Earthquakes, tsunamis - oh my

Most people have already heard that there was a 7.1 earthquake last night and a widespread tsunami warning/advisory. I have to question our provincial and municipal authorities because in Victoria there doesn't seem to be a warning system in place. I only found out we were under tsunami advisory after my dad who lived 120 kilometres away FaceTimed me & asked me if we were off to higher ground. There was no emergency broadcast over the tv, nothing, zilch, zip. Kind of disquieting if you ask me. Makes me wonder why we don't have any sirens? We live in an active tectonic area and a tsunami is a very real possibility. I turned to the twittersphere for info and got more info, but what happens if all the wifi and cellular is knocked out? I also listened to Cfax & they had lots of info which they are always reliable and dependable in times of crisis. I think though in the end the different levels of government need to do better to make everyone aware and I think a siren system would be something worthy to think about.

Today it was business as usual, but you always have that niggling fear after what happened last night. We actually enjoyed the waterfront today taking our puppy doggis for a walk, it was pretty crowded on the walkway, I guess everyone was tsunami watching.

Moto license anniversary 1 year!

Challenging the cone course on my bike

Well the first anniversay of getting my motorcycle license was October 19th.  I thought about getting out for a ride on Scarlet, but the weather was iffy, and to be honest the new puppy has been wearing me out so much, that riding has been the furthest thing from my mind because I am just a bit too tired to be out there safely riding.  Good choice in my estimation.

It has been an amazing year of firsts and challenges.  I love riding and the empowerment that it gives me and plain old pure joy.  I have met so many wonderful people and been on some amazing rides, both organized with large groups and with my dear friends the Moto Mama's. 

My greatest hope for next year is to get out on my bike and log some distance and do a few trips, I have a passport in my pocket and am ready to go! 

Who knows where my two wheels will lead me?!

Cowichan Bay Moto Date Part 2

 Back in the early summer hubby and I escaped on a moto date to Cowichan Bay.  It is a quaint little village on the Island.  We used to live there on our floathome and regularly ate at the Rock Cod Cafe, the food is delicious and filling.  

The Bay is usually packed in the summer and finding parking is an onerous task.  We wandered through the village and I was happily snapping pictures to share.  Their is an eclectic group of little shops and usually something for everyone.  The village is picturesque and quite charming.  If you are on the Island it really is a great place to stop and have a wander. 

 Who could resist taking a picture of  stiletto with flowers in it.

Martha's 7:00am challenge

Awhile back Martha posted the 7:00am picture challenge. I will have to add the link later as blogger for iPhone doesn't give you the option. Here is what my 7:00am looked like today.

2012 Ride To Beat Breast Cancer

On Saturday, October 6th, 2012, 120 Victoria motorcyclists gathered for The Ride To Beat Breast Cancer. Many riders were riding for family and friends who are breast cancer survivors or women who have died  from breast cancer and women who continue to battle the disease.

$3558.00 was raised through donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - BC Yukon, all funds raised on Vancouver Island will stay on the island and be directed towards research and treatment. Kathie from BC Breast Cancer Foundation indicated they have a target date of 2020 where women when given the diagnosis will know that advances have been made and treatment will be readily available and  expect better treatment outcomes.

There is HOPE on the horizon! By working together raising funds to assist in research and treatment we can and will beat breast cancer. Be proactive by doing breast self exam, teach it to your daughters, ask your girlfriends if they routinely do BSE and if they don't, give them information about how important it is to learn and do regularly. Your family doctor or nurse practitioner can explain how to do BSE correctly. Get  regular check-ups and routine screening mammography these are the keys to successful treatment. (To book a mammogram in British Columbia click here)Breast Cancer knows no age or ethnicity boundaries.

The Ride To Beat Breast Cancer will be an annual event and I encourage all riders to get their pink on!

Thank you to the generous businesses who contributed door prizes for fundraising!

Ride to Beat Breast Cancer - Saturday, October 6/12

THE RIDE TO BEAT BREAST CANCER

 *IN SUPPORT OF THE

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

ALL Victoria Motorcyclists are Invited to Ride!

DATE:  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6/12

TIME:  10:00AM -12:00PM

STARTING PLACE:  SHELL GAS BAR ON THE TRANS CANADA HWY AT SPENCER.**Ride concludes at the Langford Legion.

ROUTE:  LEISURELY 2 HOUR RIDE AROUND VICTORIA TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. Together we can beat Breast Cancer!

Fundraising is by donation.  Donations will be accepted at the end of the ride.  For EVERY $10.00 you donate you will receive an entry into the draw barrel.  The MORE you donate the MORE chances you have of winning a great prize!  We have T-shirts, Leather Jacket, Helmets and other fabulous goodies!!!!

Thank you to the local businesses who donated prizes!

Action Motorsports

Adrenalin Motorcycle Co-Op

 Alert First Aid Inc

Kenko Motorcycles

O'Keeffe's Automotive

Phoenix Cycles

Savage Cycles

SG Power

Steve Drane Harley Davidson

Victoria Motorcycle Sales

West Coast Roar Motorcycles

Langford Legion

WHO WILL YOU BE RIDING FOR?

*This event has been arranged by private individuals, ALL proceeds raised from prize drawings and donations will be donated to the BC Breast Cancer Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.