Archive for November, 2006
I’ve been informed by the creator of this blog that I need to post “words” rather than just pictures…
Today I got stuck 3 times on the way to the centre.
Then I shoveled out the parking lot which had reached nearly 2 feet in depth. We could have it plowed but I am not willing to pay the 50$ fee each time.
A sure sign that winter is here =
1. When you close your eyes and all you hear is the scraping of neighbourhood shovels.
and
2. When envy surfaces at the response to also hearing that someone near you is using a snow blower and is not sharing.
Sharing is caring.
November 29th, 2006
Melodie
This is Tornic!
Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version.
November 28th, 2006
Melodie
On September 27th, 2006, Melodie was featured in this article from the Nipawin Journal, about the opening of her new “Warrior’s Song Café”!
Salvation Army’s new home for a Warrior’s Song
The Salvation Army officially opened their new location at 211 First Street West despite the heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, September 16.
By Ryan Kiedrowski
Journal Staff
Wednesday September 27, 2006
The Salvation Army officially opened their new location at 211 First Street West despite the heavy downpour of rain on Saturday, September 16.
The thrift store and coffee shop (Warrior’s Song Café) has been open for about two months, enjoying the new 7,400 square foot space.
“This is a really exciting time for us,” said Capt. Melody Routly, who told The Journal that the idea to have a coffee shop came to her about a year ago.
“What we’re finding is with the volume of which we have to handle, we’re often limited in the amount of space,” explained Divisional Commander Larry Martin. “If they separate the thrift store itself, the other issue we have is that we need more space. It’s much more economical to do it in one space.”
The new building is about six times larger than the former location making it easier for the six employees, approximately 25 volunteers and customers to get around.
“We were quite crowded at the other location and this one here gives a lot more opportunity for us to be of service to our community,” said Martin. “The Salvation Army seeks to be a transforming influence in all the communities that we serve.”
As a symbolic gesture, Routly and Martin cut a chain in the Salvation Army’s doorway.
“We’re not about fancy ribbon stuff here,” said Routly. “We’re about breaking the bondage that takes over a lot of people’s lives. We chose today to have a chain cutting ceremony.”
Read the rest of the article here!
November 19th, 2006
Phil
November 13th, 2006
Melodie
November 13th, 2006
Melodie
Well, we made it home in one piece, none the worse for wear. 
My poor pumpkin, left all week to face the blustery winds and pounding, sideways rain on the ledge of our balcony, was… not so lucky…
November 11th, 2006
Chris
Well, Anna and I are still in Tillamook, trapped for a week due to excessive flooding that closed all roads out of town.
These photos were taken on Tuesday, when Anna’s grandpa George drove us around town to survey the water and see why we couldn’t leave.
This isn’t a lake! It’s a field where cows usually hang around and eat grass. The campers (as well as all the logs and fallen trees you see) floated down from at least a mile away:
Here’s one way out of town:
And here’s another:
No way through here either:
We could try to get through, of course, but we don’t want end up like this guy:
November 10th, 2006
Chris
Okay, maybe that pic. works in the family line, but up close like that, I don’t think so…
November 7th, 2006
Melodie
After my trying to convince myself that I was going to stay in Nipawin for Christmas…I found and bought tickets for 500$ and I decided to close the center for while I am gone. Yeah! I’ll get there after 1pm on Christmas day! Yeah!
November 7th, 2006
Melodie
That’s right, folks, Routly.com V2.0 is now live!
If you’re a Routly and want to know how you can contribute to the site, just ask me. I’ve set us up using some nifty blogging technology, so it should not be difficult.
November 2nd, 2006
Chris
