The recent rain has brought slugs out in numbers on Byrne Creek trails. We saw lots of them on our walk this evening. Also spotted a teeny weeny snail.
Making Sockeye Steaks
Thank you for your bounty, sockeye.
I’ve cut it into little steaks that Yumi will salt and freeze for Japanese breakfasts and bentos.
Just thaw a steak or two in the fridge overnight, and broil in the morning. With bone and skin on, the flavor as you flake off the flesh is incredible.
Yum!
No, I Don’t Want Eye Drops!
Little rescue Sora still needs drops twice a day, and she knows every time what’s coming, no matter how we try to distract her or sneak it into another routine.
We hate chasing her down, and she’s hissed a few times. But so far she hasn’t scratched or bitten, and once bagged, she cuddles and hides her head.
At least she doesn’t hold a grudge, and minutes later is happy chasing a feather on a string, her fave activity 
.
Photos by Yumi.
Damn I love this little kitty, and looking forward to earning her trust in all situations. . .
Burrard Inlet Fish Fest in Port Moody
We checked out the Burrard Inlet Fish Fest in Port Moody and then walked to Noon’s Creek Hatchery and back.
Fry in Noon’s Creek
Salmon at Work!
Lots of killdeer on the mud flats
Barn Swallow action
Found Some Powerpoint Beta Files
Been enjoying some Powerpoint discussions in an editors’ group, and posted this photo of one of my old PP Beta 0.95 files : – ).
Presenting on Burnaby Watersheds and Streamkeeper Activities, Sept. 19
I’ll be doing a presentation on the history and development of Burnaby watersheds, and talking about what volunteer streamkeepers do, at the Metrotown Public Library branch in #Burnaby, BC, on Sept. 19 at 7:00pm.
You can register at the link below:
Sisters Sharing Sunlight
Came up for a breather from my basement office to find new rescue Sora-chan stretched out near her big sister Midori, sharing the sunlight. So cute!
Sora-chan continues to make progress. This is the first time I found her flaked out in the living room, a big move from her usual sleeping place under the bed : – ).
Leading Kids on Tour of Byrne Creek in Burnaby, BC
Every summer the City of Burnaby Parks Department has summer camps for kids at Ron McLean Park in SE Burnaby. For the second year, Byrne Creek Streamkeepers were asked to take the kids on a tour of the creek.
This year I was the leader, and it was a blast. We walked from the park down to the creek, and back, talking about the local fish, wildlife, plants, etc.
The famous Byrne Creek mini-Grind : – ).
Hummingbird at Front Door Feeder
A quick snap or two as we arrived home from our walk yesterday.
Maiden in North Vancouver
Oh my gosh, so cool! We ran across Maiden on our visit to Vancouver’s north shore today.
All woman-crewed around-the-world sailing race competitor in 1990. I had not been aware of this!
They faced so many doubters and obstacles, and prevailed. And now she continues as a beacon for educating disadvantaged girls around the world.
Inspiring.
Wonderful to see a flotilla of First Nations canoes welcoming, honoring, and visiting. I hope I’m not intruding when I say FNs in general, and FN women in particular, deserve such support and recognition.
