Hawaii was not what I had expected at all.Tara and Karla live on the "Big" island (where Kona coffee comes from). Tara and Karla have a mango tree in their yard and we could just go out and pick fresh mango's.They were so yummy.When I arrived on Friday we spent the afternoon just getting settled. Saturday morning we went swimming with the fish.My camera worked underwater for about 3 photo's and then decided to more or less die.So much for a water pr...

This is it.....the departure from Canada for the next 10 months. Hard to believe that it is today I am leaving. 5:55PM to be exact. Suzanne is going to pick me up at about 3:30 and then deliver me to the airport. All that I can do right now is done. The little yellow submarine (aka my car) is delivered to Fred without anymore dents or damage. Oops. Five years I have had my car without an ICBC claim and I've had two in the last two weeks. Not my fault either of t...

Sad but also excited as I said goodbye to Mom and Dad on Sunday morning before heading to the ferry to get to Vancouver. We have had a wonderful week visiting and catching up. Packing and unpacking and repacking my life's collection. Thanks Mom and Dad for the use of your home and barn for my numerous totes. On July 1st (Canada Day) Mom and Dad hosted a BBQ for me with most of my family and some close friends at their home. There were nearly 30 people on one of ...

What a great weekend with the gang......Mark, Blair, Suzanne, Frank, Tanja, Paul, and Bee. The cabin was a great get away and an chance for everyone to kick back and relax. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with everyone and what a great memory to take with me. Mark, thanks for opening up your cabin yet again (and Rick for the loan of the guest house). Blair, your cooking will be missed. Suzanne, thanks for making sure I always had a drink close by. Fr...