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sleepers

German travelers on a real adventure!


This bus from last season is fitted with sleepers like morgue slabs a little confining for my taste however the end may prove the means for the people who came all that way and going all that way. None seen as yet this year we wonder if it was new or untried and whether they will return.

Today in History, May 20 1835

Otto is named the first modern-day King of Greece.

bluegrass, any thing goes

Blue grass


This bunch is practiceing up for a gig for the local round table society on May 31….

Today in History, May 19th 1536
Ann Boelyn beheaded.

keep your seat….

no seat


Takeing your bike seat with you is a definite advantage for security.

Today in history, May 18th 1897:
Dracula novel published.

local heros

This call was a chlorine spill at the local pool, the responders seem to take every call serious as seen that they are in full gear to check out the spill.

Today in History, May 17 1775:
US bans trade with Canada for the Revolutionary War.

Summer Plants

Plant sale and exchange at the Baillie house today, good luck

Fish

    gold fish


    Fish ponds are becoming popular here and with plants and other rock work attractive. No word on whether it adds to the resale value of homes. Its common for swimming pools to take away from the resale value of homes. However a cooling fish pond, with mosquito larve eating gold-fish/koi make for a pleasant yard. If you build one you can place a pump with a waterfall that muffels traffic noise especially if you plan it to a back bedroom window , some say the sound of running water is soothing .

    Today in History, May 14 1973
    Sky Lab US Space Station launched.

Long Shadows

We all cast a long shadow.


We all cast a long shadow when involved with community and each other.
Go Habs go!
Today in History, May 13th 1984:
Johnny Carson’s last tonite show….

Rodeo Grounds

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    Local rodeo grounds Merritt BC, and fall fair building image.
    International rodeo coming here May long weekend ,a publicly advertised event exclusive to First Nations, an official says up about to three thousand spectators a day.The four-day event for perhaps 700 competitors (600 confirmed) for the “Richest Indian Rodeo” purses.
    Today in History, May 12 1965:
    West Germany and Israel establish diplomatic relations.

Literacy


The cat in the hat stopped by to help with literacy concerns in Merritt.
Today in History, May 11 2005:
170 nations unconditionally extend nuclear non proliferation treaty.

Apple Blossums

May 7 th 2010, apple blossum


This tree as of yesterday in full bloom. The day of the Vancouver Sun Run,bears a small tight fruit the Robins are sometimes in masses late in the year eating them from the ground. Picture May 7th, 2010
Today in history, May 10th 70 AD
Titus son of Vespasian starts a siege of Jerusalem

Good Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day……

Weather


This picture from last year shows the pleasant summer time downtown we seem to be getting this 2 days a week now.

Today in history May 7 2008:
Dimitry Medvedev sworn in as Russian Federation President.