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Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Bravehearts' Wednesday Coffee at Selkirk Cafe
Wednesday four Bravehearts cycled to Selkirk Cafe to check-in with what's happening
Bill arrived first then Michael, Grant and Ken in that order.
Subjects up for discussion were varied but mostly informative — which is good.
Michael and Ken knew a lot about hybrid vehicles as they each own one.
Grant knows a lot about various subjects as he has worked in international and national situations
Bill knows everything (just ask him) but he can't remember it; and what he doesn't remember he makes up.
Grant and Bill rode in from Cadboro Bay district so logged some 18km, roundtrip distances.
Labels: bravehearts, izip, selkirk
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Bravehearts Wednesday Gathering at Selkirk Cafe
Wednesday's Bravehearts coffee meeting went well with five souls in attendance.
That Be: Bill, Don, Grant, Kevin and Michael
We sat outdside in sun or shade to-each-his-own
Grant and Bill left together for their circutious route home on this gloriuos day.
They chose the Goose-to-Lochside route just because they could.
This route gave Bill a 16km loop and Grant's would be one-kilomtre more to Cadboro Bay.
It's always good when aquantances can get together and today was no exception.
Labels: bravehearts, izip, selkirk
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Selkirk Trestle Closures
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has posted signs at Selkirk Trestle.
There are no visible indications of any trestle repairs but there is equipment on site.
Some report the CRD is quick to close the Galloping Goose Trail (GGT) but slow to reopen it.
The CRD still has the GGT closed beyond Sooke Potholes Campground some eight-months (8mon.) after the Old Man fire was extinguished.
Perhaps the access to Kapoor Regional Park will remain closed permanently.
We'll let you know if the GGT beyond the 56km Marker ever reopens.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
IZip to Town and Dallas Road on 31km Loop
From home at 9:15am I cycled my iZip on a 31km loop along the Lochside Trail and Galloping Goose Trail to downtown.
Then out to Clover Point along the Vancouver Street Bikeway
The Dallas Road Seawall Lanes got me past Ogden Point Cruiseship Docks to Niagara St. bike connector to downtown Victoria
Ovation of the Seas was the cruiseship docked in from Seattle heading north to Alaska.
It was pretty chilly this morning so we cut our ride short and headed for home.
Today's photo is a framegrab from a new action camera I bought for a hundred buck$. Looks pretty good actually.
Friday, July 02, 2021
Friday's Activities
I went to Hillside Mall and disconnected her phone for a saving of $600 dollars per year. A new belt and a hand clipper at Canadian Tire while I was at the mall.
Bernice and I walked is Regatta Landing to the trestle and back then we drove to Westwind Drv. at Atkins Road. There were no changes. We then drove to Montego Lane off Lakehurst and the hill has not been paved.
We're stopped in 3-Grinbos for a wonderful Mexican lunch. It was very good!
On the way home we stopped at Thrifty Quadra and Caemron went out to the car and talk to Mumma. And if that wasn't enough then I stopped Shelbourne Fairway for her limes and at the liquor store for her drink then home by 2 pm.
Sunday, September 06, 2020
Walked Selkirk brunch at Apple Tree
Sunday morning we walked along the Galloping Goose Trail from Central Spur Rd. to Fantastico Cafe and back.
We then drove Dallas Rd. to Fairfield then out to the Apple Tree for brunch at 12:30p.m.
We were home before 2 p.m.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Walked Selkirk drove Westshore
A fine morning to be outdoors at a balmy 14°C.
Afterward we drove the Benz out Hwy-1 to Leigh Rd. and into the Western Community near Langford Lake.
The main attraction was some monolith built near the Kettle Creek E&N Xing at West Shore Parkway.
We then drove up Constellation Ave. and viewed the many onging house constructions.
On the way home we stopped at Princess Auto and shopped at Shelbourne Faurway Market.
Monday, August 03, 2020
Stacker-Reclaimer Being Lifted
Monday was Holiday Family Day in Canader, eh?
We drove to Harbour Road and watched the massive barge-cranes start loading the smaller, stacker-reclaimer parts for shipment to Delta, BC.
No word on when the 1200 ton piece is to be loaded
Then we walked a 2km loop along the Galloping Goose Trail to the Selkirk trestle and back.
We drove home along the Oak Bay waterfront and stopped in at Willows Beach consession booth to have a smokie-in-a-bun for lunch. Twofer eight bucks.
Friday, July 31, 2020
New Blogger Interface
N.B. If you'e wondering why my blog is now so boring it's because Blogger changed the format and everyone now has to use their new interface.
Thursday afternoon we walked Selkirk from Harbour Road to restroom beside the trail.
Prior to that we had lunch at The Beagle in Cook Village with our grandson on his 22nd birthday.
Thursday afternoon we walked Selkirk from Harbour Road to restroom beside the trail.
Prior to that we had lunch at The Beagle in Cook Village with our grandson on his 22nd birthday.
A fine lad, hardworking and an adventurer.
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Monday, July 27, 2020
Walked Selkirk in Warmer Weather
The horrendous heatwave forecast for today has not materialized but it did get up to 27°C (80°F)
We shopped Wally World for $135.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Walked Selkirk Coffee & Muffin from Windsor Cafe
Fantastico wouldn't let us sit at a table to have coffee and muffin so we went to Windsor Cafe in Oak Bay.
Their tables were full so we sat across the road in the park. Very good coffee and Morning Glory muffin.
The weather is getting so warm now we didn't have the heat on today.
In fact, I setup the fan in the livingroom.
Friday, July 03, 2020
Gonzales Bay and then Walk Selkirk
Friday morning we walked Selkirk from Tyee Rd. to the trestle and back.
A nice morning under a light shower.
This was after I did a photoshoot at Gonzales Bay .
A nice morning under a light shower.
This was after I did a photoshoot at Gonzales Bay .
Friday, June 19, 2020
Walked Selkirk Lunch at Highland Pacific
Walked Selkirk Harbour Road to trestle. Fantastico still no regular service and no restrooms open.
Drove The Nest and still no regular service and no restrooms open.
Drove Highland Pacific and regular service still available and restrooms open.
Seems Highland Pacific is getting most of our lunch money
One-minute VIDEO
Drove The Nest and still no regular service and no restrooms open.
Drove Highland Pacific and regular service still available and restrooms open.
Seems Highland Pacific is getting most of our lunch money
One-minute VIDEO
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Walked Selkirk Galloping Goose Trail
We walked Selkirk from Harbour Road to the trestle and back
We drove Dallas Road to Cook St. and shopped Fairway Shelbourne and home by 12:20p.m.
I bought two pairs of Bell & Howell TacGlasses — one for her and one for him
We drove Dallas Road to Cook St. and shopped Fairway Shelbourne and home by 12:20p.m.
I bought two pairs of Bell & Howell TacGlasses — one for her and one for him
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Walked Selkirk
Next, Staples laminated some cycling maps out of 'Let's Go Biking'.
Thrifty Foods Quadra provided us (for $164) with some culinary delights.
Produce and meat displays are getting back to normal.
TC Motors phoned re: driver's window motor replacement.
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it ― always.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Walked from Selkirk Landing
Wednesday morning we walked from Selkirk Landing across the trestle to Fantastico Coffee Shop.
The weather was overcast with a bit of wind and 12°C temperature.
Afterward the wife got her first haircut in a couple of months
We did lots of shopping into the afternoon.
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Walked Selkirk Drove Dallas
There was a super-low tide of 0.4m and we have pictures-to-prove-it.
Then we drove along Dallas Rd taking pictures at various locations.
We were home for lunch at 11:15a.m.
Bentley's pix
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Oil Change and Walk
While the Honda was getting an oil change we walked.
It was pretty cool down by the sea but we had good clothing on.
Back at Speedy Auto Repair there was a Mustang for sale.
On the way home we picked up some grub at Ronnie's (McDonald's)
Selkirk Waterfront Community Aerial VIDEO
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Selkirk Walk Low Tide Oysters
We also learned that many of the barnacle-covered rocks on the beach are not rocks at all but oysters. Living oysters.
When I was a kid some 75 years ago oysters and clams were prevalent on all island beaches but due to improper harvesting they grew very scarce over the years.
It appears the efforts to clean up the Gorge Water have really paid off even in unexpected ways.
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Walked Selkirk flew to Tofino CYAZ
It was a balmy 12°C (56°F)
We drove Dallas Rd and home for lunch at 12;30
SharBen surprised us with a visit to drop off a piece of homemade 30th anniversary cake. We ate it as soon as we got it to our home.
I flew the new Mooney Ovation from Boundary Bay to Tofino in VFR under marginal conditions.
