Susan is on Zoom, starting work early this morning.
Mary Lou helped Sean move into their new place on Friday. It went well, although it was exhausting, and the painting is almost finished. She got a text from her neighbour yesterday saying that four cars on the street had windows smashed, including theirs. They stole the gym bag out of her car which she had put there because they are clearing out the first floor which is being finished. They are moving to the Sutton with Oscar for a few days, while the floors are being done. She won’t be here next week as they are going to the cabin with Lindsey for Thanksgiving.
Chris M. says her kids are all coming home from three weeks in Europe and she’s so excited to see Eleanor, who cut her first tooth and is now 7 ½ months old! And she’s happy to hand over care of Moss, who has been a lot of work! But great to have everyone together again.
Joyce had her son from California for a few days, then walked down the stairs looking at her phone and slipped - broken bones in her foot and can’t golf with her new driver. Her nephew wanted her to teach him about golf, was practising with her driver and the head of the driver went further than his ball! So, she still can’t golf and is annoyed.
Sandra had one of those boots like Joyce’s because of those 4-inch heels she was wearing. Miller turned one already, had angel food cake and was playing chase around the coffee table. Sandra is hosting the birthday party this Saturday.
Blair was in Pitt Meadows, for a company that owns a marina out there, and there are lots of boats still in the water. Today he’s going to Abbotsford to collect some money, so he needs muscle and invited Kal.
Peter Roaf was in England visiting his brother in his final days, and it was a good chance to say goodbye. This month he’s going to Ontario for family visiting.
Kal was our president today and he was fantastic. We need to get nominations in once Pat sends that out.
Bill wishes us Happy Jewish New Year, and he has a cold. Last week for hockey, they had two shut outs in a row, but credit goes to the goalie, not to Bill and Sam on defence. Thanks for the Dean Crain award suggestions.
Peachy says her Mom and Dad were harvesting rice yesterday at the farm. She is happy her son was hired by Fraser Health as a nurse.
Jeannette went to River Rock on Saturday with her mom and sister and saw Thunder Down Under. Her mom, 86 years old, was shocked and it was wild, and they enjoyed it. Sunday, they went to Whistler with the tickets from Debbie S. but it was closed for the season, so they just walked around Whistler. Tomorrow they are flying to Newfoundland, and she got some tips from a nursing friend.
Elena had a celebration with her 82-year-old sister, who retired to the Philippines. She’s active doing volunteer work in a village, doing exercises with seniors, is teaching parents how to raise their children, gives free lectures and Canada t-shirts and money. Last night she had a meeting with the dental group and will be going to the Philippines in February. They already have a place where they’re going, which is Airforce secured.
Danny is back from Calgary, at the Alternative Medicine Conference. He stayed in Canmore, overviewing the Three Sisters Mountains which are big, medium and small, also faith hope and charity. He had planned to climb the mountain, but it had rained, and he had forgotten his crampons, so couldn’t go. He took photos of the mountains on top of the Canmore Bridge. Then he went to Emerald Lake and Lake Louise for photos of the Rocky Mountains. He was at the BMO convention, where the next international conference will be held. This Saturday he is going to Mexico, for a dental mission for children.
Garth was in Whistler last weekend, and it was cold - dropped down to zero, and he needed winter clothes, which he didn’t have. He says thanks to Peter, as the Assistant Governor job is demanding, with lots of visiting to clubs, their events, and board meetings. It used to be called the area rep. What did they originally propose for the new Assistant Governor name? They proposed District Assistant Governor, or DAG but that is something below the sheep’s tail. Fact checking needed – thanks, Bill – “Dag has two meanings. When you hear someone say "he's such a dag" it means a quirky or funny person who is a bit of a character. For sheep farmers, dag also refers to matted wool hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep.” So, neither likely appropriate for our District Governor.
Micheal had his usual Monday off, but it was Reconciliation Day, so he decided to go with his wife to Seattle and book a room, maybe in Bellevue, but they didn’t do it. Instead, they went downstairs to their personal bar, and managed to drink 1, 2, 3, no, 4 bottles of champagne! They ended up rekindling their love and slept on the couch. He was supposed to make breakfast, but instead they had lunch at Earls with two more bottles of champagne. His daughter is a new driver, so was able to drive them home, and he woke up the next day feeling like a king.
He is getting power next week in the new home, so is still in his Vancouver special.
Bozhena had a long week, a busy Saturday morning shift, as she works in a home giving emotional support for seniors. Sunday was her day off, and her birthday – her first new year in a new country. She went to the Ukrainian church, then met with Ukrainians in Minoru Park enjoying the sunny weather. She spent the evening at home with neighbours and her husband for her birthday. Monday, she had a work shift downtown. Yesterday she saw a Ukrainian band where they sold t-shirts and scarves, and drawings. She’s glad to be at our meeting, but sorry she’s late as she got home at midnight.
Dalbir celebrated his wife’s birthday Monday at the Flying Beaver, with one bottle of champagne. He drove to Kelowna to pick up his grandson. On Sunday he is going to Chicago, something about Black Hawks and Bears games -). He thanks Peter for bringing us the power of Rotary today, as we were able to see the impact made around the world. We should stop into a Rotary Club when on our travels.
Amanda says Graham’s work schedule is better. This week’s highlight was Monday when a 6-year-old was in her chair and was excited as it was Truth and Consequences Day. She is crazy busy at work but will be in Whistler this Sunday.
Pat says both her book club and bowling started last week. With her torn shoulder she wasn’t great at bowling. She thanks Peter. She recalls attending Rotary meetings in the US where clubs always recite the 4-way test at meetings, which we don’t do.
Sam had his birthday on Monday and didn’t have to work. He went to the States for the day, then had dinner at Savio Volpe. Justin gifted him with a glass-blowing class on Granville Island, in December. He had his Saturday birthday party with friends, a Fast and Furious theme, a great burning costume and they raced for slips with Mario Cart. There were buckets of Corona everywhere.
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