Saturday, July 16, 2011

THE DAY THE EDMONTONIANS CAME TO TOWN


Our nephew Dan and his wife Louise
are travelling for a month
They are staying on the island for a few days

LUCKY US


Last evening we had our cofffee and dessert
out on the dock
Enjoyed the boat traffic
and
a wonderful soft breeze


We are flying the Alberta flag

When our son Graham was home in June
we flew the 'British Columbia' flag
however
it was the Alberta flag

Did anyone pick up on that?

We didn't until we went to get the Alberta flag
and figured it out then!!!!

GEE WHIZ

We'll have the Alberta flag flying again
the end of August when our son Curtis comes home for a  visit


Homeland security was flying overhead


Joe took this shot early this morning
Quite the display of red and white!!!


Joe made us breakfast this morning
We had poached eggs with
peameal bacon
cherry bread..... toasted
mango and greek cheese
 mango/strawberries/grapes
and
figs

AFTER BREAKFAST WE HAD FAMILY OVER TO VISIT WITH THE EDMONTONIONS



Don't you just love the hat


And this hat
'nice sun glasses too'


Our niece Susan
her niece Jessica
(our great-niece)


Not sure what is happening here
Is
 Susan thinking?
Carole listening?
Jennifer concentrating?


Pat is grinning


Dorothy is smiling

We were explaining to Carole today
who is who
in the O'Rourke family

The first child was Joanne
She was the mother of Susan
the mother-in-law of Jennifer
the grandmother of Jessica
the husband of Jeff

the second child was Marion
She was the mother of Dan

the third child is Dorothy
the fourth child is Joe
the sixth child is Billie


Here we have the sixth child Billie
with husband Pat


Here we have Jeff in front
his daugher Susan
his granddaughter Jessica holding Clemintine
and his daughter-in-law Jennifer


Here we have the fourth child Joe
his brother-in-law Gary
his friend Carole
and
his wife


Lastly we have the Edmontonions
Dan and Louise

NICE WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON














Thursday, July 14, 2011

WILLIAM STREET CAFE


We have the re-opening of the cafe
after a fire in the apartments above the cafe
closed it down way back in September

Susan and her crew were given a little space
at the back of the building
Just enough room for a few little tables

This has been a long time in coming.....

This was my lunch
A roasted chicken sandwich
It was sooooo good


It was prepared in this little prep area


Love their work t-shirts

There is a sign in the cafe which says
KEEP CALM
AND
CARRY ON

Their shirts say
KEEP CALM
AND
CATER ON

How neat is that!!!!!!!!!!!
(they are into the catering
business as well)


Here is Jessica
Actually she is the one who gave her Aunt Susan
the sign
It was given to her after the fire
and graced the wall in their little temporary 'cafe'



Not Stephen's day to work
however
he was called in as it was so busy

YEAH
and
they haven't even advertised that they are open for business


Susan is making a reservation
for Saturday July 23rd
A special lunch for four girls



This is the 'order' area
So unique


The colour scheme is awesome
Yellow and Purple
WOW


A fireplace in the corner
How great will that be this winter!


 Joe and his brother-in-law 'Jeff'
having lunch
and
a good visit

The fellows remember
this area as being
Bates Pool Hall

Must add that both
Joe and Jeff spent a great deal of time in the building!!!!!


A great view of the cafe

SUCH A WARM AND COZY PLACE TO EAT
SUCH A WARM AND COZY PLACE TO SOCIALIZE

IT'S JUST A WARM AND COZY PLACE


The sign was going up today!

THE WILLIAM STREET CAFE
KING STREET EAST
CHATHAM ONTARIO
CANADA!



Tuesday, July 12, 2011

A BRITISH COLUMBIA WEDDING ANNIVERSARY



JULY 12, 2003
LYNDSAY B. THOMAS
F. J. GRAHAM O'ROURKE



tyax lodge



the night before the wedding




we have a full moon



the morning of the wedding
the groom is going fishing









the bride's family



the little people



two fathers



two mothers



groom's family



welcome to our family



sealed with a kiss



we've got a bottle and a glass of wine
even a foot on the table!



an uncle and his niece



family and friends

that's what it is all about

HAPPY ANNIVERSAY GRAHAM AND LYNDSAY






Sunday, July 10, 2011

GUESS WHO CAME FOR LUNCH??????


Sunday July 10, 2011

I have put in a few pictures
from days gone by for you to see



A photo of Stephanie and her friend Carey
taken at the cottage when the girls were in high school


Here we have Stephanie at her wedding shower
Carey is peeking around the ribbon bra
and Steph's other friend
Sharla is relaxing in the chair!


Bridesmaids at Stephanie and Rod's wedding
Rod's sister Carrie
Sharla
Stephanie's sister Jennifer
Carey
and
Stephanie's cousin Christine

Last evening Carey and her husband hosted a BBQ at their home in London

Sharla surprised Carey by bringing Steph to the party
and
from what I understand
it was a great success
as far as surprises go

The three couples are known for surprises
Last year for Stephanie's birthday the girls and their husbands flew
to Phoenix to surprise her!!!!!

This is what friends are all about


The table was set
We were ready for our guests!!!!


Rules are rules
Have to have a lifejacket on
If looks could kill!
Good job Thomas
He wore the jacket!!!


Lunch
Look at that grin on Thomas!


The girl's hair is everywhere


Friends


An Aunt and her nephew


She was looking for a hug
She got it


CHEESE


All the Brownings
or
at least some of them!!!
We're missing
Rod
Beau
Zoe


WELL.................
We only had a wee visit
however

IT WAS AWESOME

It was a great surprise for us as well

Memories are made of this