Television’s perfect. You turn a few knobs, a few of those mechanical adjustments at which the higher apes are so proficient, and lean back and drain your mind of all thought. And there you are watching the bubbles in the primeval ooze. You don’t have to concentrate. You don’t have to react. You don’t have to remember. You don’t miss your brain because you don’t need it. Your heart and liver and lungs continue to function normally. Apart from that, all is peace and quiet. You are in the man’s nirvana. And if some poor nasty minded person comes along and says you look like a fly on a can of garbage, pay him no mind. He probably hasn’t got the price of a television set. -Raymond Thornton Chandler, writer (23 Jul 1888-1959)
Lazy, lazy sleep-in until 8:30 am after last night's simply wonderful party at Upper Bench! Lady Dar was off to set up for coffee at Oasis by 9:15 am so I set about making a pot of java so that it would be ready for the for Old Oakites when they stumbled out of bed. They are off to meet friends from Peachland, for lunch, here in town, around noon. Until then we visited wwhile Kathleen prepared an apricot crumble, (Gary, from next door, very kindly picked us the fruit.], while I steamed beet greens and boiled the beets themselves for one of tonight's salads. Once I sent a few messages I plan to hit the road for a ride. Will be hot!
Map and Stats for ride:
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A wonderful night. Thank u Judi Hello Car Detailed Woman! Thanks for joining us. We all had a terrific time. However, the snap you sent along was empty! Here are a few I took. See you soon. Fondestos from The Old Oakites and Lady Dar, whose eyes are still closed! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Dame Judith! Thanks for re-sending snap. Much appreciated as now I am in a picture! Duke sends his regards. He has now decided he will supervise food preparation! I'll be sending out a message for Book Club, shortly, to confirm details. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Sous Chef!
Hello to the Two of you from Way Down South. Remember Me. How is your Summer going? I’ve been busy busy. Still renoing………still doing yard work………still reading…… Lots of visiting……….memorial services……..spending time with grandkids and friends. How about you? Looking forward to seeing you all soooooooooooooooooooooon. Cheereo and Lots of Hugs from Hildi 😊
Hello Von Bingen! How lovely to hear from you. Sorry I've not been in touch but life has been a whirlwind, particularly, of late, with our youngest grandson's fabulous wedding in LA on July 7th. I drove down and by the time I was back I'd been away for three weeks. Went on my second hike yesterday and it was wonderful to see so many of the gang I hadn't had contact with since last September. Terrific outing but missed you terribly.
Trust you will be finished your extended home-improvement program in the not too, too distant future! Also, hope you will be at next Book Club, on August 2nd, when Senka is hosting. You are welcome to stay overnight, with us, if you are not driving back to Oliver.
Until then, Fondestos from Lady Dar, busy on her paperwork for the wedding she will perform, this coming Saturday, at Quaaout Lodge on Little Shuswap Lake. Eldest daughter of very close friends who lived in our basement suite, in Kits, for seven years! We will drive up on Friday for the wedding rehearsal and then dinner with wedding party. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Lady Dar's 70th, this past Wednesday, at Front Street Brasserie! Gorgeous birthday bouquet from daughter, Ayn, in LA!
Connelly has new book out " The late show"!!!Hello family!! Well this is exciting summer time reading news at its best!!!! I was at Costco today and must have missed it :( Love to you all. ❤️😘 http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-connelly-late-show-20170721-story.html Don't buy it! Meaning you bought it already?? Or someone's birthday is coming up!!
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