To the seasons of life
Mallard ducks are the most prevalent around our place, our neck of the woods here in Merritt, British Columbia. We love our Mallard ducks.
The local naturalist club will begin their regular weekend fall and winter schedule on the 18th. Their meetings are generally most months on the third Thursday at 7:00 at the Nicola Valley institute of technology, top of the hill Belshaw Avenue in Merritt.
Bringing a construction project to completion is a complex process that involves several key stages, each with its own set of challenges and goals. While the specific steps can vary depending on the size and type of project, the general process can be broken down into the following phases:
1. Conception and Design: This is the initial stage where the project’s vision is created. It involves defining the project’s purpose, scope, and feasibility. The owner works with architects and engineers to create the design, which includes detailed blueprints and specifications. During this phase, a business case and feasibility study are often conducted to ensure the project is viable.
2. Pre-construction and Procurement: Once the design is finalized, the focus shifts to planning for the actual construction. This is where the construction team develops a detailed plan, including budgets, schedules, and a strategy for how the building will be constructed. This phase also involves procurement, which is the process of selecting and hiring the necessary contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Permits and approvals from local authorities are also secured during this time.
3. Construction: This is the physical phase of the project, where the actual building takes shape. It begins with site preparation and excavation, followed by laying the foundation, framing, and building the structural elements. This stage also includes the installation of major systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Throughout this phase, a project manager oversees the work, manages the schedule and budget, and ensures that safety protocols are followed.
4. Post-Construction and Close-Out: The final stage of the project involves bringing everything to a close and preparing for the handover to the owner. This includes:
* Final Inspections and Walk-throughs: Thorough inspections are conducted to ensure all work meets quality standards and is completed according to the plans. This is also when the project team and client do a final walk-through to identify any last-minute issues or “punch list” items that need to be addressed.
* Documentation and Paperwork: All necessary documents, including manuals, warranties, and “as-built” drawings (which show the final state of the building as constructed), are gathered and organized.
* Handover: The project is formally handed over to the client. This typically includes a meeting to review all documentation and transfer keys and other essential items.
* Insurance Changes: The construction insurance is changed to a permanent property insurance policy.
A successful construction project relies on a clear plan, effective communication, and a strong partnership between all parties involved, including the owner, architects, engineers, and contractors.
Good luck it’s not easy…
The picture is of a four-point mule deer buck. Near the corner of Garcia and Merritt Avenue in Merritt, British Columbia. Circus September 8th…
The deer was eating off the leaves of this tree to the left and was completely habituized meaning he had no fear of people. I took 10 pictures of him.
There is no velvet on his horns. Fall is coming and the rut will be coming.
Have a great fall!.
Forecast for some 🌧️ today. Relief from smoke is great…
There are no alerts for the Merritt area in British Columbia as of 11:00 a.m today September 10th, 2025.
Concept photo
Have a wonderful day!.
Merritt, BC, has a vibrant rodeo history reflecting its deep-rooted cowboy culture and ranching heritage. The Merritt Rodeo, established in 1949, is one of the oldest in the region and celebrates the town’s connection to the ranching community. This annual event showcases traditional events like bull riding, barrel racing, and roping, attracting competitors from across Canada and beyond. The rodeo also serves as a cultural gathering, fostering community spirit and showcasing local talent, music, and food, thereby emphasizing the importance of rodeo as a key aspect of Merritt’s identity. Over the years, it has grown significantly, ensuring its place as a highlight of the summer season and a testament to the lasting legacy of the cowboy lifestyle in British Columbia.
National when pigs flyday September 9th 2025.
So, You don’t have to settle an old score with the person that offended you. You can just settle it between yourself and the outcome of the time spent or lost would be a better word and what you realized out of it. If you can make a pig fly then make a big fly, otherwise say goodbye.
Means some atmosphere…
Mars has a remarkably thin atmosphere, especially when compared to Earth’s. The average atmospheric pressure on the Martian surface is only about 0.6% of Earth’s sea-level pressure. This means it is roughly equivalent to the air pressure found at an altitude of 35 kilometers (22 miles) above Earth. The Martian atmosphere is primarily composed of carbon dioxide (95%), with small amounts of nitrogen (2.8%), argon (2%), and trace amounts of other gases.
Winds and Dust Storms
The thin Martian atmosphere can produce powerful global dust storms. While the air pressure is low, the atmospheric dynamics are driven by significant temperature differences. The low pressure means there is little resistance to wind, and the fine, talcum-powder-like dust particles are easily lifted from the surface.
The “dooming” from winds the user mentioned refers to these massive dust storms. Here’s how they form:
* Solar Heating: During the Martian spring and summer, particularly in the southern hemisphere when Mars is closest to the Sun, solar energy heats the surface.
* Temperature Differential: The stark contrast between the warm surface and the cooler air above creates convection currents.
* Feedback Loop: Once a small dust storm begins, the suspended dust particles absorb sunlight, which in turn heats the surrounding atmosphere. This heating intensifies the convection and strengthens the winds, allowing them to lift even more dust. This positive feedback loop can cause a small, local storm to grow rapidly into a planet-encompassing event that can last for months.
Heating and Cooling
The heating and cooling of the Martian atmosphere are dominated by solar radiation and the role of its main component, carbon dioxide, along with the omnipresent dust.
* Heating: The primary source of heat is the Sun’s radiation. Solar energy heats the Martian surface, which then re-radiates that energy as infrared heat. The carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, being a greenhouse gas, traps some of this re-radiated heat, warming the atmosphere. However, the atmosphere is so thin that this greenhouse effect is much weaker than on Earth.
* Cooling: The atmosphere cools by radiating heat back into space. The carbon dioxide molecules effectively radiate infrared energy away, which helps balance the incoming solar energy.
The fine dust particles play a critical role in this process. When dust is suspended in the air, it absorbs solar radiation directly, causing the atmosphere to heat up. This effect is why the upper atmosphere can warm considerably during a global dust storm, even as the surface below cools because it is shrouded from direct sunlight. The Martian atmosphere lacks a significant amount of water vapor, which is a major driver of weather and heat transfer on Earth, making the solar-dust feedback loop a dominant force in Martian atmospheric dynamics.
Well, leave your hang glider when you go. KDG
September 7 and 8th
Strangely enough this happens to be published post number 4666. On this site. Just a coincidence… Ya think …
So, the Moon is back 22:15 hrs approximately, and our moon is back without its blood colouring. I can’t help feeling that we miss something. It’s calm right now. You know getting on to 10:30 on Sunday night and the forest fire smoke is abated and it doesn’t seem 110° anymore. I think it only got to 100° f here something’s over with. I don’t know what it is. People kind of a emptiness in my spirit like something missed.
Well, if it was conflict we missed out on. Well that’s good. Peace and prosperity to all my friends and adherence people. I follow those that follow me. The world may have had some surgery, and recovery was just beginning. Enjoy!
Photo KDG September 6 2025 circa
21: 40 hrs
Merritt BC Canada
Statement as of 9:53 PM Pacific,
The moon in September is 2 days away from maximum.
So, we’ve had a planetary alignment all September and August. There was a maximum of six planets lined up, the one’s missing of the eight eight were Mercury at times. Who is the messenger? God of antiquity and Mars the God of war in antiquity. So , So for your information, whether or not people are trying to be in sync with the universe or antiquity or the gods. The United States defense department just changed their name back to the war department, the next time I see Mercury I’ll ask about it.
Mystical stuff is interesting, this full blood moon that’s coming up is pretty significant and considering the planetary alignment going along with it and last night I saw a deer with a mane. Now is nowhere near a unicorn but it struck me as being a spiritual instrument in somebody’s mind. We know some cultures. We don’t know them all but it seems to be in tune with the Earth and the solar system and the Sun and everything is an interesting distraction to some and the stabilizing virtue to many others it would seem. Good luck after the blood moon on the 7th.
So, can this one also be called a harvest moon? You be the judge.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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