Monthly Archives: June 2018

Miracle Beach Optimism

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Paul

Today we lounged around to let the morning showers abate. After a quick lunch we headed north to Miracle Beach. The windshield wipers beat a rhythm and it did not look like a great day for the beach. However, we … Continue reading →

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1000 Shades of Green

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Paul

This morning we took a hike at the Seal Bay Nature Park. The trails meander through a beautiful second growth forest (I estimate about 70 years) to a rocky beach inhabited by bald eagles and herons. Along the way we … Continue reading →

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An Outing

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Paul

Yesterday we met friend and fellow artist, Brian, for lunch and a visit to the place he is staying. Brian, who introduced us to this area, has been coming to the Comox Valley for decades. He stays with a friend … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day Painting and Reading

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Paul

Yesterday it rained for 10 consecutive hours. No walking all day. We stayed inside reading, drawing, and painting. Here’s a painting I did. It’s a composite of the pier posts in our backyard and the view across the bay. Those … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Day for Art

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Paul

After a dark, cloudy and rainy day yesterday we awoke to sunshine and a return to warm temps. Our first stop of the day was at the local farmers market to get some fresh vegetables and check out the scene. … Continue reading →

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A Hazy Day

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Paul

The skies were quite hazy today and rain is a possibility in the next few days. It also was humid so we chose to be a bit lazy. After a leisurely morning we drove to Filberg Heritage Park to take … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Eagles

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Paul

This morning I was awakened by the call of eagles. We have heard a few of them since arriving, but hadn’t seen them. However, this morning at least 20 eagles came into our bay with the tide. Every tree in … Continue reading →

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Hottest Day Yet, But Not Really

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Paul

Norman and Janet departed this morning in order to catch the Black Ball Ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles. We had a fun week with them in Victoria and here at our rental in Courtenay. After they left we did … Continue reading →

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Water and Trees

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Paul

Yesterday we ventured inland toward Port Alberni, a town on a long fjord that penetrates the western shore of Vancouver Island. Jean and I had driven this route a few years ago and knew a couple of places to stop … Continue reading →

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First Day in Courtenay

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Paul

Today I woke at 4:00 AM to sunshine peaking over the horizon and into the bedroom window. At 6:00 AM I gave up trying to sleep and arose to greet the sunny day. Here’s the morning view from our living … Continue reading →

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