Mermaid Gallery Nelson: spring in the Kootenays

Monday, April 9, 2012

no more whining.....(not even sometimes!)

Macey had her first swim of the year....

skunk cabbage poking up....

Jose still likes the snow!

water will be rising soon....

blue sky and pine trees.....

no underbrush yet so it is easy to hike around.

A weekend of sunshine really changes things around here. In no time now, the scenery will change from winter drab to lush, spring green. Locals have emerged from their dens pale and frail and more than a little bushed. Immediately smiles appear and gardening and athletic pursuits consume the community. The melt has begun and soon the Slocan River will run high and fast. This is what we have all been waiting for.....

where am I coming from......

Nelson, British Columbia sparkles with spectacular scenery, an old time ambience, talented artists, and an incredibly vibrant community. People walk around with smiles on their faces. Mermaid Gallery was perched on the hillside, on the fringe of the downtown core, with a lovely view of Kootenay Lake. Many artists, tourists, and townsfolk enjoyed it's cheerful vibe. The town is very small though and during those shoulder seasons there was very little business. Online marketing seemed to be the alternative to a storefront, and during the fall of 2009 we closed Mermaid Gallery's doors....... s'alright though...because I'm still in contact with the universe here.....