Pumpkin Cats and the Watering Can Blues: Monday, June 10th!

A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep. -Saul Bellow, writer, Nobel laureate (10 Jun 1915-2005) 

 

Ethics, decency, and morality are the real soldiers. -Kiran Bedi, police officer and social activist (b. 9 Jun 1949) 

Hi Patrick, Is there room for me to play Bridge tonight? Cheers Carol Hi Chooch! Yes indeed! Great! See you this evening. Thanks and Cheers, Patrizzio! Ok Hi Monday Two Tablers! With Chooch, [aka Cruise Ship Carolina], able to play, Dame Judith is required for seven. Josinta, are you back and bidding? [Phillipo, any interest?] With you, Haida Gwaii Kayaker, and your two eager Summerland companions, we'll have a full two tables. Those already confirmed, no need to reply but Fence Sitters, or Radio Silence People, please confirm so that I can plan accordingly. Thanks and Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Possible Elite Duplicate Players for bridge group: Saturday, off Skaha Lake Road, Three Doe Trump, and One Paw Pass, at Farmers' Market!

Can't make tonight. Thanks for checking. Cheers. Phil Patrick, I have no clue who you are talking about, but Olly and I are coming. Cheers Mike Hello Patrick,

We are home, but our home is filled with " rockclimbers and mountainbikers" from Calgary and we celebrate their finale tonight. Looking forward to play next monday! Have fun tonight. Jos Is Dame Judith still needed? 

Hello Rowdy Bunch! Great evening! Thanks for the wine, (Chooch), fab almondos, (Dame Judith), and the unrelenting whining, (Olga Polga, Mulligan Woman Extraordinaire!]. In spite of the constant grizzling, it was a fun-filled evening so thanks to one and all.
 

Next Monday, June 17th, seems best evening for most. Rolly Polly will chat with Haida Gwaii Hotshot to see if she will host. If not, then venue will be at Egilson Construction Site, in the far reaches of Summerlandia. Will advise when I am informed of the coordinates! Please let me know if you intend to play. Until then, travel safely, those of you heading out on vacation. Thanks and Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Two-tablers: Michaelo adds up scores; Chooch and Dar await results; Olga Polga wears prize for lowest score; Arrivederci! I will play Susan

Sorry Patrick, will be returning to Penticton too late Monday evening. Have fun. Dianne. Patrick: I can play next Monday. Let me know where. Theresa Hello Patrick, I like to take a break this summer for playing bridge.There is too much coming and going for us this summer. 

We will see you both June 20th at the Dreamcafe to enjoy an evening with laila.

Lets plan to have dinner together before. Hope you both are going strong, and enjoying the beginning of Summer. The busy retirees, Jos and Aart  Dear Busy, Overwhelmed Retiree!

Sorry you are opting out, just like Gilliana. You should know, Josinta, that life never gets any slower, summer, fall, winter or spring. Suppose it must be the fact that you are now an aging grandmother with ever diminishing energy levels. Not enough Single Malt, obviously. Anyway, you'll be missed. Regarding Dream on the 20th, please come for a drink beforehand, if you feel you can handle so much excitement in one evening. You could come after the hike and have a shower and a long nap here, followed by a full body massage, electric shock therapy and so on, and then be ready to roll! Let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizzio!

  

[A bust of Philip II, a 1st-century Roman copy of a Greek original
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If needed.  However, if it is in Summerland I don't get home from work early enough to make supper for Kevin and head out to Summerland.  I could host it here if you like.

Dame Judith Hi Dame Short Order Cook! Lovely of you to volunteer to host. Do you have room for two tables? If so, we'll switch from Summerlandia to The Lakeshore Taj Mahal! Let me know and we'll plan accordingly. Thanks and Cheers, Patrizzio! PS: I'll need you o be on standby when Lady Dar heads to Winnipeg at the beginning of July as I'll need dinner every night while she is away!!! Please let t me know the menu as soon as possible!

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Hello Sandy Beachers! Trust you are both packing for your coming visit! Have you decided when you will stay? Sunday is Father's Day so if you overnight with us we can have Chloë lavish us with expensive gifts, fabulous food and rare wines! Anyway, let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Off to the Dream Café on Wednesday to see Claire Lynch and the Front Porch String Band. Although we receive regular notices of coming acts we didn't really think about seeing her perform until Grog mentioned that she was doing a house concert at their place next week as group is performing at a music festival on VI. Fondestos from Lady Dar, just in from watering, front and back. Stay well. Cheers, Patrizzio! 

Thanks for the invites. I think mick had said in his email that we cannot avail-our selves of your hospitality this year. We have Nikki’s girls plus dog up until just before we head up to naramata on the Sunday. Then have to return on the following Sunday for various appointments. If you have time love to see you at sandy beach. Pauline 

Hello Dog Sitters! Sorry if I misunderstood/misread your last message, Mick. Too, too bad that you won't be able to stay but we certainly would like to see you at SBL, when it works for you two. At this point, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday evenings are free. [You would also be welcome to join us for bridge on Monday evening!] Of course, you are more than welcome to have dinner with us when your busy schedule allows. Give us a shout when you are settled and we'll plan accordingly. Enjoyed two tables last night so loads of fun. Happy, Happy Grandparenting! Cheers, Patrizzio!
 

Hello Patrick and Dave, I just received a call from Jas with Penticton Utility Corp. am he informed me that the new bi-directional meter will be installed by end of day today. Yes! The day has finally come. Jonathan Hi Southside and Dave and the Argonauts! The long-awaited day has not yet dawned! No new meter as far as I can tell! Still desperate for juice! Cheers, Patrizzio!