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This week is going to be a cold one in the Okanagan.  With both Big White and Silver Star Ski Mountains in full gear, the playground is back OPEN for the season!  Be sure to check out www.BigWhite.com and www.SilverStar.com and plan your winter FUN!  The Okanagan has all 4-Seasons that cater to our visitors.  If you love winter activities and don't want to get stuck in traffic at the olympics, then come to the Okanagan.  Book with US!

Current trends suggest that if you have a business, the business needs to be on Facebook and Blogging.  With the technology keeping us connected to current information, the demand is high to be proactive in this area.  Fun Patrol Vacations has a Facebook account.  Please visit us and become a Fan.  Fun Patrol will not be twittering at this time but maybe in the future.  Your suggestions are always welcome.

November 22nd - 24th at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver. Fun Patrol will be attending this conference to find out what's happening in the BC Tourism trends.  We will find out how to best serve our clients.

With 3 cm of new powder are on the slopes.  Big White has added 11 more open runs to total 18 to choose from: Hummingbird Hummingbird Terrain Park Easy Out Highway 33 Serwa's Happy Valley Way Easy Street Exhibition Paradise Speculation Ridge Connector Lower Distributor Upper Distributor Squirrel Kangaroo Roller Coaster Perfection Mogul’s Track For more information go to the Big White website  

Shylo is our family golden retriever.  Shylo loves to be pampered and loves to play.  Our neighbors just bought a doggy spa 'For Pet's Sake' here in Lake Country, BC.  Well Shylo went for her first spa treatment.  While she was there of course she thought she was part of the babysitting service for the other dogs by checking on them at each of their stations.  Shylo came home feeling beautiful and clean and made her black lab sister, Lucy jealous.  Lucy would have a nervous breakdown at the spa.  Lucy likes to lounge at home on a big fat pillow and eat Scooby snacks....Can you say spoiled dogs? If you're looking for a groomer to take your dog to, be sure to check out For Pet's Sake on Hwy 33.  Nicest people in town.

Well we knew it was inevitable!  We love it for FUN on the slopes but not so much fun in the commute.  This is when a hot cocoa by the fireplace while relaxing on vacation is the perfect ingredient.  Take your time today.  Be sure to put on those snow tires and travel safe.  Bundle up if you have to venture outdoors.

Break open the ski equipment!  Early snow fall has made the slopes better than previous years to open. On Saturday morning Big White will open with Ridge Rocket, Laura's Gondola and the Plaza Chair at 8:45am.  For a complete list of what will be open and daily snow report, check out www.bigwhite.com.

If you were lucky enough to attend an evening of hot Cuban rhythms at the Kelowna Community Theatre you will be waking up with skip in your step.  Apart from the problems with some of the microphones, the music was Fun, rhythmatic and Cuban.  People were dancing in the aisles.  Another fun night in Kelowna.

Thank you to all the Canadian Men and Women of War for making Canada a Better place to live.  Thank you for giving us our freedom.  Our prayers and thoughts are with the Canadian soldiers, sailors, and airmen and airwomen who make the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Nation.  May you and your families be protected.

94 Days before the World comes to Whistler BC.  As a proud Canadian this will be a great opportunity for Canada to showcase the many hidden treasures throughout our Province.  If you're not participating in the Olympics and want to plan a vacation close to home...Think Okanagan!  The beautiful Okanagan is a true Canadian Vacation Destination...What sets us apart?  We enjoy all four seasons!  Activities & Accommodations for everybody in the family to enjoy.

Emerald Point Strata voted Katrina for President.  Emerald Point has been in operation for three years and is located in beautiful Lake Country BC, 10 minutes from the International Airport and 15 minutes to Kelowna.  This is a wonderful complex that has all the elements of a perfect vacation property.  With the proper vacation property zoning and guests boasting of the summer time Fun, this is the perfect revenue generating investment.  If you're looking to buy, rent or list your property, give Fun Patrol a call and they will get you connected.

What a beautiful day in the Okanagan!  The air is crisp and the activities are endless.  If you're looking for a vacation at an adult playground, then come to the Okanagan.  When the Okanagan has this much to offer for the adults, you can only imagine what's in store for the kids.  Come visit for the wine and be sure to catch an action packed hockey game while you're here.

Wow what a display of fireworks the Lake Country Fire Department put on Saturday night.  It gets better every year.  With all the children still in costume from tricker treating and the Lions serving up hot chocolate, it turned out to be a perfect night.  If you ever want the perfect bon fire, the Lake Country Fire Department is who you want to call.  Thanks for all the entertainment!