorses ⚡️📚💙

Not much reading happened this month. It was a very busy month. Take a step back in time to get a vision on what went on before Slow Horses (excellent). I really like Louise Penny, but this one didn't quite do it for me. The plot was a little unbelievable for me. (Why?) #SlowHorses

Saturdays at the KVMF they have a fun workshop where the kids make umbrella jellyfish and then they all parade with them that evening.

Had a really great time at the Kispiox Music Festival this weekend! A little rain, a little sun - Great music.

Good morning! Our last hot day today. We are off to Kispiox for the Music Festival. A little more volunteer work and then a lot of fun. Will be off grid until Sunday night. My day lilies are blooming.

Spent the day in Kispiox today at a work bee. Getting ready for next weekend’s music festival. It was 28 C, but we got a lot done and had fun.