Photo # 360

The M.V. Coho, a car & passenger ferry that's been sailing between Victoria, BC and Port Angeles, WA almost every day for over 50 years. Someday I'd like to go for the trip...

On a quiet day this ship's distinctive horn (3 blasts: one long, two short) can be heard from several kilometers away. It's one of my favorite sounds!

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Photo # 300!

For my 300th photo, here's my bike...

I used to ride all the time but I haven't ridden my bike in over a year, if you can believe that. Now I'm going to need to since I'm working later than the buses run. So after oiling the chain, inflating the tires, and taking her for a test ride around the parkade I took this picture and thought: "This might as well be my 300th photo."

And you know something? I forgot just how much fun it is to ride my bike! It's a 2001 KHS Crest that I bought new in 2002 for a really good price. She's got an ultra light steel frame and 27 gears (3 in the front x 9 in the rear), so she's a little rocket too! Most of the parts are original except the handle bar, bar ends, seat, and of course the tires and brake pads - the original ones wore out years ago.

Now don't worry, I'll be safe out there. I have a helmet and lights and always obey the rules of the road. It's the drivers out there I worry about.

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Photo #296

Uptown Phase 2 under construction...

This is just a few blocks from my home. Condo towers and retail stores will be going in here where the old Wal-Mart used to be.



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Photo # 250

This isn't something I see every day, a ship full of boats...

I look at this big ship and I think of one of those trucks that deliver cars to the dealerships. I like the boat perched right there on that platform near the forward crane. I'll take that one.

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Photo #226

A parade of antique military vehicles unexpectedly drove past my home yesterday morning, after I had already posted the photo of the day and put away my camera, but I did manage to get my camera fast enough to get at least one good picture. Check this out...

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Photo #203

Some of the machines that drive the tallest elevators in Victoria. This is one of 3 identical units...

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Photo #186

Norwegian Star, the last cruise ship to visit Victoria for 2010, pulling away from Pier B at Ogden Point this afternoon. Check out the very distinct paint scheme along her hull...

Sailing off into the sunset....

Good bye, and safe journey. I can't wait to see which ships come to visit us next year.

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Photo #159

This is the smallest plane I've ever flown in, a Piper 31 Navajo, on the tarmac at Victoria International Airport Sunday afternoon...

It belongs to a brand new company operating here on the Island and Megan and I were the very first passengers on it's inaugural flight from Victoria to Comox this past weekend. It was such a great flight and so much faster than driving or taking the train. What usually takes about 3 hours took roughly 30 minutes including a quick stop in Nanaimo to drop off the only other passenger. From there to Comox we had the plane to ourselves and the pilot said it was like we had a chartered flight. What a neat experience!

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Photo #133

The view from my "office" today...

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Photo #127

All that's missing is the surfboard...

Look at the room number behind the car. 127! Also, I know it's hard to read but the red & white sign behind the car reads: "Please do not back in." This guy's a rebel.

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Photo #111

Is it just me, or do these little scooters seem out of place?

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Photo #109

There was a big classic car show in Victoria's Inner Harbour this weekend that prominently featured the iconic '32 Ford Coupe. You didn't have to look very hard to see them cruising all over town...

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Photo #87

On Saturday, the moving truck arrived - a few hours later than expected...

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Photo #71

Canada's Snowbirds did a lap over Victoria today to announce their arrival. They have a big show here on Saturday as part of the Navy celebrations.

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Photo #66

I spotted this beautiful late 60's Camaro SS while out and about in Langford this afternoon. Nice ride!

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Photo #64

It seems there's always work being done on the building next door...

This articulated lift has been parked here for a few days now and is the first thing I see when I step out onto my balcony. It's just a baby compared to some of the machines I've driven, but they are great for small buildings like this.

On a side note: Another reason I look forward to moving is I'll no longer have a view directly into another building. I miss having the trees there and the privacy they provided.

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Photo #61

It's Bike To Work Week in BC. From my aerial vantage point at work, I watched local law enforcement officers give a group of elementary kids a few lessons on traffic safety...

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Photo # 50!

My 50th post! I think I'll take a bow...

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Photo #42

Harbour Pilots returning to home port...

Whenever a large freighter passes through the waters around Southern Vancouver Island, an experienced and certified local Pilot must be brought on board to guide the big ships through some of the tricky narrow channels. This cool little boat races out to meet up with the big ships and pull right up along their sides as they're moving. Then the Pilot will climb up on a little ladder and board the ship. If the big ship is going the other way, the little boat brings the returning Pilot home. This happens many times a day, so this little boat is kept busy!

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Photo #38

Sea King...

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