Tempus Fugit

Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies

Author: Garry

  • Psalm 121:1-2

    My mom said this verse sustained her on the long drive back from her brother Ken’s funeral in Montreal.

    My Uncle Ken was young (37 – September 11, 1961) when he died and since he was away from Winnipeg in Montreal I rarely saw him. I only remember bits and pieces here and there. We were on a family road trip and visited him at least once. His son Barry has a huge comic book collection with some first editions still in a plastic wrapper. My parents got to go to the Playboy Club. Does that mean my uncle was a member? Hmmm.

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Twelve

    Vancouver Island Trip – Day Twelve

    It seems that all good things come to and end and this is the travel day for returning to our home in Winnipeg. ?

    We’re up before 6am and Gail drives us to the airport. Checkin and breakfast at Tim’s and we’re on our way.

    We layover in Calgary for a couple of hours and get some lunch, By 6pm we’re back in Winnipeg and Eric picks us up.

    Home, Sweet, Home.

    A great trip but glad to be back.

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Eleven

    Vancouver Island Trip – Day Eleven

    Today we hang around home most of the day reading and packing. We fly home tomorrow.

    Later in the day, Gail, Zoe and I take a walk to a nearby park and beach. Which of course has boats.

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Ten

    Vancouver Island Trip – Day Ten

    Yikes, what did we do? There are no pictures for this day. Cameras must have all been dead. ?

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Nine

    The initial plan was to walk/hike some trails. First up was Mt Newton which promised views like this from the top.

    Mount Newton Loop on AllTrails

    However, as we drove up to the park the gate was still closed for the “winter” season and we’d have to park a fair distance away and it looked like a long way of up hill walking just to get to the start of the trail. Plan “B”.

    We decide to return to home base and stop at another park we saw on the way up.

    After the park walk we decide it’s time for some lunch and we head to Jack’s on the Water .

    I’d wanted to hike Charlie’s Trail where there was a promise of seeing a waterfall, forest and of course more boats. Charlie’s Trail on AllTrails

    However, this was a drive into Victoria proper and I was getting a bit tired from all the driving so we settled for a walk on the waterfront trail in Downtown Sidney for a few minutes and then back to home base.

    Shoreline
  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Eight: Nanaimo

    Vancouver Island Trip – Day Eight: Nanaimo

    Away by ten for the 2.5 hr drive. It’s raining and at the summit of the Malahat there was plenty of fog. No pictures, too busy driving.

    We meet Pete Val, and Pete’s brother Len and wife Mary at the White Spot. After lunch and some chatting we all go down to the harbour.

    Val and Pete
    Garry & Shirley
    The whole crew
    And the tourist photo ?

    And of course there were boats, even in the rain.

    We part and head back to Gail’s for pizza and tv

    Rained pretty much all day ☔️ ?️

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Seven

    What did we do today/

    A beach walk at Saanichton

    Over to the Brentwood Bay resort and pub

    Seafood chowder, first of the tri[p.

    Of course some nice boats in the harbour.

    Down the gang plank
    In the Brentwood Bay

    One of the boats was for sale. 73’ at a price reduced $550,00. Seems reasonable

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  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Six: Craigdarroch Castle

    Major tourist activity today was our visit to Craigdarroch Castle.

    After several coffees and some breakfast we hit the road for “The Castle”

    Afterwards we head over to Spinnakers for lunch. I have the PLOUGHMANS LUNCH – Four Quarters salami, house back bacon, smoked cheddar, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, grainy mustard, chutney, house pickles, tomato, olives, sourdough baguette and a MITCHELL’S EXTRA SPECIAL BITTER. Brewed in honor of John Mitchell, Spinnakers original brewer & publican. This beer is a classic English style Extra Special Bitter, brewed with English Marris Otter pale and specialty malts, balanced with earthy old-world hop varietals. Raise a toast to the Grandfather of BC craft beer.

    The restaurant is right on the harbour front in downtown Victoria. Did I mention that there were boats?

    Boats

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Five

    Vancouver Island Trip – Day Five

    It’s cloudy and a bit of drizzle is coming down but we’re out for an adventure walking around an area we’ve not seen yet called Resthaven and it’s aptly names. The area is very tranquil as we walk around a peninsula where every house faces the water. There are only about a dozen or so houses. Very peaceful.

    Bench View

    Everywhere you look there are signs of things springing to life, like wildflowers and more.

    Dafodils

    Next order of business is a coffee.

    After coffee I browse a marine supply store with lots fascinating things, most of which I’d never use but interesting nonetheless.

    Around every corner there are boats and …

    Boats

    … more boats

    Boats

    After the coffee stop it’s back “home”. The rest of the day passed catching up on the blog posts and who knows what else.

    Another day is done.

  • Vancouver Island Trip – Day Four

    Vancouver Island Trip – Day Four

    Today’s plan includes a walk at Horse Hill, a drive around North Saanich on the Lands End Road and ogling all the incredible houses overlooking the ocean,

    After a restful afternoon it’s out for dinner to 900 Bistro. Again, lots of great GF options, wood fired pizza and many Italian pasta delights.

    Another day done.