June 29, 2010

Men's Hiking Group

I want to Thank Denis for making a bus available and to drive for this spacial excursion to Port Renfrew.  The day was lovely and with the many stops we made, it was a great trip.
Here is proof  with a picture that Gnomes exist.
















For more pictures, Click here     http://picasaweb.google.ca/ysagssl/20100628YSAGSMenSHikingPortRenfrew#

Also, if you want to learn a bit about the Avatar Grove and the Gnarly Trees, Click here: http://www.discoversooke.com/blog/2010/05/24/video-avatar-grove-in-port-renfrew-bc/

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We had a great day weather wise and this is a little of what we saw ,This is one of "Canada's Gnarliest Tree's" Discovered in the "Avatar Grove" neae Port Renfrew.
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June 26, 2010

Womens Walking

We had a good walk on the dike at Cowichan Bay Estuary.Saw a variety of
birds and many wildflowers.Next walk monday the 28th.we will walk along the
beach at Cherry Point.We usually have lunch out on the last monday of the
month but have decided to wait till monday July 5th.So bring a lunch and we
will eat at the picnic tables at the beach.Meet at the Legion at 9:30a.m.
See you there............ V.M.

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A Blue Heron.

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A Heron keeping an
 eye on a fish.

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A song bird.

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More flowers

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Flowering trees.

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A flower lined path.

June 21, 2010

Mens walking group

Hi, We had a good fast walk to the trssel to day about 10 kms in less then 2 hrs and good turn out 9 of us , next week we do a special wind up walk to port rentfrew area and will leave normal time 8;30 at the legion, don't forget yr lunch ok? tks c there

June 20, 2010

Computer/Photography Group

For this Tuesday's meeting, June 22, 2010, I was thinking of having a short meeting to about 11:00 am and then if the group is interested, go to the Black Swan for lunch.  This will be our last scheduled meeting till September.
I would like to change our Banner picture on the Blog to something more local to our area and appropriate for the Summer. Check your photos for something that might work here and we can then put that up.
Also, let me know your thoughts about the internet cost and what should be done. I will present the details to the YSAGS Executive in mid July.

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A Violet Green
Swallow at the
Quarry.

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At the Quarry

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On our last walk we came out at the Quarry.Beautiful weather and the water at
the quarry was a lovely blue and very clear.Our next walk monday the 21st.
(First day of summer) will be along the Cowichan Bay dike,parking opposite
the tennis courts.(A level walk) Meet at the Legion at 9:30 am. .......V.M.

June 16, 2010

Mens walking group

Hi. Gang that was a hellova job u did on the clean up after the garage sale, I did'nt expect it to go so smooth,anyway thanks a lot. on Monday we are going to see if we can find the kinssel trestle from behind Harrys so you can meet us at the Legion at 8:30 and we will pool over there or you can go direct to Harrys if u wish we should leave Harrys at 8:45 okay? tks c u there .o I have the Van for the 28th all day trip from 8:30 til 7 or 8 at night and bring a lunch and five dollars for gas. if u know of any other one that would like to go we should have lots of room tks

June 12, 2010

wemens walking group

The Kingburne park walk was a great choice, thanks to Joyce and Joan. With the many excellent trails this would be a good repeat[ if Joans yellow yarn holds out] It would be cool walk in summer we all enjoyed the "old school cafe" It is a good place to try out next walk Monday the 14th Joan and Joyce have chosen Silver mine trail, and mention we may be surprised where we end up. Meet at the Legion at 9:30 AM.

June 8, 2010

Mens walking group

Hi, Thanks to who ever put the picture of our walk last Monday,It was a good walk but a little more up hill then I remember, nice view of the bay. I think we have the rest of our official walking year. Next week those that want will clean up from the Garage Sale, on the following week jun 21st we will walk behind Shawnigan Lake Estates and see if we can find the Kinsol Trestle this time. on the last walk for the summer Jun 28th we are planing the round trip to Port Rentfrew exploring a forest trail in old growth trees, we will leave at 8.30 take our lunch which we will eat in the forest some place and go out some place for supper [17 mile house?] home by 7 or 8 pm. Hopefully we can get the 15 pas van and will cost us about 5 dollars each . How's that sound? Please let me know if we should add or subtract from this trip or any other ideas thanks c u l

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Mens walking group at Holmes Peak in Gowlland Heights Monday Jun 7/10
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June 5, 2010

Womens Walking

Nine walked at the Blackley Farm.We saw a variety of birds,but were unable to
see the cross on Mt. Tzouhalem as the top was covered in a mist.We went on to
the Cow Bay Pub for lunch.Joan and Joyce have checked out our walk for next
monday the 7th. as Vera is away.We will be going to Kingburne Park and
having coffee at the Old School House Cafe.Meeting at the Legion at 9:30 a.m.
V.M.

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Mist over Tzouhalem
Mountain.

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Many of the rocks
 were covered in
 moss.

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Finch on a fence.

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Tzouhalem Mt.
 and estuary in
 the background.

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Note the young
ones in the back.

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This is the way we
 dry our wings......

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We saw many
 caterpillars.

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A Wood Duck ?

Mens walking group

Hi, We had nice weather for our walk along thee galloping goose last Monday and had a good walk , I was conversing with one of our walkers and we thought this coming Monday would be a good day to do the Gowland Hights walk so we will plan on that this Monday the 7th okay Tks

June 1, 2010

Computer/Photography Group

These are pictures from our Shawnigan Lake Walk this past Saturday.
Click this Link to see them: http://picasaweb.google.ca/ewieber/20100529ShawniganLakeWalk#