Tag Archives: Tess

When you do stuff, stuff happens…

Yesterday afternoon mum, Theo, Tess, and I set off for Rennell Sound. We had heard tales of its splendour. Rennell is one of the only spots on the islands west coast that is accessible by road. Our target was Bonanza … Continue reading

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surf’s up… way up

This is the surf forecast: Purple seems big to me.

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paddling in the isles

The first half of the week we were out on a sea bound adventure. Next up is surfing and we haven’t much time to make the swap so here are a few teaser photos…

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dock of the bay

This afternoon Tess and I went fishing off the government wharf in Queen Charlotte. Her dad generously outfitted us with a casting rod and a trolling rod before we left Vancouver. He also supplied a tackle box with myriad gear. … Continue reading

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Gray Bay

Saturday morning Team Snurfklist set off for Gray Bay on the east coast of Moresby Island. The ferry terminal in Skidegate about five minutes from home and the boat crossing route stays in the protected passage between Graham and Moresby. We … Continue reading

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don’t masticate the equine thoracic testes

Last year on the evening of October 31st, my sister, Ame, was in town for a visit. She and Tess and I decided we would celebrate the autumnal season by roasting some of the exceptionally abundant chestnuts that had fallen … Continue reading

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sore like an eagle

After a weekend of getting pummeled by waves, I am a hurtin’ unit today. I have aches in my most of me. This was my third or fourth time surfing and it was a load of fun as usual. Fun facts: I … Continue reading

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Fairies

Notice the moon rising in the bottom right as we head off on a surfing adventure.

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gorgeous

This past weekend I climbed in the Cheakamus Gorge again. It continues to be an awesome place to go. This time I went with Tess. It was her first time multi-pitch climbing. She led all four pitches beautifully. More photos of … Continue reading

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Boeing

This is apparently what happens when shoe laces require changing and the spares on hand were intended for boots. “The hard part is knowing which loops to pull to undo it. Two in six chance! “

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