Going / Going /

Going, going but still not all gone. Although the travelled portions of our parking lots have long been cleared, evidence along the edges still conjure vivid memories of weeks gone by.

ATV Continued

In keeping with the ATV topic contained in yesterday's post, this picture shows the recreational side of this machine where many hours are enjoyed trail riding throughout many areas of British Columbia

ATV

An ATV, (all terrain vehicle) is a diverse mode of transport used both for recreational purposes in trail riding in the summer months and it is also used as a handy work horse year round in local vineyards. In this photo spools of wire have been mounted to unroll large bundles of wire. This wire is being strung throughout the vineyards and shall be secured to the vines to support the branches which will be laden with heavy grape crops during the latter part of summer until picking time.

Pruned Vines

In spite of their popularity vineyards require constant year long maintenance, from cutting the grass, trimming the vines, protecting the grapes from predators, spraying for disease and pruning in the spring to name just a few. Here we have a photo of the vines neatly trimmed in preparation for another season of production.

Demoltion

The Okanagan Valley is well known for it's world class wineries and vineyards. Our abundance of local orchards are constantly being converted from fruit bearing trees into vineyards. Here a parcel of fruit bearing apple trees is biting the dust so to speak.

Sunshine

They promised us sun and it came to pass, lol. What a joy to see the sun today! Our valley is usually plagued by a degree of low cloud during the winter months, however, this was by far an extended period of time. Spirits have lifted and optimism prevails.

Sun Spot

Until today we hadn't seen the sun for a while. Hopefully this sunspot is a positive sign of whats around the horizon.

Boating By Moonlight

It is rumored that Okanagan Lake froze over only the one time many many years ago. As such the lake is a source of activity even during the winter months. Here we have a hearty enthusiast who is boating by moonlight

Winter Outing

Even during the winter months ardent boaters find a way to enjoy their sport.

Big White Ski Resort

Located approximately one hour outside the City of Kelowna rising high above the clouds and the fog rests the magestic Big White Ski Resort a world class attraction and accommodation for downhill, cross country skiers, snowboarders and for all other winter sport enthusiasts and their families..

Slow Melt

Slowly but surely it's going, going, going.

Black Mountain

This is a view taken from our home of Black Mountain which is situated on the opposite side of Okanagan Lake and east of the City of Kelowna.