Moon rising over the city last night as seen from Kitsilano. A heron landed in the rigging of a ship just before I went to take the photo1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Delta really had it all happening tonight; Mt Baker, flooded cranberry bog, a golden greenhouse and a bird!4mo · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Amtrak Cascades (Engine 1401) crossing into Canada from Blaine WA via the Mud Bay BNSF trestle bridge.1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/trains
Can you spot the coyote? It's camouflage was ridiculous2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/Damnthatsinteresting
It ended up being a pretty dull day today but this laundromat in Coquitlam caught my eye with its bright yellow signs1mo · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Saw this adorable trash panda climbing a tree in Queen Elizabeth Park this morning10mo · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Beautiful job by the city planting wildflowers on the slope at the west end of China Creek North Park1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Went for a walk in Delta by Boundary Bay airport today. Still plenty of bald eagles there. This one kept an eye on us!3yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
I always wanted a picture of Ken's Japanese Used Auto Parts on Scott Road so yesterday I got one. I like the colours.1mo · carrienationhatchet · r/SurreyBC
Was at the Vancouver Canadians game tonight. Alek Manoah was dealing. Hit 98 mph multiple times. Took this photo from down the right field line1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/Torontobluejays
Full points to whomever painted this log on the dyke by Mud Bay to look like a giraffe1mo · carrienationhatchet · r/SurreyBC
If you reserve a pie at Krause's Berry Farm they will secure it for you with a serious lock!1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Sometimes I sign future HOFs and give them a few games in their final year to try to help them win a World Series ring for the first time. It doesn't always work but it did for Yordan; he saw limited action for me in September after playing in AAA all year. He retired right after the season8mo · carrienationhatchet · r/OOTP
I've seen a lot of birds in New West but this was the first time I've seen a Pileated Woodpecker here. Couple of days ago in Hume Park, NW corner. Heard it before I saw it--not a shy bird.3mo · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Local historians--does anyone know why the north-east most window frame on the bottom floor of the former BC Penitentiary Gatehouse is bronze/gold in colour while all of the other windows (front and back) have silver/grey frames?5d · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
I nominate Fader/Major as the prettiest traffic circle in New West--anyone have a better one?9mo · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
A little love for the Rogers Centre? We may not have differentiated fan experiences or natural grass but can we all take a minute on this glorious day to celebrate the roof and the fact that when we open the season at home we get baseball on the day after Opening Day?3yr · carrienationhatchet · r/Torontobluejays
In honour of #32 going on the HOF ballot, a photo of him warming up in the bullpen prior to his start against KC, May 23 2008. He won in a complete game (7-1)2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/Torontobluejays
If you thought your job was hard--this gentleman was out on the Fraser hitching logs to a tug in a snow squall yesterday1wk · carrienationhatchet · r/SurreyBC
RIP 100 Braid Studios. Had some fond memories of visiting some shows here--great natural lighting and open spaces1wk · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Sometimes I think ships are named using a random name generator (Egret River and Desert Unity in English Bay, Vancouver BC)3mo · carrienationhatchet · r/Ships
I finally remembered to Google why you see what appear to be helmets hanging from power lines around Metro Vancouver. I learned that they are helmets and it is an apprenticeship tradition (link in comments). Can anyone confirm this?2mo · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
A semaphore signal around mile 4.35 on the Canadian Pacific Mission Sub (just south of Clayburn Road in Abbotsford BC). I don't think its used anymore; it's the only one I've ever seen still standing next to an active rail line in BC.1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/trains
Please keep your dogs leashed in the cemetery. It's the leash you could do8mo · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
I saw this China Airlines jet overhead this morning in New West. Is there actual still international air travel to China happening outside of repatriation flights?11mo · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
All the sidewalk mosaics I could find in New West. The first four are in Sapperton; the remainder on Columbia Street downtown. I searched Uptown but couldn't find any more. Can anyone point out any I've missed?2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Sapperton arcade -I saw some games arrive today (Punch Out and Stargate visible in the picture) -- must be opening soon!1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
If you've every wondered what an oil tanker looks like going through Indian Arm, here's the Team Explorer being guided past Admiralty Point last night1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Can anyone help ID this small animal I saw at Starboat Cove in Lighthouse Park? IMO its too small to be a marmot and too large to be a weasel.9mo · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
My ace SP wanted 6 years (at age 30); I insisted on 4. He hit me back with this counter offer. I had to trade him (He was very good but not great--65/55/60 with three very good pitches)9mo · carrienationhatchet · r/OOTP
May the sun shine on all of you at r/vancouver on this beautiful day (taken this morning at Burnaby Mountain Park)2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
In case you're down at the Quay tonight wondering how we look from the Surrey side the answer is pretty darn nice! (taken Saturday from Tannery Park in Surrey)1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Three tugs heading up the Fraser at sunset (taken from the Queensborough Bridge)2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Tried the gingerbread cream pie from the Pie Hole (I know it's in Burnaby--but barely) and it is awesome!1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Seeing these RFID tags littered around Metro Van - does anyone know what they are?3yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Front Street closure is great! The crossing guard by the train track in Sapperton said she stopped counting bikes today at 300!8mo · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
I'm not sure how to describe this but I really like how it uses the whole height of the car as well as the CN logo2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/freights
View of Fraser Heights from Coquitlam (Central Surrey on back right)1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/SurreyBC
Stand-up paddle boarder on the Annacis Channel. Note the oily sheen around the board. Not my cup of tea but to each their own! (sorry for the poor image quality--camera phone zoom)2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
The Burnaby North mascot has got to be the most unique one I've ever seen--does anyone know the history of this unusual creation? How often is his hair cut and by whom?10mo · carrienationhatchet · r/burnaby
Why does this player keep their residences as level 1 or 2? What’s wrong with gold? (Though the tents look retro cool)1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/BoomBeach
Car ferry heading for the open ocean (going westbound under the Alex Fraser Bridge)2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
What ever happened to the Rain City Juicery? I know it closed a while ago but it still kind of looks like a going concern1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
At least this makes Beyonce/Jay-Z tickets seem cheaper by comparison3yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Beautiful Swallowtail - taken at Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton ON2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/Butterflies
Goodbye Freebird. I'll miss you; especially the fried chicken sandwich, the deep fried brussel sprouts and the cheerful staff.2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
The sunlight glare made my shoe look like it was on fire.3yr · carrienationhatchet · r/mildlyinteresting
The other upside down pyramidal water fountain (in Friendship gardens)2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
I thought this was a female house finch but its partner doesn't look like a male finch (alone on left; with partner on right)1yr · carrienationhatchet · r/whatsthisbird
Anyone else love this topiary stationary bike outside Canada Games Pool?3yr · carrienationhatchet · r/NewWest
Sneak Peek at the Road Zipper for the Alex Fraser Bridge....biding its time next to the bridge until the movable middle barrier is complete2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/vancouver
Does anyone know the history of this abandon rail bridge on Government Rd (just east of Cariboo and just north of Highway 1)? Was it part of the old interurban rail network? And why was it left standing when the railway went away?2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/burnaby
Not the Mandarin-- but a mallard, wood and third (can anyone ID it?) duck at Burnaby Lake yesterday2yr · carrienationhatchet · r/burnaby
