Back to Our Winter Routine

What have we been up to? Well we went to a Pumpkin Festival. It was mostly an event for families but it was cool to see the huge pumpkins. The largest weighed over 900 lbs. There were lots of activities for kids, face painting, pumpkin carving, cupcake decorating and jumping castles. We passed on those but enjoyed cookies and a hot dog lunch.

We're settled into the park nicely. Walking is a daily factor in our lives. The salmon are running right now. There is lots of wild life along the waterfront in the campground. Also the eagles have returned.

Wildlife at the Office

Seal hunting spawning salmon

Heron

Cliffs alongside look out 

Log booms and tugs in the estuary

Mushrooms abound in the park

Our friends Janet and Terry have arrived and are our next door neighbours this winter.  They brought Wayne a present.  It's a plastic bump cap to protect him from any further head injuries - see Rapid City entry.  He's special.

Bump caps

Wayne's a happy camper

More happy campers

Hiking along one of Nanaimo's trails

The snowbird activities are beginning.  Quilting club started today.  I am really enjoying my sewing machine.  It was a birthday gift last spring.  Next week the park is hosting a welcome barbecue.  Can the potlucks be far behind?  Fun and games continue.