19 Tips For Reading More This Year
— Read on www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/ariannarebolini/how-to-read-more-pandemic-2021
My favourite is the Chrome Extension so you can synch your Goodreads with the library you use. I also discovered Libby is the app to download for Vancouver Public Library and Vancouver Island public library not Overdrive.
Step up your cycling game without leaving the house.
— Read on www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/the-best-indoor-bike-trainers-for-2021-tacx-wahoo-saris-and-more-compared/
Followup on my posts on ebikes 1 and 2.
Yesterday’s e-bike disconvery…the smallest I have seen. It was bought at Costco by a very dilligent shopper who checked availability very frequenlty. It folds down very compactly. Jetson brand.
You’re over walking, sorting your pictures, writing your novel, baking bread and gardening… here’s a new project…via The Murder Mystery Subscription Box – Cosy Killer
Asymmetric Hem Black Short Sleeve Soft T Shirt
Now that many people are working from home.. there is an opportunity to downsize your wardrobe. I did this when I retired but it has some relevance for the quarantine wardrobe. It is tempting to hold on to work clothes, but it is at the expense of freeing up room in your closet. A lot of my work clothes were kind of dated anyway. Joe Fresh has almost everything you need for retirement. Yes I know their hiring practices in Bangladesh have been controversial but you can’t beat the prices and styling and there are no snooty ageist sales people. Ok no sales people. I have converted many of my friends to Joe Fresh who already shop at the Salvation Army. What is about baby boomers that draws them to the Salvation Army? The Tyee has written on the role of clothing in global warming. Most of my peers have had minimalist wardrobes most of their life.
Yes you need a two season wardrobe in Vancouver.. Winter/Spring/Fall and Summer. Don’t forget Junuary. Are you working part time? Ok let’s say you need business casual two days a week. Save something from your work wardrobe. Do laundry once every 2 weeks. If you do laundry once a week you can do with a smaller wardrobe.
This takes care of 4/14 days all year round.
Winter/Spring/Fall in Vancouver
Outerwear
Short Sleeve Split Neck Butterfly Print Blouse
In Vancouver you will seldom need: Sundresses, tank tops, tops with spaghetti straps or bathing suits. Vancouver is pretty casual so the work wardrobe can work for upscale events. Layers are the best way to go as the weather changes hourly and from area to area in the city.
Underwear
Now that we are in quarantine mode..you can shift to a more comfortable bra. I have been shopping around for the best sport bra/no wire and found it online at La Vie en Rose. Once you switch it will be hard to go back to a regular bra. I have found this style also reduces rashes under your breasts. I have recently discovered a similar model as Walmart.
Finally I have added the Quarentine Hoodie for those cool evening quarentine walks and hikes.
Places to shop for masks.
via 9 mystery books for the summer | CBC Radio
E-bikes are helping keep seniors young and, in some instances, even alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
— Read on www.fastcompany.com/90341686/the-unlikely-way-e-bikes-could-transform-how-we-age
This should help rural people to become more active. I saw a fellow on a $2000 Costco ebike yesterday. It was a gift to his wife. 🙄
SAN FRANCISCO – Results of research conducted by online thrift shop Thred Up say that the second-hand clothing market will grow to nearly 1.5x the size of fast fashion by 2028. The Thred Up 2019 Resale Report says that in 2028, the second-hand market…
— Read on www.ecotextile.com/2019040124196/fashion-retail-news/research-predicts-second-hand-will-overtake-fast-fashion-within-ten-years.html
via New Book Releases, Bestsellers, Author Info and more at Simon & Schuster
Get a free e-book for signing up.
As a result of Covid19, some of the inflation here is not up to date. One of the biggest challenges to living on the island is that most things are only open a couple of days a week and/or part of the day and there is no universal closing days or times. This can result in wasted trips. I take pictures on my phone of the sign on the door. There are not many websites with opening and closing times. Times can vary by season with longer opening hours in the summer. There is a map that you receive on the Ferry or on the porch of the Coop with a list of services with location and hours. However a universal website would be of benefit to summer visitors. That said, because cell coverage and WIFI is variable across the island, people tend to rely on word of mouth and posters on roads. I have included links to some of the services that are available.
The master site for Hornby Island is http://hornbyisland.com/ includes links to accommodation, arts, events and transportation.
The range of accommodation is wide in terms of size and modern conveniences. Some cottages are without TV, laundry etc. Some people rent out space on their properties for RVs and tents. Some rentals are done by word of mouth. Many accommodations are posted on the Hornby Island Site with few listing on Airbnb. Booking is done by contacting the individuals listed as contact for the accommodation. Starting rentals are around $ 1500 a week to sleep 4-6 people over the summer months. An availability calendar is available on the site but it is not kept up to date. Booking in May for July/Aug is wise. Wind and Waves also has listings from May-Sept. Camping sites are at a premium. There is a beautiful campsite site at Heron Rocks under management of the Heron Rocks Camping Cooperative which is open to members and then non-members if space available. Phone: (250) 335-2670 as no website was found. This may be closed due to Covid19 according to Google Maps.
The location of most of the services are on the visitor map you receive on the ferry or at the Coop porch.
Laundry & Showers. Joe King Park – Laundry takes 2 or 3 loonies per load. Water is cold unless you opt for the $ 3 loonie wash. You can buy a membership. Details are posted in the laundry room. A meal service is available M/W/F by donation.
Computer access center Mon-Friday 10-4 in Ringside offers WIFi and printing but the WIFI coverage was intermittent when I used it.
Credit union Hornby Island Branch 2115 Sollans Rd 250.335-2326 Tue, Wed, Fri 9:30 to 3:00. These is an ATM outside the building.
Co-op Store. You can find most things you need here both groceries and hardware. The website includes hours of the COOP, the gas bar and businesses in the same location as the COOP and the Gas Bar. There is an ATM there.
The Cove Store– Has some groceries, marina, camping and cottages. 7:30 am ~ 9:30 pm everyday July and August 8 am ~ 8 pm everyday September to June.
Medical Care Monday to Friday 9:30 am – noon and 1:30 – 4 pm
The Library offers free computer access and wifi
| Sun/Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10am-12pm & 1pm-5pm |
| Wed | 4pm-8pm |
| Thu | 10am-12pm & 1pm-5pm |
| Fri | 1pm-5pm |
| Sat | 10am-12pm & 1pm-5pm |
There was a summer bus but it has been discontinued.
Farmers Market Wed and Sat 11am -2 pm
Recycling/Free store – the Free store is now closed. The recycling depot is open from 9-1 Thursday to Sun (summer) for vehicles but you can walk up the driveway to access the services during other hours.
The free store was the place to find anything you forgot to bring with you. I have accessed warm clothes, scissors, a frying pan and ice cube trays. There is a great selection of books. A friend recently scored a couple of Persian rugs and a radio in excellent condition.
Bank Machines are available at the COOP and the Thatch during opening hours. Many merchants only accept cash.
Cell phone coverage is variable but seems to be good around the library and the gas bar.
http://hornbyisland.com lists many events including concerts and movies. Most have been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID19.
Art Gallery shows and events: https://hornbyislandartscouncil.wordpress.com/
One of the major events on Hornby is a music festival Aug 1-10. www.hornbyfestival.com
Hornby Island Community Radio 96.55. The community radio station is one of the treasures of Hornby Island. The sad part is that it does not transmit beyond Hornby Island. However you can enjoy it while you are there. Multiple DJs have wide ranging tastes in music and deep knowledge of the artists and genres. You can support the station with an online membership.
Hornby Island has a unique natural history including rocks, marine life, fossils and birds. The natural history museum is no longer open.
New Horizons offered yoga and other activities for seniors but is closed.
Cycling rentals- 250-335-0448 lucielemay@yahoo.com
Hiking and Mountain Biking. A map of the mountain biking and walking trails in Mt Geoffrey Park can be purchased at the bike shop beside the CO-OP.
Walking trails are shown on the visitor’s maps you receive on the ferry.
There are a number of Facebook groups related to Hornby interests: Hornby Helps, Word of Mouth, Hornby Island Buy and Sell and Hornby Island Community Connections.
Seabreeze
Hornby Island Pizza, across from the coop
Fords Cove. fish and chips summer only
The Thatch at the ferry
Ringside- Forage, Vorizo, Sizzle.
LaRena vineyard.
TheUnRetired.life 