Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Aren't little girls the most precious creatures?

Maui in Maple Ridge?

This view of Alouette Lake reminds me of Lahina in Maui. This tall narrow mountain is very like the scenery in that tropical place.

Skywatch Friday

These boots were made for ....hanging on telephone lines?

I often see shoes flung

up on the overhead wires. These look like good workboots. Set off so nicely against a blue Maple Ridge sky.

ABC Wednesday Letter E

Abc Wednesday letter E.

E is for Education in Electric Drill Useage. Young nephew Emulates his older cousin and screws drywall onto the ceiling. He was Exstatic to be Entered into the manly world of tools and sweaty hard work!

ABC Wednesday - C

C is for Canoe, A popular Canadian water Craft.

This was taken at Allouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park. A popular spot for Maple Ridgers on a hot summer day.

sun thru maples

Name sake of this town,

back lit by the sun!

Sky Friday

Treetops in the mountains of Manning Park. 200 KM from here.

ABC Wednesday - Y

Yellow Flower.

Peas in a Pod

June Theme Day - Corner Stores Around The World.

Well preserved... one of the original buildings in the heart of old Maple Ridge.

One from the archives I am afraid.

You are welcome to visit more City Daily Photo Theme Day Photos at the City Daily Photo site.

Missing Month.

Pardon my absence. We have been learning to live with the loss of my niece Kayla, who passed away on May 2nd. We will always hold her memory dear in our hearts and memories. And now, as cruel as it may be... Life goes on. Thank to all who sent their regards and emails.

On thin Ice

Who is that man behind the mask? I've got a sweaty jockstrap for the first one to correctly guess his identity!

OK,OK, I'll tell you.

It that ever so slightly studly. hubby of mine!

Keiths work has started up a team. They have been practicing for a couple of months. Keith played his first game a couple of nights ago. They scored only one goal to the other teams five. But its all in good fun. He looks so cute in his padded shorts and helmet!

Every time he has been skating, whether for training or for the game... he always comes home all frisky! But since this is a family blog, thats all I am going to say about that!

Big and Little

I saw these two gentlemen waiting at the bus stop this morning. I just couldn't resist snapping their photo! The fellow in the cowboy hat was about 6'4" and his counterpart was at least 18"shorter! They make a cute duo!

Tulips Again

Mt.Cheam watches over the fields of blooms. Tulips are a favorite in these parts. Most of this Valley was Diked and made useable by the Dutch settlers at the turn of the century.

Tulips

Today we went to the Tulips of the Valley Festival.

Skywatch Friday #4

Dead tree against the sky, on the beach at Bowen Island.

Taken on Tuesday while we were out on one of our day excursions. Bowen Island is not far from home and makes a nice little get away.

For more pictures from this trip click here to get to my other blog.

SILO

These silos are a common sight on area farms. Used for storage of grain. Also used by birds to sit and warm in the sun on top of the aluminium roof. Its a beautiful day in Maple Ridge today.

neon

Neon lights

at the bowling lane.

Veal Cutlet

AWWW! The little calves are so adorable. The calves on this farm are raised for veal. They are kept in these tiny "igloos", my name for the pens they are kept in.
The small size of their quarters prevents them from moving around too much. Hence, their muscles don't develop well, so their meat remains tender. I detest the thought of it and will not consume this product.

Haney Hawgs (EDITED)

EDITED DECEMBER 16,2008
After a couple of comments to this post I feel I must apologize for having misinformed my readers of the nature of this building.
I have not actually ever been in this building. I had always just thought it was a pub.
I stand corrected via a couple of commenters that it is in fact not a licenced establishment. My apologies if my assumption caused any inconvenience to anyone.
The old building itself, from what I have seen on the outside, is well maintained and quite attractive.

ORIGINAL POST
The local watering hole for the Maple Ridge Chapter of Hells Angels. Named Haney Hawgs for the old part of town which is called Haney.