Monthly Archives: October 2011

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

It’s spooky out there! Ghouls and goblins and all manner of creatures have been out haunting the streets and the alleys and even the backcountry for the past few days. The smell of broom polish and bubbling cauldrons is wafting through the air, … Continue reading →

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Signs… a Cautionary Tale

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

On a recent weekend trip to Whistler I noticed a trail marker while out hiking around that took me a moment to figure out. Then I started laughing. And then I found myself doing a quick check of my surroundings. But there was … Continue reading →

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Bolers and Brothers

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Hey Big Bro, You’re 30 today! Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Did you get the package I sent? (Don’t share any of the beef jerky with Baby Bro, he’s so greedy.) So I see you picked yourself … Continue reading →

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Our Favourite Places: English Bay

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Where: Vancouver, BC What: Walking, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, picnicking, people watching. When: Summer for the best weather and sunsets. Fall through spring if you like more solitude. Wilderness can be where you find it. When I need a quick float … Continue reading →

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Falling

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I read an article recently by a photographer who recounted a story of rushing to a lighthouse in order to snap a picture of it at sunset. He arrived just a hair too late and the sun had already disappeared … Continue reading →

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