Just as I was leaving this afternoon I notice a friendly visitor snacking on the tree and flowers at the side of the house. It was so tame that it just looked at us as we took it's picture and got in the car.

Amazingly the deer just looked at me as I got ready to drive off in the car. They are so tame here

Umm ... there are some new shoots under the boat trailer

Cute deer looking shy as it realizes we are watching

The deer suddenly noticed that I was at the front door, but wasn't too worried

Friendly deer who's been hanging around lately just saying hello to us

During our walk around Killarney Lake, we decided to put Sneaker in the hollow of an old tree. He isn't the adventuresome type, and had to be rescued.

Rescuing the old poodle from a hollow tree

Xenia is a spiritual retreat on Bowen Island, with a Labyrinth and the largest tree on the island.

Janet hugging Opa

Happy to be working, but since it is open 365 days a year I ended up working the overnight shift during Christmas. Work was very nice allowing Janet to come and stay with me overnight.

Janet having her morning coffee looking out over the Orchard Pool.

During our walk on Bowen Bay Beach we put Sneaker on a rock to see how he faired. He was much happier when he was back on "solid" ground.

Sneaker wandering around the rocks on Bowen Bay Beach