October 19th, 2025 — Winner of the elite men’s class, Rhett Bates of Charge Racing from Kelowna, on a downhill section of single track during Sunday’s Red Racer JunkYard Cross at South Surrey Athletic Park. Pictures have been uploaded to my gallery web page and can be viewed HERE or by clicking on the above picture. Pictures from this race can be shared or downloaded for personal use.
The woods today
October 17th, 2025 — A woody apparition next to a trail in Pacific Spirit Park.
Cloud illusions
October 11th, 2025 — Clouds over the Crofton pulp mill from Vesuvius Beach on Salt Spring Island.
Bramble ball
October 11th, 2025 — During the last 10 minutes of a soccer game between Salt Spring Island and Victoria all four game balls were knocked into the brambles surrounding the pitch at Portlock Park. Was this an attempt by Victoria to waste time as they were leading by just one goal; it’s possible. After the game players searched the brambles for the balls. I think only one was recovered.
Swimming in the rain
October 10th, 2025 — The water’s too cold for her dog but not for her; Vesuvius Beach, Salt Spring Island, in the rain.
Apples
September 28th, 2025 — The Salt Spring Island Apple festival at Fulford Hall had 566 varieties of apples on display; all of them grown on the island.
Broadway subway
September 26th, 2025 — Subway construction making it difficult for businesses to survive along Broadway east of Arbutus Street.
September 26th, 2025 — Subway construction along Broadway east of Arbutus Street.
Drywall
September 9th, 2025 — A tradesman’s van filled with drywall from a renovation on West 41st Avenue
Lineup
September 22nd, 2025 — Students lining up to pay school fees to University Canada West. The line continued around the block.
Mud
August 18th, 2025 — Mud drag cars at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.