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The Egmont Museum hosted the ‘First Saturday Mural’ July 3 while local mural artist Dave Oram painted this whimsical mural depicting ‘Fishing in Egmont’. So many people had advice to give Dave about how the boat should look, what type of boat it should be, whether it should have trolling poles, a seine drum, etc… as we could all see ‘our’ families’ boat in the picture. Isn’t that incredible artistic ability? To make the locals feel part of the mural?

I hope you enjoy this video of Katie & the Cornpones entertaining during the day with the ‘Tennessee Waltz’!

Be sure to drop by the Egmont Museum to see the first two completed murals in the series of 4. Dave will be back at the Museum August 7 to create the third mural which will depict the forest industry. You may be sure there will be great food, fun, art & history!

I hear the kayakers’ paddles dip in the water as they head past the point into the sunset
I hear faint voices of neighbours as they enjoy the last rays
I hear birds singing in the trees
I see a friend in his boat, fishing for lingcod on the reef
I see a man walking on the point, and he waves but doesn’t disturb the peaceful air
I see the Canadian flag at rest
I smell woodsmoke from the cooking fire
I smell the salt air from the chuck as the tide changes
I enjoy the beauty of the Egmont evening

Hugo barks at the kayakers, the man, the flag – then runs his evening marathon, snorting and laughing

Happy 4th of July my friends!

Come to the Egmont Heritage Center Saturday, July 3 to watch my shirttail cousin, Davyd Oram, create an amazing mural right before your eyes.

Davyd is the great grandson of one of Egmont’s pioneer families – the Vaughan’s, who came to Egmont in the early 1900’s.

This museum fundraiser starts at 11 am – 5 pm, and we need your support. Beer garden, barbecue, music and more – see YOU there

This ‘Air Humor’ was just too funny to not share!

If you think aircraft mechanics have no sense of humour, read this list of snags on an AC plane in Victoria B.C.

The P(ilot) writes down the problems on a form for the M(echanic) to address:

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
M: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
M: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit.
M: Something tightened in cockpit.

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
M: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-feet-per-minute descent.
M: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
M: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
M: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
M: That’s what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
M: IFF is always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
M: Suspect you’re right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
M: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!)
M: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
M: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics..

P: Mouse in cockpit.
M: Cat installed.

And the best one for last…

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
M: Took hammer away from the midget.

Have you ever seen this many Hummers at one feeder? Each one has it’s own personality and unique coloring.

This little beauty was stuck in a partially enclosed verandah, beating himself against the window trying to escape. I gently caught him in a plastic cup but he was so dazed and confused he lay still for a few minutes and I was able to snap this incredible picture.

Neverblue, Heather in BC, John Chow

Neverblue and I have teamed up to offer an amazing summer vacation in the beautiful city of Vancouver!

We are supporting the boobies to help Missy Ward and her team of Avon Breast Cancer Walkers fundraise for their 39 mile walk which will take place June 5 and 6 in Chicago. They’ve already exceeded their goal of $50,000.00 and the Affiliate Marketers Give Back Auction proceeds will push them skyhigh.

Affiliate Marketers are truly giving back in a HUGE way – there are some awesome auction prizes waiting for YOUR bid!

Neverblue will fly you to fabulous Vancouver, where you will stay aboard a luxurious yacht for three nights compliments of Heather in BC, and John Chow will host you at a “Dot Com Pho” lunch.

Package includes:
# Round-trip airfare for 4 people to Vancouver from your choice of city (up to a maximum of $4,000.00) compliments of Neverblue.
# You will be met at the Vancouver airport (YVR) and transported to the spectacular city of Vancouver, where you will board the 52 foot yacht, the “Jervis Mist”. The yacht has 2 queen bed staterooms (3rd stateroom is for crew), 2 heads, pilot house, luxurious salon, full galley, back deck and covered command bridge. Breakfast for 3 mornings will be provided and a crew of two will be onboard to assure your comfort. The yacht will be moored or anchored in False Creek.
# John Chow will host you, and no doubt entertain you with the “Gadget of the Week”, at his ‘Dot Com Pho’ lunch.

This is a fabulous opportunity to visit Vancouver, sightsee, shop, walk, enjoy the mountain views, explore Granville Island, ride water taxis in False Creek, eat fresh prawns and to expect the unexpected, compliments of Neverblue and Heather in BC!

Be sure to read the details of the ‘fine print’ on the AMGB Auction site – and bid HIGH to support the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer.