…of plummet, summit & drum it…

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…”Loonie closes at lowest level in more than a decade”…

As the price of gold fell for its 10th consecutive day, the loonie continues to slide too.

Our Canadian economy is weakening along with commodity prices, consumer confidence, and amid speculation that interest rates are about to rise in the United States.

Uncertain times—throw in an election or two or three and behind-the-scenes European countries’ posturing and a roller-coaster ride may just be about to activate.

Vancouver’s prized convention centre, often home to ‘meeting-of-the-minds’ gatherings of folks from all over the world on topics conventional & unconventional, will go full circle today with the launch of the Circle Craft and Craft Council of BC annual Summer Craft Market. Check out Jack Poole Plaza today through Sunday to see the fine craftsmanship of artisans extraordinaire!

As the old saying goes–crafts & summer markets quip–great savings for those who flea (or should that be flee?…)

Tourists and locals alike, never skip a beat when it comes to finding a bargain or drumming up enthusiasm for a fine adventure amid the vast variety of landscape that is British Columbia!

Be it, in and around Vancouver, on the North Shore mountains or the Gulf Islands, or even venturing further into the Cariboo or the Okanagan & the Kootenays, there is much that can put a fine rhythm to a vacation or exploration day!

what will be the percussion in your today?!…

Wherever you may be & whatever’s your Thursday ‘song’— let the cadence swing!!!

…put a lilt in your kilt!

…a spring in your step!

…a flutter in your heart!

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Thursdays are for thrilling!!!….Cheers to a fine day!

…Friday riddle…

Canadian Thanksgiving weekend is upon us,  a good time to reflect upon what we are thankful for in this great hamlet of the world we call our country.

I am a Canadian icon.  Some say I am one of British Columbia’s most popular places to visit.

Visitors sail away with colourful pictures to show their friends that even the most shy guy Sydney would feel at home singing in the shower about.  Panoramas might include Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park, and the North Shore Mountains.

On authority, it is said I have been  a beacon in Vancouver’s port since 1986.

Poets might say, in this time and space I am undoubtedly……

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…Friday riddle…

Vancouver is such a beautiful and dynamic city that one needs to always be on the lookout for something to see.

You’ll know me more as a destination location within where an estimated 8 million people visit per year.

Our first nations ancestors referred to me as “Schi ‘lhus” in reference to my position.  When you are visiting me you might feel you are standing tall but for the trees.

Vancouver’s famed Lions Gate Bridge, north shore mountains, and a sad tale of a Beaver are never far from the mind of a keen observer.

Miners discussing me might say I made myself clear validly.

Where/what am I?

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