A Good Day All Around...

16:50 hrs.
06 July 14

     So, while I was off at the salt mines my darling BETTER HALF played chauffeur and tour guide to the guests from CENTRAL CANADA. For us it would have been the routine places to visit (Ho Hum) but, for the "Out of Towners", the touristy places that we Islanders take for granted were JUST AMAZING!!

    Immediately after breakfast the tour bus was loaded with two OUT OF TOWNERS and three Couch Monkeys (Ivan was along for the ride). And with my LOBSTER at the wheel they set off for Coombs Country Market, Cathedral Grove and the Deep Bay Marine Interpretive Centre. They were going to also take in a round of mini golf but the weather was iffy so they came home.

     Round trip was 200 km. Not a bad distance really when you consider some people from CENTRAL CANADA, or from any other BIG CITY,  put that and more on their vehicle during their daily commute in the Rat Race. That thought and the associated comments from our guests has sparked an idea that I hope may be of interest to anyone following this blog.

     I propose to start a list that I will post on this blog site. A Top Ten List of Reasons to Live in the Comox Valley. It will be a revolving list. I will start start it off with one item and I will add another as each day passes. If you have something that you feel is better or you would like to add something then please send me a comment listing your Top Ten item.

     Over the past two days the rain has been a Godsend for the surrounding forest. I know that a lot of people were not happy with all the rain. Except for the farmers and the gardeners and the hatchery workers, the arborists and my BETTER HALF, who just happens  to love the rain. So, if you don't happen to enjoy the occasional refreshing down pour then maybe you can move out to the prairies. Oh yeah, they're under a flood watch at the moment. The rain was great for me, work wise. Lots of rain means less people are out with their pooches and the frickin GOATS tend to stay inside too. Of course some people just love the windy weather. Check out these kite surfers on the inner harbour at GOOSE SPIT.

 

     I want to pass on a great big THANK YOU to our guests from CENTRAL CANADA.  It was a blast having you come to visit us out on the LEFT COAST. It was an honor and a pleasure to produce meals on the FLAME PIT for you particularly the scallops and the roasted red pepper salad. 

     Best Wishes on your Journey.