HISTORY

This is the old ferry dock in Fort Langley where the ferries no longer travel back and forth. There is now a new bridge called Golden Ears to take it's place.

I put on my chef's hat to make the best stew in the west [said dad] for Rick and Leah and Craig and Sandra; but in reality it was the desert that won most of the comments. We had a happy visit even though Leah still is on medication and having pain. She will continue her treatment but it will take time for th nerves to heal.

Rick is now getting ready for a meeting in Langley before heading back to Kamloops.

Dad and I are off on the bus tour of our own so that should be fun.

I have just learned from Rick's book "100 Photo's that changed Canada" that Thomas Coffin Doane [1814 - 96] became the first photojournalist by taking a picture after the fire in Montreal of the Molson Brewrey in 1852. The picture showed a gentleman in a top hat in the midst of the rubble with a young woman and child in the background. The message was clear that men had the authority over the women and children.

I also learned that way back then takeing photps could be dangerous as the use of flash powder caused injuries which could be serious and I thibj it said life threatning.

In the past history of Canada there have been many hardships and struggles as a nation sought it's identity. Looking at the pictures captures more of the feel of the story than just words. I am very proud to be a Canadian even though we have our faults.

Happy Birthday to Melina. It is today there but to-morrow here right?