Happy Canada day..!

Happy Canada day from me, too.

Happy Canada Day, our esteemed neighbors to the north!

Thanks, you all .... I suppose I'm an esteemed neighbo(u)r.  

Celebrations around here are pretty subdued this year .... several communities have cancelled all or part of their planned festivities.  So far, personally we've not been adversely affected, but that changes dramatically a few miles in all directions... and extending over a wide area.  

Fwiw, here's a recent PSA from the police: 

Several highways and provincial roads have been closed in the Parkland region following Monday’s storm. [My edit.... and it's still raining off-and-on.]

Several roadways have been washed out, including those connecting Swan River to Inglis, Cowan to Ashville, Winnipegosis to Camperville and Grandview to Gilbert Plains. Two bridges have also been washed out on Highway 10, between Mafeking and Highway 77. A comprehensive list of road and highway closures can be found at www.manitoba511.ca.

Within the City of Dauphin, most roads are water covered and some are impassable. Similar reports are occurring in other communities in the region.

RCMP are working alongside provincial, municipal and First Nation officials throughout the region to assess the impact of the flooding and work collaboratively to address it.

In the meantime, RCMP are encouraging individuals to put off travel within the region if possible, as flood waters can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Do not attempt to drive through fast-moving flood waters that have overtaken highways and roads. We also urge people to take care if walking near rivers and streams.

Officers are continuing to respond to calls but response times are likely to be impacted until the water starts to recede. Ensuring your own safety will allow our officers to avoid placing themselves in dangerous situations to come save you.

Motorists who do need to travel should plan ahead. This includes checking Manitoba 511 before leaving and packing supplies – such as food, water and dry clothing – in case you become stranded. Do not attempt to drive through bodies of water.

Very nice!

Here’s a fingerpicking guitar rendition

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https://youtu.be/WYwkg45wBck?si=c_NwAAxqp6sLnNfg

Happy Canada Day to all my neighbors to da Nort of here Eh!!!
All us Yoopers say Hey, Eh!!!
Slammer!!!

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