Hugs. To the neighbours who found our garbage after a bear dragged it away overnight, and who were so amazing as to bagging it up for us (we could have done it when we got home from work!). We would like a chance to thank you in person, but don’t know who it was. Slugs to us for not having our garbage can as bear proof as we thought, for our neighbours’ sake, and especially the bear’s sake!
Hugs. To our Nelson Star carrier, Chad, for getting the Star to us on time twice a week. He is so grateful when we happen to see him and tip him a loon or a toon. Because the Star is delivered for free, the carrier doesn’t get to knock on our door for collection, as in times gone by, but we think it’s a nice idea to tip the carrier once in awhile to show our appreciation.
HUGS. To the wonderful communtity of people who make Shambhala Music Festival possible. It was better than ever this year and I cannot believe the positive things that can come out of such an event. I know we cannot wait until next year! Love to all!
Slugs. To myself (a Rosemont resident) for leaving the garage door open. Despite our garbage bag being tied up and in a can with the lid on, a bear carried if off and tore it apart in search of food. Let’s hope this poor bear doesn’t meet a tragic end. I promise to do better, and I sincerely apologize to my neighbours who so diligently pick up their fruit right away every year!
Hugs. To the wonderful people who put on the Kaslo Jazz Fest. What a great institution. I hope it continues to thrive, though it seems that it is tough days for many fetivals.
Slugs. To the boaters who nose up to the line and listen in for free at the Jazz Fest. Of the 20 boats that were there for the Friday evening show, and the 30-plus that were there for Saturday (I could only afford to go for two days), assuming they each had two people aboard (and many had more), that’s $7,000-plus that didn’t go to the organizers or performers at the festival. And $7,000 that those of us who actually paid for our tickets, had to subsidize. Think what the festival could do with that money. Shame on you. Pay your way.
HUGS. Thanks you to Nelson Search & Rescue for rescuing our dog out of a very dangerous situation in a deep ravine from Grohman Creek Falls.
HUGS. To those who are tiring and finally speaking out about the hippie looking, dirty layabouts that are dragging down the image of our beautiful city. Their disrespect of others are making people nervous to shop in our quaint stores and cafes. Let’s return the image we once had and clean up the downtown.
Slugs. To those who dispose of their garbage — old, rusty culverts and ditch cleaning yuck — at the bottom of Giveout Creek. We are all encouraged to dispose of our waste appropriately, yet you have been steadily filling in the parking area at the bottom of the road with your refuse. No wonder other disgusting people are adding to your pile. Please have the care to clean up your mess.
SLUGS. To the BC NDP for its constant negativity.
SLUGS. To the “bikers” and their two-wheeled noise generators. You are not “loud and proud.” Ignorant and delusional is more like it.
HUGS. Big hugs to all the farmers and backyard gardeners who support barrier-free access to food. Your donations of fresh, local fruits and vegetables are much appreciated!
Slugs. To those who watched with interest the young black bear get destroyed in Fairview on Tuesday. I guess there was no good reality show on TV that night. A young bear had to die and you found it entertaining. That’s sick.
