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Americans were gripped this past weekend with the high drama of watching men drilling a hole in the ground: a hole that represented the difference between life and death and a hole that illustrates why, contrary to what we have been told, we are not just another ape. On August 5th, a copper and gold mine in Chile caved in. The tragedy turned into a national crusade when, seventeen days later, it was confirmed that thirty-three miners had miraculously survived the cave-in. They were trapped in a rescue chamber 2,300 feet beneath the surface. President Sebastian Pinera and his government made the miners' rescue their top priority. Work began immediately on drilling a 28-inch hole down to the rescue chamber to extract the survivors. No expense or effort was spared, and technical help came in from all around the world. And while families maintained a silent but painful vigil, food, water and other supplies were lowered down to the survivors through a smaller hole. This...

Claes and I had an fantastic time over in Powell River spending time with the entire Petri Family and eating so much turkey..............Saturday storm  was incredible and surprisingly nothing got broke.  The hydro flickered a number of times but all stayed light up.  It was great to share early Christmas with everyone. Hope you look at the picture gallery to see how the little ones have grown.  This is Bradon and Annika Jacob, Mat and Annika We are pleased  to share with you that Ryan and Sophie, Angus, and Stella are expecting a brother or sister in June 2011!!!!   Wow...........Grandpa is pretty proud of his brood.  We stopped at the view point in Powell River where the family has a plaque honouring Great Grandma Marianne ..............we told her the news and she whispered back..............yes I know.   She is pleased as well. What a whole lot to be thankful for!!!! Grandpa Claes and Grandma Lue Remember to check out t...