- Gardening is a kind of disease. It infects you, you cannot escape it. When you go visiting, your eyes rove about the garden; you interrupt the serious cocktail drinking because of an irresistible impulse to get up and pull a weed. ~Lewis Gannit
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May Day in Port Coquitlam: Ribbons in the Air
When it comes to spring traditions in the Tri-Cities, nothing beats the thrill of May Day in Port Coquitlam. In it’s 94th year kids from across the city dressed up in colourful May Day shirts and gorgeous spring gowns having … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Port Coquitlam, Uncategorized
Tagged #PoCoMayDays, Chersea, May Day, Maypole, PoCo, Port Coquitlam, Royal Party
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A Good Cup of Tea
When the calendar says spring but the temperatures are still downright chilly, a good cup of tea can bring clarity. Seasonal changes are occurring. Everywhere you look, the preparations and planning for spring are underway. Parkas have been traded in for … Continue reading
Spring Delayed
With the big melt well underway my daughter & her PoCo Euro-Rite FC team finally got to play a few soccer games before the season came to a close. It seems too early for it to be over, but that might … Continue reading
Posted in Port Coquitlam, Uncategorized
Tagged photography, PoCo Euro-Rite FC, Port Coquitlam, Sports Photography
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Celebrating May Day in Port Coquitlam 2016
We celebrated May Day in Port Coquitlam last week. This spring tradition is steeped in our culture here in PoCo. Something everyone looks forward to, the young and old come out to celebrate at events through out the city. The … Continue reading
Coquitlam 125
Happy Birthday Coquitlam This year the city of Coquitlam is marking a milestone with it’s 125th birthday. To jump start the year’s events they hosted Activate Coquitlam 125. Marking off the first few days of the calendar year, the city … Continue reading
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Grouse Mountain: Let’s go for a Ride!
I volunteered to be a driver for my son’s 2nd grade field trip last week to the North Shore for a gondola ride up to the top of Grouse Mountain. It was a beautiful day to be up at the … Continue reading
Posted in Local Wildlife, Photography, Things to do, Uncategorized
Tagged Grizzly Bears, Grouse Mountain, Nature photography, North Vancouver, SD43
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On the Banks of Heron Lake
VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver is more than just an ordinary garden. It’s an oasis in the middle of the city. A place where life slows down a little. To be enjoyed at a more reasonable pace. On a recent … Continue reading
The 2015 Port Coquitlam May Day Parade: Everything is Awesome!
The May Day parade in Port Coquitlam is a family tradition. While most years we walk in the parade, this year my kids opted to sit curbside. Better to collect candy they tell me. With all the sights and sounds … Continue reading
All the Bling Bling of the Season
I’ve been taking down my Christmas lights this week. While I like to make the house sparkle through Christmas, there’s something quite wonderful about this late winter clean up. Subtle changes are evident in the garden as I strip away … Continue reading