Tag: vancouver island
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Sunny seaside views
The sun broke through the clouds and provided some lovely light as we stopped by a rocky beach strewn with driftwood logs and lashed with foamy waves. Small outings, even for only and hour or two can be had nearby and fit into almost any schedule. It was relaxing to have the feeling of an…
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Misty mountain morning
With most of the deciduous leaves fallen the morning sun can reach farther now. A look at the interior with the sunlight streaming through the windows and melting the overnight frost. Most of the winter preparation is complete with just a few door seals to install yet. Quite a bit more clean–and almost cozy–in here…
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Blue sky, sunshine, green trees
As work in the forge slows down, the anvil is colder each morning, and the water bucket is freezing over, the days of sunshine and warmth are appreciated. On a Sunday drive a lovely bright spot framed with blackberry bushes turning colour and evergreens against the blue sky was cause for pause. After a while…
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Autumn leaves
The leaves are beginning to turn in some places, sunny days are great days for enjoying the light and the colour of this season. The red leaves on the trees of this one particular street always remind us of the time of year we first drove to this area where almost everything was new and…
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The harvest is near
Golden light on susuki grass along the Salish Sea. Bright ripening stalks, moody blue seas, and hazy mountains herald the change of seasons. “A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”
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The calm before the storm
The winter storms are not far off and every dry sunny moment becomes more precious as the day approaches. Still water, calm skies, and uncrowded places characterize this time of year here. Take a moment to reflect on where you have come from and where you aim to go…
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Portable workspace potential
A small antique tanto repair task offered the opportunity to test the suitability of the rover as a portable workshop space for knifemaking. The height of the side benches and roof is just about right for small fittings work at the low vise and stump. Sealing the leaking roof is a priority before storing and…
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Spotted: Tembo Traces
In Qualicum Beach surrounded by curious onlookers. Rebuilt Austrian Steyr 12 m18 military truck with custom living space and plenty of overland accessories and storage. Huge!!
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Mountain to sea
Enjoying tea on the water with a great view of the early Fall sunset sky. Celebrating a long journey well traveled from the mountains to the sea and looking forward to the next season of the adventure. The series 2a dash is simple, honest, and unpretentious––as they say: what you see is what you get!
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Spotted: 3-door Defender 110
In Qualicum Beach for the summer as a daily driver. Former British military now in clean and crisp black and white style, a tough look that a 3-door can pull off so well, Canadian flag decal, bush bar, driving lights, and fog lights. 1990 with 2.5L petrol and LT77 five speed, imported around 2013 and…
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Spotted: Defender 130 with custom trayback
In Qualicum Beach enroute to a Land Rover event. Spencer can be found in Vancouver at Brigade Overland. His custom aluminum tray was fabricated in Alberta by Ralf and crew at Summit Expedition Trucks. Built-in storage trays and lockers, drop sides, raised rooftop tent, lights, roof rack, bush bar, bonnet solar panel, and locking aluminum…
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Spotted: three overland Defender 130s
Not one but three Defender 130s in one place at one time! Attending the Qualicum Beach Show & Shine briefly in the afternoon. Caps, rooftop tents, pop-top campers, fridges, roof racks, lights, light guards, bush bars, winches, and raised air intakes. At least one possibly a former safari vehicle imported from somewhere on the African…
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Spotted: Daihatsu hijet keitora
On the shores of Lake Cowichan, 4×4 with roof rack, work lights, and fancy rims. Kei-tora (kei trucks) are in a lightweight category under 600cc and are often used a local runabouts and farming or working vehicles in the countryside. They can be distinguished by yellow coloured license plates in Japan. This one was at…