Jul 25, 2018
We had a break for a few days with no fire smoke. Today that all changed again. With a high of 34C/93.2F and winds gusting this afternoon up to 25 mph we are solidly smoked in. The forecast over the next seven days ranges between 34C to 37C/98.6F. Hot and dry, perfect conditions to fan […]
Jul 22, 2018
Today Colin turned 68 today! We had a quiet day at home, a bit of business work, some house cleaning, some computer work and of course some guitar. I even found a few hours to read my book. We don’t usually do much for birthdays other that a special dinner out.
Jul 21, 2018
I read this article way back in December and it struck a cord with me. The article is about why being near water really does make us happier. I know that for myself and Colin we prefer to be near water. We don’t have to be in it or on it but just to look […]
Jul 20, 2018
Thank you all for your lovely anniversary wishes. We really appreciated them all. I had planned a post for yesterday and another for tonight but we have had a hectic 48 hours so I am just going to give you a bit of this and that. It really was the perfect day. Thank you for […]
Jul 18, 2018
On a very hot July 18th, much like today, we were married in Vancouver in 1987. This morning when I went to make the bed after Colin had gone out I found a card with a surprise. Later I found another homemade card and a surprise. Yet another surprise found in the coffee drawer. Now […]