In the north of the province , Revelstoke, to be exact there has been a terrible avalanche that buried many people. Two people were killed and it was due to the expertise of the rescue squad that were on the scene within 6 minutes that many were rescued after being buried alive. The event was advertised as a Great Canadian Snowmobile Event. Extreme snowmobilers who live on the edge held this event and heavily advertised it to the public which is why there were so many people on the mountain. People brought their children to view the event. One child who was dreadfully bruised was interviewed on TV and told how he was buried under the snow and how he literally swam to the surface. He had watched many snowmobile movies and knew what he had to do to survive. Nonetheless he was very frightened. It was a massive avalanche where the whole ridge just let go. It has snowed a lot this week and snow on snow often lets goes and comes rushing down the mountain expecially if the snow is too soft. Extreme athletes often go out of bounds where the snow pack is weak and the layers of snow are not well bonded.
Another hockey game tonight, Canucks won last night against Ottawa. Tonight we play Calgary.
I have decided to take out the stitches of the sock I am making , don't like it, the yarn is too heavy for my purposes. I did manage to get it to the turning of the heel. Hmm sounds like a title for a play LOL. But if I am not happy I just unravel it. I am a patient person LOL.
Take it easy and sleep well.
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