To the seasons of life
This picture of some lumber going out to market is an export grade and the blue stain is indicative of bug kill. It does not affect the quality of the wood. Number 3 grade is utility grade used in manufacturing, for boxes etc. these 18 foot 2x4s are utility or #3 grade and for export. the picture was taken on a truck on Nicola Ave Merritt last month.
The Lumber Grade Stamp
A grade stamp shows: (1) the registered symbol of the certified agency; (2) the mill identification number; (3) the species or species group; (4) the seasoned condition; and, (5) the grade name or number.
Individual pieces of lumber show a wide range in quality and appearance with respect to knots, slope of grain, shakes and other natural characteristics. Therefore, they vary considerably in strength, utility and value.
Canada has grading rules that support a standard among mills manufacturing similar woods to assure customers of uniform quality. Grades standardize the quality of lumber at different levels and are based on moisture content, size and manufacture at the time of grading, shipping and unloading by the buyer.
The National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) is responsible for writing, interpreting and maintaining Canadian lumber grading rules and standards. The Canadian Lumber Standards Accreditation Board (CLSAB) monitors quality in Canada’s lumber grading and identification system.
Wood is sometimes treated with preservatives that improve service life under severe conditions without altering its basic characteristics. It can also be pressure-impregnated with fire-retardant chemicals that improve its performance in a fire.
The moisture content of freshly sawn timber is higher than it is under normal service conditions so it is generally dried before being shipped to users. Many British Columbia wood species are seasoned easily and uniformly through kiln drying. This increases the wood’s structural performance, reduces swelling and shrinkage, and enhances its appearance and workability. Virtually all lumber is kiln dried to a moisture content of 19 per cent or less.
Machine stress-rated and machine-evaluated lumber is readily available for end-uses where high strength is critical, such as truss rafters, laminating stock, I-beams and web joints. Machine grading measures a characteristic such as stiffness or density that correlates with the structural properties of interest, such as bending strength. The result is a more precise understanding of the strength of each piece of lumber than is possible with visually graded lumber, which allows designers to use full-design strength and avoid overbuilding.
Note: secondary manufactures will try to recover individual pieces of 10r 2 grade lumber from the utility slings they buy.
UNMARKED POLICE CAR
This is an unmarked police car they have every thing regular cars have including radar. Some people call this entrapment. That is not correct, entrapment defence is for those that do not have a disposition to an offence and they cause you to do something you would not normally do . Relevance is another misunderstood dynamic, you only have to raise a reasonable doubt in court the disposition of proof is on the officer and crown. So anything that does not reflect the ability of the officer in the collection of evidence is not relevent to the offence. A police officer that missed a spot while shaving could be, however they take two witnesses for a conviction one the equipment reliability , photos, perhaps, overtaking traffic, other persons as witness’s and braking.
Save your self much trouble and money, stay on the posted max we think.
Today in History, October 7 1949
GDR East Germany founded.
coming fest, Merritt BC
This poster is advertising, a coming fest for Germanic ,Canadians and all comers. October 22 looks like the right time for a festival as harvest will be done.
Today in history, October 6 1997:
Fiji becomes a republic.
Lower Nicola Band election on Saturday won by Victor York, a person of much tenure, worked for the government at manpower or EI at one time.He has a coffee business and packages fair trade coffee to sell at the farmers market. The other change candidate was Aron Sam a lawyer with long time family connections in the area.
Note:
The vote was one by a margin of 11 one source says and some are calling for a recount because of the margin.
We think that is a commendable record for a first try at elected public office.
Today in History, October 5th 1984:
Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space, aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger.
Fall colours
Fall is here with temperatures going close to freezing at night. The colour is rich and the mood sublime as the earth prepares for a bit of a sleep . Still some time off as yet, the change for now is right on cue for the Thanks Giving time that many share.
Yesterday in the UK the 10,000 odd druids became an official religion, that means they can marry and bury.
Happy harvest time!
Today in History, October 4 1997:
The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company. A FBI investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of about 95% of the $17.3 million in cash.
bears leaving fish in park
Today in History, Oct 1 1890
This salmon is about 50 yards into Voght Park, dropped by a bear. Further down the river a resident says that they often drop half eaten fish about his yard. Some large bears have been reported and numbers of returning relocated ones killed by the CO
Fed bears are dead bears as they continue to come back and become more aggressive. They are an animal with conditioned responses and chemical instituted instincts. We that think say that they are not predictable as we only know some of their responses. One thing sure always give them an out.
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Yosemite National Park and Yellowstone National Park created by the US House of Representatives
Today in History, September 30 1990
I win humourous speech contest at local TM club ,only contestant , and contest chair must be a conflict their some were. However I did email the area saying I would have the contestant roll call open on the table till contest start time, no takers! The club president and the, most senior member had a great time with the ballots . Door prize went to the host.
Interested in public speaking library Tuesdays at 5 , here in Merritt.
Dali Lama unveils the Canadian tribute to Human Rights in Ottawa Canada.
The downtown community police office had covers from 50’s era crime magazines, they all depicted a pretty women as a victim and protected by detective and police work.
The city hosted a number of events of the 1950 era but no Elvis was seen. BC rivers day was part of the weekend including a rubber duck race on the river , wooded fish painted by grade school students and secured on the back fence of the lawn bowling green that borders the Nicola River.
Today in History, September 29 522 BC:
Darius the First of Persia, Kills a Magian usurper Gaumata, securing his hold on the Persian Empire
This de-humidifier is as one source at the site says is for the electronics in the pool office to take moisture out of the air. the pool upgrade is a stimulus program by the federal and provincial governments.
” every job counts”
Today in History, September 28 1962
Fire destroys 65 tram cars at a station in Brisbane Australia.
geo thermal
These drillers stopped for a sub in Merritt today and are on their way to Prince George ( a community in the center of the province) to drill two hole geo heat exchange systems to heat commercial buildings. The holes have pvc pipe inserted into them and are welded together 4 feet( below winter frost) in the ground the warm ground water is then exchanged after heating the building.
Today in history, September 27 1777
Lancaster Pennsylvania is the US capital for one day.
The radio reported yesterday that drunk driving is now .05 and not .08 one source says. The matter has been under debate.We have not seen ANYTHING (except last April’s announcement) published. Will confirm.
However the file in this locked police car reads the “refusal to take breathalyzer” seems strange for a file to be left in public view in the midst of a debate on road side suspension.
PS: remember both refusal to blow and .08 are criminal records that can affect your employment.
Today in history, September 24 2008
Donald Trump opens his international residence tower , the highest in the world at 1389 feet in Chicago.
Hey Merit what do you say?
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