Heavy Snowfall on the Allison Pass Blues: Sunday, February 25th!

The struggle to see things as they are is perhaps the fundamental driver of Western civilization. There is a long but direct line from Aristotle and Archimedes to Locke, Hume, Mill, and Darwin, and from there through Orwell and Churchill to Martin Luther King writing his “Letter from Birmingham City Jail”. It is the agreement that objective reality exists, that people of goodwill can perceive it, and that other people will change their views when presented with the facts of the matter. -Thomas E. Ricks, journalist and author (b. 1955)

 

Hi from Nanoose!Can’t argue with this! Hope to see you soon...Grog  
Hello Howler Quilt Folk!Trust you are both well! Is that one of Lurch's fabulous creations? Aaoooooo! Werewolves of London! Aaoooooo! In fact, when I received your message we were just about to leave The Cave! Waved goodbye to Tinsel Town on Monday, February 19th, staying overnight with Donna Florida and Cactus in Berkeley and Marilyn and Mike in Portland, on way north, with a stop in Redding to go to Jack's! Stardust rather than BLM however! One of main reasons to return through Vancouver was to visit Ted Keating. Had a grand evening of dinner and bridge with The Penguin, (host), Johnny the Snooz and Ragin' on Saturday.

 

At any rate, just wanted to say hello. Given coming European schedule, (April 16th to July 10th), for me, and Lady Dar's summer weddings, I don' think we'll be able to visit The Island before next Fall. However, we look forward to catching up when you are here in September, if not before, somewhere, sometime! Fondestos from Lady Dar to you both! Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Stopped at Caparone on way to Berkeley. David's son, Mark, is now doing most of wine-making but David still keeps his hand in. Sole Caparone survivor of '91 fire! Lady Dar says goodbye to Cactus and Donna Florida! Jack's! What's left of swimming pool at Americana Lodge! Saying goodbye to snow-bound folk, Michaelo and Marilyn, on Cornelius Pass Road, Portland; Elaine, with Sloane, three-week old granddaughter, and Ted. Flamin' with Ashlynn and Avery; Mom and Dad! Lady Dar says goodbye to Sarge!

  

Up at just before 7:00 am to take a look at the weather forecast. Last night when I returned from bridge Flamin', Sarge and Lady Dar suggested we stay another day as the trough of low pressure traversing the BC Interior was depositing heavy snowfall to the Coquihalla Summit and Allison Pass early this morning. However, the snow was forecast to ease this morning and become more intermittent through the day. I took a look at a number of DriveBc's highway cams for Highway 3 and conditions didn't look horrendous. Most likely very slow going but not impassable. Will wait and see what forecast on TV reveals, when everyone else is up, before we make a decision.

[Lady Dar and I returned to Penticton, today, via the Hope-Princeton, and wondered if you and Big Al were in Sunshine Valley. We waved as we drove past!]  

Good Morning Etta and Duke! Just a little while ago, latest weather report looks reasonable so we will be leaving shortly, stopping at Costco, in Abbotsford, for gas and a few groceries. Fondestos from Lady Dar, still in her night shift! Love and Cheers, Dad/Patrizzio!

Hello to my Favourite Bridge Partners!  Foist and foremost, thanks to The Penguin for hosting such a wonderful, wonderful evening of dinner, [Saladin and chili were more than divine!], and bridge. 

Photo: groucho

It was really terrific to see Johnny the Snooz after so many years and trust he might well become a regular with the group, with or without me. Thanks, as well, of course, to Ragin' and The Snooz for the delicious appetizers and hootch. Only criticism, [other than normal bidding complaints!], I have is the shocking lack of bridge prizes, a situation which MUST be rectified next time! Finally, thank you Janet, for driving me home. All the best to everyone and I'll be in touch before I'm back for the March 9th weekend. If it works for people, perhaps we can arrange another get-together for one of the nights I'll be in town. I think I'll drive down on Thursday, March 8th so that evening or Saturday, March 10th, would be best for me, if anyone is interested. Fondestos from Lady Dar who would like to be included next time! All the best. Cheers, Patrizzio/Il Conduttore!  Hi all, Just to ask all of  you to please update my email address. I’m not sure how u got this other one but I don’t use it. Thx. Cheers. Janet
 

 Hi Old Farts, What a winter it has been!  I have been unable to do much in the way of snowshoeing.  For those who are able, there have been few Thursday outings organized. Luckily, almost all of us are still able to get together for breakfast!  So, I have contacted the Nest and Nectar and they are happy to have us Breakfast will be: - at 0830 on Wednesday, March 7th-at The Nest and Nectar, 301 – 1475 Fairview Road (at the western end of the Cannery, beside the Many Hats Theatre).

In order to serve us in a timely manner, the breakfast menu has been shortened.  Fewer choices will make for faster service.  Here, briefly, is the menu: -Tofu Scramble:  tofu sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.   ($11) -Homemade Waffle: served with hashbrowns and fruit.  ($10) -French Toast: served with hashbrowns and fruit.  One piece ($10), 2 pieces ($11 -Traditional Country Breakfast:  eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, hashbrowns, fruit.  One egg($10), Two eggs ($11) Three eggs ($12) -Hang Loose Breakfast Sandwich (like a Bennie).  Includes toasted English muffin, egg, avocado, tomato, cheese, arugula, served with hashbrowns and fruit ($13) Because we are a group of some size, there will be an automatic gratuity.

 

Are you interested?  If so, please let me know (with numbers of people) at your early convenience.  I have to give numbers to the N&N a couple of days in advance. Looking forward to seeing many of you after such a long “down” time.

Cheers, Jim Hi James! Thanks for organizing this. Lady Dar and I are delighted to attend so please add the two of us to your list. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening at Lens. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hello Harbour Terrace! Sorry for not calling this evening, after we were home but by the time we had unloaded, had dinner and watched The Florida Project, it was time for bed!  After hearing an account of the multi-vehicle crash on the Coquihalla, around 8:00 pm, we were thanking our lucky stars that we decided on #3! Friends Josinta and Arturo, coming from Camrose endured blizzards, and slippery roads all the way. Sedona Folk, Giliana and Filipo, reported their drive back was part skating rink! At any rate, just wanted to let you know we are fine. Thanks again, for your unstinting hospitality and patience with me! Take care of each other. Fondestos from Lady Dar. Cheers, Patrizzio! PS: Just heard you are feeling even more poorly, Flamin! Sorry to hear this, of course. Hope, after a few snorts of malt, you will begin to improve! Pics: Lady Dar with our fabulous hosts!