The feeling of familiarity has followed me every since I first came to the Courtenay area. I have had visions of great multitudes being in this area. Other flash back episodes of familiarity with background and scenery.
When I first arrived here in 2007, this area seemed like it was in a black hole. That darkness seemed to lift somewhat after 2014. This is where I took up residence in 2014. I had made a pledge to clean up the Valley, literally. My son wanted to start a property maintenance service here. Volunteering my services to do estimates, provide equipment and help as a ground guy. Basically my service has helped my son establish a reasonably stable income since. We specialize in roof maintenance. Keeping roofs moss and mould free. We also do concrete waterproofing / preserving, house washing and gutter cleaning. Done as add on services to customers who we do roof cleaning for. Literally cleaning up the Valley.
In 2014, events that took place in Parksville and Horne Lake left me with out any option other than making it work. It seems like slaying a beast and setting the brothers free from the caves of Horne Lake was the beginning of the cleanup.
If you are interested in that episode