Things to Get Done

18 May 16
16:40 hrs.

     You would think that with the flurry of projects being pushed forth that this is Winnipeg or some other semi annual frozen wasteland where absolutely nothing can proceed until the ground softens. Actually, it's quite the opposite. With all of the liquid sunshine that lands on us from October to March the ground can be pretty damn soft and heavy construction vehicles tend to sink in soft soil. But this should not negate some much needed projects from being pushed forward.

     1) A shelter for the homeless complete with counseling and medical facilities needs to be constructed somewhere within walking distance of the downtown core. Such a facility was first proposed at a location near city hall but the business owners in the area said "NIMBY". They wanted it placed out by the Dodge City Inter-change which is about seven kilometres out of town. Needless to say, this building hasn't been built yet.

     2) Another bridge from Courtenay to Comox, across the Courtenay River, to enhance the flow of traffic from one side to the other. Currently there are two means of crossing the Courtenay River and one to cross the Puntledge (both bodies of water are essentially the same but when the Puntledge is joined by the Tsolum it then becomes the Courtenay). There are the 5th and 17th Street bridges and the Condensory Bridge. There has to be another crossing and it should be south of the 17th Street Bridge.  Having on the north of this location does nothing to alleviate the traffic.

21 May 16
17:05 hrs.

     Our friends from Over the Hump came to visit. Not only to say hi but to assist in a project my Better Half has up her sleeve. As it was near lunch time and feeling a wee bit peekish we decided to try out the Gladstone Brewery located on 4th and Cliffe. If you have not checked the place out I suggest to take the time to do so. The beverages are great and the rustic pizza is excellent. It was pointed out that a dipping sauce of some kind would be great for the pizza bones.

     In the coming weeks the Mobile Wayward Inn will be rolling down the highway.  With our busy schedule we mill have to take every opportunity to make use of the trailer. The plan is to modify the bunk space by removing the upper bunk and putting in a storage cupboard / closet / shelving. This will provide a better adult sized sleeping area on the lower bunk that could alternatively be used as a lounging / reading area.  Hey, the Couch Monkeys  are no longer interested in camping with us so we might as well use the trailer as we want to. Now that we have a truck that has no issues in hauling tge unit I am really looking forward to some extended trips off-island. Maybe take a month or two and travel across the Lower 48. Personally,  I would like to go to Memphis in May, site of the US National BBQ Competition. Here's Hoping.