ChickRag

Happy mother’s day, mom!

Britt — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:56:14 +0000

This one goes out to my mom, who had to put up with more than most. At least she still loves me! Grin.

Accomplishments in context are not so accomplished after all

Britt — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:53:45 +0000

Our good Sookian mayor boasts, "No new taxes." Well, actually, it's not him saying it, it's the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) [yawn] speaking on behalf of the "District of Sooke," since the District can't actually speak for itself. Ah yes! not even half a year into his term and, "Let the accountability begin!"

In isolation, zero per cent sounds like a good thing. In actuality, property taxes have nearly doubled since 2006 (which that single year alone saw a 25% tax hike), and while we have a great sewer system and a quarter of a traffic circle (don't ask), we still don't have sidewalks -- or for that matter, even any potted plants, pretty signs, or pretty anything.

It's still a squat ugly little town with healthy bowels, for double the taxes.

The reference to the silly cement barrier is here.

And yes, in spite of all that, I do still love this little town that houses me.

Unclear on the concept, when Sooke Mayor Wendal Milne supports the decriminalization of pot

Britt — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:17:17 +0000

This is in response to the news that our mayor, Wendal Milne, supports the decriminalization of pot. Of course, Olga just hears what she wants to hear. Radical redneck feminism does come at a price, don't you know?!

Diesel spill in Sooke Basin

Britt — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:54:55 +0000

Do fish have tongues? Shrug. Oh well.

Where does all the money go?

Britt — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:37:14 +0000

... long time passing...