Dave Ingram

So… it’s a “concept of a plan”? 🙄🤣

Irish whiskey is an amazing alternative to bourbon.

Wait… was she on that oil tanker??? 🤔

This is the PM that I’m happy to see leading the country at this moment!

Residents in British Columbia, Canada set to have insulin costs fully covered by Pharmacare by March, 2026.

🤣😴

I haven’t drank Crown Royal since high school. No loss there, not going to miss it. 🤣

Is Scott Baio in any of these? 🤔

I’ve got a (still very functional) X100S with a wobbly front lens that might be a good candidate. 🤔🤣

Interesting… maybe a converted camera?!?

Botox to make his tiny hands bigger?

Maybe in the interest of transparency Trump should release the Epstein files now that we know “he always acted like a gentleman.” 🤔

So Trump is mentioned at least 1000 times? 🤔

Sitka Alder: A Subalpine Survivor Sitka alder (Alnus alnobetula ssp. sinuata) is a hardy shrub that is found at higher elevations in the subalpine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A reliable place to see this plant is in Strathcona Provincial Park where Sitka Alder grows in several accessible places on the loop trail that follows the shoreline of Lake Helen Mackenzie. The bushy shrub is a common, but…

Sitka Alder: A Subalpine Survivor

Sitka alder (Alnus alnobetula ssp. sinuata) is a hardy shrub that is found at higher elevations in the subalpine on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A reliable place to see this plant is in Strathcona Provincial Park where Sitka Alder grows in several…

Spring Wildflowers in Paradise Meadows As the snow quickly melts in the subalpine, it's a great time to dust off the hiking boots and look for spring wildflowers in Paradise Meadows. The Paradise Meadows trailhead gives easy access to subalpine meadows and a variety of hiking loops in Strathcona Provincial Park. Paradise Meadows in Strathcona Provincial Park (mid-June, 2025) For those looking for something easy, a…

Spring Wildflowers in Paradise Meadows

As the snow quickly melts in the subalpine, it's a great time to dust off the hiking boots and look for spring wildflowers in Paradise Meadows. The Paradise Meadows trailhead gives easy access to subalpine meadows and a variety of hiking loops in Strathcona…

Follow up question - “So is it a concept of a system?”

A Muddy Trail to Mystic Beach Located on the rugged, west coastline of Vancouver Island, Mystic Beach is a day-trip destination that rewards the effort. Known for its dramatic sea cliffs, cobblestone beach, and a waterfall that spills directly onto the beach, this spot is a favourite among hikers and photographers. But getting there? That’s a different story. Mud, Roots, and More Mud The trail to Mystic Beach begins at…

A Muddy Trail to Mystic Beach

Located on the rugged, west coastline of Vancouver Island, Mystic Beach is a day-trip destination that rewards the effort. Known for its dramatic sea cliffs, cobblestone beach, and a waterfall that spills directly onto the beach, this spot is a favourite among hikers…

Northwest Hesperian: A Forest Floor Discovery While walking along the South Beach Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, I paused to examine a small snail gliding across a decaying leaf. Its finely-hairy shell, ridged and glistening with moisture, caught my eye. I suspected I had found a Northwest Hesperian (Vespericola columbianus)—a terrestrial snail native to the Pacific Northwest.

Northwest Hesperian: A Forest Floor Discovery

While walking along the South Beach Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, I paused to examine a small snail gliding across a decaying leaf. Its finely-hairy shell, ridged and glistening with moisture, caught my eye. I suspected I had found…

Garry Oaks and Wildflowers: The Natural History of Notch Hill Rising above Nanoose Bay, Notch Hill offers one of the most ecologically rich and visually rewarding short hikes in the region. Located near Nanoose on Vancouver Island, this modest summit rewards the curious with sweeping views, golden grasslands, and a glimpse into a unique and endangered ecosystem—the Garry oak meadow. This is a destination that I've visited before and will likely visit again.

Garry Oaks and Wildflowers: The Natural History of Notch Hill

Rising above Nanoose Bay, Notch Hill offers one of the most ecologically rich and visually rewarding short hikes in the region. Located near Nanoose on Vancouver Island, this modest summit rewards the curious with sweeping views, golden…

Mount Erskine: A Foggy Hike on Salt Spring Island If you are looking for an outdoor adventure on Salt Spring Island, consider mystical Mount Erskine. In addition to offering a fabulous hike through a coastal Douglas-fir forest, the trails in Mount Erskine Provincial Park pass through a landscape filled with quaint faerie doors. On an early spring day, when Salt Spring Island is socked in with fog and rain, the park is a true Brigadoon experience.

Mount Erskine: A Foggy Hike on Salt Spring Island

If you are looking for an outdoor adventure on Salt Spring Island, consider mystical Mount Erskine. In addition to offering a fabulous hike through a coastal Douglas-fir forest, the trails in Mount Erskine Provincial Park pass through a landscape…

Exploring Lower Banon Creek Falls near Chemainus, BC Tucked away in the forested hills near Chemainus, Lower Banon Creek Falls is a quiet and rewarding destination for those willing to go a bit off the beaten path. Often overshadowed by its upper counterpart, the less dramatic Lower Banon Creek waterfall offers a striking cascade over layered mudstone. The waterfall is framed by mixed forest and features an array of wildflowers.

Exploring Lower Banon Creek Falls near Chemainus, BC

Tucked away in the forested hills near Chemainus, Lower Banon Creek Falls is a quiet and rewarding destination for those willing to go a bit off the beaten path. Often overshadowed by its upper counterpart, the less dramatic Lower Banon Creek…

These guys keep going back to the “lie back and take it” type arguments.

A Tale of Two Water Lilies at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Just a short drive from downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is a peaceful green space for hikers, joggers, paddlers, and bird watchers. Located in Saanich, a 10km multi-use trail loops around the connected lakes of the CRD park. The trail offers a gentle (but long) walk through mixed forests and wetland ecosystems. Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks.

A Tale of Two Water Lilies at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Just a short drive from downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is a peaceful green space for hikers, joggers, paddlers, and bird watchers. Located in Saanich, a 10km multi-use trail loops around the connected…

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Forest Wildflowers Along the Puntledge River In early spring, the bloom of forest wildflowers is spectacular along the trails of the Puntledge River Recreation Area. Beginning at the outlet of the Comox Lake Reservoir, this second growth forest offers a sometimes confusing network of riverside paths, towering conifers, and a vibrant understory of spring forest wildflowers. In May, the show starts with dull Oregon-grape (

Forest Wildflowers Along the Puntledge River

In early spring, the bloom of forest wildflowers is spectacular along the trails of the Puntledge River Recreation Area. Beginning at the outlet of the Comox Lake Reservoir, this second growth forest offers a sometimes confusing network of riverside…

Thoughts and prayers. 🤣🙄

But will the Golden Dome protect the US and Trump from a golden shower of missiles?

This has got to be a joke…

Meanwhile Canada is continuing the Dentacare rollout.

Congratulations @mark-carney.bsky.social ! Grateful for your steady, calm leadership and looking forward to 4 years of Liberal government!