Category: -Photography


Species of Fauna of British Columbia.

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October 20, 2010

Mallard ducks

The Nicola Valley Naturalists had their first presentation meeting in Merritt last evening, with a presentation by a biologist and photographer guest speaker. The presentation featured wildlife photos of the species of British Columbia . Educational commentary gave insight into the number of species of a range  including bears, bats , birds and others.

Jared Hobbs was the main presenter.   The event hosted by Allan  Burger and the Nicola Valley Naturalists,and  the audience included Dr Glen Carlson, retired biology teacher and PhD in botany L. Jeffries and many interested people.

The next presentation is November 18th , at 7 pm at the local college: NVIT

Today in History, October 20 1984:

The Monterey Aquarium opens in Monterey California.

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long rover

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October 19, 2010

 

LONG ROVER

 

Lots of vintage vehicles show up here,this 60’s model Land Rover is the long version of the all aluminium adventure lorry.

Today in History, October 19th 2005

Saddam Hussein of Iraq goes on trial for crimes against humanity.

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no licence plate

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October 12, 2010

TEMPORARY OP PERMIT

The fellow that rides this bike uses a temporary  operators permit, he has three bikes and does not insure any but is allowed 1 permit per year per bike in Manitoba. The permit for less that a month costs about 90 dollars and works for him as a Water Bomber Mechanic.

He says insuring them is prohibitive for cost, so he must self insure the rest of the time something allowed only off road and on private property.

Today in History October 12 1968:

Equatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain.

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Octoberfest

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October 6, 2010

coming fest, Merritt BC

This poster is advertising, a coming fest for Germanic ,Canadians and all comers. October 22 looks like the right time for a festival as harvest will be done.

Today in history, October 6 1997:

Fiji becomes a republic.

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Fall in the air

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October 4, 2010

Fall colours

Fall is here with temperatures going close to freezing at night. The colour is rich and the mood sublime as the earth prepares for a bit of a sleep . Still some time off as yet,  the change for now is right on cue for the Thanks Giving time that many share.

Yesterday in the UK the 10,000 odd druids became an official religion,   that means they can marry and bury.

Happy harvest time!

Today in History, October 4 1997:

The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company. A FBI investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of about 95% of the $17.3 million in cash.

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humourous speech contest

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September 30, 2010

Today in History, September 30 1990

I win humourous speech contest at local TM club ,only contestant , and contest chair must be a conflict their some were. However I did email the area saying I would have the contestant roll call  open on the table till contest start time, no takers!  The club president and the, most senior member had a great time with the ballots . Door prize went to the host.

Interested in public speaking library Tuesdays at 5 , here in Merritt.

Dali Lama unveils the Canadian tribute to Human Rights in Ottawa Canada.

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Crime Magazines

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September 29, 2010

The downtown community police office had covers from 50’s era crime magazines, they all depicted a pretty women as a victim and protected by detective and police work.

The city hosted a  number of events of the 1950 era but no Elvis was seen. BC rivers day was part of the weekend including a rubber duck race on the river , wooded fish painted by grade school students and secured  on the back fence of the lawn bowling green that borders the Nicola River.

Today in History, September 29 522 BC:

Darius the First of Persia, Kills a Magian usurper Gaumata, securing his hold on the Persian Empire

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DE-HUMIDIFIER

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September 28, 2010

 This de-humidifier is as one source at the site says is for the electronics in the pool office to take moisture out of the air. the pool upgrade is a stimulus program by the federal and provincial governments.

” every job counts”

Today in History, September 28 1962

Fire destroys 65 tram cars at a station in Brisbane Australia.

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geo thermal heat for buildings

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September 27, 2010

geo thermal

These drillers stopped for a sub in Merritt today and are on their way to Prince George ( a community in the center of the province) to drill two hole geo heat exchange systems to heat commercial buildings. The holes have pvc pipe inserted into them and are welded together 4 feet( below winter frost) in the ground the warm ground water is then exchanged after heating the building. 

Today in history, September 27 1777 

Lancaster Pennsylvania is the US capital for one day.

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travelers and tickets

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September 23, 2010

Cycles two weeks on boat.

BIKES TWO WEEKS BY BOAT


These travelers from europe say that they put their bikes on a ship and flew here the bikes took two weeks. Another couple from Holland said they got a speeding ticket and the police said they will not come to Holland to collect. My advice is to pay it immediately or file a dispute immediately( to get your day in court) and to avoid the possibility of a bench warrant. You can do that at any government agent office in any community in BC; do not pay the police.

Today in History, September 23 1983
Saint Kitts and Nevis join the United Nations

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adventure tourism

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September 17, 2010

These tourists from Germany have toured the country’s north ,the Yukon. They were here in Merritt doing laundry and had also been in Alaska.
They continued on to who knows where.
Today in History, September 16 2006, Alaskan Volcano four peaks erupts after 10,000 years

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first nations bizz

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September 16, 2010

First Nations enterprise

 

This business  run by native citizens, once not, now successful. Good luck to them. 

Today in History, 

September 16th 1991 

The trial of deposed captured dictator from Panama Noriega, begins.

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