Another week gone!

03 May 22

08:15 hrs.

     Good morning Campers! And remember that today is THC Tuesday! So, let's have a little fun out there shall we? 

     That's right folks start your day with some CBD for the aches and pains. Have a little Sativa to get the house work done and finish off with some relaxing Indica in the late afternoon. Life is so much easier when all the niggling things don't bother you.

     We still have our latest Rental. Jack has been with us for about six weeks. He's about six or seven months old and now that he has overcome his fear of people he's roaming the Wayward Inn at will. Of course this has pissed of Miss Maggy Baggybits to no end. We're kinda hoping that he will be adopted soon. 

     Speaking  of the Wayward Inn, the blossoms on the Saskatoon berry bushes are extremely plentiful this year. Maybe there will be enough for a pie this season. The other thing to note is that the leaves on the trees between us and the Redneck will pretty much obscure his place. Nice.

     The Oma-nator keeps right on trucking. Kidney function is up. Meds are down. And still playing Trouble. She has her routines and wants to help so we let her. I like to make her laugh because without laughter you might as well have your soul sucked out of you and then move to the Golden Horseshoe. And who the hell would want to live there? Especially on purpose.

     I've added a new flag to list of what's flown at the Wayward Inn. It's the Tibetan flag for the month of May. Let's back up Dear Readers. There are several different flags that are flown and for good reason. Our Nation's flag, the RCAF ensign, the Pride flag is flown in June, a Christmas flag for December and a Bavarian flag for February - the Oma-nator and my Better Half's birth month. So why the Tibetan flag in May. Well, it's to draw attention to the Chinese the annexation of Tibet in May of 1951.

18:30 hrs

     I saw today that the Mariupol steel plant, that was being shelled by the Rotten Ruskies on a daily basis, has been evacuated. The You-Alls have donated ninety M-777 155mm artillery pieces. In the right hands these long guns can accurately land shells within just several metres from thirty miles away. The Great White North sent four of these units.

     There is plenty of snow on tbe Beauforts and this last weekend saw the post Beer Flu return of the Snow to Surf race, www.snowtosurf.com The race includes two kinds of skiing, two kinds of cycling, there is running, kayaking, canoeing and maybe some snowshoeing too. The route starts at our ski resort then transits the Valley to the Big Lake the transits the Valley again to the estuary and ends up on the far shore where after ringing the bell to stop the clock someone will hand you a beer. Congrats!

04 May 22

09:45 hrs

     One more sleep. One more sleep and I am on the road to the Sage's place. I haven't been there since the Senior Sage's service last August. I'll be grabbing the BC Navy boat out of Hub City direct to the Western Pearl and then on to Fish Elbow. The question will be - do I go right or left at the junction? Both are under reconstruction due to the winter storms last year. One adds two hours to the trip while the other is a boring drive. I just saw what the expected fuel prices could be and it is really going through the roof. I don't know why it is getting so expensive,  especially since we don't get our oil from The Mean Olde Ruskies. I guess since their oil is not obtainable on the world market the demand for what is left has drive the price through the roof.

13 May 22

11:30 hrs

     Yes, I know that I am late. I have gone to the Sage's and back AND, I wrote nothing. I apologize. So, sorry.

     To recap...

     The trip out was not bad. Spent my time discovering where the highway construction was taking place. Several bridges had been washed out and many more were comprised in last November's storms. There is evidence of some of last year's forest fires and in some places landslides had taken place because there were no trees to retain the forests thin topsoil. While Fish Elbow I helped out the Sage as much as I could. She seems to be ready for the big yard sale on the May Two-four weekend.  L'il Sis is coming in from Cowtown.

16 May 22

07:45 hrs

     I'm back at work again. The weather is about three weeks late. We are still experiencing temps much less than normal and we are receiving more rain than normal. I had spread fertilizer on the back lawn and now everyone is afraid to venture into the back yard for fear of being jumped by some WWII Japanese soldier who is still dug in. I am really hoping the weather clears so I can go fishing with my Friend from Over the Hump. I'll have to finish getting the boat ready today of we're going to have a shot at it.

     My Better Half has decided that we are adopting the Rental. They have really taken to each other. On the other hand, Miss Maggy Baggybits has not. She is still Queen of the Castle and does not cotton too much to this young upstart.

     The Sensei and his Lobster were over for a night of cards, snacks and adult beverages. Our youngest Loin Fruit joined in as well which added an extra dynamic.

     I can just see the Beauforts from my position. There is still plenty of snow up there. As much as would like the temps to rise the snow pack will keep the forest fires at bay. Last year's fires on the mainland were devastating for many communities with one town in the Fraser Canyon being reduced to ashes in just hours. That being said, there is a woman who the Queens's Cowboys are looking for as there is evidence that she started some fires - nee committed arson - in the Interior. 

     Well Kidlettes,  I'm going to close this off. Sorry it took so long. If you have any questions drop me a line.

The Fix is In!

20 Apr 22

19:30 hrs.

     Our Dear Friend, the Ex-pat, is fading fast. She can't talk, has no strength to hold a cup, cannot herself and I doubt if she can even see. She's a tough old bird. Survived WWII and was posted with her Better Half, who served with the British Para's,  through Africa, Palestine - before Israel was created - and the Far East. She and I sparred on a friendly basis. Getting our digs in at each other. 

     My Better Half and our Jr. Couch Monkey have a plan to keep me occupied and out of trouble if my cheese ever slips off my cracker. They told me that they would set me up a tent in the backyard on a Squatch expedition. The tent would be surrounded with potted foliage of various kinds. My son would occasionally dress up in a Wookie costume and rattle the tent in the moonlight. Funny people! 

22 Apr 22

08:15 hrs

     I've been up for about four hours now. You know when you get something stuck in your head and you can't shake it so you get up anyways. Yeah, that thing. I hate it. Anyways my Lobster sent me a message that our friend, The Olde Brit, passed some time this morning. There is nothing left to say. She had fought the good fight and now she is at peace. And if you listen closely you can hear laughing cackles of the Hyenaes and Jackals hunting for the spoils. I hate them.

     

Would you believe snow?

13 Apr 2022

07:45 hrs.

     Hello Kidlettes, 

     Yes, we here on the Left Coast have had a spate of shitty weather. Not long lasting. But just enough to piss a person off. I'm not complaining though. By complaining you are invoking "worse". As in - I don't think things could ever get worse!" That's when the Gods of Chance roll a set of loaded dice and when they come up Snake Eyes the hammer will fall right on you. Never mess with worse. I think the 'Peg, as a whole, has invoked worse because this weekend they are going to be hammered with 50+cm of snow and 70km winds that will push the snow into 6 foot drifts.

14 Apr 22

17:00 hrs.

     Another week done. It was a short week and next week will be short as well. The only piss off is our garbage day has now been moved from Friday to Monday. Our one allowed can will be packed as the last pick up was last Friday. There can be a lot of waste added in three days. 

     This is Easter weekend. Are you having a large Beer Flu friendly meal? What are you preparing? Chef Blaine and Sous Irene are preparing a ham with several sides. We may have a guest or two. Maybe not. The Sage is in Cowtown visiting her Bro and  Little Sis. I'll be seeing the Sage at her place in the beginning of May. I'll be booking my ride on the Left Coast Navy pretty soon as they have been suffering some from Beer Flu mutiny of the crew and vessel break downs. Sounds like the Black Sea fleet. They lost their flagship vessel to shore launched anti-shipping missiles. Of course the Russkies say that the ship was damaged and sunk when the ammunition magazine caught fire. I guess telling your populace that crew incompetence sank the ship means you don't have to tell them that enemy forces put your ship onto the seafloor. 

15 Apr 22

11:30 hrs.

     Can you believe that I slept in till 0800? Unheard of. 

     We're out and about getting supplied for tonight's fare. The Sensei and his....Hold the phone .....Breaking News!!!

     The rebuilt restaurant on the main drag is a KFC! It was rumored to be a Popeyes or a Mary Brown's. Now back to your regular station.

     .... Lobster are coming over for Growlies and Games. Chef Blaine and Sous Irene are cooking up Indian food - slow cooker butter chicken, a paneer dish, jasmine rice with saffron, toasted green beans with cashews and homemade gluten free flatbread. All good stuff.

16 April 22

06:50 hrs

     I'm pretty sure that everyone had a good time last night. The food was great. The card games were lots of fun - I was burned playing golf with nearly 100 points after the first three hands. The only issue was that I had a bit too much of the magic and I may have made a fool of myself - not again. I'm going to get ahold of the Sensei and his Better Half and make sure everything thing is copasetic. 

     The check in was appreciated but not necessary. All is good.

18 Apr 22

05:45 hrs

     Yup, I'm awake. What else is new? Yesterday we dined on steamed coloured carrots, brussel sprouts, two kinds of Schwartzies hash Brown's and a pre-sliced glazed ham from The Big Box Store. Our Sr. Loin Fruit brought home a blackberry dessert wine. It was excellent. Today , due to the dietary concerns in the Wayward Inn, we're going to have three different variations of Wife Saver for brunch. In the meantime, I'm sipping a coffee and watching The Kingdom on Netflix. 

  

With one eye open...

03 Apr 22

07:45 hrs

     Yes, it is with one eye open that I am typing out this page. Last week my Lobster had arranged for us to spend an evening with The Sensei and his Better Half. We walked to their place and ate a wonderful meal that Chef Charlene had produced - homemade chicken enchiladas, dirty rice and a Mexican salad. Dessert was a gluten free lemon meringue pie. All of it was fantastic. After dinner we all walked to the Wayward Inn for cards and libations. And a good time was had by all. Chef Blaine had made some Maki rolls and left me to slice and serve them. A bit heavy on the wasabi but pretty good all the same.

04 Apr 22

05:30 hrs

     The start of another week and today is my Jr. Loin Fruit's birthday. A whole 22 years of age. He's still doing his schooling and he has a plan in place for his future. We're going to celebrate tomorrow as some of us are busy tonight.

     The new Rabbit Hutches near the Wayward Inn are nearly complete and a couple of the buildings now have residents. With 200+ more units there is going to be a lot more traffic in that very small portion of the neighborhood. And, we know that the rental units are pretty pricey. Is that because the developer wants to earn the most the fastest? Is it in line with "the market index"? Is it to keep the riff raff out of the this residential area because the NIMBY's all know that low priced rental units will attract the societal dregs work who are apt to commit crimes in their neighborhood? 

06 Apr 22

07:30 hrs

     Yesterday was an 11 1/2 hour day in the salt mine and as soon as I got home I quickly changed so we could all go out. The Jr. Couch Monkey had chosen to have us dine at a very posh restaurant. It over looks the Harbour and much to my Better Half's concern its menu is very seafood forward. We all relaxed with an aperitif and selected our meals. When going to a restaurant I like to order something tha Chef Blaine or Chef Irene do not normally create at the Wayward Inn. So, I had the panko crusted chicken breast stuffed with crab, asparagus and brie with garlic mashed potatoes seasonal veggies on an bed of bourankaas cream sauce. Pretty swanky. 

     After the bill was all settled we all returned to the Wayward Inn for birthday cake. Chef Irene had made a cream cheese cake in a bundt pan. Delicious! We played a few rounds of Moral Dilemma. We used to have it before but the previous version was a heck of a lot tamer. This new version is much more adult and can really put a person on the spot. We'll have to play it the next time we get together with the Sensei and his Lobster. 

    One final thing, my Better Half and I dashed off to see the Ex-pat Brit. She has been in hospital since she sold the house last September and the cretins moved the northern Interior. The Ex-pat  won't be with us much longer. Her body is all but consumed itself and I dare say she weighs less than her bed linens. The hospital staff is keeping her comfortable which is a Godsend. She has several other friends who have been going to see her on a regular basis but all of the Jackals, Vultures and Hyenaes are in the Interior. Once she has left for the Great Beyond it won't be long before they stalk their way to the lawyers office to feast on the spoils. They have been snapping and snarling for monies ever since the Ex-pat's husband passed away five years or so. I would really like to see her donate the bulk of her estate to a charity and leave them an amount that reflects how much they put into caring for their Matriarch, which is next to nothing. It's all about Treason and Fuckery and in my mind this is her golden opportunity for a little payback. 

And the Beat(ing) goes on!

21 Mar 22

05:30 hrs

     Today is Day 28 of the Bear's invasion Ukraine. And they are punishing the residents because they will not capitulate. The world stands behind Ukraine but will the Bear be punished.

23 Mar 22

19:15 hrs

     The Oma-nator and my Better Half have been spending Mittwoch at a Senior's Centre having supper and visit with people in her peer group. So, Chef Blaine made his designer tomato soup and a gourmet grilled cheese. The Couch Monkeys enjoyed supper immensely. 

     The Sensei and his Lobster are back from their winter solstice hiding in the Nation's Capital. We are all wondering when we'll be getting together for a night of Appies & Aces. 

14:25 hrs

     I have to double check my blind spots. I almost hit a pedestrian. Not good.

     On another note, there is a new multi-use facility being built on the site of the old theater. Four floors, so shops on the ground and condos or apartments upstairs. I'm sure the city would love to have more residents in the downtown core but where the hell are they going to park? If someone lived downtown and worked downtown then they really would need a vehicle because the core is so damn small you could walk it in an hour. But you would need a vehicle to go anywhere in town because the public transit system sucks.

26 Mar 22

07:30 hrs

     I have only a couple of goals today. I need to finish off our taxes and I have to drive up to River City to get a new cap installed on the Ram. Will I be modifying the Interior later. 

     Breakfast this morning at the Wayward Inn will be Breakfast burritos. I haven't had them for awhile so I figure I'll try to see if the Oma-nator will eat one too.

     Take care all!

It's on time!

08 Mar 22

19:00 hrs

     Today is Day 13 - I think - of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russians have been making headway but at an extreme cost. Over two million people have fled Ukraine for all points West. Thousands of people have flocked to join the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. Arms and humanitarian aid has flooded in from the West. Economic sanctions against Russia has crippled their economy and yet Putin fights on. The biggest thing in his favour is that his citizens have no idea that their soldiers have invaded Ukraine. But they are slowly finding out. Especially now since they are the ones looking for their sons and daughters who are in the military. If you haven't heard the Russians are not bringing back their dead to bury them. When they invaded the brought mobile crematorium with them to dispose of their dead on the battlefield.

     Plans are slowly coming together for the summer. Several road trips are in the offing, guests may be visiting, the Couch Monkey's will either be studying or working or both. Oh, and there is gardening to do. We haven't planted our seeds in the starter trays just yet but we will soon. Last year I planted some horseradish. I had processed part of it but I didn't do it right. This year I'll grind the crap out of it. 

09 Mar 22

08:30 hrs

     I was up at 05:00 hrs. Some of the solar lights were still lit up outside. I'm down to three post lights now. The solar rope lights on the gazebo over the Flame Pit were still lit up as was the one on the fence by the shop. The small micro lights on the trellises will probably need the rechargeable batteries changes out. I'll try to do that today as I'm not on the job today. If I had the cash I would re-roof the Wayward Inn and have solar panels installed in a grid tie system. I would also have a huge cistern tank - something like 50,000 ltr - installed in the backyard to collect rain water that I would use for the toilets and the lawns. In fact, all houses on the Left Coast should have a built in cistern. And once it's nearly empty you simply open a valve to go back to using city water. 

      Next month the Sensei and his Lobster are going to join us to see the comic Derek Edwards at the theater downtown. We have seen him a couple of times already and have found him hilarious to say the least.

     I ran into my old work partner from my Animal Control days. He filled me in on one of our perennial problem cases. Loose dogs, dangerous dogs, loose live stock, neglected animals and now an assault charge. I left that division after five years of dealing with idiots like them who believe that they are above the law.

10:45 hrs

     Just got off the horn with a medical supplier. Between the amalgamation of two companies and the Silly Season they had "lost" my paperwork. Well, it has been found and I am back on track to have my CBD delivered by DVA. Huzzah! 

     It is shaping up to be a half decent day. The sun is shining. I have to prune the Saskatoon and the blueberry bushes along with some other trees, hit the dispensary and go to The Big Box Store. I should mend my new work pants, too. They are far too long for my stumpy little legs so I'll have to knock off a foot in length. I swear the older I get the shorter I get.

     The price of fuel has reached over $2 ltr here on the Left Coast. That's nearly $10 per Imperial gallon. I remember when it was a buck a gallon and the big jump happened when the Great White North went metric. Consumers had no clue how big a litre was but what was $1.10 per gallon went to 0.35 per litre. Nice except that when converted back to imperial (multiply litres by 4.5) consumers were unknowingly paying $1.57 per gallon. Hey, do you remember when Wayne and Shuster were spokesmen for PetroCanada as they introduced self service pumps and the fuel was cheaper because you put it in your car? Yeah, those were the days. Of course the provinces and the Feds are not lowering the taxation rate per barrel or per litre as they are raking in the cash too. This shit with the Russians had better end soon or it's going to be another Staycation Summer.

11 Mar 22

05:15 hrs

     I received some great news yesterday. My request to receive my CBD through DVA has moved a big leap forward. There is just a couple of leaps left but I think it will be a shoo in.

     I heard something while watching Top Chef. During one round the Blue Team gained all five votes from the judges and the background you can hear one of the competitors yell, "Sweep the leg, Johnny!" Do you remember what movie that's from?

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!

24 Feb 22

06:15 hrs.

     Unless you have been living in a cave you will now know that Vlad has been up to no goodinski. After months of posturing and building up troops in the lands surrounding Ukraine they have crossed the border into some "dispured" territory to assist as peacekeepers. And if you believe that I have land north of Thompson for sale. 

     Today is the Oma-nator's 89th birthday. And we are all happy that she is here with us. Nuff said.

25 Feb 22

15:45 hrs

     The Ruskies are closing on Kiev. The Ukrainians are fighting back. They took out an airbase inside Russia with a ballistic missile attack. But realistically they are outdated and outgunned. As they are not a NATO country NATO cannot step in and assist under Article 5 of the Charter. It's  crying shame to watch as the bad guys are closing in and nothing but sanctions have been applied. Too little too late and Vlad doesn't give a rat's ass because he is looking to recreate the USSR that he grew to love as a young KGB spud. Of course no one has the intestinal fortitude to call him on his actions because they'll be carted off to the Gulag as quick as you can say borscht three times. In fact, Ruskie citizens did take to the streets in the thousands to protest what their Dum-ass  government was doing and nearly 2000 were "detained" for their actions. Film at 11.

     In a discussion about the situation, a friend of mine posited this, if you were king what would you do? I said that I would have a couple of hunter killer subs make their way into the Black Sea and plot a target on every Ruskie vessel and once NATO joined the fray put every one of them on the bottom and then surface the sub and launch the cruise missiles before slipping away.

26 Feb 22

19:45 hrs.

     We have snow. Not a lot. Just enough to piss us off.

     We were watching the Amazing Sweat Your Hole Off. The competitors were in Dolmades Land fighting to be in the final three. One team was headed to the next objective - he was driving and she was looking at the map like a monkey doing algebra. That's when I heard the standard You-All complaint .... "Why can't they print the map in English?" 

     Uh, because you're in Dolmades Land so it's printed in Dolmadic! 

     The other common comment is..."Why don't you speak 'Merican so I'se can understand ya?"

     I had to repair the kitchen sink tap. Sous Irene said it was dripping. Who am I to complain. I got to work with tools and drive around town aimlessly looking for parts, both of which are manly pursuits. No, I didn't invite the Couch Monkey's along. I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain things to them anymore.