November At Whippletree Junction

Today's photos (2013-11-23), are mostly about whimsy. The whimsy that is  Whippletree Junction, just south of Duncan, BC. After a recent trip to Victoria, on our way back home, we turned off the highway for a cup of coffee and another look. There's little doubt; a great place for photos of old, colourful buildings.

Gift shop at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)

 The early afternoon November sun was low enough spotlight the brightly coloured buildings that make up Whippletree Junction; great for photos. Of course, as this was November, we didn't expect to see much custom in the various stores. There wasn't. In fact, but for a few people in a couple of the furniture emporiums, the place was deserted.

 Colourful shop exteriors at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)

 Wandering about this deserted place, I found myself asking, "Why?" Why does this place even exist? Why are there no customers? It couldn't entirely be the lateness of the season. Just weeks earlier we'd driven by the venerable "Goats on the Roof" set of stores in Coombs and there were plenty of customers. The question: "What does Coombs have that Whippletree doesn't?" It can't just be goats on the roof, can it?

Stop for a coffee at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)

 Whippletree Junction looks neglected. It certainly looks like it needs an infusion of cash. And an infusion of ideas. Enthusiasm, perhaps. Clearly, a bunch of quaint old, brightly coloured, faux-whimsical buildings are not enough to draw Coombs-like custom.

Shopping at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)

 Luckily, Whippletree Junction is not my problem. It is, on the other hand, a place where my camera can work overtime!

Shopping at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)

 Hopefully business will pick up during the pre-Christmas season...

Shopping at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)

 Colours galore...

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Colourful whimsey at Whippletree Junction (2013-11-23)