Author Archives: OldFart

About OldFart

I was born in Powell River, British Columbia and have been a part of it since 1965.

FiddleHead Farm

Posted on August 25, 2009 by OldFart

This although is not an old place in the theme of things here in the Powell River area, FiddleHead Farm still has an abundance of history here, not unlike the area surrounding Billy Goat Smiths area, FiddleHead Farms demise came … Continue reading →

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Duck Lake – Haslam Lake Railway

Posted on August 25, 2009 by OldFart

I didnt have much time the this particularly, so I decided to go to Duck Lake in Powell River, now this is a truly well travelled area, by ATV’s, 4 Wheelers, Cars, Trucks, Hikers, Bikers. Well the following pictures are … Continue reading →

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Haywire Bay – The Beginings of a story

Posted on August 17, 2009 by OldFart

I decided to go out on our quad today, it was the first time and I  took my  two dogs, Pic and Abby. Upon different places we decided to go was Haywire Bay. Long ago I recall asking why is it named … Continue reading →

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The Inland Lake Thorton Bay, Powell Lake Rail line Connector

Posted on August 14, 2009 by OldFart

On August 2 2009, myself and Pat Haist walked the railline from Loon Lake – Inland Lake down to Thorton Bay on Powell Lake. The previous post here and this post intertwine itself as the rails you see in this … Continue reading →

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Pat Haist

Posted on July 23, 2009 by OldFart

Photo Courtesy of Phil Kemp Born in Vancouver, BC in 1964 I lived there until the age of 5, from there our family moved to Port Coquitlam until the age of 12. When my parents bought a 2 acre property … Continue reading →

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The Loon Lake – Inland Lake Donkey Camp

Posted on July 23, 2009 by OldFart

On July 19, 2009 I ventured out in the boat on Loon Lake – Inland Lake as I heard about railroad tracks heading into the water at the other end. I suspected that it was the base camp for the … Continue reading →

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Rob Tremblay

Posted on July 23, 2009 by OldFart

Born and raised in Powell River since 1965, Rob Tremblay and his family have always been an active part of the local community. Since his early youth, Rob used to just walk into the bush and see where he could … Continue reading →

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The Philips Road, Lang Bay Powell River Railroad link

Posted on July 16, 2009 by OldFart

I was talking to someone the other day and was telling him about the Railcar wheels I had located with a few friends of mine about 3 months ago.  The search began when I went to give someone an estimate … Continue reading →

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The Steam Donkey’s of Chippawaw Bay Powell Lake.

Posted on July 11, 2009 by OldFart

Just to start here, these Steam Donkey’s have been well known to the area residence, its sad to see them just sitting there slowly rotting away, when its part of a Proud History of Powell River. I first went to … Continue reading →

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The Crashed Vintage War Airplane, Powell River British Columbia

Posted on July 11, 2009 by OldFart

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