GOOD NEWS AND KUDOS

It was a nasty dump that made us all gasp in disbelief even though we were told to expect it.  I really must say that Lyle and Kelly did their level best to clear and prepare for it, but WOW did it ever come down!
And just then I got a nasty cold and had to stay in bed over the weekend. When I looked out on Valentines day, this is what I saw...and what friends saw upisland!

Valentines  Day Morning

...I felt like a little mole peeking out and blinking with disbelief... 

   I didn't get to cover the Jazz Night, but met many who did go and really liked it.  Photos don't come out well from the venue, so the fact no one had any good ones to share with me was no surprise.  Since the Residences Assn. already sent out a summary, that'll have to do ya!

  But today Charlie  found a wonderful surprise on the Bridge over Waterlily Pond, and took a couple of photos:

Bright and Early this morning!

 This bridge is really being done right.... as anyone can see.

And we want to assure the men  that their efforts, especially with that wicked dump and very iffy driving conditions, are so appreciated by Residents....especially those with dogs.  For me, I have loved to look out over the Pond from here for 6 years and never get tired of the view.  So it's great to have it coming along for use soon.

All for now!

Cheers, 

Leslie

FEBRUARY FITS AND STARTS

Looking around the gardens in the sunshine that is cold, we can see that Linda has been busy doing winter pruning.  It is the best time of year to do this work.  Though cold on the hands, it gives the plants and bushes time to regather strength before surging ahead in the Spring to produce those lovely blossoms.  We are later than last year to enjoy blossoms, but that's ok.  
The Camillia near the Pavilion are budding and are usually with us first with the Witch Hazel.

The weather this week has made the last of the snow disappear and just when it finally gets "gone" it may just return this weekend!  We all know, however, that Spring is on the way!

New Doggie Bag stations have popped up at each electrical house and disposal should be a lot easier because of it. It has been years coming and I am happy that with all the dogs here, we can count on people availing themselves of the opportunity of getting rid of "the bag" that we used to have to carry down to the garbage can to get rid of!












In the Dog Park suddenly a beautiful string of murals appeared today and everyone was pleased with the effect! It is worth going down and seeing it, though I'm going to post photos for those who can't do it just yet.

I was delighted to see that Lyle and Linda had put murals that had been stored in or near the large Works Yard storage for years.  I knew I'd seen them before.  Now that they are on display at the Park more people can enjoy their beauty. Lyle says a few more are coming and they will be put in proper order later.

 The murals were done by a painter by name of Carriere and have been in storage for awhile.  It is evident that they had originally been in a room because there are cutouts for electrical boxes in them. Where I do not know!

  The Garden Club met yesterday at the Bistro and Agnes Aaberg was appointed Chairperson...many new members came and it was a smooth "transition of power...." to use a phrase that has been dodging around the Internet lately!  
   Dorothy agreed to stand again for Secretary/Treasurer, and the men agreed to draw up a new garden compound plan for the new area.  I cannot be part of the group this year, but will gladly cover their progress for everyone else as well as me! I was happy to meet Patty Parsley finally also.  Joan Garlick mentioned that her new neighbor had that interesting name and that it complimented her own...showing how very prone to gardening those at Chemainus Gardens are!!
 I saw Brian and Gerry down in the new area today making drawings and with a long measuring line.  Likely a few more planning meetings will be called before work actually begins!
Anyone still interested in joining the Club should contact Agnes for details.

 Well, I'm just getting my own garden trimmed up and pruned for the Spring and will keep you informed
of whatever is interesting to the Community ( with photos if you tell me).  If you get a good photo that you'd like to share, please send it along to my email address to include in the Blog body.
 Otherwise here is to a lovely weekend....

Cheers,

Leslie

PS.  If there is anyone going to the Jazz night and would take photos for me for the next Blog, could you contact me?  I cannot go to everything, but don't mind a "guest writeup", in fact, the more the merrier!