November is here and we seem to be seeing the start of the 'ski swap' season. This was a new one to us and so we decided to join in the fun. The idea is in the name really but if you have any ski / snowboard equipment you would like to sell you take it down to the ski swap venue 2 hours in advance of the sale. The volunteers there then charge you $2 to put it into the sale. The sale lasts for 2 hours but it seemed that people started queuing to get in for the best bargains about an hour early!
We really went to see what was happening but came away having found that some of the local outdoor stores also have stalls there of clothing and equipment. Shaun found some new boarding boots and coat which were half price as they were 'last years colours' how black and brown can be so last year I am not really sure but hey we didn't mind! Rachael found a new water & wind proof jacket for running again less than half price and the even better news was that there was no taxes charged on your purchases either.
There is another event happening in a couple of weeks which we will probably go to, then starts the season for craft fayres ready for xmas.
There is another event happening in a couple of weeks which we will probably go to, then starts the season for craft fayres ready for xmas.
This week we have joined the Nelson Badminton Club and attended our first session. There were about 16 people there and 5 courts we could use. We started playing at 7pm and played continously until 9pm moving round to play with different folks. Everyone was really friendly and guess what - there was an English chap there - these Brits get everywhere!
Needless to say it took a couple of days to recover having not played for a number of years!
We also discovered that the Canadians don't know what a shuttle cock is - they call it a tweet or a bird.
On the subject of different words Shaun also found out at work that the guys didn't know what 'Blue Tak' was, apparently over here it is called poster putty.
The weather is now around 7 degrees during the day and zero at night and it is forecast that this will continue to cool down until we are due to get a big dump of snow the third week in November.
Later this week Rachael is off to Kelowna, about 4 hours from here, for an optometry conference. It is being held at a 5 star hotel and includes evening entertainment so it should be interesting. I think I have signed up for sessions on 'Marketing and Selling Frames', 'Contact Lens Fitting' and 'Managing Your Optometry Office'. Just a million miles away from dietetics.
Oh and obviously I have signed up for the evening entertainment and the wine tasting!
Looking back at last week Halloween was a hoot! The children who came along to the door didn't just carry a little bag to collect their candies they carried HUGE bin bags or pillow cases! One group of older kids who came to the door when Shaun was in got a big handful of candies each from us then Shaun said "well you have got some candies, what have you got for me?" one kid put his hand into his HUGE bag and gave him a bag of crisps - how cute!
Our pumpkin is still doing well sat out on the deck looking out at passers by. Apparently people leave their pumpkins out until they start to put out their xmas decorations in a couple of weeks - we shall be off to Walmart to buy some new fairy lights for the outside of the house - must keep away from the 20 ft inflatable santas!
Well, I didn't know what picture to include for you on the blog this week but when I was flicking through the images currently on my camera I came across this one of our Photo Editor in action at Kokanee Provincial Park.Next week I am looking for your suggestions - what would you like to know more about?
More local Nelson history? More local interest stories from our newspapers? More of our adventures? More pictures?
Let us know and we shall incorporate your ideas.
Hope you enjoy this weeks blog and we always enjoy your replies. Keep in touch.
Love Rachael, Shaun, Harley and Phantom
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