December 31, 2011

Computer/Photography Group

Hi,
We are starting our regular Tuesday morning meetings January 3 for 2012 and the topic will be computer problems. Specifically it is my problem of a Laptop with display issues. I will go through the steps done so far to analyze the problem  and hopefully how to fix it.

Following are some pictures of the computer innards.   
My Dell 1720 Laptop.

All the bits are there.

This is called an inverter board. I think this is the culprit.

I have ordered a replacement part.

December 28, 2011

Men's walking group

Ok you turkeys we need to do somet6hing about all those snakes over the holidays, I've got just the walk set up for you on the 2nd Jan 2012 8.30 at the legion, about 10 k , Mill Bay area, will see those that are up to it, and we will get back to our regular walks on the 9th Jan, C.U. Tks

December 24, 2011

Womens Walking

We enjoyed a nice walk through Bright Angel Park.The river was quite low and
we noticed fish that had completed spawning.We watched an eagle dry its
wings.We then had lunch at the Pioneer House.
We will not be walking the next two mondays.Dec 26th and Jan 2nd
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.        V.M.

December 23, 2011

Womens Walking

Suspension bridge at Bright Angel Park


A quiet spot on the Koksilah River


The fog rolls in on a Cobble Hill farm


December 20, 2011

Computer/Photography grp.

Hello All,
On December 14 this group went on a Year End/Christmas field trip. We left from the Legion at 8:45am to the Mill Bay ferry. It was a cloudy dull day so not a good opportunity for pictures on the ferry. We arrived at Butterfly Gardens, Brentwood Bay at 10 am and spent a few great hours taking pictures and getting a guided tour from one of the staff. Lots of picture possibilities.
We then went to Blue's Bayou Cafe for a nice relaxing lunch and on home by road.
Here are some pictures and if you want more, go to: https://picasaweb.google.com/ysagssl/20111214YSAGComputerPhotographyGrpFieldTrip?authkey=Gv1sRgCK_drs7ZnJ-jfA

Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!






December 19, 2011

YSAG Men's Walking group

We had a great walk today at the Cowichan River Estuary followed by a lunch at the Cowichan Bay Pub.
Thanks Denis for being our leader and never leading us astray.
Here are a few pictures from today's walk.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Hunter
Gnarly Maple trees

Double Trouble

Ever watchful

Watchful #2

December 18, 2011

Announcements-Events

Hello All,
The Annual YSAG Christmas Dinner was held on the 14th and I can attest that all members that attended had a great time after enjoying a very good sit down meal. Santa was there and yes we all received gifts.
Here are a few pictures and if you want to see more click here:  https://picasaweb.google.com/ysagssl/20111214YSAGChristmasDinner 

MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!




December 12, 2011

Womens Walking

Seven walkers did 5.95 K on a beautiful, brisk sunny morning to the Kinsol
Trestle and beyond. Many of the evergreens,plants and leaves were all frosty
and glistening.Back to the Legion for a welcome cup of hot coffee.Next monday
the 19th.we will walk at Bright Angel Park,then go to the Pioneer House for
our lunch.Meeting at the Legion at 10am.  V.M.

Womens Walking

Frosted Evergreens at Kinsol Trestle



Bolts on the trestle railing

Leaves outlined in frost

Some walkers enjoy the scenery

mens walking group

Men's Walking group

We had a great walk today in cold but clear weather.
You can see Bill wants to follow the direction on the sign to CLIMB.



 

December 6, 2011

Womens Walking

First two of our walkers were quite chilled by the time the stragglers joined them
so were readily persuaded to make our first stop Riders Roadhouse at Pioneer
Square for a warmup coffee.Without three of our dedicated drivers,Claudia,
Vera M,and Diane,we decided to postpone our next visit to the trestle again.
Instead we headed back in the direction of the Legion with one vehicle making
a quick right at Kerry Park exit to fulfill our photo assignment while the other
vehicle........... ( no pedometers available to clock walking distances )
Thank you for submitting pictures and post for this week,Joan
Next monday the 12th we will try to get to the Kinsol Trestle.Meet at the
Legion at 10 am.  V.M.

Womens Walking

Goldstream Heights on another day

Where is everyone ?

Bear ?

A treed rabbit

December 5, 2011

Men's walking group

Good walk today at Stebbings rd, Little cool on top of the hill, But all round a good day for our walk. 7 kms ,
Next week we will try Mill Bay water front, Okay? tks