The difference a week can make!

Summer has arrived this weekend just in time for Fraser fest.  Yesterday the bees were busy with all the sunshine and warm weather.

 A gentleman fishing along the Fraser.

 Our newly painted condo.

 Some very busy bees in amongst the Shasta Daisies.

 Today is the working boat parade.  I heard the horn of one of the boats and caught this picture off my balcony and then went down to the river.

They like coming up close and playing with the spectators.

 The small turquoise tug is flying a jolly roger and the paddle wheeler is taking folks out for a scenic trip.

 Another jolly roger, usually just one boat flies the pirate's flag.

 I wonder who is getting the wettest?

 A test of strength from two equal tugs.

 A view of the Pattulo bridge in the distance and the skytrain bridge for rapid transit in the foreground.  I caught a bit of the Samson VI paddle wheeler at the left.

 Still at it, who will give up?

Glad to have the sun shining and warmer weather finally upon us.

July 1st, Canada Day, fireworks, Fraserfest, the month is flying by. I took the picture of this poppy at the end of June. July 1st, Canada Day was sunny and warm, many of my neighbours few their flags from their decks.

I watched the fireworks from my balcony again this year, what a treat!

My friend Rita has some lovely flowers growing in her garden. This one reminds me of the bird of paradise shape.

Isn't this a lovely chocolate colour?

I believe the common name for this is Angel's trumpet.

Doesn't this just look like chenille?

Last Sunday my mom and I went over to "the drive" Commercial Drive is closed off on Sundays so you can wander down the street and enjoy the vendors and people.

Isn't this mural wonderful, I love the crows on the line above the people.

They have four banners, orange, yellow, blue and green. Each of them depicts something different, food, music, dining, fashion. Unfortunately the day was overcast, but very warm and muggy.

I like how this mural wraps around the corner of the building.

The drive has lots of organic grocery stores, coffee shops and used clothing shops. This fruit and veggie mural is amazing. I'm noticing many more of them lately around my city.

On Friday, 2 friends and I drove out to Chilliwack and went to I fly for Pie. It is located at the Chilliwack airport. If you are ever in the area, stop in for a bit. It is fun watching the small planes and helicopters taking off and landing as you eat. We stopped at two quilt shops along the way, Quilt Essentials in Abbotsford and Hamel's Fabrics new shop in Chilliwack. Both great shops.

I found this garden angel yesterday, on the carrot it says "mind your peas and carrots."

These two crows were just hanging out beside me while I took a break under a sun shelter yesterday after checking out the vendors at Fraser Fest.

Last night's fireworks were once again amazing.

The colours and shapes were spectacular.

Later this afternoon the working boats along the river will cruise by as a parade and have some fun in the water. I hope to get some fun photos to share.

Fireworks on the quay for the first night of Fraserfest on Friday night. A festival in New Westminster to celebrate the Fraser River. The river and surrounding area was lit up by the colourful display.

I love the ellipse shape of this firework.

The bright orb in the right lower corner is actually the full moon! I was hand holding my camera causing the double image.

Once again you can see the full moon in the lower right corner.

The grand finale was very colourful and loud. You can see the moon clearer because of all the light from the fireworks.

Sunday afternoon the work boats of the Fraser came out for a parade. There were big tugs and small all decked out with colourful flags flying as they came up the river towards the quay.

These three were playing to see who was the strongest.

This was the colourful logo designed for this year's celebration.

Here comes a game of chicken between a pirate ship on the left and the port patrol on the right!

They came very close to each other without touching or swamping the other.

They safely passed each other.

The spray from hitting the wake almost caused you to loose sight of the boat for a moment.