Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Beach Glass and Meditation
I have always loved the beach glass one discovers that has travelled around the world. I've found 4 nice benches to watch the ocean and one had this pretty painted rock.
Such a quiet, pretty spot.
Forts, stones, glass, treasures.
Cousins, brunch works well for a visit.
Monday, August 21, 2017
The Solar Eclipse
Lexi's friend phoned and said, 'come on over. We have everything ( special glasses) and we're watching the solar eclipse'. So off we went.
This family was going to go to Portland Ore., to watch but the estimated crowds deterred them. We had about 6 families, 25 people and it was a great experience to share.
We could feel it getting colder and finally warm back up when the sun was back. Great fun.
This family was going to go to Portland Ore., to watch but the estimated crowds deterred them. We had about 6 families, 25 people and it was a great experience to share.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Welcome to Gibsons Landing, B.C.
Shop, stroll, and dine, all against the backdrop of stunning views of Howe Sound and vistas of the coastal mountains – this is Gibsons Landing.
Charming stores, art galleries, and restaurants/cafés line the Landing,
complete with Winegarden Waterfront Park – the perfect place to sit in
the sun or take a panoramic picture of the harbour. There is a piano put here for the summer with everyone taking a turn playing outdoors.
I'm doing some gardening and visit with our neighbours next door, Irene and George.
Sometimes Suzanne even makes it out of her office.
Hana's Home from China
Hana was chosen at school to be a camp counsellor for a month in China. Definitely a culinary experience and challenge for a Vegan.
Sure glad to have her home again. A soft coppered coloured suede record player was a hit birthday present.
She brought us beautiful gifts.Mine wa sa porcelain goldfish inlaid in the bowl.
She celebrated her 16th birthday in China and continued here again when she arrived home on the same day.
We had a party for her and our family friends who wanted to hear all about it. Amazing experience.
Sure glad to have her home again. A soft coppered coloured suede record player was a hit birthday present.
She celebrated her 16th birthday in China and continued here again when she arrived home on the same day.
We had a party for her and our family friends who wanted to hear all about it. Amazing experience.
Friday, August 4, 2017
A New Adventure for Ann
My new home, Gibsons B.C, where I joined Suzanne and the kids. She and James had separated in May. We had a beautiful summer with beach dinners
We had started wallpapering one wall in Suzanne's office in July, so I painted the rest white and we both loved the result.
There's even a even a nice chair for a visitor and the footstool went under her desk for her.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Moved to Gibsons, B.C.
I moved here Aug. 1 and love the area and people I am meeting.
This shows the viewing area at the end of the wharf with fishing boats beside it, the Beachcomber's Restaurant from the TV series of the same name, restaurant Molly's Reach on shore and the town behind.
A huge honour has been bestowed on our small B.C. town, population about 4,000, which was named as one of the most livable communities in the world, among communities with fewer than 20,000 residents, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. The award program has the endorsement of the United Nations.
Gibsons is the southernmost town on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast, a 40-minute ferry ride northwest of Vancouver, and was already well-known for more than its sea views and hillside homes.
The town was first thrust into the spotlight on The Beachcombers, an internationally distributed CBC television comedy-drama series that first began filming there almost 40 years ago.
Among the qualities recognized in the award announcement was Gibsons' commitment to healthy living and environmental sustainability.
A geothermal plant is in the works, generating heat for hundreds of homes with a minimal carbon footprint. But residents said it's just one of the innovative ideas that won them the award.
"We may be small, but we're really good," town councillor Lee Ann Johnson told CBC News. "I think it really speaks to the community, because we have a very committed and involved community at all levels."
When Craig Perry docked his boat in Gibsons, it was supposed to be a brief stopover on a sailing trip to Russia.
"We tied up for I guess a week, and a week turned into a month, and a month turned into a year, and we never did get any further," said Perry.
That was 15 years ago. Perry now runs a floating fish-shop, hooked by Gibsons' charm.
"I think it's wonderful, I'm really proud of the town, and it's a really beautiful place to live," said resident Joanie Carter.
The community does have its challenges, and closely fought local elections in 2008 reflected the split between those who want to encourage development and those who want to slow it down.
Builders are fighting to turn the lush mountainside into luxury condos for retirees from Vancouver. The harbour is also being re-developed and environmental activists worry that could spell the end to what make Gibsons so special.
"People here aren't opposed to development, they just want intelligent development, and not necessarily on the waterfront of rare and endangered ecosystems," said resident Gerry Smith.
Smith said he hopes the international recognition for Gibsons special ecosystems will serve as incentive for the town to continue going green.
A huge honour has been bestowed on our small B.C. town, population about 4,000, which was named as one of the most livable communities in the world, among communities with fewer than 20,000 residents, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. The award program has the endorsement of the United Nations.
Gibsons is the southernmost town on B.C.'s Sunshine Coast, a 40-minute ferry ride northwest of Vancouver, and was already well-known for more than its sea views and hillside homes.
The town was first thrust into the spotlight on The Beachcombers, an internationally distributed CBC television comedy-drama series that first began filming there almost 40 years ago.
Among the qualities recognized in the award announcement was Gibsons' commitment to healthy living and environmental sustainability.
A geothermal plant is in the works, generating heat for hundreds of homes with a minimal carbon footprint. But residents said it's just one of the innovative ideas that won them the award.
"We may be small, but we're really good," town councillor Lee Ann Johnson told CBC News. "I think it really speaks to the community, because we have a very committed and involved community at all levels."
When Craig Perry docked his boat in Gibsons, it was supposed to be a brief stopover on a sailing trip to Russia.
"We tied up for I guess a week, and a week turned into a month, and a month turned into a year, and we never did get any further," said Perry.
That was 15 years ago. Perry now runs a floating fish-shop, hooked by Gibsons' charm.
"I think it's wonderful, I'm really proud of the town, and it's a really beautiful place to live," said resident Joanie Carter.
The community does have its challenges, and closely fought local elections in 2008 reflected the split between those who want to encourage development and those who want to slow it down.
Builders are fighting to turn the lush mountainside into luxury condos for retirees from Vancouver. The harbour is also being re-developed and environmental activists worry that could spell the end to what make Gibsons so special.
"People here aren't opposed to development, they just want intelligent development, and not necessarily on the waterfront of rare and endangered ecosystems," said resident Gerry Smith.
Smith said he hopes the international recognition for Gibsons special ecosystems will serve as incentive for the town to continue going green.
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