I had driven into Chemainus for breakfast after watching the barge dump, and, as I was driving back up to the highway from Chemainus, I glanced over to the left -- and noticed a LOT of water through the trees. Now, I've been to Chemainus lots of times, and I was thinking to myself, "the harbour doesn't come THAT far in..." The more I thought about it, the more I realized I was looking at a LAKE.
I've lived on Vancouver Island for almost 40 years. I've been down that road to Chemainus dozens of times. I've even noticed a road going off the highway called 'Fuller Lake Road' and been aware that a large white building there is called the Fuller Lake Rec Centre.
How on earth did it never occur to me that there is a FULLER LAKE?
Well, I found it day before yesterday, and it's a delightful spot. Grassy areas to picnic on, at least two playgrounds for kids, a tennis court, a beach volleyball court, a dive platform, and a boat launch. Lovely!
An hour's drive away!
And ... you folks are so funny. I got one comment and two private emails yesterday asking for details about that ball of yarn I purchased. It was a 3.5 ounce cake, actually (1000 yards or so), of a mohair silk boucle blend in a fuschia/bluey/lavendar colorway, and I have no idea what I'll do with it. It's just sitting on my desk being admired right now.
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THANKS Marilyn...I will definitley take my grandkids there when I'm at their place in Duncan...what a find!
Great colours in your new yarn purchase.
OK, I left a comment here earlier but I think my computer ate it :(
Great finds, both the lake and the yarn.
Kate
I bought something similar to that in a different colourway that I just made a simple rectangular shawl with (you could make a triangle shawl instead). It turned out quite lovely, and is nice and warm. Feel free to check out on my Ravelry if you like! (username nataliebknits)
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