Monthly Archives: August 2007

Wed. 29 Vancouver to ferndale via birch bay. Wonderful ride along the bay. Rolling hills and water to enjoy. Another perfect day. Tourist bureaus should pay the Boogs for visiting. Crossing in Blaine was a little messy but we could … Continue reading →

Sun 26 Aug. Mon. QB birthday Tues. Judi birthday Finishing up thre days in this excellent city. Sunday was a walk about day. Granville market for a late breakfast. Went by bathtub sized boat across false creek. Large public market … Continue reading →

Canadian Unions. My brother Richard used to be the controller at a lumber mill in BC. Small mill owned by 1 guy privately. Started to lose money when China started exporting lumber cheaper. So Richard asked the union for concessions … Continue reading →

Sat 25 Yesterday was a walking and eating day. Judi and marylynn joined. Explored and wore out feets. Highlutes included: Steam powered clock. Turn of century. Steam whistle doing big Ben plus toots on the hour. We heard five good … Continue reading →

Friday 24 August. Moules to us, maybe mussels to the gently reader. More later. Perfect day for ride to the ferry. Saanich is this well manicured lawn suburb which ends at the terminal. Ferry is inexpensive and a beautiful ride. … Continue reading →

Wed 22 August Mooses. Two in the background. Real wildlife. Another nice boutique hotel, Sidney inn and spa. Qb was to get a massage but did the laundry and ministered to me instead. Thurs. Morning. Yesterday Kb had a low … Continue reading →

Tuesday 21 August Drizzle on the hills west of Sooke. Missed a turn so some extra rises. Trip to Friday harbor has to be postponed due to lack of service. Victoria for the night. Charming new hotel called Oswego. sooke … Continue reading →

Mon 20th evening August Wiffen Spit road; the end of today's ride. But, that is the end of the day. Amtrak late but that was not the cause of the change of route. After review of path and days required … Continue reading →