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Earning their keep!
so, the kids had their first official day of paid work today, as part of a group of about 12-15 kids singing and dancing for a french language learning video/dvd (no, they don’t speak french, it… more »
two triple kayaks
earning their keep!
twotriplekayaks wrote 1 month ago: so, the kids had their first official day of paid work today, as part of a group of about 12-15 kids … more »
creatures we've met lately...
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twotriplekayaks wrote 1 month ago: Well. First there was this guy, tearing all the bark off a tree in front of the house… and … more »
what we've been up to lately...
twotriplekayaks wrote 1 month ago: Lately, our lives have taken on a much more predictable feel, though I know it is all an illusion … more »
March Magic - SW British Columbia
Robert wrote 1 month ago: I remember that my family in Quebec never cared for March. Probably we attended too many poignant fu … more »
HIKING MOUNT STRACHAN
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livinginvancouver wrote 2 months ago: Canada Day 2007… Still plenty of snow up there! Tough one, but with the 360 degree view at … more »
flip sides of the same issue...
twotriplekayaks wrote 2 months ago: The kids and I watched this 20 minute video, and it really got us talking a lot about what we can do … more »
February 2008 Star Maps and Comet Holmes
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Robert wrote 3 months ago: The map on the left will work for 9 PM, mid-latitudes in the northern hemisphere, during the mont … more »
Snowing on Bowen
Robert wrote 3 months ago: We awoke this morning to this. I have not heard a vehicle in hours. I went out only to clear the sno … more »
Quadrantid Meteors Shower to peak night of Jan 3/4
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Robert wrote 4 months ago: The Quadrantid Meteors Shower, tonight, could be the best shower of 2008. Under clear dark condition … more »
Caroling last night was delightful
Robert wrote 4 months ago: Each year one of our neighbours on Bowen Island hosts a caroling party. About 30 people of all ages … more »
Trying to glimpse Comet Holmes
Robert wrote 4 months ago: After days of precipitation, we have a lovely clear evening. The temperature is hovering just above … more »
Howe Sound Weather is different from Vancouver
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Robert wrote 5 months ago: It is a 23-minute drive along the Upper Level Highway from downtown Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay in Ho … more »
ok, last post about snow, I promise!
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twotriplekayaks wrote 5 months ago: Here are a few photos I took on a walk with Dex while we waited for Lucy to be done with Tir-Na-Nog, … more »
Searching for Salish Sea Snow
Robert wrote 5 months ago: Last Sunday, just to find a little snow, we went for a walk in Cypress Provincial Park, at an altit … more »
December Sky - Comet - Meteors
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Robert wrote 5 months ago: For folks who want to follow Comet Holmes, I have made maps to find it and show its progress during … more »
Observing Comet Holmes
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Robert wrote 5 months ago: Councillor Peter Frinton observing M42, the Orion Nebula, with the 17.5″ Dobsonian reflecting … more »
Comet Holmes in Bowen Telescopes tonight
Robert wrote 5 months ago: Tonight will be clear and Bowen Islanders will be out to see Comet Holmes. My 17-1/2 inch Dobsonian, … more »
wild weather of the west coast...
twotriplekayaks wrote 5 months ago: Here’s the funny thing about where I live… All weekend long, we showed off our beeyou … more »
Yes, you can still see Comet Holmes
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Robert wrote 5 months ago: It is a lovely clear night (at last), and I just walked out to see what was new with this astronomic … more »
