Here are your kicks and kisses for the week of January 31!
- Kisses to the manager of the Sechelt Independent for buying the small carts. They’ve made a huge difference! You’re a hero now! Thank you for the investment!
- Kicks to those riding bikes who come up behind people walking dogs and don’t announce themselves, a simple “coming through” or ring of a bell will avoid you startling dogs and possibly being bitten, as dogs are protective.
- Kicks to the two women and two young girls who attended Wicked at the Ravens Cry. They laughed, talked and were on their phone through the whole movie. I’ve seen little kids with far better theatre etiquette.
- Kisses to the kind lady who came to my aid outside Shoppers in Sechelt and helped me to my vehicle. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
- Kisses to staff at Trail Bay Source for Sports. They continue to go above and beyond for their customers. Their genuine care and empathy has been so appreciated; especially towards our clients with dementia. Shop local!
- Kicks to the self-proclaimed king of the cul-de-sac who makes his issues everybody else’s! You’re actively trying to create your own community and rejecting the already established community around you. Learn your manners and take accountability!
- Kicks to the people who think our narrow trails at Connor Park is a logical place to go for a horseback ride. Go buy a farm!
- Kicks to the teenagers who set off an explosion in Connor Park causing a grass fire and leaving gas all over the field. Parents?
- Kicks to the people who do not pick up after their dogs on Bonniebrook beach.
- Kicks to fireworks. The negatives far outweigh the fun.
- Kicks and a big wake-up call to the woman who drove through the four-way stop near the Sechelt Library at about 2:15 p.m. on Jan. 17 without even slowing down when it was my turn to go. If I had taken my turn, at the speed you were travelling, you could easily have killed my passenger.
- Kicks to the price of a loaf of bread. Same bread, same size $2.50 difference between Gibsons and Sechelt? Worth the drive.
- Kicks to the heathy ones using the handicap parking stalls (there is a reason they use them —— your turn will come.)
- Double kicks to those that have no respect for nature and wildlife.
Email your Kisses and Kicks to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is 1 p.m. every Tuesday for a given week.
Coast Reporter will run kisses and kicks entries as space permits on a first-received, first-published basis.
Submissions must be accompanied by a name and phone number for confirmation by the editor. Names will not be printed in the column unless requested by the writer, for kisses only.
A kick is intended to be an anonymous critique between private parties and may in no way publicly identify an individual, group or business directly or indirectly.
Submissions must be no longer than 30 words. If your thanks or critique is longer, consider an ad in our classified section. The editor reserves the right to edit or refuse to run any submission.
