Category: Sports and Leisure


Ehrhoff and Rome an opinion

It was good to see the two hockey players back in the game last evening. The win at the last moment was thrilling.

There was an evangelical calling for the end of the world to end on May 21, one day after the follow up of the legally required census here in Canada. When Ronald Regan was elected in 1980 the fringe said  that he was doomed as all presidents elected in a zero year have died in office. A similar dynamic to date pickers for the return of the good lord. Any serious theologian realizes that the imminent return of the lord is just that, imminent and made to remain that way for compliance to human rights and conditions by those that would abuse those things.

You can still meet your maker at any time crossing the street or in your bathtub slip and fall. However when Christian Ehrhoff and Aron Rome where taken out of the Canucks line up in the Western final,  I quipped about them being raptured out to make way for Armageddon and that must be the Stanley cup final.

We can have fun with that, it was just a coincidence ,however Revenue Canada is and the bankruptcy people are fond of using 666 and 007 in there scrutiny of assets. And the census date was a bit of a stretch.

Remember World War One was touted as being that war to end all wars by reasonable people. and things can easily get out of hand in the superstition realm. However they are back and playing well and the poetic remains as well as the former Governor General,  Lord Stanley, the initiator of the NHL’s prized cup with his name on it”s admonition .:” That it be enjoyed by all colors, creeds and customs for all time” as he dedicated another work the 1000 acres of park in the  City of Vancouver.   We can assume the same sentiment apples.

Superstition exists and it is a binding thing not helpful in the enjoyment of life, it has no place in hockey or work life as it is fear based.That is  something the charter of rights and freedoms restrains credible entities such as government from employing. No you didn’t do anything wrong to cause a loss unless it relates directly to the ability to perform ,like negligence of a duty that people rely on.

Improve your luck, look both ways crossing the street to Rogers Arena, and cheer the team on  giving emotional support to a team that is less dependant on it then preceding ones , they are champions.

The 7 game contests in  the finals is enough of an exposure to degrade to the mean all of the random inputs and luck to the standard of the skill in the teams. The Stanley cup is up for its 95th awarding since it went pro in 1914/15. It was not awarded in 1919 because of the spanish flu and 2005  because of a players lockout dispute, that was unlucky, however it has degraded to the mean  of being a much wanted symbol of hockey excellence;over time….

KDG

Today in History, June 2 ,30  AD

Christ ascends to heaven to make way for  his office to be taken by The Holy Spirit on earth.

Sources say that the Walk of stars gala gave resulted in an official designation of Merritt being the CMC of C. Something that was being gradually asserted over the past few years.

The 8th annual gala was this weekend and a fan from Oliver told me he has never missed one. The one  hundred dollars a plate dinner Saturday night was graced by Patricia Conway, billed as a Canadian Legend. A number of weekend events were billed as being attended by such as Casey Clarke-CMT Host , Tara Oram-Canadian Idol, Jim Byrnes and others in celebrity golf ,cutting horse events,night clubbing and tour of the town.

A good weekend for photography.

Today in History, May 30 1943

The Battle of the Aleutian Islands Ki ska and Attu, U S 7th Infantry kills 1852 Japanese invaders and accounts for 500 suicides on Attu. My regiment the British Columbia based Rocky Mountain Rangers are involved on:( Kiska with less or no resistance)

The week in pictures 7/5/11

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This area in the south central part of British Columbia has a lot to offer campers one of the local chamber themes still regarded was a lake a day as long as you stay. There are two RV parks in town one accommodates 44 RVs and some tenting.Fully serviced with showers and services, including golf discounts.. The other is competitive.

The manager of the one on Voght street says that the May long-weekend they are not full usually as people go to local lakes and are free of traffic and enjoy space with fewer people. The forestry maintains campsites at some lakes and there are commercial parks at some as well. The province keeps one public access road into all lakes for public enjoyment. Fishing is regulated and licenses required however there is a holiday on Fathers day from licensing each year to this point.

Close all gates that you find closed and you should not come into trouble with the ranching community.Watch for infectious weed warnings and the price of your big mac is safe.Take all garbage out or use provided cans and you will be a class one responsible camper….

Camp fires have been regulated down to smaller sizes and some preparation required. Here is another source:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/06/24/bc-smaller-campfire-rules.html

The tourist information center at the highway connector exchange has a forestry maintained hiking trail directly behind the site , I tried it, it is enjoyable as well as a good photo-op for the Nicola Valley. Wood tick season is now over according to sources. There is also an info center downtown on Voght with as free picnic area.

Today in History, May 3 1921

West Virgina imposes first state sales tax.

Canucks

The team won the quarter finals over their nemesis the Chicago Black Hawks .Witnessed in one watering hole were small groups of fans pretending to be Chicago fans as not to jinx their team. No word on any lucky fans….

Vancouver and Chicago have enjoyed tremendous back and forth hockey for decades and it is interesting to see the last years Stanley cup winners out of contention and Vancouver in so early in the playoffs.Two more rounds then the final .

Update one of the random inputs skillfully employed is that they were selling  tickets to the opening game in Nashville before Vancouver won the last game and with it home team advantage (first and last game). The tickets were TBA on date and the  game is now tonight in Vancouver’s Rogers Place starting at 6 PM PST.

Vancouver plays the Preditors from Nashville next.    First game Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Date: TBA

editors note: Hockey is a game of skill  with a lot of random actions and inputs , causing wins and losses that some people conciliate as luck. There is often a degradation to the mean that is the quality , training and record of the individual players and team.

Today in History, April 27 1296

The Battle of Dunbar, the Scots are defeated by Edward the first of England

Bus shelters

Transit shelters, the city is putting out tenders for installing bus shelters 4 of them in locations chosen by the Nicola Transportation Society are being planned .Tender date deadline early May. Locations according to a confirmed source are:

  1. Intersection of Merritt Avenue and Garcia Street.
  2. Menzies Street near Subway.
  3. Voght Street Near Subway.
  4. Coldwater avenue near Garcia Street.

 

Today in History, April 20th, 1303

The University of Rome,La Spanienza is begun  by the Pope.

A great attraction to the lower mainland is the Vancouver Aquarium. A noble cause and an expensive one it has the support of the corporate community. A Van stopping here shows a great Public relations value to its BC Hydro sponsor.We are with in a few hours of the facility and it is often used for field trips and an interest point when visiting outside this small community. We also get a great collage of vehicle traffic stopping here on their way to major centers.

Today in History, April 14th 1999

Hailstorm in Australia causes 2.3 billion in insured damage.

Dentist

There are 2 dentist offices here,some people like the ones in other communities, a fellow here prefers the one in Logan Lake, a small mining town in the Highland Valley about 90 kilometers away. Mark enjoys to take a bicycle ride to the dentist there as there is lots of scenery and nature to enjoy on the way. Its about 5 hrs for him.

Highland Valley Copper operates up there the open pit that can be seen from space. Also scenic mine tours can be arranged starting in May.

Today in History, April 4,1973

The world trade center in New York is dedicated.

Spring speech contest

Spring speech contest; the toastmaster organization begins their annual spring contest that ends in August at their international convention.The process goes through the club , the area, division ,  district, region and international and ultimately involves about 30,000 people as contestants.

The toastmaster organization has its roots in the YMCA and began in 1924 in California USA.

Today in history, April 1st 1973

A tiger conservation project begins in India.

Skate board park

The city a few years ago partnered with Rotary and other citizens and built an outstanding skate board park at Central park in Merritt a fund-raising campaign raised over 100 thousand dollars and  citizen involvement mitigated costs. Sunday numbers of young people enjoyed the sun shine in the park with a good amount of exercise

We recommend wearing a light helmet when doing this activity.

Today in History March 28th 1867

Queen Victoria gives royal assent to the British North America Act creating the Dominion of Canada.

Busy week!

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Big rigs

Large trucks are a concern when driving, a smashed haul truck behind a tow truck yesterday was a reminder of the force and kinetic energy involved when things go  wrong between trucks and others. Drivers have a class one license to run these things and are considered professional drivers. Have medical requirements to pass to keep their license and are very concerned about their driving record as it is a livelihood.

A source tells me that 2 months ago a haul truck tangled with a 50 foot trailer at the Coldwater interchange here, much damage was done and fortunately the accident was survivable.  It’s a great loss of time and effort and a real upset to life’s. We recommend that you keep to the divided freeways and when using the routes that are not remember to keep vigilant and stop to  do your tourist browsing where it is safe to do so. Keep your holiday safe and memorable without calamity.

Today in History, March 16,1968

General Motors produces its 100 millionth vehicle.