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Please Do Not Climb

I awoke this morning in The Hollow, flung the front door open to take in all the grace, wonder and beauty of the Swamp and declared spring has finally arrived!  And in spring a young Toads mind...

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Antique Needles and Syringes

You want to put what, where?  Uh, no, that’s OK I think I’ll pass.  Given the state of modern medicine and how far we’ve come in the last 50 to 100 years, I’d strongly recommend running in the exact...

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A Toad And A Cat

We like to march to the beat of a different drummer here at The Hollow.  Holidays are a wonderful time to take a break, reflect on life and spend time with your friends and family.  And in many cases,...

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Things Are Heating Up Around Here!

As we find spring approaching, everyone begins to revel at the notion of warmer and longer days to enjoy.  We have a wood burning fireplace at The Hollow for our source of heat, and I can honestly tell...

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Treasures Left Behind

The more I learn about people from previous generations and the hardships and experiences they had, the more I respect and admire them.  I think this is a large reason for the inherent interest we all...

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Higgledy-Piggledy House

It’s a scene straight from a Harry Potter movie.  Or perhaps it’s the headquarters for the pending zombie infestation, or even the convention facility for the four horsemen of the apocalypse.  It...

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The Hollow’s Gate

Much like chasing the fabled Yeti through the snow-caps of the Swiss Alps, this has been in the planning stages for years now.  Armed with only a 10 megapixel sensor and a 50mm prime lens, we stalked...

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Haulin’ The Goods

It’s an almost magical place that can capture the imagination of those who visit.  Especially if you’re a Toad who loves antique heavy duty equipment.  You could seriously get lost in here for hours on...

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A City Landmark Lies Forlorn

Sometimes we encounter a story in the city that is so profound it’s actually difficult to write about.  As the years go by the issues become more complex and tangled as people pass on, bylaws change...

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A Crooked Shed’s Life

Oh, the stories this tired old crooked building could tell.  Even its very construct reveals a plethora of secrets and tales of yesterday.  But only to those that truly seek them. Old Shed – Langford,...

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The Rusty Truck And Topaz Labs Detail 3 Plugin

Recently we were contacted by the terrific folks at Topaz Labs with a request to try out their brand new Topaz Labs Detail™ 3 Plugin for Photoshop.  Time is critical for us here at The Hollow and thus...

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Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat

Our first love for photography here on Vancouver Island has to be the homes that dot our landscapes.  Whether they are new, modern structures, or old, weathered and character-rich homes, they are all...

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Nothing That A Lick Of Paint Won’t Fix

Vancouver Island is a multifaceted place full of character, whimsy and even a bit of intrigue.  The little community of Coombs is a great example of this, full of things you just won’t see on a regular...

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The Weathered Barn

There are many reasons why we love Vancouver Island so much.  It’s home to the most glorious oceanfront and beaches, mountains, history and heritage, and of course some really great architecture that...

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Bridge Out Ahead

We’ve all seen it before, the cartoon of the hero as he is chased by a mad villain across the countryside.  Quickly making left turns, then right turns, trying to evade the bad guy in hot pursuit.  All...

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For The Love Of Rust

Please be warned that you may need a tetanus shot after reading today’s post, my friends.  Today we’re heading back to the Metchosin Pioneer Museum, on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada where we are...

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Headlights In The Field

It’s a real good thing I never grew up here.  I would have been in and out of the hospital non-stop for tetanus shots and to sew back on appendages that would have mysteriously been liberated from my...

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Order Up!

I can’t find much information online about this place, and the brief bit I did find seems to indicate that this roadside restaurant is closed permanently.  If true, this is likely a direct result of...

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The Magic Of Vancouver Island Farms

When you think of the words “old” and “charm” do you think of Vancouver Island?  Not many people do, to be honest.  We’re located on the very westerly coast of Canada, with the next stop from here...

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Jordan River – Forgotten In Time

The hands of time relentlessly tick forward, constantly turning the present into the past and creating history.  Sometimes this history is profound, and sometimes it is mundane.  Sometimes it lives in...

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