Life

VICTORIA - The HST Information Office recently launched www.hstinbc.ca , a new website designed to put more factual information on the HST in the hands of British Columbians.

Although John is not at all impressed by our squirrels, he can’t help being amused at times. One chilly morning I heard him chuckling as he looked out the kitchen window at his least favourite “fella,” which was, he said, “tucking its front paws into its armpits to keep warm.

My good people: It is that time of year when all seem to be undergoing the so called ‘winter blues.’

Life’s trekking trails are not always smooth and wide. I cannot pretend it isn’t a drawback - sooner or later my arthritic hip will be replaced by a “bionic” one. In the meantime, unfortunately, I am a gimp. Fortunately, I have patient, long-suffering friends who slow their pace to match mine and shorten outings to an hour or less. Once out there for 40 minutes or so, I beg, “Even slower now, please!” They must sometimes wonder if we’ll ever get back, but we always do.

Scouts from 1st Wells Gray Scouts braved -15C weather during a recent winter camp at Graffunder Lakes, which are located about 10 km east of Vavenby.

All cruise ships have a Promenade deck, labelled with the number of loops needed to make a mile. Our balcony stateroom on last October’s Caribbean cruise looked out on part of it. We watched passengers lope by. “How did you get there?” I asked.

Throughout the race to pick a new premier of B.C., there have been plenty of ideas and suggestions kicked around by the various candidates.

“You do realize our Caribbean Cruise is during the hurricane season,” remarked my husband John a couple of months after our trip was booked and paid for. I shrugged it off with my usual optimistic thoughts. Besides, he was the one who had chosen this particular cruise!

VICTORIA - Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Rich Coleman remind everyone to stay safe by using common sense and following the rules when enjoying outdoor activities this winter season.