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Canada Day in Maple Bay
Mollie, Holly and I worked for the Maple Bay Community Association again this year as food servers and general helpers. More accurately,...
Richard Parker
Jul 11 min read


Wedding Bells
An Addendum to our Skookumchuck blog! Holly and I are getting married! Yes, I did drop to one knee and she did indeed say "yes"!!! It...
Richard Parker
Jun 281 min read


Skookumchuck Narrows
On June 10, we rode Speedy (the Triumph Speedmaster motorcycle) to Nanaimo to catch the early boat to Horseshoe Bay. We then rode to the...
Richard Parker
Jun 142 min read


Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2025
On May 18, we woke to sunny skies and dry roads. We clad ourselves in our most dapper fineries and rode the Speedmaster into Victoria. ...
Richard Parker
May 191 min read


Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
In just 3 weeks, we will be riding Speedy (Triumph Speedmaster) in the local Gentleman’s ride. This is an international event. The goal...
Richard Parker
Apr 241 min read


Custom Closet
H&R Home and Yard had the opportunity to build a custom closet. Initially, it was a simple shelf with a wooden rod under it for hanging...
Richard Parker
Mar 251 min read


Valentine’s weekend at Fossil Bay Resort
It has become a tradition to spend two nights a year at Fossil Bay Resort. This resort has 6 private cabins on a cliff overlooking the...
Richard Parker
Feb 141 min read


A Candle Light Concert
Thanks to a wonderful gift from Mollie, we attended a Candle Light Concert in Victoria this evening. A string quartet performed...
Richard Parker
Jan 101 min read


A Hike on Tzouhalem
Last week. We hiked along Power Line to see the water cascading down from the top of the mountain! This view looks down on the farm...
Richard Parker
Jan 101 min read
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