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Camping in the central interior of BC

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May 3, 2011

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.

Tags: BC, Camping, Merritt BC

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Canucks

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April 27, 2011

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

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Bus shelters

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April 20, 2011

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:

Intersection of Merritt Avenue and Garcia Street.
Menzies Street near Subway.
Voght Street Near Subway.
Coldwater avenue near Garcia Street.

Today in History, April 20th, 1303

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

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Vancouver Aquarium Vehicles

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April 14, 2011

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.

Tags: Hyways and Byways

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Dentist

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April 5, 2011

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.

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Spring speech contest

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April 1, 2011

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.

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Big rigs

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March 16, 2011

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.