Dentist Armour and Mom-Day Adventure at Bowker Creek in the Greetje Dress, and a Wee Shop

Welcome back to Mom-Day, my friends! I had a dentist appointment mid-day (not the "knock me out loopy" kind, just a regular check-up) and then met up afterwards with Mom for a stroll at Bowker Creek. We last visited there here in September 2023 - I always love reviewing the pics from our previous adventures. Where does the time go??

I needed my armour for the dentist, so chose my Greetje Dress, so-called because she gave it to me, link to her blog here (all links 'cause I love, of course).

This magnificent Jammy Dress is even more vibrant in person. The pattern is emerald green, hot pink and bright yellow against a navy blue background.

• Dress - Boden, gift from Greetje; last worn here in July 2023 with a BYB (which I gave away)
• Shoes - Zara, thrifted; first worn here in June with a floral jumpsuit

The print is a little muddy in pictures, but it's a big hug of a dress, and always elicits compliments. A shout out to the lovely staff at my dentist's office, Noor and Sarah! Hello! 

Gotta love a dress with ginormous pockets. I stashed my glasses and my camera in them. 

I started my 'fit with the gold shoes - I walked to the dentist office in Oak Bay, then walked to meet Mom, strolled with her and then walked home from Christie's Pub after a yummy lunch. Lots of walking!

I have been indulging in Risky Shoe Behaviour lately - I'm not really sure why I'm being impractical and not wearing socks and carrying bandaids at all times. Some sort of self-destructive thing going on in my brain, no doubt. There be tygers in there...

Anyway, I did wear a pair of thin socks with my shoes this time. No rubbing!

I also wore my silicone "toe sleeves" on my most sensitive corn-prone toes (a lesson I DID learn last year, after spending months getting rid of my corns). 

Incognito. It was a hot day with a light breeze. 

I usually do pops of bright pink with this dress, but my eyes alit on my newly-thrifted jelly purse and *bing* the light-bulb went off. 

It doesn't have to match - it just has to go! 

Showing a peek of my pale pink Betsey Johnson socks - I bought a plethora of sale socks at Winners recently (a rare retail purchase - I really needed socks). 

Accoutrements: 

Decorated bags (charms, scarves, etc.) are a "thing" now in Fashion - hey, I've been tying scarves to my purses for what? a decade? There's nothing new under the sun, truly.

• Silk scarf - vintage, thrifted
• Jelly purse - thrifted; purchased here for $9.95

The stuff: 

I cut the backs of the heels on these with an X-acto knife - they were too tight there, and since they aren't leather, they'll never stretch. They're much more comfortable, but I never recommend you fark around with your stuff unless you're willing to ruin a piece! 

Gold bling: 

Odds and ends - Mom noticed her belt and ring right away. 

• Belt - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Gold cuff - D'Orlan, vintage 60s, vintage mall, gift from L
• Bangle - thrifted
• Flower ring - Sidney
• Olivine/coral ring - Hawaii, c. 1977, Mom's
• Glass earrings - Venice

We timed it perfectly - I arrived just after Mom. 

Both wearing pastel pink. Fabulous necklace, Mom. Thanks so much for such a lovely day! I love you! 

Let's do a full 'fit pic.

I love that pale pink ruffled blouse with the grey trousers. Ruffled cuffs! 

We strolled the open path near Oak Bay High, with Bowker Creek itself on our right. 

There were a few people out walking and biking. 

An inviting bridge. 

So much lush greenery.

I spotted a lizard scampering along a split-rail fence. 

I see you!

I caught her on the other side. 

Sorry to startle you!

After crossing a road, the path moved to the other side of the creek.

Yellow swallowtail butterflies flitted around. 

Mom and I rested at a bench under a Garry Oak - we kept hearing birds making long chirps so I was keeping my eyes peeled over our heads for the culprit.

And I spotted her! These are all pics of Cooper's Hawks (link here, and a link here for their calls - it's the third one we were hearing). Note the hummingbird checking her out on the right. 

She's facing right but looking left. 

I moved around under the oak to try to get a better picture. 

Another hawk flew to a branch nearby, while two more swooped through the neighbouring trees. 

Back view but you can see an eye if you look closely. Must be mating season - birds getting frisky! 

Well, hello, aren't you a beautiful creature?

We pointed them out to a family that was walking through. 

Two together.

These are large - about the side of a cat. 

Adieu! 

I hope your love life goes well. 

Time to head back - our stomachs were rumbling, as we were later due to my appointment. 

Such a lovely place. 

The creek appeared fairly low. 

We've been having a dry spell. 

"Mom, take my picture!" 

Bridge drama.

One lonely duck.

Dude, your pals are all at Beacon Hill Park! 

A crow supervised as we walked back to the car, past the high school track. 

I see you - we're leaving! 

I took this pic of Christies on my way to the dentist in the morning.

This is a pub that locals eat at - skip the tourist pubs in town! 

I stopped in at House of Savoy on the way home, where I found this cool cocoon skirt. 

It's almost a maxi length. Of course, I love the sporty vibe. 

Nice big pockets! 

It's a soft knit cotton. 

With just a bit of stretch to keep it from bagging out. 

Made in Italy, nice. Fully washable will be handy when I spill things on it.

Not to be confused with AcquaLimone, a Swedish brand, Acqua & Limone is a small Florentine company. 

This was $40.00 on sale. 

At Good Things Consignment, I was paying for a a friend's birthday gift when I spotted this in the jewelry case. At first I thought it was a spider, but it only has 6 legs, so it's an ant (note the gold pincer at the head).

"Take me home!" It was only $28.00 and it looked like good quality. I don't see amber in gold very often - it's nearly always set in silver.

I discovered a million of these online - they are Baltic amber and likely inexpensively made in the USSR and sold as a souvenir (much like my eelskin "Gucci" bracelet) in the 80s.

It's very good quality - there is a mark near the arrow that even my eagle eyes can't read. I did find one Esty source (here) that notes:, "Gold-plated 9kt vintage ant, spider brooch with Baltic amber from the USSR. Stamped Königsberg," and "...manufacturer brand 2ФЯ (Famous Kaliningrad - Königsberg - Bernstein factory)." I saw this brooch priced in the $100-225 range, so I got a score! 

This pic is from when L did the laundry on the weekend. 

"Thanks for the clean sheets."

He hid from the cleaners today! 

I'm signing off now for the weekend - thank you so much for stopping by and reading! I see every comment, even if I don't respond (hi, Laurie!). Please do stop by on Sunday for tales of adventure!