Its almost over...

07:45 hrs.
28 Dec 14

     Yes, the Holiday Season is almost over. All that is left is the annual New Years Eve Piss Up. In years gone passed this scribe would engage in the festivities as much as any other. But now, with a bit of careful planning, there is just as much fun to be had at the WAYWARD INN while still being able to remember the activities from the night before.

     Did you go over the top with your gift giving? My LOBSTER and I tried to put some thought into what we wanted the  Loin Fruits to recieve. Personally, I think she gets more caught up in it than I do. The one thing that we have always encouraged is books. You can never read enough and their collection of personal faves has grown over the years. Loin Fruit #1 is reading teen fantasy adventure and #2 is into more historical facts, science and philosophy. Pretty heavy stuff for a fourteen year old.

     Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? I think its not so much of "Did you get what you wanted?" but more of "Did you give what you wanted?" You can always buy what you want so be happy with whatever you receive, you spoiled brat! Sure, I would have loved some cool gear for when I head OUT IN THE WEEDS but since I'm the only one who knows of my requirements it is up to me to outfit my own gear. Which reminds me. I still have to finish packing that Go Bag. For those of you who live on the Left Coast there was a not so gentle reminder last week when a cluster of 4.0 & 5.0 earthquakes off the northwest corner of the Island. There was no quake damage and no tsunamis but "those in the know" stated that we are still overdue for a very large large earthquake. Something in the neighbourhood of a magnitude 8.0. That would be 300% stronger than a magnitude 5.0. If you don't have an emergency kit I would strongly suggest that you get one.

     The decorations at the WAYWARD INN will be up for another week. Then the lights will come down, the tree will be un-decorated and the household adornments will be gathered up. Everything will be boxed and placed back in the hold. Is your stuff still up or has it been crammed away until next year?

     One of the big changes in the VALLEY is the near completion of the K'omoks Nations new administration office, complete with two carved totems flanking a majestic picture window that faces the Comox Bay. The hope of the additional traffic to the building has prompted the installation of a traffic light on Dyke Road. This is actually good thing. I, myself,  have waited sometime to exit from the I-Hos Gallery. And, if you wanted to turn left forget it.

     New Years Eve is fast approaching. Going out?

     Please don't drink and drive!