After 2 weeks away, it was time to get back into our normal routine. So Tuesday (Nov. 2) morning after our usual coffee start to the day, we got ready to head out for our walk. We walked the Airpark/Riverway path. As you can see it's a beautiful morning, although brisk, and I can't help to wonder how many more morning walks will have blue sky!
The airstrip is absolutely covered with seagulls...not very good for any small airplanes wanting to land. We noticed later as we walked on the other side of the airpark, that a pick-up truck was driving on it trying to disperse the birds, but they soon returned.
I picked up a few groceries yesterday, but Friday (Nov. 3), I went out again in the afternoon...to Costco this time. Steve worked on picture editing and did some odds and ends out and about the RV...other than that, nothing much exciting today.
Saturday (Nov. 4) we decided to go to Nymph Falls for our walk...we were anxious to see how high and fast the water was running. Steve finally saw a couple of salmon trying to get up the rapids without much success.
Lots more water in the river!
A short 35 second video...
A big tree came down along the trail since we were here last, probably from the wind storm we had a few days ago...
Sunday (Nov. 5) morning we managed to get out for our walk with only a few sprinkles of rain. Our timing was good, because just after we got home, it started raining harder. So the rest of the afternoon was an inside day.
Just after 4:30 we headed to Earl and Allison's...in the dark and rain! We enjoyed a great visit, dinner and a bunch of games of Rummikub...
After a day of rain on Monday (Nov. 6), Tuesday (Nov. 7) was a beautiful sunny day...so we decided to get out and enjoy it! We started by going out to check on our little trailer...all is good!
And then we drove up to Campbell River for lunch and a walk to Elk Falls. We decided on the Riptide Pub on the waterfront at the marina, a favourite of ours!
We were the first thru the doors when they opened, and by the time we left the place was packed!
So they are dumping truckloads of sand and gravel to fill in the trench...
We thought after all the rains we've had that there would be a lot more water rushing over the falls, but it didn't seem any different from our last visit...
Down we go...123 steps!
Photo from the lower viewing platform...
View of the suspension bridge from the lower platform. It's 64 metres/210' high and 60 metres/197' long...
A short 21 second video of the Falls...
Not many people out today. Steve taking photos as he walked across the suspension bridge...
Saturday (Nov. 11)...It's hard to believe that 7 years ago in 2016, we were in Normandy, France at Juno Beach attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony.
Crossing over the bridge (Puntledge River), there are lots of sea gulls trying to feast on the salmon...
This fellow passed us as we were walking...he obviously came from a higher elevation, probably Mount Washington as there was fresh snow in the mountains this morning.
It was almost 11:30 by the time the ceremony was over. We walked across the street to the Gladstone Brewery for a beer...very busy there with lots of folks who had attended the service. After standing for a long time, it was good to sit down! Live Music at the brewery today. Some of the RCAF personnel were here too and we noticed that the Canadian military is now allowing long hair in uniform...
We had never been to the Legion, so after our beer at Gladstone, we stopped to check it out. It was very busy as well. You no longer have to be in the military or RCMP to be a member. They seem to have lots of activities (meat draws and cheaper beer to name a couple) 😁😁 so we might join. We had a drink and then walked home. Good thing we had our umbrellas, because it had clouded over and the rain had started up again.
Monday (Nov. 13) morning was cold but at least we are back into some sunshine! Although chilly, we enjoyed a beautiful walk. Lots of fresh snow on the mountains and Comox Glacier...
After our walk, we took a drive through Comox and out to Goose Spit Park and Kye Bay...nice to go for a drive in the sunshine.
After lunch Steve went out to buy a new brush to wash the trailer...and also came home with a beautiful Christmas Cactus for me! It was a thank-you for all the work I did in shopping and preparing all the food for his and Rob's hunting trip. Thanks, honey!
The rest of the afternoon was spent inside keeping warm...knitting, reading, watching music videos of famous Canadian Rock Bands on YouTube.
We are going through a cold snap now with temperatures going down to freezing overnight. So needless to say, it was pretty chilly in the trailer Tuesday (Nov. 14) morning. Thankfully Steve leaves a couple of electric heaters running to "keep the chill off"...they get turned up once we get up! We've even turned the furnace on a couple of times just to get the floors warmed up.
Even with the cold temperatures, there is no rain in the forecast for the next couple of days, so Steve got out to wash the trailer. It is long overdue...the last time it was washed was a year ago in Yuma! But with the dusty campground roads, drought/water restrictions over the summer and being away quite a bit, along with all the fall rains...well, it's time to get it done! I know it has been bothering him...he hates letting it get so dirty!
By late morning, it had warmed up somewhat and he got to it. It's a 2-day job, so he started with the roof, vent covers, toppers, and awning...
Wednesday (Nov. 15) and another chilly start to the day...but apparently there is sun forecast to appear this afternoon.
Steve got back to work on the trailer by late morning, once it had warmed up a bit. While he was doing that, I ran some errands. As I was driving home, I noticed some very dark clouds coming in...and then it started pouring! Steve captured this picture of the ugly clouds. He had only two wheels left to wash when the sky opened up with a little hail then a brief but heavy downpour of rain. At least it didn't last long, and he was able to get out and finish up.
Well, they said that it was supposed to be sunny this afternoon...but it didn't appear until after 3pm! Sheesh!
I forgot to mention that the other night while watching a movie we were interrupted by a few loud thumps up against our trailer. We both looked at one another like, WTF was that! I looked out our door side window just as the motion light came on on the shed but saw nothing. Steve grabbed a flashlight and had a look around outside but didn't see anything or anybody. Hmmm... The next morning Steve had another look and saw dirty smear marks running half way down the trailer as high as his chin, but no footprints. Our sewer hose and bikes were undisturbed. We mentioned it to the office manager and he said he would review the security video and let us know. We didn't hear anything from him until he came by when Steve was talking to our neighbour after completing the trailer wash. Apparently a bear was in the area as he's had two other complaints. The bear was pushing on one trailer rocking it a bit and another had his garbage can strewn about, which we aren't allowed to have just for that reason.
Thursday (Nov. 16) and -1C/30F....yup, another chilly start to the day! And very frosty outside! Not much today, other than getting out for our usual morning walk. The Comox Glacier is looking beautiful...
My Christmas Cactus is doing well...look at how much it has blossomed!
Friday (Nov. 17) morning we had a beautiful sunrise. Steve thinks he was a minute or so late getting this shot but it is still lovely...
After our morning walk, we went to check on our little trailer...it's doing fine!
We ran a few more errands on our way home and then prepared for dinner tonight. Earl and Allison are coming over for a taco dinner. We enjoyed another great visit, dinner...and a couple of games of marbles. Unfortunately, no pictures taken tonight!
Saturday (Nov. 18) morning instead of walking the Airpark/Riverway path, we started where we usually turn around, and went on the gravel trail through Millard Creek Park. We were amazed at the amount of water in Millard Creek! It's close to the ocean and we're having extremely high tides that backs up the water in the creek...
On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both floors of the Filberg Centre in Downtown Courtenay will be beautifully transformed into a colourful global marketplace. More than 40 vendors will bring handmade products from over 50 countries that will make the Christmas shopping experience meaningful and fun. The atmosphere is friendly, the vendors have stories, and shoppers will be delighted with their unique, quality, handmade gifts.
Way too many people for us but we did manage a quick walk through both floors in the Filberg Centre...
And the Native Sons Hall...
Outside of the Native Sons Hall...the largest free span log building in Canada. There were also food trucks and a farm market set up in the parking lot...
Sunday (Nov. 19) was another mixed bag of sun and clouds, but it seems to have warmed up somewhat. We got out for our usual morning walk a the Airpark/Riverway path and noticed all the pigeons hanging out in this bare tree. I think they were waiting for whomever spreads seeds on the ground for them to return...
The rest of the day was spent inside...I worked on this blog while Steve explored music videos on YouTube.
And there you go...all caught up again. Unfortunately, since we aren't currently travelling, our blogs are rather mundane but at least it will help us remember what we've been doing...especially years from now LOL!
I’d love to do that waterfall hike! Glad the bear didn’t leave any scratches. Remember we’ll be out next April (last half). :-)
ReplyDeleteDone! You’re on our calendar and we have lots of hikes available. Looking forward to your visit!
DeleteWhen I first saw that suspension bridge I thought to myself "there's no way Dianne will go on that".
ReplyDeleteSeagulls on the runway does not sound good at all.
I tried but I just couldn't do it! All I could think of is I'd get over there then would have to come back. When I saw the picture Steve took from the other side and how steep it was, I knew I had made the right decision!
DeleteBeautiful pictures but the Christmas cactus was my favorite. I need to get one.
ReplyDeleteThey are my favorite too! A very nice surprise!
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