Protect your Eyes!

Apparently, there is a total solar eclipse somewhere in the world but not here in the rainy, Pacific Northwest that's for sure! That's okay, our eyes thank us. 

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Back to "regular life" here in White Rock...They tell us that spring is here and although we've had a few nice days. Lots of rain and some chilly temperatures still. That's life in the rainforest part of the world. 

Helped a bit during spring break.

Even put Doug to work pushing the stroller!

Train tracks in White Rock

We had some really beautiful art installations put on the promenade in White Rock for all to enjoy. Unfortunately, someone figured that they should hack-saw one of the huge crystals off one of the display pieces. So frustrating. I guess that is why we can't have nice things. People (some) have to ruin it for others. Senseless vandalism. 

Before - so pretty.

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After some as*#@le decided they needed it.

I mean, WHO is going to buy it???

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Neptune won First place

There are so many really pretty ones

A different view of our pier.

Some flowers always find a way, don't they?

A tribute to our Semiahmoo First Nations whose

unceeded territory White Rock is on.

I talk ALOT about Crescent Beach and White Rock. Here is a Google map of the two. You can see Crescent Beach in the upper left corner and White Rock in the middle bottom.They are about 10 minutes apart.We are also about a four minute drive to the US border. We live just below the Sourth Surrey Athletic Park in green in the middle of the map.

I try and get the boys down to Crescent Beach (different than the White Rock beach) for a walk and, of course, some ice cream at Mr. Martino's. 

Mr Martino always tells the boys that when they are old enough they can come and work for him but they have to work the first hour 

for free due to all the ice cream they will eat. 

August is "all in" on this idea!

Patty & Mark, our long, long time friends were in town from Florida. 

We don't get to see them very often 

so we L-O-V-E it when they are in town.

Easter Brunch at Mom's 

with my sister Julie and Doug (and the bunny)

Beautiful display at Crescent Beach

Josh's 39th birthday and we spent a few hours at the local Township 7 Winery (about 15 minutes away from us). Was absolutely soul-lifting in the sunshine for a short time.  

39 looks good on you Josh!

Here they come!!

I think that's about all I've got for you. Not much else happening here in White Rock. Before we know it, we'll be camping again in mid-May!!

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction...G. Kent

Spring has sprung!

We made it through another winter!! Yeah us!!

It's no secret that Doug and I are definitely summer type of people. That's okay, takes all kinds. That is the main reason for our love of traveling to Mexico in the winter months. Of course, this year is our "hiatus" so Mexico will have to be okay without us for this year.  

Not much has gone on here. We've been out getting in as many steps as possible. 

Our local duck pond park, just up the street.

White Rock beach, just down the hill

from where we live.

Taken from the end of the pier in White Rock.

That is Mt Baker in the distance on the

right of the flag pole.

A lovely dinner out at our friends, Bob & Danna

in New Westminster (about 30 minutes from us).

This is the mighty Fraser River. Beautiful sunset.

Went down to our other local beach, Crescent Beach, a 

10 minute drive away, for picnic dinner one night.

A little sea glass hunting and maybe some wine.

Lovely wine transporter from my sister, Sue.

Thanks sis!!

Must be time to leave!

We all know the "see ya later alligator" but here

are a host of others. Thanks to one of 

Josh & Kathy's neighbours!

Not much else happening and I really hate saying that more than once but it is true. We are really looking forward to our first, upcoming camping trip in mid-May. Doug has a small "to-do" list for Eurii. Nothing major just a few maintenance things. Even Eurii is looking forward to doing something!

So, I guess that's it for me. I hope everyone is doing well.

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying "I will try again tomorrow" ...Mary Anne Radmacher

Musings

Yes, I'm trying to come up with some "musings". Thing about staying home for the travel season (aka winter) is that a person runs out of interesting things to write about.

Just one of our local walks... 

Snowdrops

Crocuses

Daffodils too!

Hoof Fungus.

It does look a bit like a horse hoof, doesn't it?

Not sure where this came from 

but there is a head missing!

Just a few fun things...Jasper turned 9 years old on February 17th. Yeesh, how did that happen so fast? He is a great human, full of funny faces, craziness with his big and little brother. Just an all around awesome dude!

Now, that's a cake. Made by Mom!!

Happy Birthday Jasper!!

North Shore Indoor bike track. Built inside an old Sears store at a mall in North Vancouver. Super fun for kids and adults.

https://northshorebikepark.ca 

Jasper at the indoor bike park.

August at one of his night-time socer games

Holden sitting on a green stool that my 

Dad bought in the 1960's.

This thing is indestructible I think. 

Getting ready for the Grandma run to school.

Great joke Rudy!!

Submitted to one of the local stores!

So, there you have it. Not much happening. I feel like we are at the mid-winter point, just waiting for it to be over. Waiting for spring. 

As most of you know, I don't get involved in political discussions or controversial subjects. Mind you, there are MANY things I am sure we all would have to say about some of the world events. I prefer my space here to be just an easy-going space. Hope you all agree and if you don't well, that's okay too I guess.

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already. From "The Simplicity Habit"

February already?

 Well, January certainly blasted by us, didn't it? I hear that this is what happens as you get "older". We'll just leave that thought right there.

Not much happening here. Lots of walks, here and there. Soccer watching with both big guys playing. Life as it is in the winter I guess. 

Just a random collection of pictures:

Someone celebrated a birthday in January

Crescent Beach at near sunset

Brunch with Grandma Nadyne

Sparkling smile as always.

90 years young.

Snow for Teagan and Rudy!

Lots where they live!

Holden "practicing guitar" with Popop

(as he calls Doug)

This past week we took a drive up to Golden Ears Provincial Park (Maple Ridge) for a picnic. It's only 40 minutes from White Rock. We have camped here in the past many times. The campground part of the park is partly closed but there are still a surprising number of sites open. There were only 3 sets of campers but they looked quite well-prepared. There is no electrical (as in all provincial parks) and they have the water shut down for winter. There are pit toilets. If you come camping you need to ensure that you have your own water and maybe TP. It would be very peaceful indeed....

 The long path down to the lake. It's about a 10 minute walk 

but it goes steeply downhill at the end of this trail

Alouette Lake

So, just as promised, I am trying to keep posting bits and pieces. I hope everyone is well and getting through the winter, whereever you are.

Peace out friends!

Thought for the Day: Be the reason someone smiles today. Or the reason they drink....Whatever works.