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Funny Friday: Shadow Complex

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:05:15 +0000

what's everyone looking at?

Shadow complex, time to find some sun!

Find out if a Vancouver Island Marmot saw their shadow.

Spring is in the air!

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Wacky Wednesday: Figurehead attracts wild fish

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:15:32 +0000

Why do these old abandon boats have such vacant looking figureheads?

There are lots of underwater attractions off the coast of Nanaimo.

Wonder if any old figureheads have been found?

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Funny Friday: Snowman Crisis

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:15:41 +0000

snowman crisis - Rain!!

What spoils a snowman’s day? Rain!

If the weather forecast is correct there will be many melting snowmen.

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Wacky Wednesday: Island Snow Fall Warning

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:10:52 +0000

Island Snow Shower Warning

The snow that falls on Vancouver Island is not the same kind of snow that falls in the rest of BC.

It is because each snow flake is smart metered with a little eye!

That’s why the snow melts faster!

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Funny Friday: Lucky Friday 13th

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:51:55 +0000

Why do people feel ill on Fridays?

Some numbers are lucky others are not so lucky.

What’s your lucky number?

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Wacky Wednesday: Eating local means?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:20:32 +0000

food at my feed

It’s a crazy idea having great food literally at your feet! Or maybe it’s possible?

What a great time to start planning what is going to go into the ground!

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Poets wanted in Nanaimo & Poetry Festival on Gabriola Island

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:45:51 +0000

The mid island is turning to poetry! The City of Nanaimo is looking for a poet laureate to serve a three year term. A minimum of one original poem is to be produced per year. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2012. For more information email Bob Kuhn at The City of Nanaimo, bob.kunh(at)nanaimo.ca.

On Gabriola Island, they are kicking off 2012 in a big way – with the 8th Annual Poetry Gabriola Festival! This year’s celebration of literature, spoken word, and music runs from February 16th to 19th 2012, at the Dragon’s Lodge on Gabriola Island.

The four evening mainstage performances feature artists from across Canada, including six British Columbia poets commissioned to create new works. This year’s commissioned poets are Susan Musgrave, Gregory Scofield, Barbara Adler, C.R. Avery, Jordan Scott and Tim Lander.

As well as four feature evening presentations, 2012 will offer afternoon events, salons, workshops, school shows, cameo performances, and the return of the hit event, “Knock-Knock, Who’s There?”

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Funny Friday: What’s your pet peeve? Best of 2011

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:15:44 +0000

someone closed the gate!

This was the most popular Funny Friday of 2011.

Lots of pets must have long list of pet peeves! Let me guess; waiting too long in a parked car, waiting to be taken for a walk, waiting for dinner.

Wait a minute! It looks like a pattern of pet peeves!

Happy holidays to the pets and people!

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Wacky Wednesday: On the Nanaimo Bar Trail

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:15:43 +0000

A Nanaimo Bar Marshmallow!

The year is coming to a close so I thought I would post my favourite Wacky Wednesday.

On the Nanaimo Bar Trail you will find so many creative ways to enjoy a Nanaimo Bar. I am waiting for someone to make a roasted Nanaimo Bar Marshmallow.

Until then, I think I’ll have one of those deep fried Nanaimo Bars!

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Funny Friday: Sign of the times

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:15:27 +0000

I feel drained!

A sign of the times is when the coffee mugs start talking!

Happy Friday, you made it!

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