Thursday, June 18, 2015

FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA TO ONTARIO


Here it is June 17th, 2015

We have travelled 3750 km 
since my last blog

Ethan's braces are on
I think maybe for a couple of years?????


I am sure by now Garen's 'new' teeth will be starting to come in



A swim in the pool before leaving for Ontario



Not sure what the conversation is about?????


My little swimming buddy



Night before we left Gwennie had a bath
The shack is surrounded by fine, fine dirt
She rolled and had afternoon naps in the dirt
To say the least
She was forever dirty



We are on our way
Heading towards Calgary
where we had dinner with niece Patricia and nephew Matthew Brister



Ha.................
Can you see  my co-pilot?????
I talked to her a lot during the trip
Kept telling her how beautiful she was
She smiled ha ha



We stayed at a great RV park in Saskatchewan
Joe had to do a few repairs to a vent on top of the air stream



Perfect way to end a day of driving



Near Marquette MI
We came across a crowd of people by the side of the road
so..............
Pulled over and joined in the picture taking!



Quick shot out the window
Name of a town in Minnesota or Wisconsin or MI???????
Same name of the city where Joe and I were born and raised
Chatham, Ontario



 
Just up the street I came across this neat little trailer
FUN


Driving over the Mackinaw Bridge
We had a good trip
As you can see I drove my car home
Stella did a fine job
and
I must say
It was fun
I listened to my music and
Joe listened to talk shows
Perfect!
Well not really
but
It worked out well



Five and a half days after leaving Penticton we were on the Stag Island ferry making our way across the St. Clair River
I looked over at Finnigan and saw a look of horror on his face
First time rider then he had to take another ride on the golf cart!



We discovered a robin's nest at the back door
The door was then locked
Every day I would check the nest
Momma  was not too sure of us
She kept a keen eye



I see you Gwennie!!!!!!



Sunset over the river
Nice to see the sun
Since coming home we have had rain every weekend and sometimes during the week
The grass loves the rain
The flowers think they have had enough
Actually as I type this we are having rain!



First there was one baby bird
Then I saw two babies
Then three babies
I was told Momma lays one egg then a few days later another and another
That way she has lots of food for each one!
The day the babies left the nest was a lucky day for them as we were away and the cats were indoors which was a good thing



Our friend Devonna's two sisters
They sure look like sisters!!!!!



Last weekend we attended the graduation of Devonna's granddaughter Paeton
Here she is with her brother
It was a great party



The first bloom of my Iris plant



Beautiful swan passing by the dock


Finnigan taking a walk on the dock
He reminds us of Tulip
He has visited our next door neighbours Ray and Diana
Walked right in their cottage
Just like Tulip!!!!!





No way was Gwennie giving up her stick!!!!!!!!!!


Peony bush bloomed today


Slowly but surely the cottage is taking shape
Working on the gardens



Garen's friends are out and about

It is good to be on the island

LIFE IS GOOD











Friday, April 24, 2015

GOING BACK AS FAR AS MARCH 22ND



I have been given a nudge to do a blog
So.....here goes!!!!

It is Graham's birthday
His Dad is the chef!
Graham asked for Stromboli
which is also a favourite of Beau


Lyndsay's Mom came down for the afternoon
A gathering in the kitchen


Now the chef is making dessert


Happy Birthday to you!!!


Sweets for the sweet boy!!!!!!!!

Compliments of Nana


The two O'Rourke men working in the vineyard
Gathering odds and ends for a bonfire


Soon the pool will be ready for water


Wouldn't be a blog without my kitties
They love to snuggle


Ethan working in the vineyard 
Making money for a new hockey stick


Graham was making a wine run to Vancouver and Whistler so I tagged along for the ride
He dropped me off at Jennifer's where I had a visit for a few days
Got a ride back to Penticton with Jen where we all celebrated Easter
Here you see daffodils along the highway 


I had a day with the pugs while Jen was at work
We kept each other company


Birthday dinner for Graham at Ted and Marla's  home at Whistler


Marla busy cleaning up after a delicious dinner!!!!


Graham's friend Les melting chocolate for dessert


We had the best time
Such good friends
Les, Mark, Jen, Ted, the Mom and the birthday boy

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TIGHTROPE WINERY






Jennifer, the gardener planted the shrubs and trees




Pictures of Joe's handiwork




The photography is that of Mike Bednar

Lady Lyndsay with her skirt on!



Oh boy
Now the fun begins with the new pavement
Zoom Zoom
Note Garen's face!!


One sunny afternoon I took a walk along the 
KVR trail
Spring is in the air


The winery


Ethan was playing spring hockey at a tournament in Osoyoos
Beau's old stomping grounds


WOW
The hockey boy is growing up!!!!!!!


First tournament where the boys were allowed to hit


On to rugby
Graham is coaching Ethan's school team



Go get-em boys


Ethan's friend Sam with the ball


Rough and tumble
I remember days gone by when Graham played rugby
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Unfortunately I dropped my camera a few weeks ago
The strap got caught causing the camera to land lens first on the floor
The lens flew off the camera 
YIKES
I am waiting for the lens to be repaired
Soon I will be back in business
Until then...........