A week ago we noticed that one of the culverts to our driveway needed repair.
We decided it was time to ‘winterize’ the property in Paradise.
We wanted to ensure that the various systems were functional: security, telephone, Internet etc. If we wanted oil delivery in Winter, the culvert needed to be replaced.
Last Thursday, we stopped at the Transportation office in Middleton. Heather explained our circumstance. That same afternoon, the staff made a site visit. Next day, early they arrived with back hoe, a replacement culvert and gravel fill.
By early afternoon, it had been repaired. We were both impressed and thankful.
Imagine, if we could achieve the same level of response on health services.
We have been in Halifax for over three months, and negotiated with specialists for aftercare, after heart surgery. This includes hearing tests, swallow tests etc. If we could connect with referral services in the Annapolis Valley this would allow us to live in our house in Paradise.
During our stay in Paradise last week. We were able to meet with Paul and Ruth Colville at the Capital in Middleton for lunch and conversation. We also visit Anne and Bill Crossman in Annapolis Royal for a similar exchange of views on health services in Annapolis County. It is critically important to maintain these contacts and to share experiences.
From Jane Nicholson, I have heard about Russell Florens bookstore at 212 St. George. A partnership with Geoff Butler and a baker named Denise. All non-fiction books. Next time, we are in the Valley, we will visit The Courtyard – Art, Books and Food.
Acknowledgements
Paul and Ruth Colville, Anne and Bill Crossman shared theirAnnapolis County experiences. Jane Nicholson for information on the bookstore. Edward added the graphics. Staff at the Middleton Transportation office for their rapid response and kindness.
Ernest Blair Experiment 
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