Canadian Television Good Times!

Australians should check out this alternative to Dancing With the Stars!

"From hockey skates to toe picks, catch all the action on CBC as former NHL players team up with professional figure skaters... all in the name of charity."

Pretty funny, eh?

Big Brother

My older brother lives in Seattle, and he and my sister-in-law have 6 kids. I feel like the crazy aunt who blows into town every three years.... and it was kinda like that on Sunday when I flew into town on a little sea plane for lunch! It was brief, but very worthwhile as I got to see 4 of the 6 kids and have a great chat with my big brother.

Dan and I at the Sea Plane Terminal

Dan, from the plane.

Marcus, Sophie, Christian and Robin.

Friends

It was big time friend time on Saturday night. Josie and Lori organized a dinner and wonderful people came along for a catch up. Lots of hugs all around!

Kevin

Josie

Jacqui, Glenn and Andrew

Linda and Jenn

Cathy

Marilyn

Lori

Visit with the Demmings

On Friday, I had a fantastic visit with Ross, Tanya, Roan and Jolina Demmings. As always, great company, great food and great martinis! I enjoyed seeing their beautiful home, made even more beautiful by recent, epic renovations.

Canadian Gothic

We went on a walking tour of Langford and Goldstream, and I appreciated the new,Vegas style improvements to the main drag: neon signs and illuminated, musical fountains.

Jolina and Roan shared their favourite books with me.

In the morning, we went to Roan's soccer game.

Weather Report

We've had beautiful weather in Victoria for the last two days!

Images of Indian Summer on Vancouver Island....

An Arvo at the Inner Harbour

My sister Sarah and I.

In front of the Parliament Buildings.

With the Empress Hotel in the background.

Mom and Dad.

Reclaiming childhood.

Autumn is Fall

Assorted squash at the Farmer's Market down the road from the parents' place.