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WTF?

November 12, 2011 in Bumperstickers, Surfing

Someone's been busy printing up bumper stickers. And we have to say we totally agree with them. We feel that the 10 or so surf kayakers that come to Tofino every year have no place in our water. It's much too crowded. Just head out to the beaches and you'll see that there is not an inch left for a kayaker. Only surfboards should be allowed and we're not even sure if there's enough room for the trendy paddle boards - have you seen them? they are huge! - and we need all the space for real surfboards. Read more [...]
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Idling? – Just don’t do it

September 9, 2011 in Cars, Environment

Idle for 4 seconds? Turn It Off! Think about it - you're making a quick stop in at the laundry or the surf shop or the market just for a second to pick up ________. You leave your vehicle running because it's just a second. Well, if that's you, and you know who you are, count to 6 as you're doing that errand because after that you're polluting the earth for no reason whatsoever. (1) But I'm using bio-diesel so I'm not polluting when I idle my vehicle. Think again. Just because you're using bio-diesel Read more [...]
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Tofino Tourism Hates the MUP – Pedal by Pedal Photos

March 21, 2009 in Cars, MUP, Tourism Tofino

What's this? The end of the Tofino Bike Path? No, just the Tourism Tofino/Tofino Chamber making you think so. But I want to go beyond the Tourism Tofino/Tofino Chamber land. What do I do? Well, first weave between the two boulders they have set up for your safety. nudge nudge, wink wink Hang on to your handlebars because the pavement ends and turns into loose gravel. Make sure to watch for cars, motor homes and truck traffic because they have no signs saying watch out for you! See Martha, Read more [...]