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!

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

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!

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

This is what we seen from Mill Bay Rd this am as we walked to the ferrie dock, Tks for the other pictures Ed.We did 10 kms its been some time since we walked that far.[those are duck out in the picture] Don't forget next Monday 19th we plan on having lunch in Cowichan Bay pub and walk the local area, C.U. at the Legion at 8:30 and we will be back by 2pm Tks

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.

 

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

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

Womens Walking

The walking group did 7.60 K on the trails behind the Legion and down to the
Peerless Alpaca/Llama Farm.There we met Mr. Woo the llama who guards
the rest of the flock.We came back to the Legion to warm up and have soup
and a sandwich.Next monday Dec 5th. we will be at the Kinsol Trestle.
Meet at the Legion at 10am.

Womens Walking

Mr Woo guards the flock at the Peerless Alpaca/Llama Farm
He is the big fellow

These are pictures of our walk to and under the Kinsol Trestle today, The weather was cold but great for a walk. sorry we dissipated on u Dieter it must have been the mist, ha
Next week we plan on walking Stebbings rd

Womens Walking

Seven walkers did the Bob-O-Link Trail and other areas where we keep
ending up at new home sites.We were able to blaze a trail to bypass houses
to reach a road.Back to the Legion for coffee where we joined a new walker.
Welcome to the ladies walking group,Shirley.Sorry we didn't connect this
week.See you when you return from vancouver.We meet at the Legion
parking lot on mondays, leaving for our walk at 10am.Next monday Nov 28th.
we begin at the Legion and walk to the llamas.We will have lunch at the Legion
when we return.   V.M.

Womens Walking

On our own trail behind the tower



A type of Milk Cap




An Angel Wing




A Jelly Fungus




Anyone know the name of this one ?