CLARIFICATION ON VOTING AND REGISTRATION TO VOTE

I heard a rumor a couple of weeks ago that I thought I'd verify before election day. 

   I thought I heard that the  present government had changed the lines of voting to make fewer people able to vote. I may have misunderstood, but to make sure I called Elections Canada to see if I was still on the list at my present address, which I was at when the last Federal Election took place.
Since nothing has changed since then, I am on the list. If you have moved ( as has always been the rule), then you need to record your changes with Elections Canada.
If you have any doubt, it can be resolved in minutes by calling.
 I contacted Elections Canada and easily verified that I am  on the Elections Canada list for this area. 

Just call:



1-800-463-6868


On October 19, be sure to vote! 





On1-800-463-6868 

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SUMMER OVER....NOW FOR FALL

The photos above I took last night as Jacquie took a child down to feed the ducks, which I could see was enjoyed immensely! So nice to see folks enjoying the beauty and peace around here with friends and relatives.


Two things to share right off.  The first is for those of us who love fruit and hate fruit flies.  I got this from a friend.

  1. Small container.
  2. Fill 1/4 full of apple cider vinegar
  3. Cover with plastic wrap tightly
  4.  Punch small holes all over the top, toothpick size
  5.  Set out near fruit that have these little monsters flying        and propagating near them.

The fermenting smell that so attracts them gets them to crawl through the small holes and drown in the vinegar.

I tried it and it works pretty well. Better than nothing!

Another tip for those suffering from eczema at this time of year:

   1.  Go to the Pharmacy and get Glycerine with nothing added. It should be fairly cheap.

   2.  Spread just a little over the affected area and rub in. Within days it helps and fills in the weeping skin nicely.

Just a notice that I also use it on the bottom of my feet, which used to crack and peel and catch on carpet, and it smooths the broken skin and helps keep it from drying out.  I put on light cotton socks when it is needed overnight.

Pamela Kimmerly showed me a great way to get rid of slugs on the lawn and shrubs:  Just use a doggie bag as you usually do, scoop them up and tie them off!  ALL GONE!

OK, so now to the happenings in the Park!

First off I apologize for being so very tardy with this Blog.  For one thing I've been away a lot this summer visiting grandkids and camping with friends and family on the Island.  It's been the summer that we thought we'd have when we first came....finally!
 I'm honing up on watercolor skills and painting again, for which I am thankful, as gardening takes a lot of time and most of mine is now done!  Of course upkeep will take some time, but major renos to the VG house and yard are mostly done.  WHEW.  Took a few years!
 Looking around the Park it is easy to see we are growing by leaps and bounds!  it is so great to see new people and their pets loving it here.  I've met at least 3 more people and they will fit in just wonderfully with the whole group!

The beauty of Black Locust

Hopeing this corner remains intact during the process of development of Phase #3

This is Carlo and Sharon's new house!

The beauty of Karen and John's home! lots of work there!

ponds down! clearing goes apace..

This is just a little bit of what they've cleared!

 Fran and Tony are finally settling amongst us.  It took a little longer, as the unit they ordered didn't come as ordered, so they had to wait a little longer.  But it's here now and Fran is very happy with the result!  She'll be in before Christmas!!!!

 I was looking at the various yards and there are some very pretty ones happening and on the way.  New roses are especially welcome in my books!!
We've lost Gabrielle and Alan Lanoue and dog Patches.  We were sorry to see them go, but where they are is probably where they need to be right now!  Plans change and people do, too. Jane Whyte also left this month to Ontario to be nearer her grandkids...I sure get that one!  Chris Marsh is NOT leaving anytime soon!  Due to his elderly Mom in Victoria, he'll put off his plans for Haida Gwaii till later. He just took me up to speed this morning!
Saying "goodbye" is always hard!  Marjean Hook and Charlie are settling well in Anacortes and would love to hear from friends at the Park.
  
Well, that's about it for now.  This rain has been such a blessing, though the sudden drop in temperature was a shock.  I was even cold and that's weird, considering we lived in the North for so long!  But after 4 years I guess we've acclimatized .... It's a good time to move perennials right now, though. Be sure to water deeply if you do move something, because the ground 6 inches down is still bone dry!
Cheers!!