We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we
choose to act on. That's who we really are. -J.K. Rowling, author (b.
31 Jul 1965)
Yup we are here! no umbrella cocktails for us. We can have a quick chat with your visitor. On Sat? Senka Hi Non-Umbrella Woman! Sorry to learn that you are drinking straight out of the bottle but thanks very much for agreeing to have a chat with Jane. Certainly much appreciated. What time, on Saturday, would be convenient? Cheers, Patrizzio!
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Hello Your Un-Calmness! Terrific to see you as well. Sorry we didn't have a chance to visit more but since you will be staying with us in Penticton, sometime this Fall, we can catch-up then. [You can ever wait for Paul's Trip Advisor report before you decide to book!] Last of cork flooring is going in as I scribe so Lady Dar is delighted with progress.
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Have already shredded enegatives, bar one set, now resting quietly in my Swiss bank's vault, [Just in case I need future leverage!], so rest calmly until you receive my first blackmail missive! Then you can really start to hyperventilate and begin panic attacks in earnest!! Until then, stay well. Fondestos from Lady Dar, busy recovering patio chairs! Cheers, All the Money in the World, Patrizzio! PS: I couldn't agree more with your comment about Ry, unfortunately. I have felt, for some time now, at least with respect to FF, that many of these "big name" draws are often past their prime and can never really live up to the hype of pre-Festival billing, or indeed, to our musical memories of earlier times. [Last time I looked, I wasn't aging, but that was fifty years ago!] I liken it to The River Rock Casino Syndrome, usually found in Baby Boomers, or later generations, [I spit on Heavy Metal, Disco, and now Rap, Hip Hop but that is just my grumpiness speaking!], yearning, desperately, for a lost, golden past, that never, ironically, ever existed. What is it with our species and aging? Pics: New covering for patio chairs. Duke demonstrating pure calmness, inner and outer stillness, even amidst chaos of construction!
Jos, remember that we have our first golf lesson on Tuesday. We can organize the golf to be followed by our bridge evening thus spending the afternoon and eve in Penticton. You can get back to me on that later and me know what your thoughts are. I'll start looking for the orzo....and finding it will mean I will bring an orzo salad (pasta)....or I could make another fruit/dessert platter,
just let me know what you prefer. Hugs for now, Olly Hi Orzo Olga! Wonderful indeed, to see you after quite a few months. Glad you enjoyed snaps. Thanks again for incredible dessert. Where are your golf lessons? If close to Skaha, then perhaps we should have bridge picnic there. Anyway, will wait until we hear from more people. I'm just about to have the "overleft" berries with yogurt! Thanks and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Stanchion Man, et al! Thought you might appreciate a couple of snapolas of your distinct trademark! My new trademark is a pair of tin-snips! Following Mr Fixit's template for rain barrel on back patio, I managed to set up one of our small rain barrels on ledge near front door. Nothing for such accomplished handypeople like the rest of you! Stay well, far-flung friends. Fondestos from Mme Coriandre to one and all Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Cyclisti Beware! Stanchion-free ride! Famiglia Carter and Pickleball Patient, taken on Folk Fest weekend.
Looks like a fun time was had by all. Tuesday does not work for me, more than unfortunately. I am doing yoga on my beach blanket at Wharf Park on Tuesday night at 6. I’ll catch up with you soon😎 Pam Hi Beach Blanket Yoga Practictioner! Too, too bad but trust our paths will cross in the not too, too distant future! Cheers, Patrizzio! 👍😎 Great evening everybody. Praque sounds exotic for next Tuesday evening 5pm. Jos Hi Josinta! "Praque" is truly exotic, if it exists. Lady Dar and I vote for beach in front of Prague Café. On the bridge, as opposed to the beach front, you played so well last night that I wonder if you might consider giving me lessons! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Really impressed with chore resolutions - come down anytime for similar at OO. Love the front shade tents - ancient M*skhga°`ugh altar? Hi Stefano, et al!
Return to Old Oak would be like a pilgrimage to the Holy Grinder! Didn't have any time for chore resolution yesterday as spent a goodly part of day vacuuming new floor and kitchen area now that most of work there, for time being, is largely completed. Then on to moving books from first bay of shelving in Rumpus Room. Existing finishing edge on top step was not quite high enough to butt against new flooring so had to be removed and when replaced chaps will need room to put new fixture in place.
That evening we had been invited for dinner by Rebecca and Corey at their rental suite in Sendero. They are "jealous" of Chloë's move-in date, August 8th, as their own has now been moved into December, perhaps January! The two-bedroom suite is actually quite well laid out and comfortably furnished but with two small children didn't take long for cabin fever to set in. Before we knocked on their door we took a spin past Chloë's townhouse as I'd not seen it since April. Walk-through is on Friday so I've been instructed to turn on every light switch and tap, poke my nose into every cupboard, nook and cranny.
Chloë joined us after her spin class and told us about her meet with the young woman who will rent the townhouse ground level "suite". She will move in at the end of August. Has its own entrance, bedroom and bathroom so will be self-contained, although kitchen will be shared. Fairly recently, I understand, Shruti arrived from India, [Apparently her father is a wine importer.], and is a well-qualified Sommelier. She works for Culmina, high-end winery out of Oliver, started by Don Triggs, entrepreneur who started Jackson-Triggs, after some conglomerate bought out JT. We happened to taste there when at Spirit Ridge and were impressed with set-up and product. Anyway, Chloë mentioned that Shruti asked if she minded if she cooked Indian dishes so we are already making plans for heavily discounted Culmina wine and lamb curry!
After Ashlynn and Avery went to bed, [Thanks, so much, for absolutely mouth-watering Bad Tattoo pizza, [gluten-free!], and salad, Beckerster and Kid Chelene, not to mention all the Corona, with lime, and wine! (Nicolina and Marvinator, bottle of Black Sage red was phenomenal!), we played a round of cribbage enjoying chatting and sipping. [Lady Dar needs more lessons, Rosita!] Sarge arrives tomorrow to take care of the girls while parents are on shift. He will stay with us, on Rumpus Room couch as Murphy beds are boxed in, literally!
Hello Lady Patrizzia and Sir James! Must apologize, yet again, for being a tardy correspondent. Not sure if you checked your voice-mail but Lady Dar earlier this morning, I believe. At any rate, trust you are both well. Have been meaning to send along a missive for weeks but recent events conspired against my good intentions. Fondestos from Cora Lee to you, Sir James, and Lady Patrizzia. Cheers, Patrizzio!
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