Farmer Finn's Fresh List for Wednesday ~ Jollity Farm Open 3-6pm

Salad
Kale
Chard
Cucumber (3 or 4 types)
Carrots
Patty Pan Squash
Tomatoes - cherry and heirloom beefsteak
Eggplant
Ground Cherries
Tomatillo
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Black Spanish Radish
Basil

Ikra (Eggplant Caviar)
Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Garlic Spread and Dip)
Kombucha - Nettles & Petals (Ginger Citrus and Raspberry Lemonade coming
up on Saturday)
Fresh Cheese Available - feta, curds (cow), chevre

See you at the farm!
Order ahead at info@jollityfarm.ca or text 250.415.0101

Cat 5e Crimper Tool Needed

Hi,

I need a Cat 5e crimper tool to make a couple of data cables .....does anyone have a Cat5e data wire crimper tool to use for a short time? and a tester would be nice too. Please, contact Mike at 250 436 3080 or email svstleger@gmail.com 
Thanks, in advance. Michael

ThINC Summer Project - ROOT: Re-earthing Organics on Thetis

Good day Thetis Islanders,

This summer, ThINCpod 2.0 took on the challenge of community composting on Thetis Island! Over the course of eight weeks, the Pod connected with numerous members of the community as well as experts from across the province to explore the possibilities of an on-island composting facility. Their findings can be found in a 30+ page report - 'ROOT: Re-earthing Organics on Thetis', available on the ThINC website. For those not keen on reading the full report, there is a 2-page overview of the project. In addition to the report, we created two info-packed visuals: Composting with the ThINCpod (presentation) and Cultivating Compost on Thetis (infographic). 

All these documents can be found on the ThINC homepage: https://www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org/

If you have any questions about these items or the project, please email charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Thanks and have a lovely day!

For Sale: Delta 20T Double Kayak

Delta 20T Double Kayak in excellent condition. Known for outstanding design, durability and their extremely stable hull, this kayak is great for short day trips and longer multi-day adventures for you and a friend. Single owner. Two spray skirts included, paddles negotiable if required. For more information see https://www.deltakayaks.com/delta-20t/
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-water-sport/comox-courtenay-cumberland/delta-20t-double-kayak/1583344369

michael_neufeld@telus.net

From the Library

Hello Islanders!

The library is now open during its usual times on the weekend and whenever the hall is open.
If you took materials home to care for during the renovation, you can return them now.

Some new materials:
Earthly Remains. Donna Leon. Fiction set in Venice. 
The Last Bookshop in London. Madeline Martin. Fiction. WWII
21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act. Bob Joseph non-fiction 342
Our Darkest Night.  Jennifer Robison.   Fiction. WWII. Italy

DVD  A Place To Call Home.  A great Australian series
DVD Temple Grandin. A very well done story about how she has overcome autism challenges to do great things.

Enjoy
Celine

NUTRIA Invasive Species

I took some photos of a dead Nutria on the road near the slough at Pot of Gold corner.  This is an invasive species from South America and can wreak havoc in ponds and agricultural fields.  (It’s a vegetarian.). The Provincial government asks that sightings be reported.  Nutria look like a very large and well fed rat with a face somewhat like a guinea pig and a long, very thick tail.  
This is the provincial link for a description and info on how to report:  
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/invasive-species/alerts/nutria_alert.pdf

Jeannine

TSOP – The Thetis Society of the Perplexed.

As time goes by, I have become even more perplexed about the current rules of socializing.  To avoid any Complexity in Perplexity or Perplexity in Complexity, the Society’s constitutive meeting will take place in the spirit and tradition of revivals.  We will meet under the open skies, on the field behind the Thetis School, on Thursday, September 2nd, at 3 PM.  John Lennon would love it.  Just Imagine.  Please bring your own chairs or be prepared to stand.  
Has anybody ever said that membership in the Society will be easy?  jcerny07@gmail.com

For Sale

Mixed set of Denby dishes in ‘burnt orange & cream’ colour. Email for photos
$100
roneleanorv@gmail.com
250 416 0282

Mt. Hayes Update: And We are Still in EXTREME

Other than the cooler temperatures and a bit of dew overnight in some areas, we have not yet dropped from EXTREME Fire Hazard conditions.  All the local fire weather reporting stations are reflecting the data…and the forecast is for even more drying.  The Cowichan Valley is now in drought level 5.  
Here is the latest news story on the Mt. Hayes fire.  

'It's not over yet': Mount Hayes fire still being held, dry conditions expected next week
https://www.cheknews.ca/its-not-over-yet-mount-hayes-fire-still-being-held-dry-conditions-expected-next-week-874679/

TIVFD 

Dog and Animal Care Wanted

Looking for someone to look after my animals (3 dogs, bunch of sheep and chickens) while I am off island. You will need to be confident and experienced with high need dogs. They are more comfortable with women or a couple. 
We could do an introduction to see if the combination works.
Very happy to pay for a good match and reliable help. 
Just day trips to start with. 
Thanks in advance!

Emily   mlmcvr9@gmail.com

October 1st Ferry Schedule

I didn't post the more compact, back-of-the-phone-book version of the new ferry schedule, as I didn't want it to confuse the issue, since the schedule isn't starting for another month.  But as there have been requests for it, here is the link:
https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/ferry_schedule_1Oct2021.jpg
It is also now linked from the Ferry section of the homepage at thetisisland.net.
- Veronica

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm? Open Today 10-2

Plucked from ground, vine & bush on Thetis Island!
Unique Black Spanish Radish
Daikon Radish
Salad (In answer to your questions, yes, this is lettuce harvested from our aquaponic system! Fresh crisp lettuce all summer long even in a drought!)
Arugula
Chard
Kale
Parsley
Dill
Cilantro
Beans
Beets
Ground Cherries
Cherry Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes
Garlic
Onion
Eggplant - heirloom italian & japanese
Cucumber - lemon, armenian & green dragon

From our farm friends:
Giant red russian garlic - great for roasting
Corn - Super sweet yellow & Peaches and Cream
Organic Strawberries

Plus....
Farm made Baba Ganoush - creamy eggplant and garlic dip
Farm made Ikra (Eggplant 'Caviar')
Locally Made Craft Ice Cream restocked! Pints - Vanilla Bean, Vietnamese Coffee & Chocolate /  Ice Cream Sandwiches - Mint Chocolate, Coffee and Choc. Chip Cookie dough
Haltwhistle Cheese (from Duncan) - fresh delivery of curds, chevre and feta.

See you at the farm!
info@jollityfarm.ca / text or call 250.415.0101