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girl or computer virus

Someone enamoured with somebody , a person or computer virus that is the question.

Today in History October 27 312

Constantine the Great has his vision of the Cross.

Crown Hill

Today in History October 26 1811

The Argentinian Government declares freedom  expression for the press by decree.

Local Construction

This house is being completesd in the Crown Hill area of town an area that has many large well landscaped homes. The view is good and amenities close. It  must have been better in buyers market , to build when many contractors were available.

Old cars, One mans treasure!

Why are old cars like this not considered junk?

Today in History: October 25 1962

Uganda joins the UN

VIP

This is the VIP stop for the press at one of the entrances of the Merritt Mountain Music festival, it has been announced that they will be selling tickets starting next month for another festival. The event next summer will have to overcome a number of negatives including  8 percent unemployment, as it’s not like Walt Disney in the 30s with a new and hopeful media. Lots of luck and its all up to the consumer and where they trust their hard-earned bucks…….

Today in History October 22 1836

Sam Huston is the first President of the Republic of Texas.

Long time ago, when the world was young.

Today in History, October 21 1096

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Peoples crusade,Merit the Turkish Army annihilates the people crusades’ Army of the West.

We all learn from past error , thanks to those that’s experience gives us pause in rashness and irrevocable decision.

Mallard ducks

The Nicola Valley Naturalists had their first presentation meeting in Merritt last evening, with a presentation by a biologist and photographer guest speaker. The presentation featured wildlife photos of the species of British Columbia . Educational commentary gave insight into the number of species of a range  including bears, bats , birds and others.

Jared Hobbs was the main presenter.   The event hosted by Allan  Burger and the Nicola Valley Naturalists,and  the audience included Dr Glen Carlson, retired biology teacher and PhD in botany L. Jeffries and many interested people.

The next presentation is November 18th , at 7 pm at the local college: NVIT

Today in History, October 20 1984:

The Monterey Aquarium opens in Monterey California.

long rover

 

LONG ROVER

 

Lots of vintage vehicles show up here,this 60’s model Land Rover is the long version of the all aluminium adventure lorry.

Today in History, October 19th 2005

Saddam Hussein of Iraq goes on trial for crimes against humanity.

Winter coming….

The local golf  club is open till this coming Sunday, that’s the club house, the members can golf after and the man says an honor box will be out for non members  ( and fanatics ) for a while if the weather holds.

Today in History, October 18 1210

Pope Innocent III excommunicates Otto IV ;

German Leader.

NATURALISTS

LOCAL BIRDERS

NICOLA VALLEY NATURALISTS


The recently formed Nicola Naturalists will have their first presentation meeting since forming on Tuesday the 19th at 7 PM at the local college room U011 upstairs.The presenter will be Jared Hobbs billed as a Cowboy naturalist photographer a source says that the emphasis may be on upland game birds…..
Today in History, October 18 1009

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre destroyed in Jerusalem

Fund raise

YARD SALE FUND RAISE

Nicola Valley Historical Society raises $3,550.00 in fall yard sale. The Baillie House its prime focus  draws goodwill donations to its twice annual yard sale. Non profits need to raise money to avoid being government driven.

 
 
 
 
Today in History,October 14 1982
Ronald Regan proclaims war on drugs.

paint

 New paint on local church, this church must have used thick paint to get such a color , (repaint and thin no more).

Today in history, October 13, 1999

The US Senate rejects test ban ( Comprehensive Test Bann Treaty: CTBT)

TEMPORARY OP PERMIT

The fellow that rides this bike uses a temporary  operators permit, he has three bikes and does not insure any but is allowed 1 permit per year per bike in Manitoba. The permit for less that a month costs about 90 dollars and works for him as a Water Bomber Mechanic.

He says insuring them is prohibitive for cost, so he must self insure the rest of the time something allowed only off road and on private property.

Today in History October 12 1968:

Equatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain.