2004/05/13
The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.
--Oscar Wilde
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Did I say 5 cms of snow??? Of course I meant 25cms...25 bloody cms! What crazy weather! The temps in May have been below normal on all days save for 3 (3 in a row) which were up to 25 degs c.
I went to the museum today. It was not bad driving as the streets are clear and only the idiots (like me!) were out driving. We did have a school tour though...33 kids, 33 little 'French Fries' from Ecole Precieux Sang ...that's 'Precious Blood School' for all you non-francophones out there. That's a nice catholic name for a public school isn't it?
Happy Manitoba Day!!!
134 years ago today...er yesterday the 12th, that is...Manitoba became a province. In case you did not know....the beaver is the provincial animal and chasing it is the pastime..bwahaha...Read and learn!
Beaver running rampant on a field of snow!
"The first part of the coat of arms of the province of Manitoba, Canada, officially the Arms of Her Majesty in Right of the Province of Manitoba, was the shield, which was assigned by royal warrant of King Edward VII on May 10, 1905. On the white chief is the Cross of Saint George, a symbol of England. The bison is a symbolic reminder of the various bison that formerly roamed the province. The remainder of the Coat of Arms was granted in 1992.
The helmet above the shield is gold and faces left, a symbol of Manitoba's co-sovereign status in Confederation. The mantling is in Canada's national colours. The crest is a beaver, Canada's national animal, holding a praire crocus, Manitoba's provincial flower. The crest is surmounted by a crown, representing royal sovereignty."
"The motto is 'Gloriosus et Liber' - 'Glorious and Free"
The whole thing should be resting on a field of snow...even the beaver is pissed!
Islandagingdigagurin.....
Our plan for opening our campsite in Gimli next week is in jeopardy unless the damn weather cooperates. Of course it was settled by Icelanders! Oh well, we shall just have to close ur eyes and wish the snow away...poof!...get the golf clubs!!
Mrs Magoo....
Catherine took Nana to the optometrist (opthamologist really) Wednesday afternoon. She was sure that she needed new glasses, but alas no, none were needed. Her eye-sight has not changed enough to warrant new specs. Catherine had a bugger of a time finding the place...on Graham but you have to do behind the building. I think Gary told me he took her there once and I certainly have. Catherine suggested to Nana that she get an optometrist near our place to make it easier for us to take her.
Just an Okie from Mispokie...
By the way...Who is this James Inhope (r) senator from Oklahoma who said on Wednesday that the American Press is over-playing the news of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. He thinks Americans should forget about it and get on with the war! Trivial matter, indeed Mr Inhope. Where do these guys come from Planet Palookaville?...what a jackarse.
Oh well...when is the election in Canada???? Remember, vote NDP for a change!!!! And keep blogging!
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--Oscar Wilde
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Did I say 5 cms of snow??? Of course I meant 25cms...25 bloody cms! What crazy weather! The temps in May have been below normal on all days save for 3 (3 in a row) which were up to 25 degs c.
I went to the museum today. It was not bad driving as the streets are clear and only the idiots (like me!) were out driving. We did have a school tour though...33 kids, 33 little 'French Fries' from Ecole Precieux Sang ...that's 'Precious Blood School' for all you non-francophones out there. That's a nice catholic name for a public school isn't it?
Happy Manitoba Day!!!
134 years ago today...er yesterday the 12th, that is...Manitoba became a province. In case you did not know....the beaver is the provincial animal and chasing it is the pastime..bwahaha...Read and learn!
Beaver running rampant on a field of snow!
"The first part of the coat of arms of the province of Manitoba, Canada, officially the Arms of Her Majesty in Right of the Province of Manitoba, was the shield, which was assigned by royal warrant of King Edward VII on May 10, 1905. On the white chief is the Cross of Saint George, a symbol of England. The bison is a symbolic reminder of the various bison that formerly roamed the province. The remainder of the Coat of Arms was granted in 1992.
The helmet above the shield is gold and faces left, a symbol of Manitoba's co-sovereign status in Confederation. The mantling is in Canada's national colours. The crest is a beaver, Canada's national animal, holding a praire crocus, Manitoba's provincial flower. The crest is surmounted by a crown, representing royal sovereignty."
"The motto is 'Gloriosus et Liber' - 'Glorious and Free"
The whole thing should be resting on a field of snow...even the beaver is pissed!
Islandagingdigagurin.....
Our plan for opening our campsite in Gimli next week is in jeopardy unless the damn weather cooperates. Of course it was settled by Icelanders! Oh well, we shall just have to close ur eyes and wish the snow away...poof!...get the golf clubs!!
Mrs Magoo....
Catherine took Nana to the optometrist (opthamologist really) Wednesday afternoon. She was sure that she needed new glasses, but alas no, none were needed. Her eye-sight has not changed enough to warrant new specs. Catherine had a bugger of a time finding the place...on Graham but you have to do behind the building. I think Gary told me he took her there once and I certainly have. Catherine suggested to Nana that she get an optometrist near our place to make it easier for us to take her.
Just an Okie from Mispokie...
By the way...Who is this James Inhope (r) senator from Oklahoma who said on Wednesday that the American Press is over-playing the news of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. He thinks Americans should forget about it and get on with the war! Trivial matter, indeed Mr Inhope. Where do these guys come from Planet Palookaville?...what a jackarse.
Oh well...when is the election in Canada???? Remember, vote NDP for a change!!!! And keep blogging!
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