First peek at the peak

Nov. 19, 2018

For the first time in the 61-year history of the old Timbear Cafe building, it will no longer have a flat roof.

It never fails to mystify me why anyone would ever have a flat roof in this part of the world in the first place.

Personally I will miss seeing all those plastic tarps flying around in the wind atop the derelict structure, it had a certain kind of beauty. But I suppose this sort of retrofitting is good for the town so I won't complain.

Creature comforts

Nov. 18, 2018

A carpet of fallen black walnuts in McCleary equal free eats for a wide variety of wild critters in the cold months ahead.

Flour Power!

Nov. 5, 2018

The bagels and muffins at Gordon's were calling the other bread products to move their buns and join their bid for Peace! Bread! Freedom!

But no matter how you slice it, the bread section just wanted to loaf around. One of the loaves made a rye comment about how escape went against their grain, and why give up being the toast of the town?

Storybook mushrooms

Oct. 31, 2018. On First St. behind the McCleary Hotel.

Behind the McCleary Hotel

Oct. 31, 2018

On First St. The time of year when weird mushrooms appear.

The Great Garbage Container Caper pt. 2

Oct. 24, 2018

The mysterious removal of the garbage container rotting fence during the weekend when the staff was away and the shifting of the bin to another location brought this response from Rainbow Park:

"Distruction of this area was not permitted by management or it's employees! Distruction of Rainbow Park property is considered unlawful and will result in criminal charges. Posted 10/23/18"

The Great Garbage Container Caper pt. 1

Oct. 24, 2018

Over the weekend, when the staff was away, someone mysteriously tore down the rotting fence surrounding the trash bin at the Rainbow Park and moved the container across the roadway.