May 31, 2010

Mens walking group

I hear there where 3 walkers on the Holiday Good for you. Those pictures I posted are some of our Saturday walk we did 13.5 kms and when we finished we knew it , ha ha The ladies that joined us done great. It was fun and we had a scrump shes meal in the center when we finished, We did stand out with our shirts and hats.
We plan a local walk Monday morning. Tks

Mens walk group

Shawnigan Lake walk Saturday 28th May

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May 30, 2010

Womens Walking

Here are some better directions to the estuary which is called the"Blackley
Farm Conservation Project". When in Cowichan Bay,set your odometer to 0
at the Hotel or the Cow Bay Pub.Travel north 5.3 km.You will end up at the
estuary.There is parking on the south side of the bridge on both sides of the road
but the road is uneven. ............... V.M.
Thanks for the info,Ed,glad you didn't delete that one ! (Oldies can be goodies)

May 29, 2010

Dandelions are pretty "two" - even after they have gone to seed.


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May 28, 2010

Womens Walking

Our walk monday 31st. will be at the Cowichan Bay Estuary. Vera C. will make
reservations for lunch at the Baytown Restaurant.Some may want to go on ahead,
but we will meet at the Legion at 9:30 a.m. as usual. ..........  V.M.

May 23, 2010

Computer/Photography Group

Agenda for May 25, 2010
1) A review of Picasa
2)  E mailing pictures from Picasa and Web Albums.
3)  Posting on YSAGS Blog and using Links to show pictures on the Blog.
4)  Choosing a picture to upload as a banner on our Blog.  (Bring your photo that you would like to see as a banner).
5)  Review of the outline of what to look for in a picture that was sent out last week.
6)  Discussion of your questions.
Dandelions are pretty too!

May 20, 2010

Womens Walking

Ten hikers walked to rat Lake. The weather was great.Many Lily pads were
seen on the lake.There was a chat stop at the picnic table and then on to Tim
Hortons for coffee before heading back to the Legion.I was away for a mini
vacation,so thanks go to Joan for the update and for the pictures.There will
not be a walk next monday as it is Victoria Day.I will do a post later for the
monday 31 st. walk. ....................  V.M.

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Happy Hikers

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Rat Lake

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Water Lilies

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Salmon Berry

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Western Starflowers

May 17, 2010

Mens walking group

Our annual bike ride went well had great weather and only minor problems with our bikes that is if u know how to ride with one peddle, ha ha anyway it was a great day for all nine of us, next week is a Holiday and some of us will be away. so if u want to walk some may show up at 8:30. I will be back the 31st and we will do a local walk okay? tks c u then

Mens walking group

galloping goose trail in Victoria
and the end or the start of the galloping goose by the blue bridge
having our lunch in the park in vic west
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May 11, 2010

Womens Walking

A very nice day at West Shawnigan Provincial Park.We saw some of the racing
sculls that had taken part in the competition at the lake on sunday,Mothers Day.
There was also a plane practising landing on the lake.We walked in the area
near the park,then back to the Legion for coffee.Next monday the 17th.we will
be walking to Rat Lake. Meet at the Legion at 9:30 a.m. ........... V.M.

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Racing sculls.

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The large Dogwood
 at the end of bloom.

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Which way ?

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This horse came to the
 gate to view us.

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A local Dogwood
 in full bloom.

Mens walking group

Yesterday we had the weather with us and had a good walk around Mill Bay, Mill Springs area we did about 6 or 7 kms and then coffee at the Legion, Next week the 17th we do our annual bike ride, We leave the legion normal time 8:30 so get your bikes there by then or a little early and we have trucks to take us and them to Victoria [by the 6 mile] where we start our ride into town. Don't forgrt to bring your lunch which we will eat in a park in vic west. okay see then Tks

May 6, 2010

Womens Walking

Our walk on Tzouhalem mountain was quite interesting as we missed the direct
route to the bluffs,so were able to explore a different area and other trails.The
weather was great,the views,Garry oaks and wildflowers were spectacular.
We also met a Husky dog wearing a boot.
Next monday the 10th.we will be at the West Shawnigan Provincial Park.
Leaving the Legion at 9:30 a.m.               V.M.

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A view from the bluffs

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A Camas and Sea Blush

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Some Balsamroot.

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The walkers among
 the flowers.

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View from the homes
 next to the parking
 lot.

May 3, 2010

Men's Walking

I want to add my $.02 to Denis's comments and it was such a beautiful clear day, I just couldn't stop taking  pictures.
That steep grade sure is a lot easier if the car is doing the work.
Follow this link to see photos: http://picasaweb.google.ca/ysagssl/20100503MenSWalkingOnMtProvost#

Here is a sample:

Mens walking group

Today after checking a new road and checking with the loggers we found our way to the top of Mt Prevost and the war memorial, also done some looking around at the top and seen where they para sail from , The view was outstanding , we drove most of the way and only had to walk a little but step it was!! The road was not too bad but wet and muddy as depicted by the two vehickles that we went in. tks Bill & Ed. Next week we will do a local walk, but on 17th we will do our annual bike ride in Victoria, okay? C.U. Tks

May 2, 2010

Photography

Hello All,
This is a reminder of our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May, 4 at 10:00 am.  Please go through your photos to find one that would work as a banner to this blog.  Here is what to look for.  An image that shows Spring in our area.  An image that can be cropped to about 750 to 800 pixels horizontally and 150 to 200 vertically.
Here is an example:  


Ed

May 1, 2010

Womens Walking

The past monday was the walk along the Galloping Goose Trail in Victoria.
The weather was nice and eight ladies had a good walk along the Goose
noticing some beautiful dogwood trees.They went on to the Mychosin cafe
where they enjoyed a delicious lunch.Our walk monday the 3rd. will be up
the Tzouhalem mountain,leaving the Legion at 9:30 a.m. .............. V.M.