Jul 18, 2020
Another wee disappointment
In the past few months we have met and become friendly with a couple here in the park. We first met them in early spring when we were planting our gardens and have since run into them during walks or while out in the golf cart. We keep saying that we need to get together. So finally I chose last Thursday day based on the forecast for good weather as we would need to sit outside. They agreed to the time and date.
It turned into another very windy day but then it would calm for a while. We were not sure what to do but finally figured out a seating plan inside just in case. Meanwhile we cleaned inside and out, I even asked the gardener to come earlier in the day if possible as he usually cuts the grass late afternoon Thursday. He cut the grass first thing in the morning and the sun was shining. We knew that they would want to see inside our home so we had a plan for a social distancing tour before heading outside. As we didn’t know what they drank we were prepared for pretty much anything by picking up red wine and beer. There is never a shortage of white wine choices here in house. In Mexico we always have beer in the fridge even if we don’t drink it, along with white wine.
At this point it looked lovely out. Ten minutes later the wind was bending the tree right over and there were white caps on the lake.
I was so pleased with myself for coming up with ways to be able to enjoy fresh cherries and carrots from my garden without touching anything else but the ends of the food. There was also a plate for our special salmon pate waiting to be freshly served.
A cheese plate with four selections.
Not our tomatoes – yet. Individual mini forks to pick up the cheese and fruit.
We were all ready. We knew that they had to help someone with something earlier in the afternoon but they said that 4PM was great. So we patiently waited. Colin called at 5PM and got voice mail but did not leave a message. Finally I called at 5:35PM and did leave a message. They called back at 6:20 and profusely apologized. Apparently they got caught up in something and had totally forgot. Meanwhile we had already enjoyed a bit of cheese and some pate and the rest had been put away.
Alas it was not to be. But we will do it again, perhaps in a few weeks. We have friends arriving here in the park on Monday and we will be busy with them. If you read this Paul, guess what you are getting for happy hour 😛
A few days ago a mini Covid 19 outbreak was announced here in Kelowna. It related directly to a group of young people, in part from the Vancouver area, somewhere in Alberta and the rest of the group was from here. They were all over the downtown area, partying here and there, dining out and not wearing masks nor social distancing. Some You Tube videos have been found. As of yesterday there are now 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases connected to the multiple exposure events in Kelowna in late June and early July. A few gyms may have been affected, a brewery closed its doors today while waiting to test its staff, the same with a winery in Naramata, etc and overall the downtown area is taking a hit. Later yesterday afternoon it was also announced that we have six infected staff at our only hospital. Obviously there is some serious testing being done within the hospital this weekend. There will be an update on Monday.
This is what happens when masks are not worn and people don’t social distance. The more one drinks the quicker intelligence leaves. I wish all partiers could read the following. The photo is of the nurse who wrote the following words. If I was not a mask wearer, the description of what happens in the article would certainly make me want to wear one.
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Oh dear. There goes my illusion about Canadians, even young ones. I had thought they were more sensible and self-controlled. (Certainly more than Texans.)
Guess not. Well. OK. Off we go then….even up there. Stay safe yourself…and if I were a neighbor of yours, I’d be over like a shot. What delicious food. Oh oh.
I think that for the most part we Canadians are sensible but as you know there are always a few who create problems. Please don’t judge us all based on a group of drinking young people. Well we can always hope that one day we may meet and I will be certain to prepare something special just for you.
Masks. Somebody please enlighten me. It gets cold, we put on a sweater. Colder still, we wear a jacket. Still colder we wear a wool toque. This is all in the name of protection.
If someone feels threatened by or feels that their ‘ freedom ‘ is being taken away by having to wear a mask for protection, then they have other problems going on in their head besides Covid-19.
Well said my good friend.
Was wondering if you could send me what you posted from Brandon Ferguson. I can’t
copy what he wrote from your blog and I can’t find it online. I would like to post it so maybe
it will deter people down here. Thank you. I so enjoy your blog.
Welcome to the comment section of my blog Maryjane. Nice to have you here and thanks for reading. I got that information from a FaceBook page, no idea where now but I have seen it a few times. I will send you something that you can use to copy and paste. Hope this will work for you.
Here in Terrace Covid is calm. Does that make me calm..no it does not because what has happened there in Kelowna can happen anywhere. Virtually no mask wearing here in town. I was at the hospital and I came in wearing a mask but was surprised that they were not required for people waiting for emergency care or scheduled appointments. The office staff was behind a barrier but not masked. It is obvious masks help but even in our grocery store there are very few masks. We must not let down our guard. Sorry about your company not showing up.
I am surprised about the hospital not having those in the waiting room wear a mask. Most medical appointments here you need to have a mask on before you come in the door and must keep in on the entire time you are there. Even when I went to get my eye glasses adjusted I had to wear a mask as well as during a massage.
At this point you only get a telephone appointment with your doctor unless they feel the need to see you. However, I am told masks are mandatory in the medical building. All very strange to me.
Well….. That nurse was scary!!! I wear a mask, religiously….
Thank you for making that decision.