To the editor,
I just wanted to thank the community and show how special our local spirit is: thank you everyone for the kindness you showed me when I was working at the recycling depot. You hugged me even when I was dirty. You brought me amazing treats, the regulars with chocolate, scones, home farmed eggs, cold drinks on hot days and coffee in the cold winter.
The Knick Knack Nook volunteers brought me touques to help me stay warm, smiles everyday, and helping hands whenever I needed them.
Thank you to the volunteer groups who did more than just sort refundable bottles and cans, they helped keep the place tidy, answer questions about recycling and they were great company to spend time with. People came without recycling sometimes, just to talk or just to listen. Thank you for all the CDs you made for the depot and the spontaneous dancing that would happen more often than I expected.
Thank you to the Bowen Waste employees, who were always willing to help and who always made me laugh. This island is a very tight community and I am lucky to be here. Come and say hi if you recognize me without my safety vest on
Sincerely,
Ginger Erskine van Lidth de Jeude
