Today is your day Boomer! It seems we are finally into "winter" in British Columbia. After a few weeks of heavy rain and flooding, even the BC coast is getting the white stuff! But what about the highway situation and the concept of "essential travel"? I think the government has one point of view and it is very restrictive....while individuals may believe something else. For example, ski hills like Big White in Kelowna and Sun Peaks near Kamloops are already complaining about numerous cancelled bookings due to the provincial order. But to them, open highways are very important and after two pandemic winters, a good "business" winter is "essential" for them. Plus, many people will think that a ski holiday is good for their mental well-being and is also essential. Is a student coming home for Christmas essential? Apparently, it is. But driving him/her back is not! What? And why is a work conference in Vancouver considered okay?.....that was a concern of mine this past weekend as many of my collegues drove on restsricted highways for a three-day gathering. And how to enforce all of this? How many police roadblocks are there and is the government willing to pay extra for all of the checking? It's a rats' nest! In the meantime Boomers, for us, let's support our local ski hills and hope there is better clarity in all this "essential" debate very soon.....ie. well before Christmas. Cheers.