Yeasty Spirits

That roller coaster of emotions as you’re 9/10 of the way through the bread recipe and you discover you have about 1/3 of a teaspoon of yeast.

Grumble grumble, not wanting to go to the store for one stupid little jar of yeast.

Check the cupboards.

A brand-spanking new jar of yeast!

My spirits, er, rose. . .

: -)

Campbell Valley Regional Park Critters

We enjoyed the butterfly festival at Campbell Valley Regional Park. Great job Metro Vancouver parks staff!

Campbell Valley Regional Park
Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver booth — I sit on their board of directors


And I’m guessing this pond occupant nearby is invasive? : -)


Chipmunk cuteness


This frog had its territory in the pond and hung out in the exact same spot for hours despite all the people enjoying the festival


Furry poop on a trail.

Visiting Ft. Langley National Historic Site

Yumi and I filled the car with recyclables and headed off to the amazing Burnaby Eco-Centre. We do this about once a month after we’ve accumulated enough stuff to make it worthwhile.

Heading back on the road, it occurred to us that we should take advantage of our free Canada Parks 150 Pass and visit the Ft. Langley National Historic Site. Off we went!

We had a super time! We hadn’t visited in many years, and it was great fun wandering around checking out all the displays, and to top it off we got to watch a musket demonstration.

Ft. Langley National Historic Site

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