World no Tobacco Day

Today is World No Tobacco Day! I used to smoke, but quit nearly 4 years ago. I really don't know why I smoked in the first place. I guess a sort of insanity kept me from listening to my better judgment.

I don't miss smoking in the least. I'll admit I sometimes miss the idea of smoking. I thought it was a useful social tool at the time. The thing is, though, it's not worth risking your health. I also don't miss the way it made me feel - relatively short of breath, the grittyness in my mouth, the frequent bad colds, the smell in my hands... echh...

My New Phone

Yesterday I got a new phone - the Samsung A920. it's pretty sweet, actually. It has a camera, video capability, TV, and is an MP3 player. I don't actually talk on the phone a whole lot, but I do like all the extra features.

A Busy Bee

A Bee doing her thing

Rocky Point Park

Earlier today at Rockey Point Park

Ok, apart from being the aniversary of the Battle of Tsushima, another even more significant event today is this is the 2nd aniversary weekend since Kathryn and I were engaged. We went back to the scene where I gave my intention: Rockey Point Park, in Port Moody. The day we were engaged was actually the first time we went there. We've only been back on the aniversary weekend last year, too.

The Battle of Tsushima

The Russian Fleet at the Battle of Tsushima

If you want to know a little more about this significant event that happened 101 years ago today, follow the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tsushima

Artillery Day

Happy Artillery Day

May 26th is celebrated as Artillery Day. It's meant to commemorate the establishment of the Royal Artillery in 1716. I found this old photo of a Royal Canadian Artillery gun and it's crew somewhere, but I forget where...

At Wreck Beach

A rock on Wreck Beach




I like Wreck Beach. But like most beaches I prefer it in the off-season, like when this picture was taken about 2 months ago. I'm not really too interested in going to a nudist beach when the practicioners are about.

New Hair

Kathryn and her (relatively) new hair



Here's my pretty wife out and about. She got her hair cut 5 or 6 weeks ago.

A Flower

A bug in a flower in a community garden in Kitsilano


Well, actually I edited out the bug in this version of the photo. There's a community garden a couple blocks from where I live, this flower was one of many growing there.

A Boat

A boat in Burrard Inlet

A Tree

A Tree by the shore.


It's been an exraordinarily long time since I updated this. No particular reason why I stopped, and no particular reason why I'm doing this update, neither. Obviously I'm making no pretense I'll be updating this daily. :)

I was watching the news the other day, and they were interviewing a leading member of the federal Green Party. He was bemoaning the lack of importance the current government places on environmental issues. During the short segment the guy was shown busy making his home more energy efficient to save electricity. meanwhile the dude was retrieving some wiring from his SUV!

My wife and I don't drive. In fact we really don't have intention of getting a car. Besides being a money-pit, I personally think a number of social and environmental ills are caused by cars. This is not to say I'm against using them, it's just that I believe the technology is being dreadfully abused. Really, if you're able-bodied, you don't need to hop in the car to drive 3 blocks to go to the 7-11.



Of course if we didn't live in the city, we probably would be in a position where getting a car would be necessary. I just don't think it necessary right now.

Cleveland Dam

The Cleveland Dam

An Old Car

An old car on the beach



So walking along Jericho beach I saw this vintage car parked right on the shore. I couldn't resist getting my Ultra-Zoom lens out to take some pictures.

First Flower

First Flower spotted for the year!

Kathryn on the trail


There's a trail that starts outside Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver that goes up to the Cleveland Dam. Here's Kathryn while we were taking the little hike.

A Ship

A Ship With North Vancouver in the Background

Roses for Kathryn

I rarely give flowers to my wife. I got these on the sly and Kathryn woke up to see this bouquet sitting on the kitchen table Valentine's day.

A Stream

A Little Stream in Stanley Park

Walking in Stanley park are several little streams. I saw this one, and played with the camera settings to create a neat effect with the falling water.

New Shoes!

Kathryn's New Shoes

Kathryn In White

My Lovely Photographer's Assistant


Here's my pretty wife helping me with my photography.