January 31, 2012

Womens Walking

Eight walked the trails of Mill Park. In circles ? We then went to the Baytown
Restaurant for our lunch.Next monday the 6th. of Feb.we will do part of the
Trans-Canada Trail starting at the Kinsol Trestle.Leaving from the Legion
at 10 am.  V.M.

Womens Walking

A lookout on one of the trails

A group of fungus

Views towards Brentwood

January 30, 2012

men's walking group



















This is from our walk today in Victoria, Good 8 km walk, no rain a little wind and a Little sun . and the best was the hot food we had at the Fan Tan Cafe, I think we all enjoyed the food . 3 choices for 8.50, and good . We walked it off getting back to our cars out at the break water then back to the Legion just after 2 pm.
Next week we can try the Quarie where we have'nt walked for some time Tks C U
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January 29, 2012

Computer/Photography



Dogs at Play

Hello All,
Next Tuesday our focus is on computers.
I received an email from Mozilla Firefox that talks a bit about their Browser and security features. the address is included here; https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/135254a190cdbfc8
If you are interested check it out and we can dig a bit deeper into the features in Firefox.
For you photographers in the group I have what I think is a wonderful opportunity for us to show off our photographs. (Details will have to wait till Tuesday)
The attached picture has nothing to do with computers. I just thought this notice needed a picture to grab your attention.
Ed

January 24, 2012

Womens Walking

7 walkers did about 5 K around  the church area and then returned to the
Legion for coffee.Next monday the 30th we will begin our walk from Mill Park
and cover a few trails in the area. From there we go to the Baytown
Resaurant for lunch.Meet at 10am at the Legion.   V.M.

Womens Walking

A Mallard duck is unable to swim and is having a difficult time walking on the ice.

His mate is having the same problems.

Colourful farm buildings.

The horses field may be smaller but he now has a lake after the snow and rain.

January 23, 2012

Men's Walking Group

Well 6 of us had a good walk of 9 k and no rain to speak of just sun & clouds .
Tks for driving Ed & Jim. We then enjoyed coffee at the Legion. Next week we plan on parking at the break water in Victoria , walking to China Town and try to get in on the end of the Chines New Year, Having lunch at the Fan Tan Cafe.We leave the Legion at 8:30 AM getting back by 2 PM .C. U.

Men's Walking Group




Boyles Rd. off Nightingale Rd.                       Dennis

January 19, 2012

There's possibly going to be snow during the night and will be icy in the morning which could be dangerous for driving.   I have decided to cancel tomorrow's Tai Chi, Jan 20th in both classes 9 and 10 AM .  See you next Friday.  Have a nice weekend.
Tai Chi Group at the Cobblestone Inn Dec 2011

Here is a picture of 2011 Tai Chi Beginners Class

January 17, 2012

Womens Walking

Five walked 7.5 K down to Haul road and continued on to see Wendy's
llamas and alpacas.The snow began on our way back. The large snowflakes
coming down looked quite pretty as we walked through the woods.Next
monday the 23rd. we will start our walk from St Johns Church leaving the
Legion at 10 am.     V.M.

Womens Walking

Some of the first snow in 2012

Lacey leaves become frosted over

Most ponds were frozen over

Lacey frost has formed on a piece of wood

Men's walking group

Hi there this is a test

January 16, 2012

Men's walking group

Hi Gang
That was probable our last walk with out snow for some time, Hum Drum
Ha. Anyway it was good and next week we will do Whilkinson rd with a twest, ha . and we plan on Victoria and lunch out on the 30th Jan C U next Wk

January 13, 2012

Announcements

Hello All YSAGers,

 Here are a few upcoming events for all of us to enjoy.

Jan 17th - Monthly meeting 2:00 PM
Speaker: Steve Wallace - Drive Able

Jan 24 - Bingo - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Bring a friend and have some fun!

Feb 14th - Valentines Day Pot Luck -Cocktails 5:00 PM, Supper - 6:00 PM
Entertainment at 7:00 with Tony & Elisabeth
Bring one dish of your favorite, your plates, cup & cutlery

Computer/Photography gp

Hi,
Next Tuesday Feb 17 it is Computer day.
On the Agenda: Our Blog and the annoying updates that change the appearance and procedures to post.
Picasa and some new features it is offering with the latest update. Also the annoying way the changes come along to confuse us(me anyway).
An item from "Ask Leo". We can all relate to the concerns expressed. (see attached).
If you have questions or if you have found a neat trick to ease the confusion of the internet let us know.
Ed



January 11, 2012

Womens Walking

Seven walkers did 7.2 K Welcome to the walking group Wendy.We had great
weather and a good walk to the Mill Bay ferry.Back to the Legion for coffee.
Next week monday the 16th. we will leave the Legion at 10am and walk the
Hall road area.     V.M.

Womens Walking

We really enjoy that coffee after a good brisk walk

January 9, 2012

Men's walking group

Hi
Well we got good weather for our walk today. Eight of us did ?? how many kilometers you guys you forgot to tel me, I would say about 6 k. Is that close?, Anyway it was a good walk and interesting talk with the re-cycle guy on Fisher road.
Next week we can try the Galloping Goose parking at the Sooke Lake end okay c u next week Tks

January 7, 2012

Computer/Photography Group

Our next Photography meeting is on Tuesday at 10 am, January 10, 2012.
Attached are 3 pictures. I had some time to waste. I attempted to recreate the picture we all have seen of wine being poured into a glass. Well, it's a good thing I wasn't pouring wine because I sure would have wasted a lot of it. Don't ask if I had sampled wine before I tried this. On Tuesday I'll show you a video clip of how it should be done.
Our challenge theme is "GARDEN(S)". I know it is a challenge to show a good garden picture in January. Let's see what we can come up with.
If anyone has photography questions, write them down or send me an email and I or someone in the group can respond with an answer (in writing).
See you all Tuesday,
Ed
Oops missed!

Got it in this time.

Oops again!

January 5, 2012

womens walking

All good wishes for 2012 to everyone.We will be walking monday the 9th.
Bring any suggestions for the new year.See you at the legion at 10 a.m.  V.M.

January 3, 2012

Tai Chi Group

Hi everyone, hope you all had a joyful Christmas and Happy New Year to you.  Welcome back to a brand new year of getting fit--we are going to fall through our new year's resolution aren't we.  Tai Chi will begin again on January 6.   Looking forward to seeing you all.

January 2, 2012

Men's walking group

Hi Gang,
Thanks for the picture Ed that is a beautiful shot of mt Baker. Well 3 of us showed up for our treat wasting walk. We had great weather and great company to bad u missed out on it, We did 10 k by my guess but I guess according to Dennis machine we did about 8 k, Next week we can try a walk in Cobble Hill and a new trial I found there.Okay? Tks