Category: Sports and Leisure


Choir

Choir visits a local church recently.

African Childrens Choir

Visiting Singers from Africa

Today In History, February 9, 1995

First American and British space walks take place in the Shuttle program.

Paste

Paste costume jewelery

The glitz and glamor of doing yourself up can include paste, around here it would play well especially at high school. Probably not in Hollywood . They say  Hollywood is high school with money , so who else can we emulate on a budget, that’s a small town advantage .

Today in History, February 3, 1930

The communist party of Vietnam is organized.

Dry Goods

The old Chinese dry goods store’s front windows are now un-boarded displaying some of the dated goods inside. The new owners are said to be going to sell antiques there and live in the house next door.

Today in History, February 1, 1968

Eddie Adams video tapes execution of Viet Cong officer ,builds opposition to the Vietnam war.

Celebrity

 

Star of the show

This hat,signed by Olympic Star Clara Hughes. Hughes was out and about in Vancouver in December and delighted  fans with her presence.

Today in History, January 12,2004

World largest Ocean Liner Queen Mary 2 sails.

Nutcracker

This window in down town Merritt has an attractive seasonal sense.

Today in History, December 23,1893

The opera Hansel and Gretal by Englebert Humperdinck is first  performed.

Natural wonder

The natural wonder of this world gives credence to every moment of life. Kevin Griffiths

Today in History, December 21,1962

Rondane Park becomes Norway’s first national park

Snow monster

This snow monster was parked at a local hotel , truck and machine a unit .Thats  a lot of capital they were marked with Calgary registrations ;when it snows they are ready and probably big bucks.

Today in History, December 8 1907

Gustaf V becomes King  of Sweden

TR 6 Triumph

Another icon of liberty the Triumph sports car. Passed town a few of weeks ago, or the guys with the nets would be after him today.

Today in History, November 24, 1973

Speed limit imposed on autobahn in Germany because of oil crisis, lasts 4 months.

Regional District

bear aware
Seems like an overwhelming theme the district had a booth at the business fair last week also emphasizing a bear problem and personal safety in regards to.

Today in History: November 12 1988

Al Gore the United States Vice President signs the Kyoto environmental accord.

November 1

Another motorcycle being operated on a temp permit this one however is displayed

 Posted another film review here:

https://kevingriffiths.wordpress.com/the-secret-is-…cy-mama-burger/

Today in History, November 1 1968
The Motion Picture Association of America‘s film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X.

stain glass

Stain Glass prize, 50s celebration Merritt BC

They had a local 50s theme a couple of weeks ago and this was one of the prizes.

Today in History ,October 29 ,1977

John Glenn at 77 goes into space on a space shuttle.

Old cars, One mans treasure!

Why are old cars like this not considered junk?

Today in History: October 25 1962

Uganda joins the UN