Holden Lake, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

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Nanaimo Seniors Village - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

North Shore from Nanaimo Harbour - Canon Powershot SX30 IS - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Reflection in the downtown Nanaimo harbour.

General Salute

Photographers on the Millstone River - 6 Image Stitch Panorama (Hugin Processed) - Ricoh L-20 Compact f=35 mm f:4.5 with Expired Agfa Professional 135 ISO 100 B&W Film (expiration 06/03) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Compassionate Society of Nanaimo 1/2 - Nikon F90x Film - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Reflections in the downtown Nanaimo Harbour.

Nanaimo Art Gallery Banners - Canon PowerShot SX30 IS - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

WInter Rain - Canon Elan II SLR with Fujifilm Superia 400 ISO - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Kodak Moments - 1/7 - Kodak DX7590 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Idle No More - Panasonic Lumix FZ20 - 34/45 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Frank Nye - our flamboyant former mayor was a great fan of the Palm. Little Pearson park is his legacy. These trees try very hard to keep their dignity in our Northern climes - Nikon F601 with Fujifilm ISO 400 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

BC Ferries terminal at Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver taking passengers and vehicles to Nanaimo BC in Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands in Howe Sound. [Photo by Ray Van Eng]

I missed the ferry today by six cars, so while waiting for the next one I watched this Sanvannah Sparrow showing off at the Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo BC Canada.

Nanaimo Harbour, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

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Light Leaks #5/8 (From Plato's Cave) - Pentax ME Super Film - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

A old Rural Gate discovered when I took the road less traveled.

Diana Krall Plaza - Nanaimo - Canon PowerShot SX30 - 3/3 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Diana Krall Plaza - Nanaimo - Canon PowerShot SX30 - 1/3 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

July 26, 2014 in Nanamio, B.C. Canada

Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld co-headlined a show in Nanaimo December 22nd 2013.

Diana Krall Plaza - Nanaimo - Canon PowerShot SX30 - 2/3 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

***Towing a large barge into the main working marina and harbour in Gibsons, BC

⚓ Gibsons Harbour is the lively waterfront hub of Gibsons Landing, a charming seaside district on BC’s Sunshine Coast. It’s home to working marinas, artisan shops, and stunning views of Howe Sound and Keats Island.

🚢 Jervis Yarder is a Canadian-registered tugboat with a rich history and active presence in the waters around Nanaimo, BC.

️ Vessel Details

• Type: Tugboat

• Built: 1982 by Sunset Coast Fabricators Ltd. in Parksville, BC

• Size: 9.2m long, 3.7m beam, steel hull

• Engine: 230 bhp Detroit Diesel engine

• Current Status: Afloat as of 2023

📜 Ownership History from Nauticapedia:

The tug has changed hands multiple times:

• Originally named Kaien Pride

• Renamed Rapid Star around 2010

• Became Jervis Yarder in 2017

• Originally built in Parksville, BC in 1982

• Operated under various names (Kaien Pride, Rapid Star)

• Owned by companies in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Port Simpson, Powell River, and Gibsons

• Most recently owned by Gibsons Marine Transport Ltd. (2020–2023)

Jervis Yarder Route History

The tugboat Jervis Yarder has a modest but active route history along the North American West Coast, primarily in British Columbia waters.

️ Route Highlights

• Towing and yarding in and around Nanaimo, Gibsons, Powell River, and Prince Rupert

• Short-haul coastal work, often between logging sites, marinas, and repair yards

• Occasional repositioning voyages for maintenance or ownership changes

Thank you for your visit and any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!

~Sonja

If the angle were wide enough, it would read "real divers stay @ the buccaneer inn"

With permission from Brett Carter

A great place for Breakfast

Blair Witch Reunion - Seven picture Stitch Panorama - Kodak DX7590 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

33 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo. An example of Craftsman style architecture. Built in 1912, the house has many sophisticated features. The gable roof covers a bungalow form, with a corner entry, projecting bays and an unusual round projecting bay at the southwest corner. Stained glass panels and straight-leaded glass are used as decorative features. Half-timbering in the gable ends, triangular eave brackets, and exposed rafter ends are other hallmarks of the Craftsman style.

The Johnston Residence is a rare surviving example of the type of prestigious housing that predominated in NewcastleTownsite from its first development just after 1900 until the 1940s. Separated from the rest of the Nanaimo by the Millstone River, Newcastle Townsite quickly became an exclusive residential suburb for the city’s commercial and professional elite. Today, the neighbourhood is a mix of commercial buildings, apartment buildings and single-family houses but surviving early residences such as this building are important evidence of the original character of the area.

The house was built for Zillah Johnston, the widow of Angus R. Johnston, a pioneer grocer in Nanaimo. A.L. Johnston, the manager of the A.R. Johnston Co. Ltd. at the time, also lived here. (Courtesy City of Nanaimo Heritage Register)

Majestic Little Mountain - Canon Powershot SX30 IS - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.

Officer-in-Charge addressing the audience

With permission from Brett Carter

Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld co-headlined a show in Nanaimo December 22nd 2013.

This is really as big as this Palm will get - I'm certain it would rather be in California - Nikon F601 with Fujifilm ISO 400 - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he works also as a writer and a personal trainer.