“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.” ~ Laurence Binyon
Let We Forget
Ivor Steven (c) 11th November 2025
“Like the wattlebird, I dare to break the shell— to sing loud in the wind, to rise with the light.”
Ivor Steven (c) October 2025
Frankie enjoyed his walkies along the banks of the Barwon River yesterday.
Ivor Steven (c) October 2025
Before going over to Gabriola Island, we (me, Penny & Dave) had lunch with Dave’s sister, Sandra, and husband Jordon, at the charming Gina’s Mexican Cafe in Nanaimo
The inviting Gina’s Mexican Cafe
My scrumptious lunch
Left to Right, me, Jordon, Sandra (Dave’s sister), Dave, and Penny. Then Sandra and Dave
And a great time was had by all.
Ivor, Sandra, Jordon, Penny, and Dave
Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
On this day, my cousins, Penny & Dave, took me to a local Maple Bay pub for lunch to meet their friends, Joan and Darcy.
After lunch, we went for a scenic tour around the Maple Bay and Genoa Cove area.
The Lion Rampant Scottish Pub. Lunch with Dave, Penny, Joan, and Darcy
The Balcony
The picturesque views from the pub’s balcony
Maple Bay Marina
Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
Genoa Cove and Dave, Penny, and Ivor, after walking the ‘planks’ between the Floating Homes
Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
Home sweet home for Frankie
Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
My cousin Lynn, ask me, “would you like to go to museum, or go and have a picnic down by the ocean at Saxe Point Park” …
The lovely picnic area at the waterside park
The picturesque Saxe Point Park
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Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
Late Monday morning. After visiting the incredible Kinsol Trestle, it was time to board the Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay ferry, and then drive back to cousin Lynn’s place in North Saanich.
On the ferry from Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay with Penny and Dave
Senanus Island and approaching Brentwood Bay.
After lunch at Lynn’s place in North Saanich, it was a fond farewell to Penny and Dave, who headed back to Duncan and Maple Bay (Mount Tzouhalen) …
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Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
From the delightful township of Nanaimo we went by ferry over to the picturesque Gabriola Island, where I had arranged to meet up with my fellow WordPress pen-friend, Louise Gallagher. We had previously met via Ali Grimshaw’s, ‘Writing Circle’ Zoom meetings. Meeting Louise in person was very exciting for both of us. Our shared love of words and nature made Gabriola the perfect backdrop for a memorable meeting, now captured in the images that follow.
Cousin Penny and Louise. Louse’s lovely sunflowers
Louise and Ivor together with Bau, David, and Penny on the sundeck
The view from Louise’s sundeck
On the beach in front of Louise’s house
Louise: https://dareboldly.com/ and, https://sundayswithbeaumont.com/
Ali Grimshaw: https://flashlightbatteries.blog/
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Gabriola Island
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Ivor Steven (c) September 2025
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