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Skeena River

Imagine driving on this scenic route, majestic river on one side of you and railway tracks on the other side followed by a mountain.. This is the only way in and out, by road, to Prince Rupert, BC.  This road provides the most spectacular views I have ever seen in my life, and yet to travel it would stress me out to the point that I could never enjoy it.   When I first moved to Prince Rupert, and until they widened the highway there were so many fatal accidents along this roadway and the majority of the vehicles ended up in the river. That freaked me out. The portion of river that was the worst was tidal affected and I absolutely hated travelling that road at high tide.. There were also a few landslides during my time in BC and when that happened nothing was coming in or going out unless it was by air or sea. BUT - the beauty!! I really want to share some photos of that and try to focus on the untamed wilderness, and the raw beauty of northern British Columbia and of the Skeena River.  Here is a very short video just for further viewing of the beautiful area of the Skeena River and surrounding areas.. For more information about the Skeena River CLICK HEREJul 22, 2022
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An Island In the Pacific

When I was 19 years old, the love of my life got a job in a place called Prince Rupert which was in British Columbia. So our plan was that I would finish school and we would meet up in 4 months..  During the 4 months he would tell me about what to look forward to in our new home city and he kept teasing me saying we would live on an island in the Pacific.. Well, when I flew in... that was when I truly believed him. It really was an island on the Pacific surrounded by mountains and forrest... AND on a clear day it was truly spectacular...but on a rainy day...boy oh boy.. and it rained a lot!Jul 21, 2022
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For the Love of Chickens

A few years back, we used to have a yard full of chickens! It was a lot of fun to watch them free-range and we would still have them today if we could keep the neighbouring dogs out of our yard.  We lost so many chickens that way, and even though we complained to the neighhours, no one took it seriously. They felt bad when a chicken died, but they could not keep their dog out of our fenced in yard.  The dogs would slide under the fence, or come around on the lake side but our poor chickens were being traumatized. We ended up re-homing them, and burning down the co-op. That was the end of that. Henry tried to chase the dogs off, but most of the time they would come over when Henry was inside. No wonder my husband wants to move to a place with no neighbours.  🥴Jul 21, 2022
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Jeremiah was a Bullfrog! 🎶🎵

Look what was on my dock today.  A few weeks ago I saw quite a few tadpoles on my beach, and maybe this is the Papa! 😂😂Jul 17, 2022
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Sunday at my house

This is how my day started at 6:45 a.m. this morning. I had planned to catch the Meet up at 7:30 a.m. but how could I not take advantage of this... The reflections on the lake this morning were spectacular! I tried to capture the moon in this photo but it was much nicer (and more clear) in real time. So the clouds (to me) looked like an angel, but now I am not so sure. 😂 As I said, in real time everything is much clearer. Once I returned from my kayak paddle around the lake, it was then 8:00 a.m. I could not believe I was out that long.  A couple hours later, the birthday boy showed up and I made him a special breakfast. We also finished cutting and piling the wood we had just received on Thursday! We now have enough, but hubby thinks he wants to get more "so we have a stock pile" 🥴 So now it is still only a little after noon and check out our temp!! I am thinking swimming? Or staying inside where there is AC for the rest of the day.. Either way I am enjoying my Sunday.. Happy Sunday y'all.. What are you doing?Jul 17, 2022
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My busy Saturday

My Saturday has been busy!! First thing this morning, off I went with a friend back to the strawberry field and we spent a half hour there getting these. Then, I came home and made these for my son, who had made a special request for his birthday. He also asked for Gnochi so I proceeded to make that for him. So birthday boy was a happy camper today. (actual Bday is tomorrow) He got his gnochi with pesto as requested and his strawberry pie.  He loved the strawberry pie, but also wanted a piece of the blueberry pie that I made yesterday..Oh to be young and active ... the calories will be gone tomorrow as he hits the gym.  So now we sit, bellies are full...can you come and do my dishes for me because I am too tired now. 😂😂Jul 16, 2022
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My Blueberry Pie

There is nothing like a fresh homemade blueberry pie. So I took 4 cups of my blueberries and made this pie.. It isn't fancy, but oh my it was good.. Fresh out of the oven. Of course I couldn't wait until it cooled so that first piece was a little messy, but it taste just a delicious as it would have if it had come out in one solid piece. 🤣🤣 Now for the recipe I used.   Filling 3/4 cup  white sugar (I would reduce it in half) 3 tblsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 4 cups  fresh blueberries Method Set oven to 375 degrees F (190 Degrees C) Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt - sprinkle over blueberries Pour berry mixture into pie crust and dot with butter. Top with crust - crimp and flute the edges Bake on the lowest rack in the oven until filing is bubbling and crust is golden.Jul 15, 2022
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My Day THUS far!

Good morning to all!!  It has been a busy morning for me thus far, and I am just taking a break while I wait for my blueberry pie to finish baking. I will make another post about that later today! But back to my morning.. So it started off at 6:30 am with coffee in hand and headed for a kayak paddle with a friend across the lake. It was such a gorgeous morning!! I love days like this.  Then... I came back home to have breakfast and quickly ran out to the grocery store to get the supplies I needed to make meals for the weekend and also before all the shoppers came out in hoards!! Early morning is seniors shopping 🤣 and although I am not an actual senior for another 4 years according to all the senior discounts, etc.. I headed out anyway. The stores came out with this policy during the pandemic so that senior could shop and not worry about running into too many people. Great idea!! So this brings me to Loulou's post from about a week ago.  This is it, if you want to read it. I discovered the prickly pear from her post and although I thought I had never seen it in our stores, I really wasn't sure.. WELL, this morning guess what I came across?  See what I learn from BBS??  I was tickled pink, so I bought one because I now just needed to try it! As soon as I got home, before I even unpacked my groceries I cut into this beauty. I wasn't sure if I should eat the seeds, so I took a bite and decided they wouldn't kill me.. This fruit is so mellow and it almost melted in my mouth.  So my review is a big 👍 from Canada. This prickly pear was imported from Mexico, so not sure where it grows in Europe. Now I better go check on my pie.. Have a good day everyone!Jul 15, 2022
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It's Blueberry Season

I have the best neighbour! Look what she brought me today. I still haven't had a chance to get out and pick blueberries yet. They are just starting here in Northern Ontario. Anyway, she has been out and dropped this off to me tonight! Blueberry pie this weekend!  It will be a weekend of baking as I am also making the strawberry pie (as promised to my son) for his birthday.. But blueberry pie is his absolute favourite. Watch for photos of the finished products!Jul 14, 2022
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A visit to the Grotto

This is a special place my Mom likes us to take her to when we are visiting. Since she has dementia now, so she is unable to drive herself to the Grotto and she really loves to visit the Virgin Mary. On this day the path to Her was snow covered and knee deep.. I broke trail lol Mother is one determined Catholic. 🙏🤣Jul 14, 2022
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Chip or Dale?

Look at this cutie.. this photo was taken in May while I was visiting my Mother! We were sitting on her deck and this little guy decided to get into her flower pot. Doesn't it look like he is listening to us talk? 🤣🤣Jul 14, 2022
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Swimming can be exhausting!

For five years between the ages of 10-15 my son swam competitvely.  He rose high in the rankings and was the top male swimmer of his club. He qualified for provincial swim meets, the Ontario Summer Games, and was on his way to nationals when he decided he wanted to have more freedom to enjoy his teen years.  Of course his coach wasn't happy about his decision because he expected him to qualify for the Olympics, but we supported him. At that time he practiced every day of the week and some days twice which left very little time for friends. We had always enjoyed his time swimming and it allowed us to get away every couple of weeks. Anyway, here are a few snapshots! We were both quite involved in his swimming career. I was a board member and we were always timers, or admin at swim meets..Jul 14, 2022
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Pigs and chickens!

Over the years we have tried so many things. My husband likes to try new things and in 2011 he decided to get some pigs and we also had chickens (which we had for a number of years). Here are a few pictures of the chickens, which are so so cute!Jul 14, 2022
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Chess Anywone?

One year (2010)  we visited Palm Beach, Florida and boy was it cold that year. I was so surprised. Needless to say I did not go in the water at all. My son and niece did however.  In between beach time and sleep time, we ate, and we wandered around the amazing resort! They had all kinds of activities for their guests.  One afternoon my son and I played chess... but not the regular way!Jul 14, 2022
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Challenge - post an amazing sunset photo from your country!

We may not all see it at the same time, nor do we see it perhaps looking the same as this amazing sunset photo I captured,  but we are all able to watch the sun go down at night. What a big world we have, yet we all see the same sun and moon. We can capture it in its amazing beauty. I challenge everyone on this board to take a sunset picture today and to post it! Let's embrace the beauty of the end of the day.Jul 14, 2022
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Walkabout in my Yard

I decided to go walk in my yard and these are the photos from today..  So this load was dropped off today...I guess more work getting wood ready for winter.. 😆  The blueberries are almost ready. This is just in my yard....there are so many blueberries close to where I live.. They passed the taste test... More little surprises in the garden today after two days of rain!! Henry was following me and decided he needed a drink from the lake. I was contemplating dipping my toes in but...maybe later 😅.  Nope not corn. This is a close up of our garlic...see Kalyan trying the camera tricks here. Took the photo from below. 😆  These are my hydrangeas and they are just starting. Will take another photo when they are in full bloom Okay that's it for July 13, 2022...Jul 13, 2022
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Our "LITTLE" Birthday Boy

On July 17, 1998 my husband and I were fishing. We had rented a cottage and we were spending a relaxing time on the boat and at the cottage for a whole week.  Little did we know that in a town 3.5 hours away a little boy was being born and that he would become our son.  Life gives us what we want if we focuse on it enough and that year we got our boy.  He was only 3 weeks old when we brought him home and now he is turning 24.  WOW! Morale of the story - never give up on a dream!Jul 12, 2022
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Thank you Loulou - recipe success

My friend Loulou posted  a recipe  the other day, and when I watched the video I decided I was going to make that dish and soon!  Well tonight was the night!! AND it was a hit!  The Mister had not only seconds but thirds!! So yay Loulou...keep em coming.. 👏 Here is a photo of my Tuscan Style Chicken and below is the link to Loulou's post in case you also want to try to make it!!Jul 10, 2022
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Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake

Another recipe from my childhood came from the back of the Campbell's Tomato Soup can.  It was a spice cake in which tomato soup was a main ingredient! The recipe first appeared on the can in 1950 and I guess my Mom must have saved it because she made that for us many times, and I absolutely loved it. The only other cake that came close to the same amazing flavour was called a Spanish Bar Cake and we would occasionally purchase one from the A&P. That memory prompted me to search out an image of the A&P Spanish Bar Cake and I was pleasantly surprised to find this article!! It made for an interesting read. Back to the Campbell's Soup Spice Cake.  Here is that recipe! I actually found it online! If you get the chance, please try to make this cake. You will love it. Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake Nobody will ever notice the secret ingredient in this tomato soup cake! Moist and tender, it's a delicious spice cake topped with cream cheese frosting--perfect for a crowd! PREP TIME10 minutesCOOK TIME28 minutesADDITIONAL TIME2 hoursTOTAL TIME2 hours38 minutes Ingredients - For the Cake: - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 10.75-oz can condensed tomato soup (undiluted) - 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg - 1/4 tsp allspice - Optional: 1 cup raisins or chopped walnuts or pecans - For the Frosting: - 8-oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature - 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature - 2 cups powdered sugar - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract - 1 Tablespoon milk or whipping cream Instructions - Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13" pan with cooking spray or butter. - In the bowl of a stand mixer, prepare cake batter by combining butter and sugar. Mix on medium-high speed until creamy. - Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined, followed by vanilla extract. - Add condensed tomato soup and mix just until incorporated. - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and allspice. - With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until evenly combined. - Pour batter into prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the center springs back when pressed gently with your finger. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting. - Prepare frosting by using an electric mixer to combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. - Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until incorporated. - Add vanilla extract and milk or whipping cream and mix until smooth. - Spread over cooled cake.Jul 10, 2022
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Lily in Bloom

Good morning, This morning has been busy for me already!  There is always something to do either inside or out! One of my things I had to do today was water my flowers and look what is new in my flower bed!  I love these little surprises.. I didn't even realize that my lily had bloomed until this morning. They don't stay in bloom for long, so now I have a beautiful photo that I can look at whenever I want! Happy Sunday y'allJul 10, 2022
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