Category: life

Checking in on the Duckling at Sardis Pond

Posted in Activities, animals, canada, Chilliwack, duck, ducks, geese, goose, life, Nature, trees, turtle, turtle, walking, wilidlife2 Comments

I have become a regular walker at Sardis Park/Pond. The little duckling and the turtle that I saw with it most of the time keep me coming back to check on them. The sheer numbers of Canada Geese are overwhelming this park now though. There were also several American Black Ducks – but those numbers… Continue reading Checking in on the Duckling at Sardis Pond

Back for a Walk at Sardis Park/Pond

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, bunny, canada, critters, dogs, duck, goose, life, Nature, pictures, trees, turtle, turtle, walking, Wildlife2 Comments

I am getting close to having my apartment somewhat organized. The problem is that the stuff that has not found a spot yet, doesn’t have much in the way of choices. So, there is one corner of the livingroom that is holding more items that it should. But – this morning I needed a walk,… Continue reading Back for a Walk at Sardis Park/Pond

One Month

Posted in Activities, apartment, balcony, blog, British Columbia, canada, car, Chilliwack, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, Toyota Yaris, trees, weather, Winnipeg, winter

Today is exactly one month from the day I moved out of Winnipeg and out of Manitoba. I was heading west – all the way to the west coast, where I had rented an apartment in Chilliwack B.C. After owning my own home in Winnipeg for 33 years, I moved about every 2nd year to… Continue reading One Month

More About the Move & Another Walk or Two

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, canada, dogs, fish, life, pets, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, Towhee, trees, Vedder River, walking, wildflowrs, Wildlife

One thing about a long distance move is that it takes much longer for your furniture to reach the destination than it takes to actually get there yourself. I knew this, but I had a carload of my own items and did not want to take my time so I divided my drives into 4… Continue reading More About the Move & Another Walk or Two

Sardis Park/Pond

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, critters, crow, dragonflies, duck, ducks, life, Nature, pictures, Sardis Park/Pond, trees, turtle, turtle, walking, Wildlife2 Comments

On a local Chilliwack Facebook page, I found out about a beautiful little Park with a huge pond to visit. It is Sardis Park and the pond is Sardis Pond. There are walking trails around the park and around the pond, so I started off with 2 loops of the pond and the next day… Continue reading Sardis Park/Pond

Bridal Veil Falls

Posted in Activities, Bridal Veil Falls, British Columbia, canada, Chilliwack, exercise, life, Nature, pictures, trees, walking2 Comments

A few years ago, my daughter had brought me to the Bridal Veil Falls when I was visiting with her. I was probably in a bit better shape, because I don’t remember how hard the steep walk up from the parking lot was. Although maybe I just remember the good part of the walk (downhill)… Continue reading Bridal Veil Falls

I Moved

Posted in Activities, bear, British Columbia, canada, car, Chilliwack, home, life, Manitoba, move, Nature, pictures, sunset, Toyota Yaris, trees, Winnipeg7 Comments

Last winter in Winterpeg (Winnipeg) was another nasty cold winter with too much wind & snow. I decided that it would be my last winter in Manitoba. On July 11th, I packed my car and as soon as the movers had my boxes & furniture, I left Winnipeg. I didn’t make it far the first… Continue reading I Moved

Walking Along Sturgeon Creek

Posted in Activities, Assiniboine River, birds, blackbird, Blue Jay, canada, duck, geese, goose, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, walking, weather, Wildlife, Winnipeg3 Comments

Sturgeon Creek flows south into the Assiniboine River – not too far from where I live. Much of the the creek in Winnipeg has a walking path beside it. That is where I decided to walk yesterday. I drove to the parking lot that is just south of Portage Avenue, which is close to the… Continue reading Walking Along Sturgeon Creek

My Second Walk of the Day at Assiniboine Park

Posted in Activities, Assiniboine Park, birds, canada, duck, ducks, horse, life, Manitoba, Nature, owl, pictures, walking, Wildlife, Winnipeg, zoo

On my way home from Fort Whyte Alive, I decided to drive into Assiniboine Park to continue my walking. Of course, I was looking for more photo opportunities and I found some. 🙂 I didn’t go into the zoo, but the Heavy Horse Centre is viewable from outside the zoo. The Mallard Ducks turned to… Continue reading My Second Walk of the Day at Assiniboine Park

A Walk at Fort Whyte Alive

Posted in Activities, animals, birds, blackbird, canada, cormorant, critters, duck, flycatcher, Fort Whyte Alive, goldfinch, goose, life, Manitoba, Nature, pictures, robin, Squirrel, trees, walking, Wildlife, Winnipeg

The last time I went to Fort Whyte Alive, I was prepared for wet & muddy paths and I wore my pair of rubber boots. The boots came in very handy as I waded through water & mud in a few spots. Today, I decided that it hadn’t rained in a few days and the… Continue reading A Walk at Fort Whyte Alive