Of canneries and wineries
Today I thought I was in an episode of 'How it's made' or PMK (popular mechanics for kids). The canning factory we went to, just outside of Trenton, has this label machine that is the coolest thing I have ever seen. The cans come along a conveyer-belt right side up then are turned sideways and passed through this machine which places a label on in under 1 second per can. I imagine the novelty wears off for those who work there but I thought it was pretty cool. This provided lots of amusement for the other girls on the trip. There was also a robot car thing - really really neat also. This is the factory were the Presidents Choice Blue Label soups are made and canned. The good news is I will still by buying them!The wineries were also interesting, but I guess because of my wine tour around Kelowna-Summerland-Penticton etc. they were not as exciting as they could have been. However, they are dealing with some significant issues that the people of BC don't have to worry about because of the differences in liquor control boards. Also because of the weather the wineries of Prince Edward County (also known as loyalist land) use extreme viticultre - tricks to grow grapes in the cold climate!
Tonight I find myself in Oshawa in a Holiday Inn, where 4 floors below me there is a modeling thing. Where parents are dragging their small children, and teens are primping in order to make it big...
Too much to think about - I'll leave you with some pictures then sleep.
posted by Angela @ 8:15 p.m.
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