Denman Island: A Difference of Opinion, Surrounded by Water

"A Difference of Opinion Surrounded by Water", (Valdy). A quote from Valdy rightly describes the split in opinion regarding the Denman Northlands development. After nixing the original proposal, the Islands Trust invited the developer to return with a proposal that was a better fit to the Official Community Plan", (OCP). On Tuesday there will be a packed house for the Islands Trust meeting. The two factions will want to be well represented as the "new" proposal is tabled. There's an old saying that goes: "the best deal, is when nobody is happy with it". I'm not convinced that everyone is miserable quite yet, but they seem to be getting closer.


Valdy and Gary provided an entertaining evening to a crowded hall on Friday evening. Although I'd seen Valdy earlier this year at the Ukee Barnacle Bash, this was an entirely different show with lots of new material. Would Valdy dare to give a concert without playing his mega-hit "Play me a Rock and Roll Song"? Yes, he would, and he did, and the crowd let him out alive. Just watching Valdy's feet during one of his concerts is worth the price of admission.

Straw Bale House Update: Concrete piers have been poured to hold the posts that will partially support the roof. I'm now mixing on site for the small pours that are left. (Cement trucks are very expensive on gulf islands). Perimeter beams are in place and a couple of walls have been built that are required to support some of the upper floor. My knees have been complaining about the ladder work, (not to mention walking in sand all day). We put up a portable shelter on the weekend so that there would be a dry place to do work, such as sanding posts and beams.