The Big Dump & Christmas Faire
We've had another big dump of snow since the last posting. As nothing had melted from the first go-round, we ended up with accumulations of about two feet. The trees, which had already been wind ravaged and snowed on, couldn't handle the extra weight and many more trees and large branches have fallen.... and of course onto the power lines, which resulted in another power failure of about 14 hours and yet another snow-day, as the schools were closed for a third day on Thursday. With no power and a day 
off, we headed into Courtenay for a day of provision gathering; the power was on by the time we returned.
Our replacement ferry has begun service and it remains to be seen if it can deal with the traffic. Today, (Saturday) will be a test as this is the first day of the Denman Island Christmas Craft Faire. Most people seem to be walking on the ferry and either taking the free shuttle service or walking up the Ferry Hill. This is one of the most successful events of the year and many people come from the Comox Valley to shop here. There are potters, weavers,
painters, photographers, and artists of all kinds. Children can also sell their wares and don't have to pay for the table space. Ashley decided that this may be a get-rich quick scheme and decided to go in the show at the last minute. Kari & Ashley spent Thursday afternoon making "Poppycock" and roasted almonds to sell. All indicators are that she broke-even, but no doubt will have learned what and how to sell for next year's Faire.
Between power interruptions, the bathroom reno is moving along with the tub now tiled and grouted, (and is indeed a work of art). Kari & I are in the early stages of talking about where we want to be for the long term, and we can think of no other place we like better. We will look for a piece of acreage, with or without a home over the next year. We're entertaining a new home constructed using "green" building practises, perhaps a Straw-Bale or Cob home.
off, we headed into Courtenay for a day of provision gathering; the power was on by the time we returned.Our replacement ferry has begun service and it remains to be seen if it can deal with the traffic. Today, (Saturday) will be a test as this is the first day of the Denman Island Christmas Craft Faire. Most people seem to be walking on the ferry and either taking the free shuttle service or walking up the Ferry Hill. This is one of the most successful events of the year and many people come from the Comox Valley to shop here. There are potters, weavers,
painters, photographers, and artists of all kinds. Children can also sell their wares and don't have to pay for the table space. Ashley decided that this may be a get-rich quick scheme and decided to go in the show at the last minute. Kari & Ashley spent Thursday afternoon making "Poppycock" and roasted almonds to sell. All indicators are that she broke-even, but no doubt will have learned what and how to sell for next year's Faire.Between power interruptions, the bathroom reno is moving along with the tub now tiled and grouted, (and is indeed a work of art). Kari & I are in the early stages of talking about where we want to be for the long term, and we can think of no other place we like better. We will look for a piece of acreage, with or without a home over the next year. We're entertaining a new home constructed using "green" building practises, perhaps a Straw-Bale or Cob home.
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