Two little ducks went swimming one day.

Flag Day

Its flag day. This Canadian flag is in Sutcliff Park, near Granville Island in Vancouver.

 From my archives, taken last fall.

Blue Heron

A Great Blue Heron wading in the cranberry bog. We saw him while walking around the Blue Heron Loop, a section of dyke which encircles a blue berry farm and skirted by cranberry bags. We often see blue herons here in Maple Ridge. I love his chest feathers. Not the clearest photo, I don't have a decent telephoto lens. Taken just before the sun went down. Seeing him was the bright light in an otherwise dull evening.

Downtown Vancouver Skyline, shimmers in the winter sun.

A little Snow on Top!

Taken a few weeks ago, the Golden Ears with the first dusting.
 Slightly more snow on there now!

It's eagle time. The salmon have spawned and they are easy pickings for hungry eagles. Every year we get dozens and dozens of eagles stop to enjoy the feast.

On the Lake

On Alouette Lake in a canoe. The water was very choppy. This lake is man made. It is a dammed up valley, which was flooded many moons ago after the valley was forested. Thankfully, in 1927, this area was made a Provincial Park and no further logging has been permitted since then.

Downtown Vancouver

We ventured from our suburban oasis into the big city last night. The lights of Vancouver reflected in Coal Harbour, all by the light of a silvery moon.

Summer bounty!

The makings of a tasty treat. Apple, rhubarb and strawberry crisp. Local berries are delicious this year..sooo sweet. We only have a few in our garden, so had to buy these. But the rhubarb is home grown. Our blue berries are not terribly abundant this year, and are still green. Our non existant summer has played havoc on local produce.

Hanging Around Downtown

The hanging baskets in the center of town are lush and fresh. The lack of hot weather agrees with small container plantings, which can tend to dry out quickly in the heat.

Taken on 224th street looking east, into Memorial Peace Park.

FOUND black cat

This fellow has made a home for himself in my back garden and deck. I livein the area of Greenwell and 122 ave. in Maple Ridge.

All black male short hair cat.

He arrived last week while we were away. We keep a dish of food out for one of our cats and he has been helping himself. He is very thin. Washes regularly and is very clean. Appears healthy but is quite thin.

He has a tatoo in his ear which was traced to a vet ib North Van. However they say this cliente has not been in their office for quite some time and their phone number is not in service.

He is so cute and friendly. Some body must be missing him.

If you recognize this cat please conact me at ksstcyr at telus.net

Watering Hole

Bikes on Dikes Rides Again

If you are a regular here, this may be a familiar photo.

I published it previously on this blog in 2007. See the original post by CLICKING HERE.

I have also got this picture along with others being used with my permission on a local realtors website CLICK HERE TO VIEW IT .

Today I went to look at the Maple Ridge Municipal Web Page...and what should I see? This photo has been published again on the header of the city website. CLICK HERE TO SEE IT. Click on the word HOME at the top of the municipal website. You may have to wait a few seconds for my photo to scroll in.

I am thrilled to have had it selected. I Knew when I first took this shot that it was the epitome of what Maple Ridge is all about. I am thrilled that it has been used in this capacity!

Afternoon Delight

Afternoon in the garden.

Favorite Chair

I love all the paterns in this photo. The shingles and the paving stones keep the eye entertained in this shot.

My Blue Heron

This fella didnt mind the rain. We watched as he caught a fish.

Thankfully the weather turned beautiful and sunny yesterday. It would seem that summer has finally arrived.

Wet, Wet, Wet

This has been one of the worst springs I can ever remember, weather-wise.

The rivers are swollen and the snow pack has'nt even begun to melt yet!

It's Our Time!

June 1st, 2011.

Let the Stanley Cup Finals Begin!!!!

Go Canucks Go!!!!!

Kanaka Bridge

The

foot bridge over Kanaka Creek.

Canadian Pastime!

This is the latest fashion trend around town. Crazy hockey fans can be seen all over this region.

This is my hubby after the Vancouver Canucks won the Western Conference finals and now head into the Stanley Cup Finals. We will be Playing the Boston Bruins. The Best is the West versus the Best in the East.

WE ARE ALL CANUCKS!!!!!!!!!