Here's a Blast From The Past

60 years ago today, the Nelson Savings Credit Union was chartered and shortly thereafter began to do business in Nelson. Congratulations to the credit union for their long term service to our community. As a part of the marking of this occasion, they have put out a commemorative brochure, which you can find here: C.U. 60th Anniversary There is a photo there that I think was taken around 1978. You may get a chuckle out of it -- I know I did! Many of you know that it was the Nelson & District Credit Union (this current name was adopted sometime in the 1960's) that brought me to Nelson. I was employed there from 1977 until 1992. It is hard to believe that 18 years has elapsed since I changed careers.

It seems that winter is just around the corner. Last weekend we stored Dorothy's convertible for the winter and the snow tires have been installed on my car. I put the deck furniture into the basement recently and bought new weather stripping for our home's front entrance. Here's a few more tips that might help you prepare for winter:

Keep your headlights clear with car wax! Just wipe ordinary car wax on your headlights. It contains special water repellents that will prevent that messy mixture from accumulating on your lights - lasts 6 weeks.

Squeak-proof your wipers with rubbing alcohol!
Wipe the wipers with a cloth saturated with rubbing alcohol or ammonia.
This one trick can make badly streaking & squeaking wipers change to near perfect silence & clarity.

Ice-proof your windows with vinegar! Frost on it's way?
Just fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar to one part water & spritz it on all your windows at night. In the morning, they'll be clear of icy mess.
Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water---preventing water from freezing!

Prevent car doors from freezing shut with cooking spray!
Spritz cooking oil on the rubber seals around car doors & rub it in with a paper towel.
The cooking spray prevents water from melting into the rubber

Fog-proof your windshield with shaving cream!
Spray some shaving cream on the inside of your windshield & wipe if off with paper towels.
Shaving cream has many of the same ingredients found in commercial defoggers.

De-ice your lock in seconds with hand sanitizer!
Just put some hand sanitizer gel on the key & the lock & the problems solved!

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JOB HUNTING...

1. My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory, but I got canned. Couldn't concentrate. 2. Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack, but just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe. 3. After that, I tried being a Tailor, but wasn't suited for it -- mainly because it was a sew-sew job. 4. Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory, but that was too exhausting. 5. Then, tried being a Chef - figured it would add a little spice to my life, but just didn't have the thyme. 6. Next, I attempted being a Deli Worker, but any way I sliced it... couldn't cut the mustard. 7. My best job was a Musician, but eventually found that I wasn't noteworthy. 8. I studied a long time to become a Doctor, but didn't have any patience. 9. Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory. Tried hard but just didn't fit in. 10. I became a Professional Fisherman, but discovered I couldn't live on my net income. 11. Managed to get a good job working for a Pool Maintenance Company, but the work was just too draining. 12. So then I got a job in a Workout Center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job. 13. After many years of trying to find steady work, I got a job as a Historian until I found out there was no future in it. 14. My last job was working in Starbucks, but had to quit because it was the same old grind Thank you for reading. Opinions and comments are always welcome. You may also wish to check out my "topical" blog. Lorne & Drew