Author: jhspiderjohn
Spiders. – Part 6. The Egg Sac.
Recall, from Part 3., the male gametes are stored within the spermathecae of the females’ abdomen. The female’s unfertilized eggs start their journey through life by being mixed with the male gametes. Then, one...
Spiders. Part 1. Introduction. A journey into the secret world of spiders.
An Introduction. You must be wondering why on earth are we writing about Spiders. Why Spiders? Why would anyone, they are hairy, run fast, get in the bath, and carry venom. Do you feel...
The Alpine in Winter.
Part 3. The Alpine Regions in Winter. It’s winter, a deep cold winter, more so in the Alpine regions, which may last for some seven months. Alas, winter is the one time of the...
SPIDERS, Part 5. Sexual Selection in Spiders.
Recall, from Part 3. That the male will take a considerable risk when going a courting. Darwin, in his book Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favored Races...
Meet Jim Cameron – Pilot.
In Oct of 2018, I had the pleasure of flying Kathleen and John Hancock on a flight up to the headwaters of Pincher Creek and around the mountains and foothills of Southwestern Alberta. I have...
Flight over the Rocky Mountains Part 4.
We came to realize that our view of this Rocky Mountain Creek and its catchment area was somewhat limiting from the ground. Through a good friend of ours Wendy Ryan, we were introduced to...
Meditations.
I find that the concept of meditation somewhat confusing, as there are so many different forms. To my mind meditation is simply a personal thought process. It developed in me from an inquiring mind...
Friends of the Rocky Mountains.
We have learnt a great deal from our fiends and fellow hikers, campers and neighbours. Also I have been given permission to use some really beautiful photographs from such good friends. This has been...
