1 640 news is reporting that a transformer blew in Brampton. Story is here.

2 Odd, but Vancouver Island seems to enjoy a continuem of Hydro power that is more steady than most places in Canada. We almost never get lightening up close here. Must be those old Beaufort mountains that protect us with moderate effects on storms. Oh, Here,s a note of some interest. Prime Minister, Martin, Your order to limit Information Commissioner John ReidÂ’s tenure to three months, when the House of Commons voted 277 to 2 in favour of extending his tenure to one full year, appears to be outrageously dictator-like rather than democratic. There is a dictator in recent history who solidified his iron grip on a nation in exactly this gradual way. Out of respect, I will not mention his name here. Politically, it will look much better for you and the Liberal Party to respect the 277 to 2 vote and allow Mr. Reid to serve his full one year term rather than try to crush him under the heel of a jackboot. Democracy first, A. Robinson Grounds for this at BendGovt.blog.ca

3 Welp, I've been dropping by every day for some time now. I'm guessing that Toronto's power grids aren't the issue here. Uh... Debbye? Cat got yer tongue? Wassup?

4 Debbye, enjoying your summer with the family, no doubt. Don't let us nag you back to the blogsite until you are rested and renewed. 73s TG