Penguin who loves travelling to see nature and art.
My first thought when my brother was talking about selling his RV that it might be attractive to somebody wanting transportation to Burning Man. Many burners think that you can pick up a beater that will take you to the playa and give you somewhere comfortable to sleep. Some of these breakdown on … [Read more...]
I love my little 21’ RV, and I’ve gone on many exciting adventures with Beastie in the last five years since I’ve hat it. Beastie is from 1998 but I intend to keep going on road trips, and not car camping sleeping in a tent like I used to. Once you’ve gone to an RV you never go back. Well almost … [Read more...]
Having a small RV makes travel and camping so much easier. Before I bought my brother’s 21’ 1998 Coachmen Starflyte motor home, I had never even considered acquiring one. Why not? I simply didn’t have the funds for such an expensive purchase. This one was possible because my brother only asked for … [Read more...]
Below I list my favourite 10 art pieces. They may not be the same as anyone else's but everyone loved Moondancer. I'd say that was the real hit of this year. The gold art car in the featured photo is Little Abraxis. I hadn't seen this dragon before. Biking to See the Art This was my eighth big … [Read more...]
Lover of Canadian Smarties & Race Car Driver I was able to interview Firebird at Wasteland Weekend in the Mojave Desert in California. He talks about his love of Canadian food, old cars and racing, and the development of his Wasteland identity. Enjoy the video. The transcript … [Read more...]
You may not realize it but people around you maybe locked in a battle with their ears. They're trying not to hear a particular Christmas carol. Do you know which one it is? LDB When December hits or even before, some of my friends start posting about LDB. This behaviour started a few years ago … [Read more...]
There are such things as strictly sculpture gardens such as in East Jesus but this Victorian garden also included many flowers, plants, and trees. Some like the Arbutus trees are native to Vancouver Island but others, such as one that my friend in California grows, are not. Unfortunately this garden … [Read more...]
I finally checked out the Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, British Columbia last weekend. It was created by a Georgian prince and his princess who lived here on Vancouver Island. Statues of Abkhazi Garden A few gardens that I've visited have mingled pieces of art amongst the foliage. At Abkhazi Garden, … [Read more...]
My friend, Ingrid Crickmore, is one of the world's most knowledgeable finger loop braiders. She has an astounding web site where she teaches how to create these intricate braids. Ingrid Crickmore - LoopBraider I was able to interview Ingrid this summer about her braiding. Enjoy the … [Read more...]
My travel partner for my big California trip had arranged with Vancouver friends to celebrate her 50th birthday at Desert Hearts. Travel - Getting There I had already come down from the island for the Los Angeles regional Burning Man event. Nature I didn't see much nature while I was at Desert … [Read more...]