Chris P. said Tony, her guest, worked with Chris P. and when he wrote the CPA he finished in top 20
Bill is sorry he is not here. Fun time with hockey and football starting.
Dalbir reported that Taj, whom Blair mentioned last week, worked with Sandman for 35 years and passed away last Saturday. He also said it was Blair initially who procured the Dallas Stars auction item and then Taj took it over.
Joyce had an amazing month away and then home a couple of times and is having the best life.
Mary Lou had a great week at the cabin. But has also noticed how clean the house is no dog and very sad. Friday they saw Sean’s new place. Alan has been called back into service and is painting the new place.
John’s grandson Jax, who is going to grade 2 explained how the girls chase him at school and one of them will kiss him on his forehead. Jax did not say yech, so maybe he has learned already that being chased by girls is not so bad.
Marg had a great week with friends who are just back from a cruise that included northwest passage. Her brother is coming with his daughter for a two week stay instead of the usual six weeks as he has to return for his chemo treatments.
Debbie M. had taken some time off work and gained weight so she had to find new clothes. She is now on her 5 year retirement tour.
Judy had a couple of nice days at birch bay and is picking up grand son Jack from kindergarten later today.
Kal has ended his 65 year retirement tour. NFL starts tonight.
Bobby changed seats today has been very active week with a 16k bike ride and a good run. Had a good dinner with his kids.
Laurence kids were in summer camps last week, hence his absence. He was in Terrace which is a two day drive. He drove to Stuart looking for wildlife and was told they would find the river with fish and bears. The river is in Hyder Alaska, and they did not have their passports. So they saw no wildlife but had a good time. Sshh apparently you don’t need a passport to get into Hyder.
Susan lived in Terrace but never got to Hyder. The second biggest day at Costco is back to school day and the busiest is the last Saturday before Christmas. The difference is everyone is super happy just before Christmas.
Debbie T. rode the Tour de Cure and it was a tough slog through the pouring rain on the first day and it never cleared up. She was just soaked. She had to camp because her usually stop with friends who were away. She was dead tired and no problem sleeping. Got up at 5 am watching the mist over the fields and everyone is moving but slowly and looked like the walking dead. The next day was fine and made it all the way but one hill. Getting ready to go to Japan for three weeks. The tour has raised, 7.3 million, the Brainiacs raised $280,000 and is the largest team. They have raised over $5 million in total over the years.
Danny woke up early and left the house at 530 but there was a big accident on Alex Fraser but he still made a photo finish to arrive at 7. After he had been shopping there was a guy standing beside his car and trying to open it. Turned out there was the exact same car three stalls away. An app on his phone told Danny someone Has a surveillance camera and argued whose car it was and three cars away there was the same car. App on his phone told him someone was trying to get into his car.
Michael busy with work which is winding down. He had been in Whistler for two nights. He was not hear last week as he was in Fresno for his Dad’s best friends funeral. It was getting colder there and the Californians were putting on their jackets although it was still warm to him. Kids are now back in school.
Elena had a Filipina guest with a tourist visa for three months. She had been staying in this BNB for $100 and but was running out of money. It took three days for Elena to convince husband to have her stay for three months but she is now back in the Philippines. She was here training to look after seniors.
Bozhena our Ukrainian guest enjoyed hearing our shared experiences. She went to church on Sunday and for a walk. She also went to Granville Island and rode the Aquabus.
Jeanette worked hard cleaning the fridge for the first time in years. She had lost her phone but turned out it was in her other purse.
Sandra is heading to Kelowna.
Malinda went to 100 Mile to visit a friend with Parkinson’s. They toured Lac la Hache on party boat. Took the back roads through maple ridge and most relaxed to avoid the Abbotsford corridor. Have been to Nat Bailey for baseball and will be going to the Seahawk’s game on the weekend.
Pat had book club and her friends did not want to sit outside it was too sunny. We had great attendance last week for the DG visit with 29 attending.
Garth visited with kids, grandkids, and brother. The Chor Leone first rehearsal was last night. The first since February.
Amanda said actually Debbie S. and Sam organized our end of Season Social. Amanda had a great trip to Saskatchewan and enjoyed a wedding party that went until 6 am.
Peter said it was great social event yesterday with 26 people in attendance. Amanda sure seemed busy. He pointed out there are four seasons in Richmond, fall, winter, spring, and construction. His grandchildren first week of scholl is at Strathcona park for canoeing kayaking and camping. Peter himself is off for fishing tomorrow. The last trip of the season.
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