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Pine Cone Masonic Symbol

Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:06 Written by Bill Smith Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:45

Pine cone masonic symbol appears on Oak Bay Beach Hotel pillars.

The pinecone was at once an ancient symbol of reproduction and regeneration, and a Masonic emblem of enlightenment. Descartes had suggested that the pinecone-shaped pineal gland might be the "abode of the spirit of man", from which the soul "radiates forth through all the remainder of the body". Uglow describes how "the cone's slow ripening and opening to release the seeds came to stand for the expansion of consciousness." The pinecone was also mathematically significant. The arrangement of its scales follows the Fibonacci sequence, in which each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Occurring in a multitude of biological settings, from an artichoke to a snail shell, the Fibonacci sequence articulates, as Uglow puts it, "the geometry of life".

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Storm Damage - December 2012

Last Updated on Friday, 08 February 2013 17:53 Written by Bill Smith Friday, 08 February 2013 15:40

Dec 2012 : Oak Bay Beach Hotel Spa Area : Opening day storm damage In November, saw a huge wave break a glass panel on the sea-front. So it was not totally unexpected when the first big storm saw another monster wave crash into the glass "sea wall" causing the whole wall to collapse into the pool.

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Hatties Heist - We've reached our goal

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2012 19:36 Written by Bill Smith Wednesday, 28 November 2012 19:09

Hurrah and Hurrah instead of Hello Hello

We've reached our goal

as of the time of this writing (55 hours to go) thanks to generous doners like you.  Tessie, the Yorkshire Terrier who won the dog audition is celebrating by riding around Oak Bay her in full motorcycle regalia aboard the real McCoy,  a Harley Davidson.  Not only can she ride a motorcycle, but she does all the doggie tricks in addition to working as a therapy dog.  Hattie and Tessie will make a compelling team in "Hattie's Heist."

http://www.indiegogo.com/hattiesheist/emal/522192


 

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Tessie wins Dog Star Contest

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 15:21 Written by Bill Smith Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:45

 

THE WINNER

Drum-roll please ... We are pleased to announce that Tessie has wagged her way into the hearts of Hattie’s fans!!! It was a dog-fight to the finish with lovable Ollie and Arthur close behind. Please welcome Tessie to Hattie’s gang and read about her at http://hattiesheist.com/hatties-pooch-tessie/.

Prudence Emery and Hattie would like to thank everyone who “LIKED” on Facebook and those who “LIKED” enough to donate a few bucks on Indiegogo [http://www.indiegogo.com/hattiesheist].

If you haven’t had a chance to donate on Indiegogo please do. That’s the only way you’ll see this fab pooch Tessie on the big screen!

The Indiegogo fund-raising campaign ends on November 30th.  Only 9 more days to go!  Visit update to see Tessie.

PS Great news. After a major contribution, $18,408 of the $25,000 target is now pledged.  Only 9 days left to reach $25,000. Please encourage your friends to contribute and help this Oak Bay/Hampshire House movie to be made.

 


   

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King & Thai

Last Updated on Friday, 09 November 2012 11:47 Written by Bill Smith Thursday, 08 November 2012 19:09

Highly recommended. For a reasonably priced dinner in a modern atmosphere - with wonderful world class Thai food. King & Thai is a family run business that has been operating from their first location in Cook St. Village Food Court for nine years. They quickly became a fixture in the local community with a reputation for serving up tasty and affordable Thai food. After enjoying Cook Street for a long time, they now have a great new location in Estevan Village, Oak Bay. They also welcome PICK UP ORDERS! Call 778-430-5866

 

 

 

 


   

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Too Posh for Paper

Last Updated on Sunday, 28 October 2012 11:50 Written by Bill Smith Friday, 26 October 2012 23:28

Too Posh for Paper

How the growing trend among wealthy UK homeowners of using wet wipes instead of toilet roll costs water company £12million to fix blockages

• UK wet wipe sales rising by 15per cent year on year

• 'Unflushable' wipes cause up to 75per cent of sewer blockages

• Thames Water urging customers to switch to antibacterial foam sprayed onto loo paper

Read more at : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2223482/How-growing-trend-using-wet-wipes-instead-toilet-roll-costs-Thames-Water-12m-year-fix.html#ixzz2AQ4IZKXr

Victoria Situation

Hampshire House has recently seen several blockages caused by the same "WIPES". Fortunately the culprits have kindly "seen the light" and so far for the passed 4 weeks we have had no blockages. BUT at $2,000 per "repair" Council is hoping that we have all heeded the warnings.

More generally we need to get some PR attention paid to this disasterous product range. It has taken this UK article to get Canadian interest.

Take a look at this massive supply line from Chinese manufacturers.

http://www.alibaba.com/products/Wet_Wipes/--151305.html?tracelog=detail_sn_cat


   

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Dr. Ross - Wildlife Photographer

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 October 2012 13:45 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 23 November 2010 21:42

Dr. Ross, documents in still images the wildlife around Hampshire House and the Oak Bay Beach Hotel which has just re-opened in September 2012. The 7 minute video is dedicated to Hampshire House residents Pat Tanner and Captain Tony Winstanley who have just passed away and will be sadly missed.

http://youtu.be/SgDFZxAEIoM

Dr. Ross, assisted by a friend, documents in video and stills  a few minutes in the life of a seal, a heron and a few seagulls and later an otter. Is there any chance the seal is herding in small fish to feed the heron - or is the seal planning to attack the heron?  I like to believe the seal is actually enjoying helping a fellow creature.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u70oOz1OK3Q

Here is a collage of Dr. Ross's best photographs of Hampshire House mammals and birds in 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohu0qj4uNxM


   

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