Aug 18, 2011
What’s wrong with this picture?
I had asked Colin to pull out my beige sandals as we were rushing out the door!
Fortunately I looked down and saw the problem.
Aug 17, 2011
California vs BC
We were invited to a party, a happy hour. There are often many such late afternoons here in the park but the weather has affected plans this summer and there have been very few gatherings. This is probably the first year we haven’t had a happy hour at our beach site followed by campfires and music. You know, the kind of party that starts about 4PM and goes till midnight. I miss those. Maybe in September……
The honored guests from San Francisco were here visiting family. They have been to a variety of wineries over the past few days and wanted to share some of their selections. There was much discussion of California wines versus our local B.C. wines. In the end we agreed that each had great selections.
The San Francisco couple use to do a great deal of hiking. On one particular backpacking expedition in Yosemite they started at a base camp and ascended to 5 five more camps, one each evening. The most discussed topic was how to carry their wine. Some people chose the extra weight of carrying the glass bottle. Others decided to chance bruising the wine by transferring it into a plastic bottle making the load lighter. Sally was explaining to us that one particular couple seemed to have the finest of wines each evening. Finally she asked them how they managed to carry so much wine along with their other supplies! It seems that they had pre couriered their wines up to each night camp via Federal Express. Fed Ex had hired a mule train to take up the wine. Cost $50.00! Simply brilliant. Sally was disappointed that they hadn’t thought of it.
Sally is the red head in the stripped shirt.
Diane, thanks for such a wonderful 'appy' hour!!
It was so nice to get out and to enjoy the evening. Of course as often happens, happy hour turned into dinner as the hostess served so many tasty appies. We left about 7PM as we had not yet fed our fur babies.
Aug 16, 2011
What was he thinking?
I know that we live in one of the most beautiful areas of Canada but really…
..what was the driver thinking about? Keep your eyes on the road, not the scenery!
Aug 15, 2011
Headline news….
…and they say Mexico is dangerous! Hmmmm!
Yes...right here in laid back Kelowna.....and other shots fired in Winnipeg.
....in fact one did die.
Update Monday, 3 p.m. Kelowna RCMP have confirmed reputed Red Scorpion head Jonathan Bacon was the man killed during Sunday’s gangland shooting in front of the Delta Grand Hotel. Police confirmed Bacon’s identity during a news conference Monday afternoon.
I’m already getting emails asking about this shooting.
I think it’s time to start planning the trip south. At least the news in Mexico is more humane.
Mexican city trades tax credit for stray dogs
The Associated Press Posted: Aug 15, 2011 4:06 PM ET
I rest my case for travel to Mexico!Aug 13, 2011
Quiet Saturday!
It all started with…
...the first meal of the day. We just love the fresh fruit we can get, literally next door, at this time of year. Word is that the apricots are ready!
We are laying a tad low today, as yesterday Caeli was once again bitten by something, not sure if it was a bee or ???. We were at friends who had some Claritin which I popped into her mouth. It helps contain the reaction.
Unfortunately Caeli was not feeling well. Her swelling, the reaction to the bite, was on her back this time but quickly subsided. However it's obvious she is in some sort of discomfort! She lay like this for hours.
The other strange thing was that Hilde, the doxie puppy, also got bit by a bee or wasp yesterday but she is 100%. Thank goodness.
..but poor Caeli, who refused any of our Japanese take out veggies (most unusual) was still in distress all evening.
However this morning she seemed normal so we are just taking it easy.
It's about 4:45PM on a hot as in 32C sunny afternoon and Colin is working. So the girls are waiting his return which is going to be rather late, after dark. Caeli, the laid back one is sleeping but Carmeh is on watch. I had to share this photo with you....Carmeh is actually sitting on her sister's back!! I took this about 30 minutes ago and they haven't changed position.
So now that my post for today is done, rather late, but do you really care?….I am going to start happy hour on my own! Unless you care to join me, that is?
By the way, can anyone explain why someone would have 3 yellow shirts, never mind having them all hanging on the bedroom door at the same time.?