The Old Thetis Ferry

I saw this really poor article on Facebook, and it looks like the old Thetis Ferry. Maybe of interest to old island residents like me

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/one-of-a-kind-handcrafted-log-float-home-for-sale-in-bc-6734689?%3Futm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=snd&fbclid=IwAR2bqXuFtxPPDI_40aht2ZbpmXP6_9vt_AmAWfi4mO83eyJdKIX4xk9YU-M

I couldn't resist the search for more

https://www.mountainlifemedia.ca/2021/10/floating-free-giving-new-life-to-an-old-ferry/ 

Eric Jenkins

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Spring annuals have arrived!

We are slowly unfurling our leaves and bringing perennials out of the greenhouse, along with a fresh batch of spring flowers.

Here are some of the things available this week:

6-packs:

Pansy

Nasturtium

Sweet Peas

4" Perennials:

Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily)

Achillea Paprika (Yarrow)

Alchemilla mollis (Ladies Mantle)

Gallardia

Lupin

Nepeta "Walkers Low"

Papaver "Garden Gnome" (Iceland poppy)

Verbena bonarensis (bees love these!)

Viola 'Etain'

We've got 20 bags of container mix too in case you are ready to get planting!

Along with all these beauties, we'll have the usual characters available:

- your dairy, egg and bread orders

- salad greens, kale bouquets and carrots

- preserves

- dumplings (chicken lemongrass or vegan)

- Ice cream

- Kombucha

Questions and requests to orders@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Open 10am to 1pm Saturday.

See you at the farm!

Spring Cleaning Construction Sale

New Large Vinyl Window, new construction (Never installed) 39 high x 89 wide with 18 x 24 opening window in top left corner with screen. $200

New pocket door 24-inch 2 panel, this includes the door frame and hardware to roll it $50

Almost new 24-inch door 6 panel and the frame it needs to swing RH $20 

Kitchen Cabinets New or slightly used, mostly Home Depot style:

15 x 30, 12 deep upper with dark color door $50

15 x 30, 12 deep upper with dark color door $50

24-inch Base cabinet with white doors and shelf $150

35w x 16h upper with white doors $50

30w x 18h upper with wood finish doors $30

30w x 30h upper with brown doors $40

24w x 30h upper with brown doors $40

Hot Tub Good working condition 

Some minor cosmetic issues but it doesn't leak.

Cover is in good condition.

It is 3/4 size of normal (65 x 80 inches) and holds 4 adults snugly.

Can deliver on the island if you have 3 guys to help lift.$300

Drywall hoist lifter to install drywall on ceilings up to 10ft $100.

250-246-0566

Richard and Tess

Needed: Pick Up at Farm Store

If anyone is  going to the Farm store in Duncan in the next couple of days, I would so appreciate a  package picked up. 

elitewillowbrook@gmail.com

Text 250-533-9347

Knitting Bee

Knitting Craft Bee every Friday 2 thru 4,where Forbes Hall Community Centre. 

Come have a cuppa and a chat all welcome.  

Cheers,

Helen

Windows: a Toonie

Are you looking for old windows to build a green house?

I've got a few!

A Toonie, $2, a frame.  

Contact Greg

gnp.gall@gmail.com

This Week’s Specials at the Pub

Soup: Coconut curry zucchini.

Lunch: Grilled Smoked, apple, cheddar sandwich w/ choice of soup, salad or fries. 

Dinner: Charbroiled double cut frenched pork chops w/ caramelized leek and goat cheese mash. Apple cider sauce & seasonal vegetables.

See you at the Pub!

Vitals Monitoring Clinic – Wednesday, March 22nd at Forbes Hall

Every second Wednesday, a Vitals Monitoring Clinic is held at Forbes Hall in the Care Station, coinciding with Soup’s On.  

Stop by the Care Station this Wednesday between 11 am and 1 pm to have your vital signs checked or to speak with community paramedic, Vinh Pham.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Reminder: Soup’s On: Wednesday, March 22nd at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

• Senegalese Soup (V. contains d & g)
• Farmhouse Bread
• Assorted Cakes
• Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

The Soup’s On Team

From the Library

A Friend of the Library will be available from 10-1 in our beautiful hall and cozy library.

I will be there at 11:30.  Maybe you have a book request?

Celine

March 11-12th Holly Pull Pics and Tips

See some of the photos from the March 11th and 12th holly pull: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/single-post/fairyslipper-forest-reserve-is-due-for-its-pre-spring-cleaning-march-11th-and-12th  

And if you are keen to learn more about how to deal with holly in your backyard, we have a few tips that will help you eradicate this tenacious prickly plant. 

Charlotte, ThINC Education and Stewardship Coordinator

Cedar Beach Pizza closed until 3 pm Sat March 25

The cook and the dishwasher will be away for a few days.  We anticipate returning to make a few pizzas on Saturday afternoon/evening.  Call starting 3 pm. 

Thanks for your support!

Virginia and Andy

250 246-9770