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took me back to Berkeley!
Hi Greg and Claire!
Wonderful to hear from you and know that we will be relocating to Brisbane to live with you, permanently! Seriously, thanks again for welcoming us. In fact, only this morning we payed for our air fare, over phone, to Champagne Charlie and O Susanna, our travel agents. Had finally finalized itinerary: Leave on March 5th for Hong Kong, (five nights), Australia, (March 12th-May 11th), and Japan, (May 12-31st), traveling in Oz with Flamin' and Sarge. Now, like you and Claire, only have to figure out how to pay!!! Will be in touch as soon as we have ironed out details of when we will come knocking on your door, so please polish those bikes as have had some grand rides, of late! Busy times ahead, but seemingly not quite as busy as you globe-trotting duo!
Hi Roma and Leonard!
Trust you are both in tip top form. Am wondering if you were in Edmonton for your Mom's birthday, 90th, I believe.
Hi Simone!
Trust you are in tip top form. Am wondering if you are back from Ireland?
Hi Wildwood Park!
Trust everyone is in tip top form.
The boys would probably want in on those cycling gloves too for faster texting!
As for my feelings, nice of my family to finally want to spare them but it's far too late for such precautions at this point. My feelings have developed quite a crusted layer of protection over the years dealing with the entire lot of you!
Hi Tinsel Town, Crusty The Crustacean!
Seems to me that we are the ones who need the Kevlar Body Armour!
At any rate, was a very busy weekend. Started on Friday when I went for a good ride in the late afternoon, accomplishing seven UBC Hills for a total of 71.33K by time I was home. Nana had a fund raiser with Robyn at Van Dusen Gardens in the new Visitor Center there. Apparently it is a stunning edifice. I had the place all to myself as Chloë was out as well, so I caught up on email while Maggie slept on our bed. When your Mother came home she brought Flamin' upstairs and we visited for an hour or so, sipping some tasty white wine Michele brought along.
On Saturday, Robo Ray and I went out to Iona Beach Park, one of our regular routes, at 8:00am. It was a stunning day, hard to believe it was not the second day of Autumn, felt more like Summer, it was so warm, sky was virtually cloudless and a piercing blue. Ray had to tutor a student at 10:00am so after he left me near Marine and Cypress, I continued on to UBC and managed to log 89.33K by the time I was at Young Brothers. I had to pick up a cabbage and some tomatoes for the salads I was making for dinner latter that evening and on Sunday.
Home to help prepare evening's meal, (Cora Lee did sliced ginger pork loin), and then a quick ride to Ray's place near 23rd and Arbutus as he wanted to give us some vegetables from his lovely back garden. In fact, I used some of the magnificent red cabbage in the Asian noodle salad that we served that night. Around 6:00pm Ray and his wife, Sylvia, came over, together with Sylvia's brother, Allan, and his wife, Lynne, who were visiting from Prince George. Had never met them before so it was lots of fun getting to know them. Had a terrific time over dinner and finished up with preserved apricots in Amaretto, a gift from Zircon, when he was here earlier in July. Didn't have any ice-cream in freezer so Nana went downstairs to beg some from Sutherlands!
Heavy rain was forecast for Sunday so I knew I wouldn't be riding. Didn't have time anyway as we had to get ready for another dinner party that evening. Lovely young woman, Chrissy, who works with Chloë at GIB, and her husband, Mark, were coming to dinner, with Chrissy's parents, Gail and Derek, on holiday from Cornwall. We'd met them at Kari's wedding reception as Chrissy and her Dad did the food. Coriandre had decided upon lamb shanks so she spent most of early morning readying twelve joints for the oven and then had to leave for Word On The Street at VPL where she was in charge of the Friends of VPL booth.
I was kept quite busy clearing up from night before, vacuuming and basting the lamb every 30 minutes, for next three, almost four hours. Cora Lee phoned at one point to see how dish was doing and told me that wind was so strong it had blown over a number of tents/booths on sidewalk arounf library and organizer s had to move most of the activities inside. SUch a shame as it was so glorious on Saturday. At any rate, shanks were deemed done to poifection by Nana when she came home shortly before 5:00pm.
I had peeled the potatoes which Ray had given us day before and we served them mashed, as well as green beans with roasted cherry tomatoes and feta and a finely sliced/chopped asparagus/rice vinegar salad. Had served fried haloumi with tomatoes and cucumber slices for an appetizer before Flamin' and Sarge joined us for main course. They had been in Seattle at a Seahawks afternoon game so we knew that they wouldn't be back until 7:30pm at earliest. Very few overlefts, let me tell you. For dessert, Derek had made an unbelievable, flourless, almond flavoured layer cake, topped with a crown of fresh raspberries. Simply divine!!!
Gail and Derek are a delightful couple, recently retired themselves. They are keen to do a house exchange so we think we might work towards something in 2012. Their part of Cornwall is stunning from the few pictures Mark had on his iPhone. They also enjoy cycling so hope to take them around Stanley park before they return to England this coming Sunday. Grand night indeed!
Today Nana had her shift at First United so I went to see a number of so-called Media Screenings at Pacific Cinémathèque, at 1131 Howe, so I took the Aquabus over as it was raining quite heavily when I set out, just after 11:00am. First film was at 12:00 pm: Waking the Green Tiger (78mins., Canada, dir. Gary Marcuse) From the program:
By declaring that nature must be conquered in the name of progress, Chairman Mao ushered in an era of environmental degradation for China. Now, passionate activists strive to preserve their natural wonders, educate their compatriots and encourage public debate. Gary Marcuse's stirring documentary celebrates the brave souls at the forefront of China's new revolution.
A remarkable film and a more than remarkable story, given the politics of China, in Mao's time and today. Met Gary and his partner, Betsy Carson, film's producer, in the lobby and thanked them for their compelling, certainly needed work, not just for China but for the world.
Next screening was at 1:30 pm: West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson (90mins., Canada, dir. Michèle Hozer, Peter Raymont) From the program:
If there is one iconic image in Canadian art, it must be Tom Thomson, pipe in mouth, daubing paint on a board in the stern of a canoe. Directors Peter Raymont and Michèle Hozer have created a visually stunning and thoughtful reflection on the painter's life and work.
I thought that I knew a little about Thomson's life but the film did a masterful job of following his emerging talent from working as a graphic designer in Seattle to his early attempts at painting in Toronto. Another riveting film.
Left cinema at just after 3:00pm and as rain had stopped, I walked home over Granville Bridge. The vista, the city and False Creek and the Burrard Bridge with English Bay and the edge of Stanley Park and mountains behind, was magnificent. Everything washed clean by the earlier, torrential downpourings, the dark clouds, now lightening a bit, scudding overhead, a line of blue over Point Grey, promising a respite. Wonderfully warm as well. Once home, (took only about 20 minutes), I changed into my cycling garb as I needed to pick up some milk. Thought I'd ride to Safeway on 4th but by the time I was on the road the air felt so invigorating, with no sign of following showers, that I decided to ride all the way to UBC. Continued up Foreshore Hill and along Marine Drive to Crown and then made my way back, stopping at Safeway at just before 7:00pm with 41.33K on my odometer.
After picking up milk for my java, zipped home to find myself with just Maggie once more. Chloë had gone to class and Nana to her Book Club at Agneta's! I beavered away at email until The Sisterhood returned and then was banished again, to our bedroom, As they watched Pan Am!
Full day of more screenings domani so will have to pack a lunch! These are ones I hope to see. From program"
10:00 am: Inside Lara Roxx (77mins., Canada, dir. Mia Donovan)
Lara Roxx was 21 and relatively inexperienced when she went to L.A. to make big money in porn. After only a few short weeks, she contracted HIV while working. Director Mia Donovan documents Lara's emotional journey, while exposing the failings of a billion-dollar industry.
11:45 am: Wind & Fog (74mins., Iran, dir. Mohammad-Ali Talebi)
Captivatingly beautiful images from the north of Iran serve as a backdrop for Mohammad Ali-Talebi's enchanting tale of a boy who went deaf and dumb after losing his mother in the Iran-Iraq war. His journey back to reality, aided by a loving father and sister, is humanist filmmaking at its most affecting..
1:15 pm: Journey on the Wild Coast (90mins., USA, dir. Greg Chaney)
The antithesis of a boring vacation video! Using only a hand-held video camera, two newlyweds document their ambitious bid to hike, paddle and ski from Seattle to Alaska's Aleutian Islands. Their life-altering odyssey immerses them in Pacific Coast's unparalleled beauty, but also leaves them at the mercy of nature's sometimes cruel whims.
Love and Cheers, Poppa San "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Emotional Flak Jackets" San!
Hey Patrizio!
Thanks so much for sharing.
We are privileged to have met your mum and played bridge with her and
Alfredo a few times.
You finally have found the perfect audience for you. Speak loudly and they
still cannot hear you and take umbrage to what you say. (hah)
We should live so long and have such a full life. We're working on it as we
are off on Oct 17 for Bali and Taipei with 39 of our closest friends. Would
you believe I have finally found a group I can hang with who are mostly
older than me. OK, maybe a few older!
Charlie
I did make it home eventually. It was a fine ride from stem to stern. I'm busy tomorrow - (I'm trying out outrigger canoing in Port Moody), and we just bought two kayaks for our newly formed kayak coop today, so weather pending, I may be out on those tomorrow or Monday. Too many toys? How do people work and do these things? Please let me know where and when you're riding on Monday,if the timing works, maybe I can ride and paddle...
8^)
cheers,
Mark
Hi Patrick,
The interview will take about 1.5 hours and the Sat October 1st would work best for me as I now have clinical on Wednesday the 28th. We can schedule it for any time that day. Also where would you like to meet? I live at Olympic village so anything in the area ( e.g. Grandville island ) would work.
Teela-Dawn Mann
Hi Teela-Dawn!
Sorry I've not replied sooner but it seems to have been a very busy weekend! On Saturday, October 1st, I have a VIFF shift from 9:45-2:45 so I could meet with you after that, say around 3:30-4:00pm, depending on weather. If it is not raining I will bike as I'm assigned shifts at Pacific Cinémathèque, at 1131 Howe, and not that far from either your place in Olympic Village, or ours, #20-1425 Lamey's Mill Road. (604-734-9200). If it is pouring, I'll walk so it will take a bit longer to get to either place. Let me know what works for you and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizio!
Sorry I've not replied sooner but it seems to have been a very busy weekend! On Saturday, October 1st, I have a VIFF shift from 9:45-2:45 so I could meet with you after that, say around 3:30-4:00pm, depending on weather. If it is not raining I will bike as I'm assigned shifts at Pacific Cinémathèque, at 1131 Howe, and not that far from either your place in Olympic Village, or ours, #20-1425 Lamey's Mill Road. (604-734-9200). If it is pouring, I'll walk so it will take a bit longer to get to either place. Let me know what works for you and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizio!
Hi Patrice ,
Glad to hear about old shark tooth! I think I'd be tired at 98 years too.
Isn't it interesting how life is like a day? You wake up and your kind of
groggy and just getting a sense of your surroundings just like a new born .
As the morning wears on you feel awake and want to get things done and have
fun like an adolescent. In the afternoon you just slog it out getting your
work done as in middle age and in the evening you start to get tired and
just want to sleep just like a senior...interesting.
Have fun with the vegetable aquisition and we'll talk soon.
Glad to hear about old shark tooth! I think I'd be tired at 98 years too.
Isn't it interesting how life is like a day? You wake up and your kind of
groggy and just getting a sense of your surroundings just like a new born .
As the morning wears on you feel awake and want to get things done and have
fun like an adolescent. In the afternoon you just slog it out getting your
work done as in middle age and in the evening you start to get tired and
just want to sleep just like a senior...interesting.
Have fun with the vegetable aquisition and we'll talk soon.
Hi Big Al, or Shakespeare!
Trust your weekend went well. Very busy time here at The Island Inn. Let me know about riding on Wednesday as weather looks quite promising for a lengthy jaunt! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Trust your weekend went well. Very busy time here at The Island Inn. Let me know about riding on Wednesday as weather looks quite promising for a lengthy jaunt! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Hello Patrick,
Annie just keeps on keeping on doesn't she! The celebration for her 98th
sounded grand; I guess we can only hope that somewhere in the depths of her
mind she had an inkling of what the celebration was for - nice thought I
know but probably unlikely.
My Dad is heading the same way; although having said that I took him for his
latest checkup on Tuesday just past and there has been a marked improvement
in his mental abilities - I had suspected the case over the last month or so
but had really discounted the idea as me hoping too much for any signs of
improvement. Anyway the upshot was that he was able to do about 85% of the
neurological tests he failed miserably about 4 months ago! His Gerentologist
was quite surprised to say the least and classes Dad in the 10% of people
that improve significantly with the particular medication he is on - he
thinks it will give Dad 2-3 years of a reasonable (whatever reasonable
means) quality of life.
Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year - it goes without saying that
you will all be staying with us if you get to Adelaide. We can work out the
finer details once your schedule is set.
At this stage I will be going to Sun Peaks in January for 4 weeks; not sure
at this stage whether Tina will be coming - she wants to go to Vietnam for
our sponsored child's high school graduation sometime in the first half of
the year. The only thing that may put the ski trip in doubt is the current
state of the world financial position as it is putting a large hole in our
superannuation savings and looks like continuing to do so for a while yet!
We had a great trip up to the Gulf of Carpentaria/North west Queensland;
even went to two rodeos in Quamby and Cloncurry. Covered 8,500 kms from go
to whoa - bit like our trip up to Exmouth - in 5 weeks or so.
All here are well - hope all are the same over there - please pass on our
fondestos to all and sundry.
No doubt Tina will reply in more detail in the next day or two.
Love to all
Trevor and Tina
Annie just keeps on keeping on doesn't she! The celebration for her 98th
sounded grand; I guess we can only hope that somewhere in the depths of her
mind she had an inkling of what the celebration was for - nice thought I
know but probably unlikely.
My Dad is heading the same way; although having said that I took him for his
latest checkup on Tuesday just past and there has been a marked improvement
in his mental abilities - I had suspected the case over the last month or so
but had really discounted the idea as me hoping too much for any signs of
improvement. Anyway the upshot was that he was able to do about 85% of the
neurological tests he failed miserably about 4 months ago! His Gerentologist
was quite surprised to say the least and classes Dad in the 10% of people
that improve significantly with the particular medication he is on - he
thinks it will give Dad 2-3 years of a reasonable (whatever reasonable
means) quality of life.
Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year - it goes without saying that
you will all be staying with us if you get to Adelaide. We can work out the
finer details once your schedule is set.
At this stage I will be going to Sun Peaks in January for 4 weeks; not sure
at this stage whether Tina will be coming - she wants to go to Vietnam for
our sponsored child's high school graduation sometime in the first half of
the year. The only thing that may put the ski trip in doubt is the current
state of the world financial position as it is putting a large hole in our
superannuation savings and looks like continuing to do so for a while yet!
We had a great trip up to the Gulf of Carpentaria/North west Queensland;
even went to two rodeos in Quamby and Cloncurry. Covered 8,500 kms from go
to whoa - bit like our trip up to Exmouth - in 5 weeks or so.
All here are well - hope all are the same over there - please pass on our
fondestos to all and sundry.
No doubt Tina will reply in more detail in the next day or two.
Love to all
Trevor and Tina
Glad to receive pics and hear what you are doing. I remember you really liked Australia. Give us a short report when you get back. May--------That is there fall. Is that a good time? Of course you lucky stiffs don't have to be here for yard work. Are you still enjoying the condo?
Jack is already sawing logs so better catch up.
Gail
Jack is already sawing logs so better catch up.
Gail
Pat,
Many thanks to you and Corinne for a lovely dinner for the 4 of us and a very pleasant evening all round.
You may not want to read the article I have forwarded if it will spoil the show for you once it surfaces in Canada.
Ray
Hi Ray!
Really enjoyed the evening and meeting both Allan and Lynne. Thanks for stunning flowers before I forget, by the way, and for article on Downtown Abbey. We are both looking forward to seeing the next series. Let me know about Wednesday as weather looks quite promising for a lengthy ride! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Really enjoyed the evening and meeting both Allan and Lynne. Thanks for stunning flowers before I forget, by the way, and for article on Downtown Abbey. We are both looking forward to seeing the next series. Let me know about Wednesday as weather looks quite promising for a lengthy ride! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
What wonderful photos of your Mom! She looks wonderful and I can see she is
a lucky lady to have someone in love with her so late in her years. I
really enjoyed reading your message, as I always do. You are so busy and
have so many exciting things planned. Thank you for having a look at the
fundraising. The items in the printed catalogue look much better than how
they appear online, so hopefully you will be pleased. I just had the boys
over to Merritt for a couple of days and we went to the farmer's market.
They picked their Halloween pumpkins from our friend Lucas. So they were
quite pleased with themselves. They also managed to see the cows that are
now coming down from a summer on the mountain, and one walked up to Corben
and stuck it's nose on his fingers. They are doing really well with their
new skill of using the toilet all the time now. I still worry and feel the
need to keep reminding them, but they seem to have it under control.
Pro D at work tomorrow, so I'll have training on the program for writing
student education plans. I can't believe it is almost October.... time to
start raking leaves and cleaning the garden soon!
Please say Hi to Corinne for us and have a great time at the film festival!
Love,
Ariane & the boys!
Lads,
Hop eyou made up for my poor performance in the Early Boid Toiney by riding to Seattle and back on Saturday.
Today I am captive to the Mongolian Tiaorista on a ‘surprise’ PD day round up. So I guess I am stranded in the storm unless there is a sudden ambush by babysitters.
I will ride Tuesday rain or shine if anyone is up for that action. Wednesday looks like the better weather -- not that I am looking…
W
Hi Ghost Riders!
Trust everyone is well. Gather squash was disappointing. Sorry to hear that you will be soon be begging Ragin' to give you lessons!!! I gather you received my voice mail about not riding come rain or shine on Tuesday. However, please let me know about Wednesday as weather looks quite promising for a lengthy ride! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Trust everyone is well. Gather squash was disappointing. Sorry to hear that you will be soon be begging Ragin' to give you lessons!!! I gather you received my voice mail about not riding come rain or shine on Tuesday. However, please let me know about Wednesday as weather looks quite promising for a lengthy ride! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Hi Patrick,
It was very nice meeting you the other night and I thank you for your hospitality.
Question. I would like to purchase a bottle of Scotch for my Dad as it is 75th birthday. Would you have any recommendations? My dad has in the past enjoyed Glenfidich (spelling?) so I would like to get him something that is unique and a little different.
Thanks for your help. Hope you had a nice weekend.
..Dave
It was very nice meeting you the other night and I thank you for your hospitality.
Question. I would like to purchase a bottle of Scotch for my Dad as it is 75th birthday. Would you have any recommendations? My dad has in the past enjoyed Glenfidich (spelling?) so I would like to get him something that is unique and a little different.
Thanks for your help. Hope you had a nice weekend.
..Dave
Hi Dave/Titanium Man!
Great to meet you and have you in Book Club. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I'm finding Billionaire's Vinegar delightful. Find the relatively recent history behind the American demand for Bordeaux simply fascinating. I like Wallace's style as well.
With respect to your Dad's gift, I'd be more than delighted to suggest any number of malts. Just wondering if you would like to meet at Legacy in Olympic Village:
Legacy Liquor Store
7 days a week, 10 am to 11 pm
1633 Manitoba, Vancouver, BC V6L 1L3
Phone: (604) 331-7900
I think they have a wonderful selection and a very knowledgeable staff. If you decide upon something that is available at a BC Liquor Store, (Signature probably has widest selection as far as government outlets are concerned.), you may well wish to buy it there as it will be cheaper. However, Legacy has a far greater range of malts and since it is for a rather special birthday, you mentioned something a bit more interesting.
Not sure when you need to buy the gift or what your busy schedule will allow but I'm "reasonably" free this coming Wednesday, (although Whirlygig and I hope to ride, given the forecast), until around 6:00pm as I have an orientation meeting for VIFF volunteers at Pacific Cinémathèque, at 1131 Howe, starting at 7:00pm.My first shift is from 12:15-17:15 the next day, Thursday, so I could meet at Legacy at some point after that, if that is convenient for you, regarding timing, etc. Friday my shift is from 9:45-14:45, so once again, I could meet at Legacy, or at the downtown Signature Store, for that matter. Saturday is full with a shift from 9:45-14:45 and then I'm being interviewed by a nursing student for some assignment, I gather. After that Whirlygig and I are attending a gathering of squash friends where, interestingly enough, malt features prominently! Sunday is free for me so perhaps that is a good bet.
Anyway, let me know what you think and we'll plan accordingly. Of course we could simply chat on the phone, (604-734-9200), as I would like to know a bit more about your Dad's taste, (Glenfiddich is probably the best known Highland distillery but I liken it's entry level product to Heineken, inasmuch as the Dutch, more or less, introduced European beer to North America. Both are fine products, depending on one's taste but there are so many others why settle for Budweiser! That being said, I think the Glenlivet Nadurra, cask strength is wonderful! Glenlivet and Glenfiddich were really the first two distilleries to penetrate the NA market, as far as I know.), price range, etc., but it's always fun to browse the shelves, just like kids in a candy store!
Had a grand weekend with two dinner parties at our place, Saturday and Sunday evenings. On Saturday, Robo Ray and I went out to Iona Beach Park, one of our regular routes. Ray had to tutor a student at 10:00am so after he left me near Marine and Cypress, I continued on to UBC and managed to log 89K by time I was home. Still shooting for your 160K distance!!
Cheers, Patrizio/Il Conduttore!
Great to meet you and have you in Book Club. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I'm finding Billionaire's Vinegar delightful. Find the relatively recent history behind the American demand for Bordeaux simply fascinating. I like Wallace's style as well.
With respect to your Dad's gift, I'd be more than delighted to suggest any number of malts. Just wondering if you would like to meet at Legacy in Olympic Village:
Legacy Liquor Store
7 days a week, 10 am to 11 pm
1633 Manitoba, Vancouver, BC V6L 1L3
Phone: (604) 331-7900
I think they have a wonderful selection and a very knowledgeable staff. If you decide upon something that is available at a BC Liquor Store, (Signature probably has widest selection as far as government outlets are concerned.), you may well wish to buy it there as it will be cheaper. However, Legacy has a far greater range of malts and since it is for a rather special birthday, you mentioned something a bit more interesting.
Not sure when you need to buy the gift or what your busy schedule will allow but I'm "reasonably" free this coming Wednesday, (although Whirlygig and I hope to ride, given the forecast), until around 6:00pm as I have an orientation meeting for VIFF volunteers at Pacific Cinémathèque, at 1131 Howe, starting at 7:00pm.My first shift is from 12:15-17:15 the next day, Thursday, so I could meet at Legacy at some point after that, if that is convenient for you, regarding timing, etc. Friday my shift is from 9:45-14:45, so once again, I could meet at Legacy, or at the downtown Signature Store, for that matter. Saturday is full with a shift from 9:45-14:45 and then I'm being interviewed by a nursing student for some assignment, I gather. After that Whirlygig and I are attending a gathering of squash friends where, interestingly enough, malt features prominently! Sunday is free for me so perhaps that is a good bet.
Anyway, let me know what you think and we'll plan accordingly. Of course we could simply chat on the phone, (604-734-9200), as I would like to know a bit more about your Dad's taste, (Glenfiddich is probably the best known Highland distillery but I liken it's entry level product to Heineken, inasmuch as the Dutch, more or less, introduced European beer to North America. Both are fine products, depending on one's taste but there are so many others why settle for Budweiser! That being said, I think the Glenlivet Nadurra, cask strength is wonderful! Glenlivet and Glenfiddich were really the first two distilleries to penetrate the NA market, as far as I know.), price range, etc., but it's always fun to browse the shelves, just like kids in a candy store!
Had a grand weekend with two dinner parties at our place, Saturday and Sunday evenings. On Saturday, Robo Ray and I went out to Iona Beach Park, one of our regular routes. Ray had to tutor a student at 10:00am so after he left me near Marine and Cypress, I continued on to UBC and managed to log 89K by time I was home. Still shooting for your 160K distance!!
Cheers, Patrizio/Il Conduttore!
Hi Pepperoni!
Great work with Patrick! Onward!! Fight!!!
I'm still trying to get down to VRC and say hello to you and the rest of the motley crew! Not sure if you knew or not but I've been riding with Whirlygig and Raymundo, basically since I had my right hip replaced, a year ago, this past April. In fact, Robo Ray and I went out to Iona Beach Park last Saturday, one of regular routes. Often think of you when we ride to Steveston as we ride the dyke road at times and I know you mentioned you do that with Courtney from time to time. Hello to Linda. Cora Lee sends her regards to you both as well. Cheers, Il Conductore!
Pic: Cora Lee and I at wedding reception for Kari/Lee, at Granville Island Brewery Tap Room on September 10th. Kari and Chloë are school chums. Through her work at GIB, Chloë can book Tap Room for nothing, once a year. Perhaps we should have a Team II reunion there! I hear, from Whirlygig that the China Clipper is now playing doubles! Does he still think he is better than he actually is!!!
Great work with Patrick! Onward!! Fight!!!
I'm still trying to get down to VRC and say hello to you and the rest of the motley crew! Not sure if you knew or not but I've been riding with Whirlygig and Raymundo, basically since I had my right hip replaced, a year ago, this past April. In fact, Robo Ray and I went out to Iona Beach Park last Saturday, one of regular routes. Often think of you when we ride to Steveston as we ride the dyke road at times and I know you mentioned you do that with Courtney from time to time. Hello to Linda. Cora Lee sends her regards to you both as well. Cheers, Il Conductore!
Pic: Cora Lee and I at wedding reception for Kari/Lee, at Granville Island Brewery Tap Room on September 10th. Kari and Chloë are school chums. Through her work at GIB, Chloë can book Tap Room for nothing, once a year. Perhaps we should have a Team II reunion there! I hear, from Whirlygig that the China Clipper is now playing doubles! Does he still think he is better than he actually is!!!
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