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Last Minute Instant Valentine's Day Presents

Published on 2012-02-12 11:20:00

Instant Valentine's Day Giftsfor the Kindle or E-reader in Your LifePowellRiverBooks has just what you need and want at a price you can't beat. Take a look inside these exciting books in Wayne's Coastal BC Stories series. Up the Lake with stories about hiking, boating, flying and survival off the grid in a floating cabin on Powell Lake. This was the first book in the series and has a variety of stories about the Powell River region. Kindle Introductory Offer for $.99 or E-book for $1.99Up

Happy Anniversary to Us

Published on 2012-02-11 10:55:00

It was 2000. Wayne and I flew in to Powell River as a part of our annual summer vacation. We extended our planned one night stay to two weeks, our entire holiday break. That first summer we enjoyed exploring all that Powell River had to offer. We went to Okeover Inlet twice to go sea kayaking. I remember well, on a drive up Highway 101 towards Lund, asking Wayne if he could ever live in a different country.And here it is, the fourth anniversary of our landing in Canada on February 11, 2008

Moonlight Madness

Published on 2012-02-10 11:04:00

This month's full moon hovers over the city lights on the Guide Meridian in Bellingham.Our trees are still winter bare, making for an interesting foreground.Where did the full moon find you this month?For great skies from around the world, be sure to visit Skywatch Friday. -- Margy

What's in a Name

Published on 2012-02-09 10:34:00

When Wayne and I head out on a boating adventure, one of the things I like to do is read the names of boats. I thought I would share some that caught my eye and shutter.To kick off the series is our own Halcyon Days. Soon after we arrived in Powell River, we knew we wanted a boat to explore the BC Coast.Halcyon Days came to us already named. Among other things, halcyon means happy, carefree, joyful, tranquil, and peaceful. It's also a mythical bird said to be capable of charming wind and wave

Bro Goes Boating

Published on 2012-02-08 11:02:00

Sometimes Wayne stays in Powell River while I'm in Bellingham with Mom. On a recent "bachelor's" week, he went boating with our good friend John and his dog Bro. Powell River is perched on a hillside rising from the Strait of Georgia, allowing many houses to have a view of the water. In front of Powell River is Harwood Island. It's part of the Sliammon First Nation reserve.One of the reasons Wayne and John wanted to visit Harwood was because of an old winch (you can see it here) that was aba

Float Cabin Tours: Kitchen Kapers

Published on 2012-02-07 11:20:00

Welcome to my third installment of float cabin tours. So far you've been welcomed aboard our cabin that is built on a 40X40 foot cedar log float, and you've walked through our new bathroom and guest bedroom with a brand new window.Today I'm taking you through our remodeled kitchen. The biggest change was new propane appliances and extra storage space.For more information about our Unique brand propane refrigerator click here. It's a home style refrigerator, not the RV type of most propane mod

Banana Nut Bread

Published on 2012-02-06 11:31:00

One of Mom's favourite breakfast foods is bananas. Sometimes a few stick around a bit too long and get brown and soft. Don't throw them away, throw them into a batter and make some Banana Nut Bread.Banana Nut Bread 1 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Borrow Free at Amazon Prime's Kindle Lending Library

Published on 2012-02-05 10:13:00

Powell River Books is participating in Amazon Prime's FREE Kindle Owner's Lending Library. February starts a new month for you to choose a book for free. Come take a look at the two options.Powell River Books Now Availablein Kindle Lending Library Up the Winter Trail -- This book from the Coastal BC Stories series takes the reader snowshoeing, hiking and biking during the winter months. This would be a good read especially if you are planning on coming to Vancouver or the Sunshine Coast for a wi

Winter Power Backup

Published on 2012-02-04 11:21:00

We try to rely on renewable resources using solar, wind, and thermoelectric power, but on occasion we need a generator to give our batteries a good charge. If they drop too low, especially in the winter, it's very difficult to get them recharged enough to use our cabin electrical system.Our first gas generator is an older portable Coleman. It has 1400 watts of output and still provides us with power options, especially when we want to use power hungry tools such as a circular saw.We just purchas

Singing to the Moon

Published on 2012-02-03 10:43:00

Today when we got home from the Seattle Boat Show, I heard birds singing in the trees behind Mom's condo. I had to go investigate.I then had to go out and record their raucous song. They are new to our area.I went to Cornell's All About Birds website and think they are European Starlings. If you think I made a mistake, I'd appreciate knowing what kind of birds they are. -- Margy