This week's Hugs & Slugs offerings

SLUGS. To renters that move out without paying money still owed to you and also take some of your stuff, but deny it. Slugs to those same people that take advantage of us good people who open our homes and give you a place to live.

SLUGS. Sautéed Slugs to businesses that leave their sandwich boards out 24/7 the rules say put them away at the end of the day!

SLUGS. Okay, I find myself compelled to respond to all these comments about drivers not stopping for pedestrians. Is crossing the street so important, that you can’t wait one more second, until that vehicle driving on an icy winter surface, who possibly doesn’t see you until the last second, and may not be able to stop quickly on the ice and snow goes past you? Come on people... stop stepping out, without really making sure that driver sees you and has time to stop. Remember what you learned in Kindergarten!

Slugs. To the “mature” adults who use the coffee tables at Chahko Mika Mall as foot rests for their filthy shoes and boots!  People eat on those tables... smarten up!

Slugs. To the two gentleman at Apex cross country ski parking lot that wouldn’t help me change my tire. Hugs to Brian for coming to my rescue.

SLUGS. To the people (including many City of Nelson workers! ) who idle their vehicles for much longer than required. Especially harmful during the recent weeks of continuous low clouds, resulting in more pollution trapped in the air than usual. The air quality in Nelson is bad enough at this time of year. Have a thought for the health of everyone, including yourself; not to mention the environment. Turn off your vehicle, if you aren’t actually planning to drive it! It all adds up, one vehicle at a time.

HUGS. To the lady that found my truck insurance, albeit very muddy, in front of Mallards on Friday night and took it to the city police station. You have saved me the hassle of re-registering. Many thanks.

Slugs. To people who throw their sleds in the back of their ridiculously big pick-up trucks and slam the trucks into reverse without checking their mirrors. Hugs to my kind co-workers to were kind and concerned after my accident.

Slugs. To the rock that bit my windshield, and even more slugs to people who cut corners and drive in the middle of the road where the gravel is going to jump up after you tear across it! The highways are pretty clear right now and if you just slow down and do the speed limit, the rocks will nick, not crack someone’s windshield!

Hugs. To local artist Lainey Benson for our great new Nelson artwork, we love it!

Hugs. To the lovely ladies at the Kootenay Bakery who cheerfully serve up delicious and nutritious meals and treats with a smile.

SLUGS. To the potheads who insist on smoking their weed during sunny afternoons in the downtown core. Your buzz is killing the rest of us who are simply trying to take a break from a busy day at work.

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. We will print the anonymous submissions for all to see. Be honest, but all we ask is you keep it tasteful. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall Street.