Vancouver is especially gorgeous this time of year. The skies clear, the rains stop, the sun shines and everything bursts into its early summer greenery. This weekend was a time to get outside and enjoy that scenery. Of course the annual cleaning of the deck and washing of windows had to be done first. We are work first, play second type of people most of the time. Luckily we both agree on this approach to life.
We have lived in the same place for almost 9 years and during that time have done little to investigate the Burrard Inlet that we overlook. (What is it about not taking time to look at your own home territory. It seems I tend to look for exciting things to do at home only when there are guests to show around. For example, last summer I discovered a park where John Muir's home was located before he started walking around the U.S. to find Yosemite and create the Sierra Club. It was merely 20 minutes from the farm I grew up on in Wisconsin. [ BTW, it was a lovely location on a beautiful small lake. It was easy to see why he developed such an interest in nature.]) So this weekend we decided to change that lack of information about our immediate surroundings. With less than a 5 minutes' drive from home there is a marina and park that we pass on the highway. We have whizzed by them and never stopped to investigate; finally, on this lovely weekend we decided to stop in at both.
The marina is strikingly big once we got up close. There are hundreds of sailboats and speedboats moored there. It appears there might actually be some people living on their boats as well. I wouldn't have guessed that. Since the weather was so nice it was humming with activity so after a quick drive through we decided to get out of everyone's way and move on to the park.
I find our local beach parks very similar. There is always a shortage of picnic tables, plenty of shade and sun, a clean, sandy beach and a pier for fishing. (You can see the pier on the photo below jutting into the inlet.) We visited on Saturday thinking Sunday being Mother's Day would be crowded. Much to our surprise the place, or at least the parking lot, was busier than we anticipated. Considering it was about 70 degree F or about 20 C with a decent breeze off the water we thought people might not be out as much as they were; we were wrong. It was the first weekend when the weather fully cooperated so people were out. So with a healthy lunch and our sling-backed chairs we sat in the sun watching people, boats, ships, and barges passing by. It was very relaxing.
As is our habit, Paul brought lots of reading material and it will come as no surprise, I brought a knitting project. Here I am casting on the second Gramps (girl's) sweater. Once I got the whole thing set up I could pay closer attention to what was happening around me rather than just looking down. Look at that lovely view. It was great to be able to relax in the sun, doing something I love and actually getting out of the house!
This is what I was able to accomplish while enjoying the afternoon at the beach.
I've said this before and will more than likely say it again, thanks Vancouver weather, it was a great day to clean and get out and enjoy myself.
Oh, in case you wondered, I was remembered for Mother's Day by my sons and their wives. Here's a closeup of the huge bouquet I received from the four of them.
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We have lived in the same place for almost 9 years and during that time have done little to investigate the Burrard Inlet that we overlook. (What is it about not taking time to look at your own home territory. It seems I tend to look for exciting things to do at home only when there are guests to show around. For example, last summer I discovered a park where John Muir's home was located before he started walking around the U.S. to find Yosemite and create the Sierra Club. It was merely 20 minutes from the farm I grew up on in Wisconsin. [ BTW, it was a lovely location on a beautiful small lake. It was easy to see why he developed such an interest in nature.]) So this weekend we decided to change that lack of information about our immediate surroundings. With less than a 5 minutes' drive from home there is a marina and park that we pass on the highway. We have whizzed by them and never stopped to investigate; finally, on this lovely weekend we decided to stop in at both.
The marina is strikingly big once we got up close. There are hundreds of sailboats and speedboats moored there. It appears there might actually be some people living on their boats as well. I wouldn't have guessed that. Since the weather was so nice it was humming with activity so after a quick drive through we decided to get out of everyone's way and move on to the park.
I find our local beach parks very similar. There is always a shortage of picnic tables, plenty of shade and sun, a clean, sandy beach and a pier for fishing. (You can see the pier on the photo below jutting into the inlet.) We visited on Saturday thinking Sunday being Mother's Day would be crowded. Much to our surprise the place, or at least the parking lot, was busier than we anticipated. Considering it was about 70 degree F or about 20 C with a decent breeze off the water we thought people might not be out as much as they were; we were wrong. It was the first weekend when the weather fully cooperated so people were out. So with a healthy lunch and our sling-backed chairs we sat in the sun watching people, boats, ships, and barges passing by. It was very relaxing.
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| Me Knitting at Barnett Marine Park |
This is what I was able to accomplish while enjoying the afternoon at the beach.
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| Gramps version 2.0 with the heather pink in waiting. |
I've said this before and will more than likely say it again, thanks Vancouver weather, it was a great day to clean and get out and enjoy myself.
Oh, in case you wondered, I was remembered for Mother's Day by my sons and their wives. Here's a closeup of the huge bouquet I received from the four of them.
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