Category: -Photography


After 75 an opinion

Grey Hair a harbinger of experience.

Check out this video, “david attenborough at 100” https://share.google/BsvPJ0Fk3jORw3qQR

Hunt Golf Balls

So, creek balls belong to everybody that finds them. Or at least it’s a transaction that is so small and that is not worth an argument. However, it’s a point of matter. If retrieving balls is a boon for the environment:

I can’t see them fertilizing anything so it’s probably good to pick them out of the water and keep them and replay them and keep the production down and the recycle it up.

Unless the ball is still playable…

Advise on balls

In British Columbia, the legal protocol for recovering golf balls centers on property rights and trespassing laws. Legally, a golf ball remains the personal property of the golfer who purchased it, even if it is lost in a water hazard or thick brush. When a golfer abandons the search, the property right generally transfers to the golf course owner rather than the public. Entering a course to “hawk” or hunt for balls without explicit permission from the club professional or owner is considered trespassing on private land. Engaging in unauthorized retrieval can lead to legal consequences, including fines or removal from the premises, as courses often have exclusive contracts with commercial recovery divers or use the balls for their own driving ranges.When golf balls land in creeks or streams that run through or exit a course, environmental protocols become the primary concern. Under BC’s

**Water Sustainability Act**

and the federal **Fisheries Act**, these waterways are often protected habitats, particularly in regions like the Nicola Valley where salmon and trout spawning are critical. Disturbing the substrate of a creek bed to rake or dig for balls can be classified as an “unauthorized change in and about a stream,” which carries heavy environmental penalties. Furthermore, modern stewardship programs in BC emphasize leaving lost balls in sensitive aquatic zones to avoid damaging banks or introducing silt into the water. If you are looking to recover balls from a creek, it is essential to ensure the area is not private property and that your activity does not disrupt the local ecosystem or violate provincial riparian protection regulations.

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TCM event

Glad for the advancement of communications throughout the world by FF…

Drive BC,real time conditions…

https://www.drivebc.ca/?pan=-122.917225601%2C53.926987800999996&zoom=5

Question: is it legal for gasoline retailers to cooperate with each other to bring the price of gas up for a holiday weekend?.

Answer:

Acrothesia

Jordan Peterson,

Well

## Understanding Acrothesia*

*Acrothesia** refers to a localized increase or abnormality in tactile sensitivity, often manifesting as an intense or heightened perception of touch in the extremities, such as the fingers or toes. Unlike general hyperesthesia, acrothesia specifically targets the distal portions of the limbs and is frequently linked to underlying peripheral nerve irritation or early-stage neuropathy. When the nervous system is compromised, the threshold for sensory input drops, causing ordinary contact—such as the brush of clothing or a cool breeze—to be interpreted by the brain as exaggerated or even uncomfortable sensations.

## The Role of Infections and Mold

In the context of systemic or localized infections, acrothesia often serves as a clinical indicator of **neurotropism**, where a pathogen or its metabolic byproducts affect nerve endings. Certain fungal infections, particularly those involving toxicogenic molds like:

*Stachybotrys chartarum*

(black mold)

or specific species of *Aspergillus*, can release **mycotoxins** that are potent neurotoxins. These toxins can trigger inflammatory responses or oxidative stress within the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, leading to the sensory distortions characteristic of acrothesia.

In chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) caused by water-damaged buildings, the persistent exposure to these mold spores can result in sustained nerve hypersensitivity, making acrothesia a common, albeit distressing, neurological symptom of mold-related illness.

It’s an industry,even a minimalist can appreciate.

We in Canada have many advantages for the production of films.

Good luck…

Grace in Old age

Activities

Fishing is a wonderful outdoor activity and can be very relaxing, plus it gets you out in nature. There are even adaptive gear options available to make it easier if needed. have aspecific

Options include, type of fishing in mind, like freshwater from a dock or maybe a boat?

Time is valuable

That’s a beautiful way to put it. A good plan for staying engaged could involve gentle physical activities like walking or swimming, keeping the mind active with puzzles or learning a new skill, and staying socially connected through family, friends, or volunteering. Pursuing hobbies like gardening or art can also provide a sense of accomplishment.

Great day.

Another English Brand that isn’t Royal Albert…

Spring a little short at the Baillie House, some treasures are available though. Still to early for ice cream 🍦?

The timeless photography of Mike Anfield is available through Saturday the 4th. At the art center corner of Nicola and Voght in Merritt.

Come and say so long Partner…

April 1st 2026, Pink Moon

Photo KDG, April 1st 10:12 EDT will see a Pink Moon.

Paschal Moon

Makes the Easter work…

The moon will not be pink, Pink is for the color of the flowers that they’re expecting in the natural. It also has to do with fishing and a number of other things like growing grass.

Max illumination 7:12 source Pacific daylight Time…

Good Friday, Easter Sunday April 3rd and 5th….

Usually Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the last full moon in March, That’s what makes this a Paschal Moon.

All the provinces and territories of statutory holidays for Easter in Canada.

TNRL years.

The [Merritt Library]

(https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1tdykx8q&q=write+a+couple+paragraphs+about+the+Merritt+public+library+Merritt+BC,+Canada), a key branch of the

[Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL)](https:

//www.tnrl.ca/using-the-library/locations/merritt-library/), is located at 1691 Garcia Street in the heart of downtown Merritt. Opened on February 1, 2001, the 7,800-square-foot facility sits on the site of an old railyard and pays homage to its history with a building design that resembles the old CP Rail station.

A unique feature beloved by visitors is a model train that runs on a track near the ceiling; staff are often happy to run it upon request. The branch serves as a community hub, offering free Wi-Fi, public computers, and meeting rooms available for non-profit bookings.Beyond its physical collection of books and DVDs, the library provides a variety of engaging programs for all ages, including the Summer Reading Club and weekly children’s story times.

Patrons can also access unique resources like the Library of Things, which features items such as musical instruments and STEM kits, or check out community passes for local attractions like the [Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre](https://ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com/2025/09/11/thompson-nicola-regional-library-offers-much-more-than-just-books/).

As a recipient of the British Columbia Library Association’s Annual Merit Award, the Merritt Library continues to be a cornerstone for literacy and lifelong learning in the [Nicola Valley](https://www.merritt.ca/library/)

Middle age File photo KDG

50th anniversary of the Thompson Nicola library systems. Merritt Branch participation.

Current Merritt building and operation started 1st Feb 2001

25 years young

Merritt Public Library 1691 Garcia St File Photo KDG

TGIF,So,some musical relief…

It’s legal spring now since the 20th. There was a bit of sunshine today. It was just poking around after a bunch of wind and rain snow and grief you know. Looking forward to some nice spring with some nice music and some getting out. Are you? I am.

A reconnect dear friend,verse by KDG

Come dear spring and be my friend. Acquaintance was nice but never precise and it kept me from my queue.

The line that flexed with the rest who came to see if it was you. With tight abode there was a road that said down there is good. We walked and talked and then we stopped and we found a bit of Bloom.

Now we feel at rest again and can take our pain to the rain and leave it where it depends.

Come dear spring, our friend again come whenever we call step, Tell us where you’ve been.

It will remember old familiarities and will be on cue, with our call we dive and thrive in bliss and comfort all.

K