A man who is 'ill-adjusted' to the world is always on the verge of
finding himself. One who is adjusted to the world never finds himself,
but gets to be a cabinet minister. -Hermann Hesse, novelist, poet, Nobel
laureate (2 Jul 1877-1962)
Post-Canada Day Greetings from Burns Street! Hello Elowen and Company! Thanks for the lovely pictures of Elowen and the Canada Day greetings. Trust all goes well both on the Sunshine Coast and in Cornwall. Fairly quiet Canada Day for me as I drove Lady Dar to the airport in Kelowna in the late morning, for her flight to Winnipeg. She will be at Falcon Lake for about ten days, helping Clara ready her place for sale. Her mom will move next door, to stay with her son, George, and his wife, Barbara. The three will probably rent something in Winnipeg for the winter, although this has yet to be determined.
Had to cancel that night's regular bridge game as short one player. Most everyone in group is either travelling or has grandchildren to watch fireworks in the evening. Plenty to read so will start John Boyne's The Heart's Invisible Furies, next book club selection. Will be hosted by Senka Tennant, owner/winemaker of Terravista Winery. Last time at her place as she and her husband Bob, recently sold the winery! Both cats came in when fireworks started, frightened by the explosions! I could see some of the higher ones from our back driveway. I had a late dinner and then went to bed to read. Enjoyed the piece and quiet after so many busy days in a row.
Have quite a few errands I wish to accomplish today, one of which is to return to bank to have a certified cheque made out to Argon Solar as received final bill for solar installation. Plugged the car in to the new Level Two charger which was part of the overall package and two hours later battery was at 536 km so pleased with that. During the day, the charger draws from the solar panels. Haven't had a utility bill since we installed panels so am very curious to see what the bill will be, given the amount of electricity we are generating. I'm hoping I'll be able to spend savings on malt!!! Stay well. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
We are here all weekend by ourselves at SR if you are interested in coming up for a night or two Flamin' Hello Spirit Ridgers, et al! Thanks for the lovely invitation! Since I have tickets for the Scottish Festival on Saturday I was planning to go to the Farmers' market and then stroll over to the festival to have a look for an hour or so. After that I would head down to Spirit Ridge. Just talked to Chloë and she will move in to take care of Etta and Duke. If you will be staying until Monday morning I would stay on Sunday night as well. Let me know what works, and what I might bring, other than hootch, and I'll plan accordingly.
I phoned Branko tonight to see how his surgery went and reached Laurence, a friend, visiting at the time. He said that the doctors were waiting for a CT scan before operating so he didn't, in fact, undergo surgery to relieve inter-cranial bleeding today. According to Laurence the opinion is that he should be fine once this procedure is accomplished. However, Laurence also said that he was very confused and he could barely understand what Branko was saying. Laurence opined that he was just tired but I think/am concerned that it is probably something more serious than that. Anyway, this is the latest. Laurence said he would let me know what transpires over next little while.
Busy, busy day with errands of all sorts and taking care of watering the garden. Forecast suggested there might be a thunderstorm so I emptied both water barrels in front and most of the two on back patio, in anticipation of the downpour filling them up, and more. Anyway, I'll have enough to water both gardens tomorrow, although I'll be carrying pails and watering cans to the front. Pulled out one of the Walla Walla onions to see how they were doing. Small but very tasty, as I sliced some for a sandwich. Had green tops as garnish on tonight's salad. Not sure if rest will grow any larger. Zucchini are coming along nicely and first cuke I picked, on Sunday, was delish in that night's salad. Need to thin out more radishes tomorrow and I might pluck a garlic bulb to see how they are doing.
Have quite few bundles of sage and oregano, now dried, to strip and put in Ziploc bags. I have a booth at this coming FM and will sell them along with last of apple rings! Need money to pay for release at Bartier Brothers that I will collect on way to Osoyoos. Must way to read. Chat soon. Stay well. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Duke guarding tomatoes; Lady Dar at airport in her Canada Day colours; cat toys strewn about in an attempt to get me out of bed this morning!
Hello True Dunbar Strong and Free! Thanks for the lovely pictures of various Canada Day activities and colours! Trust all goes well with you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello Patrick Thank you for your LONG email. Good to hear from you. Etta is quite the huntress and your pictures were interesting--Chloe looks very well. Hope she is feeling well! We had some rain last night -- yeh! Take care and have a great week. Warmest regards always Jo-anne
Orwell: my friend jackie has been staying with us and that is why I couldn’t make it to bridge...she has a website dedicated to george orwell... I have this feeling that you are knowledgeable about orwell and am sending you a link to her site: <https://www.orwelltoday.com> happy gardening, carol Hi Chooch!
Your life: Hi Chloe I really have been thinking about what you should do and what would work best for all of us. The Cons against staying where you are?
-too expensive -too many stairs -you will not be happy with any one else living with your things if you rent. -you will get crabby living with us The Pros -selling will reduce your debt and put you in a better position -reduce number of stairs -you might get less for your place but will also be buying for less. -you will have your own space and be able to get away from us Take a look at 101-1096 Fairview Rd, 3 bedrm, 3 bath, 1880 sq ft. $409,000. Also think about Nelson could be a very nice place for you and a student or boarder for awhile.
I love you and will support whatever you decide. I want you to enjoy this next phase of your life and not be burdened with worry.
50/50 schedule for week of July 3rd to 6th:
Hi Carole! I have tickets for Michael Kaeshammer so I would be able to sell 50/50 if nobody else is available. Let me know and I'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizzio!
nora: hi everyone, just a note to let you all know that last thursday nora won the kobo prize for emerging writers in literary fiction. kobo is the second largest ebook company in the world. the prize is $10,000 plus aid in marketing etc. i am very proud and happy for her. she worked very hard for a long time on that book and it's nice to see her get recognized for that from someone other than friends and family.nic was with her at the awards in toronto and she said he filmed her accepting the award. i haven't seen it yet but if i can figure out how to send it i will. it took me a couple of days to figure out how to send an email to more than one person and i still don't know how to send a link in an email which i was trying to do as well (for the kobo site). i hope everyone is enjoying their summer and i'll see you when i see you.love ian
Pretty exciting!!! I’m sure Rocky is smiling down and toasting her!!! Chloë Wonderful for her work to be recognized! Maya sent me the article earlier as well! Ayn Hi Ian! I believe it was Maya who forwarded your exciting news to Chloë, who passed announcement along to us. We just wanted to send our congratulations and best wishes to Nora. As you can see, I've included Maya in this message, as well as card I will send, just in case you might have difficulty forwarding it to Nora, given the struggles you mentioned in your message. Fondestos from Corinne, in Winnipeg and Falcon Lake, for next week or so, visiting her Mom. She will see Lynette, and Declan, at Westhawk, I believe, while there, although I'm not sure if she'll manage a visit with Noreen, given her busy schedule, helping her Mom and brother ready the house at Falcon for sale. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Albariña and Bobolino! Terrific to see you both, and meet Megan and Oliver, last Thursday. Lady Dar came home with a fairly large piece while Chloë forged my name on bidding for tickets for the Scottish Festival, here in town, on this coming weekend! Two cans of Irn-Bru, a spiffy T-shirt from kilt makers, here in town, along with two festival tics. Kids today!
I'll send out a message letting book clubbers know that you will be hosting on Wednesday, July 24th, at 7:00 pm. Bridge this Monday, at our place at 7:00 pm, Bobolino, so come and dust off those cards! Enjoy Alaska, Albariña! Fondestos from Lady Dar, visiting her Mom in Winnipeg, for next ten days. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: PAG fund-raiser: Margaret Holm with Lady Dar and her winning bid! Lady Dar in her Canada Day colours at Kelowna airport.
Hi Dorothy! Terrific to see you both last Thursday. Fondestos from Lady Dar. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Your table.
Post-Canada Day Greetings from Burns Street! Hello Elowen and Company! Thanks for the lovely pictures of Elowen and the Canada Day greetings. Trust all goes well both on the Sunshine Coast and in Cornwall. Fairly quiet Canada Day for me as I drove Lady Dar to the airport in Kelowna in the late morning, for her flight to Winnipeg. She will be at Falcon Lake for about ten days, helping Clara ready her place for sale. Her mom will move next door, to stay with her son, George, and his wife, Barbara. The three will probably rent something in Winnipeg for the winter, although this has yet to be determined.
Had to cancel that night's regular bridge game as short one player. Most everyone in group is either travelling or has grandchildren to watch fireworks in the evening. Plenty to read so will start John Boyne's The Heart's Invisible Furies, next book club selection. Will be hosted by Senka Tennant, owner/winemaker of Terravista Winery. Last time at her place as she and her husband Bob, recently sold the winery! Both cats came in when fireworks started, frightened by the explosions! I could see some of the higher ones from our back driveway. I had a late dinner and then went to bed to read. Enjoyed the piece and quiet after so many busy days in a row.
Have quite a few errands I wish to accomplish today, one of which is to return to bank to have a certified cheque made out to Argon Solar as received final bill for solar installation. Plugged the car in to the new Level Two charger which was part of the overall package and two hours later battery was at 536 km so pleased with that. During the day, the charger draws from the solar panels. Haven't had a utility bill since we installed panels so am very curious to see what the bill will be, given the amount of electricity we are generating. I'm hoping I'll be able to spend savings on malt!!! Stay well. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
We are here all weekend by ourselves at SR if you are interested in coming up for a night or two Flamin' Hello Spirit Ridgers, et al! Thanks for the lovely invitation! Since I have tickets for the Scottish Festival on Saturday I was planning to go to the Farmers' market and then stroll over to the festival to have a look for an hour or so. After that I would head down to Spirit Ridge. Just talked to Chloë and she will move in to take care of Etta and Duke. If you will be staying until Monday morning I would stay on Sunday night as well. Let me know what works, and what I might bring, other than hootch, and I'll plan accordingly.
I phoned Branko tonight to see how his surgery went and reached Laurence, a friend, visiting at the time. He said that the doctors were waiting for a CT scan before operating so he didn't, in fact, undergo surgery to relieve inter-cranial bleeding today. According to Laurence the opinion is that he should be fine once this procedure is accomplished. However, Laurence also said that he was very confused and he could barely understand what Branko was saying. Laurence opined that he was just tired but I think/am concerned that it is probably something more serious than that. Anyway, this is the latest. Laurence said he would let me know what transpires over next little while.
Busy, busy day with errands of all sorts and taking care of watering the garden. Forecast suggested there might be a thunderstorm so I emptied both water barrels in front and most of the two on back patio, in anticipation of the downpour filling them up, and more. Anyway, I'll have enough to water both gardens tomorrow, although I'll be carrying pails and watering cans to the front. Pulled out one of the Walla Walla onions to see how they were doing. Small but very tasty, as I sliced some for a sandwich. Had green tops as garnish on tonight's salad. Not sure if rest will grow any larger. Zucchini are coming along nicely and first cuke I picked, on Sunday, was delish in that night's salad. Need to thin out more radishes tomorrow and I might pluck a garlic bulb to see how they are doing.
Have quite few bundles of sage and oregano, now dried, to strip and put in Ziploc bags. I have a booth at this coming FM and will sell them along with last of apple rings! Need money to pay for release at Bartier Brothers that I will collect on way to Osoyoos. Must way to read. Chat soon. Stay well. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Duke guarding tomatoes; Lady Dar at airport in her Canada Day colours; cat toys strewn about in an attempt to get me out of bed this morning!
Hello True Dunbar Strong and Free! Thanks for the lovely pictures of various Canada Day activities and colours! Trust all goes well with you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello Patrick Thank you for your LONG email. Good to hear from you. Etta is quite the huntress and your pictures were interesting--Chloe looks very well. Hope she is feeling well! We had some rain last night -- yeh! Take care and have a great week. Warmest regards always Jo-anne
Orwell: my friend jackie has been staying with us and that is why I couldn’t make it to bridge...she has a website dedicated to george orwell... I have this feeling that you are knowledgeable about orwell and am sending you a link to her site: <https://www.orwelltoday.com> happy gardening, carol Hi Chooch!
Thanks for forwarding link to
Jackie's website. Very impressed indeed! How did she become so involved
with Orwell and the body of his work, etc? Interestingly enough, last
November, I think it was, I heard a fascinating CBC Ideas program, The Orwell Tapes, Part 1,
a re-broadcast from April, 2016, I believe. Anyway, hope we'll see you
soon at bridge. Remember, Big Brother is watching! Must away to water
front garden. Where's Greg with his sprinkler system when you really
need him! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Your life: Hi Chloe I really have been thinking about what you should do and what would work best for all of us. The Cons against staying where you are?
-too expensive -too many stairs -you will not be happy with any one else living with your things if you rent. -you will get crabby living with us The Pros -selling will reduce your debt and put you in a better position -reduce number of stairs -you might get less for your place but will also be buying for less. -you will have your own space and be able to get away from us Take a look at 101-1096 Fairview Rd, 3 bedrm, 3 bath, 1880 sq ft. $409,000. Also think about Nelson could be a very nice place for you and a student or boarder for awhile.
I love you and will support whatever you decide. I want you to enjoy this next phase of your life and not be burdened with worry.
50/50 schedule for week of July 3rd to 6th:
Wednesday July 3 Tonye Aganaba Carole
Thursday July 4 Daughter of the Moon
Patrick
Friday July 5 Winnie Brave Maureen
Saturday July 6 Tiller's Folly
Twyla
Joanie can't make it ….. does anyone want to take her July 12 Michael Kaeshammer shift. Carole "laughter, music and wine is the best medicine"
Hi Carole! I have tickets for Michael Kaeshammer so I would be able to sell 50/50 if nobody else is available. Let me know and I'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizzio!
nora: hi everyone, just a note to let you all know that last thursday nora won the kobo prize for emerging writers in literary fiction. kobo is the second largest ebook company in the world. the prize is $10,000 plus aid in marketing etc. i am very proud and happy for her. she worked very hard for a long time on that book and it's nice to see her get recognized for that from someone other than friends and family.nic was with her at the awards in toronto and she said he filmed her accepting the award. i haven't seen it yet but if i can figure out how to send it i will. it took me a couple of days to figure out how to send an email to more than one person and i still don't know how to send a link in an email which i was trying to do as well (for the kobo site). i hope everyone is enjoying their summer and i'll see you when i see you.love ian
Pretty exciting!!! I’m sure Rocky is smiling down and toasting her!!! Chloë Wonderful for her work to be recognized! Maya sent me the article earlier as well! Ayn Hi Ian! I believe it was Maya who forwarded your exciting news to Chloë, who passed announcement along to us. We just wanted to send our congratulations and best wishes to Nora. As you can see, I've included Maya in this message, as well as card I will send, just in case you might have difficulty forwarding it to Nora, given the struggles you mentioned in your message. Fondestos from Corinne, in Winnipeg and Falcon Lake, for next week or so, visiting her Mom. She will see Lynette, and Declan, at Westhawk, I believe, while there, although I'm not sure if she'll manage a visit with Noreen, given her busy schedule, helping her Mom and brother ready the house at Falcon for sale. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Albariña and Bobolino! Terrific to see you both, and meet Megan and Oliver, last Thursday. Lady Dar came home with a fairly large piece while Chloë forged my name on bidding for tickets for the Scottish Festival, here in town, on this coming weekend! Two cans of Irn-Bru, a spiffy T-shirt from kilt makers, here in town, along with two festival tics. Kids today!
Hello Furious Visible Readers! Trust everyone is well. Confirmed, at last Thursday's PAG Dinner and Auction, with Albariña, [aka Senka!], that, after arm-wrestling,with Cousin Michelle,and winning, [Michelle was already two-sheets to the wind by then!], she will host on Wednesday, July 24th, at 7:00 pm. Bring The Heart's Invisible Furies, your sleeping bags and toothbrushes, [no swimming togs required, see below!], as this will be last time at Chateau Terravista so we can trash the place and swim nekkid in the pool after we discuss the book and drink all the wine in the cellar! Those wishing to carpool, be at Burns by 6:33 pm, [not a minute sooner or later!], and we'll head for the Last Hurrah together. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pic: I can beat you with my eyes closed, Michelle! Thus Sprake The Eyes' Invisible Fury!
Hi all, The hike last Thursday was beautiful. Hopefully we can have more of the same in a couple of days. The plan for Thursday is to hike up Eagle Bluff, near Vaseux Lake. We will: -meet at 0800 at Home Hardware north parking lot (0740 at IGA in Summerland) -carpool and drive to the SORCO eagle rehab place just to the south of Vaseux Lake -Hike around the south and east sides of Eagle Bluff and then finish the climb via the north slope. -descend and return to SORCO on the west side of the bluff. -find a suitable location for debriefing and refreshment Dave Whitton has asked that we not bring any dogs. There have been bear sightings! We ask that you bring a small donation for SORCO as a thanks for allowing us to use their grounds for parking. Are you interested? If so, please let me know soon. Cheers, Jim
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