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2009 Guy Fawkes Night
"T'was a dark and stormy night..." as befits the anniversary of the failed attemp to blow up the British Parliament, which, in light of the present days circus it has become, is unfortunate. Over 30 brave souls ventured out to enjoy the hot cocoa, bonfire, hot cocoa, fireworks, hot cocoa, and the antics of the intrepid anti-firemen trying to ignite a pile of rain (and diesel) soaked wood and tree debris. Their efforts and those of the valiant fireworks crew as well as the kitchen crew (did I mention the hot cocoa?) were greatly appreciated.
     From Wikipedia : In Canada, Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes Night is largely unheard of in most provinces, although it is still celebrated in a few places. The tradition was planted along with other cultural practices of British colonists in the 19th century.[17] However practices have been modified over two centuries since arriving from the United Kingdom as the following reveals:"The night is also still celebrated in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The custom was brought over by British coal miners that came to Nanaimo in the mid 1800s. They built very tall bonfires – often 40 feet (12 metres) or taller, sometimes from "spare" railroad ties that they'd come across. Over the years in Nanaimo, by the 1960s the effigy of Guy Fawkes had disappeared, and so had the name – it's just called "Bonfire Night" by the local children. Now (2006), the tradition has largely been lost altogether, and the few remaining celebrations that are held are mostly in private backyards."[18]
Al Brown and his hard working crew have been preparing the Fish Pond for the upcoming 2009 CNIB / MS Society Family Fishing Day and BBQ.
Main item on the agenda was replacing the aging Bridge.
Before & After 
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C.N.I.B./ M.S. Society Fishing Forever and Club Family Fishing Day 2008
Nanaimo and District Fish and Game Protective Association
C.N.I.B / MS Society Fishing Forever Day.
On Saturday June 7th, the Nanaimo Fish and Game Club held thier annual C.N.I.B. / M.S. Society Fishing Forever Day, that they have been hosting for over 30 years.
Some of the hardy folks met at the Nanaimo Yacht Club at 6:30 AM to board boats lined up by Fleet Captain Todd Clark for a morning of fishing. Nanaimo Yacht Club members were Bill Wilson and Ron Sunnus, with deck hands Jerry Arkell and Bill Gould. No fish were landed, but a fun filled bumpy ride was had by all.
At 9:00 AM the next group of hardy folks went for a Harbour tour with Yacht Club members Olie Neilsen, Ron Campbell and Jerry Ostle. This was the first year we tried the tour aspect, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the 13 who went.. (wheelchairs and all)
After fishing and touring, everyone joined the Club members and their families at the Fish and Game Club, to try their luck at the Trout Pond. The pond is stocked by the Vancouver Island University, (Malaspina) Aquaculture program under the direction of Frank Daizal and Gord Edmondson. Trout were much easier to hook than salmon thanks to the fish and game club members that baited hooks and cleaned the fish for the happy fishers.
At 1 o'clock everyone enjoyed the delicious barbequed salmon lunch prepared by Norm Hygh and his crew.
T-shirts and caps were given to all the volunteers as a thank you for their help in making the day a huge success. The T-shirts and caps are supplied through Brian Borrett of the B.C.W.F. Fishing Forever program.
It was a most enjoyable day for all who attended (well over 100) so thank you to all the volunteers who made this such a great adventure.
Al Brown
Chairman
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