Carlo and Malik Sing the Rome Vespa Blues: Sunday, March 24th!

 Truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it. -Flannery O'Connor, writer (25 Mar 1925-1964)

Good Morning, Patrick: HAPPY SPRING!! This is a late 'Thank you' to you for your thoughtfulness in thinking of me. Many thx for the cute Flamingo Valentine's card and the cute St. Patrick's Day card. You are always thoughtful in sending cards to keep in touch. Hope Corinne enjoyed a fun time in MX with friends. You must be happy to have her back home again. Keep on enjoying all the things that make you happy 😅 Cheers!! Mary Lee 😍
 

Charles Grandison escorting Harriet Byron

Engraving: Isaac Taylor, 1778

Hi Mary Lee! Glad you enjoyed the cards and trust you and Paolo are well. Yes, it is wonderful to have Lady Darjeeling back from Mexico. She enjoyed a wonderful time there as well as a week in LA where she saw our new great-granddaughter, Olivia Rose. Busy back here with all sorts of social activities as well as daily arm and hand exercises for me. Will be missing hiking with the gang as my arm will be in a sling for another month. Then, with my specialist's permission I will begin formal physiotherapy. Until then I am able to write my stationary bicycle which we set up in our rumpus room so at least I am able to get some exercise. Need to do some walking as well so perhaps we'll stroll up the KVR and knock on your door to say hello. All the best do you both. Stay well. Cheers, Patrizzio!             Hi Patrick, The spring break has been a nice time off for us. The world is such a complex place now. I feel lucky to be able to go into the mountains and be away from the news and turmoil that is happening elsewhere. Time to go back to work tomorrow and head into the next 3 months of busy days until we reach summer vacation! Countdown is on again so here we go :) I hope you get to see your great-granddaughter soon too. Those photos were beautiful! Corinne must have had a wonderful visit :) Love to you both and enjoy the blessings of spring! xoxo Ariane  
  

Hi Back at Work Woman! Trust everyone is well. We've been busy ourselves with various social activities and a visit from good friends this past weekend.Must away as I plan to ride my stationary bike. I'm up to an hour so I'm quite please with my progress in this regard. All the best to you four. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hello Fartograms, The carousel keeps churning out great outings. This Monday we will conquer Campbell Mountain from the SW side on our hiking boots! Beautiful views right from the start! Not sure how much snow there still is, particularly on the East side, so just in case, take your crampons if you have them.
   

As usual, we get together at the Home Hardware in Penticton at 9:00AM. Summerlanders will need to meet at the IGA at 8:40AM, then make their way to Penticton. There will not be a lot of parking space at the trail head, so we have to carpool as much as possible at the HH in Penticton. After the hike, we will decide where to relax and debrief. See you all on Monday! Cheers, Aart the Mountain Bard

 
Hi All, Just a reminder that the Sample Sale starts today - hope to see you there! Norm 

Hi Pat, This is just the receipt for the additional 3 wines that your friends picked up at the winery. I just processed this as an add-on to your wine club package. Looking forward to seeing you soon at the winery. Best regards, Jodi  Fee Structure – Servas Canada:
 
http://www.canadaservas.org/en/join-servas-canada/fee-structure/