How is you all?

Thanks Richard

Veare would be chirping at my window and the robin ... it's been back a few times. Actually saw it for the first time a couple of days ago, same one, I'm sure. It goes back to the same spot and spends a lot of time. Not sure whether its building a nest or gathering materials to build a nest. I kind of hope its moving in so I can watch the progress

Yes, I think they're cherry blossoms, if they are popping, then the magnolia trees MUST be too! Will visit one I know next time I'm able to get out, just to check. Love those magnolias! I do know crocuses and little flowers (don't know their names) and dandelions are out. This week shows to be progressively warmer throughout and with the rain, am sure things will really get growing

But, as you say, "make hay while the sun shines"

Am getting very antsy to take out the window and put in the screen to my outer entrance
door and have my inner one and the widows open all day again and evening again. Won't be long now at all. Hurrah.

Karmy

[Rookie]

Vets

good to hear you are still vertical. Have a good spring, it is just starting to get cooler here now. Dont have to plead for more water donations. Actually have started to light fires at night.

Greetings from Paradise

Rookie

Originally Posted by Rookie

Vets

good to hear you are still vertical. Have a good spring, it is just starting to get cooler here now. Dont have to plead for more water donations. Actually have started to light fires at night.

Greetings from Paradise

Rookie

Thanks Rookie ... nothing more awesome than cozy fires to get ya through the cold spells.

I still find it mindboggling to know that while we are starting Spring some folks the other side of the world are doing the opposites seasons. I thought the world was flat, but I guess not

Vets

[Rookie]

You Mean Its Not Flat, Damn I See Ships Falling Off The Edge As They Head Out From Our Beach

Rookie

Originally Posted by Rookie

You Mean Its Not Flat, Damn I See Ships Falling Off The Edge As They Head Out From Our Beach

Rookie

Yes. Shocking disillusionment, isn't it? To think they're just going down the blindside of the globe

Geez, just read this news bit in Canoe News about this helicopter crash (fatalities) that happened here today in one of the residential areas. I don't know where or when it happened or any details other than this story so far.

CRANBROOK, B.C. — A helicopter has crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Cranbrook, B.C.

Residents say the helicopter was flying above the area when it suddenly crashed and burst into flames.

Witnesses say there were several people in the immediate area when the chopper went down.

Police and emergency officials are on the scene but police would not comment.

A fire department official says firefighters are on the scene and that there are fatalities, but he did not have any further details.

Wow ... more from a BC news source ... this happened about 1:00 pm here and VERY close to where I live (on 14th) so explains all the sirens I heard about then 4 people were killed ... one a pedestrian.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-col...cranbrook.html

killed in helicopter crash in southeastern B.C.
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | 5:21 PM ET Comments9Recommend43CBC News
A helicopter crashed in the middle of a residential neighbourhood in Cranbrook, B.C., on Tuesday, killing four people, witnesses say. (CBC)The RCMP have confirmed that four people died when a helicopter crashed into the middle of a street in a busy residential neighbourhood in Cranbrook, in the southeastern Interior of B.C., on Tuesday afternoon.

Witnesses said the chopper was flying low before the crash, apparently checking BC Hydro power lines, when it suddenly came down.

Barry Coulter, editor of the Cranbrook Daily Townsman, said three people in the helicopter, including two BC Hydro employees, and a pedestrian died in the crash.

The helicopter exploded into a fireball and attempts by witnesses to rescue the victims were unsuccessful, said Coulter.

The aircraft came down just after 1 p.m. MT near the corner of 14th Street and 10th Street, not far from downtown. At least one vehicle was damaged in the crash.

The weather at the time was calm and clear and there was no wind, Coulter said.