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Duck Creek

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The ducks have been happily inhabiting their creek since the spring run-off subsided back in June.

Because of our drought it has become quite low, so the ducks are now camping out on a little creek island.

Some still like the embankment though, where they’re more likely to get such treats as peas or lettuce which are nutritionally sound choices for them (not bread or crackers).

Have a ducky Thursday.

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Japanese Garden

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Penticton’s lovely little Japanese garden isn’t showing yet many signs of autumn, but there’s something about the fading of the colours that are signalling it.

The trees on the adjacent path also seem to be indicating the same.

But right now, the weather is wonderful and there’s no forest fire smoke, so I plan to enjoy it as much as possible.

Happy Tuesday.

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Afternoon Beach Time

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It’s nearing summer’s end, but after weeks of very high temperatures and nearby forest fires, the air has for the most part cleared and allowed a little comfortable beach time.

I brought a book with me but I didn’t do much reading.

I watched the boats going in and out of the marina, the kids playing on the sand and in the water, and the ducks stopping by to see if there were some snacks to be had.

It felt very luxurious to be able to just sit and enjoy, relax and not think about anything much.

There is an adjacent park and we walked though it when it was time to head home. It was a thoroughly wonderful afternoon.

Happy Sunday.

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Creek Walks

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We live across the street from this creek.

We frequently walk next to it or cross over on our way to do errands or to go for walks. It is a kokanee creek (kokanee are landlocked, freshwater salmon that are close relatives of the sockeye) that at the moment is being rehabilitated to make it easier for the fish to travel to their spawning grounds.

In the 1950s, the creek bottom was coated with concrete to more easily facilitate winter run-off, but the fish were severely impacted. Ladders were installed but they aren’t very effective. Now, the city is returning the creek, section by section, to its original condition.

Happy Saturday.