Garth remembers the first Rotary World Help Network container and delivering beds for the Ukraine many years ago. No that does not make him older than Dick.
Debbie M. has been paddling three nights a week and earlier this week the wind washed the water into the boat which made her very cold. But worth it. Instead of watching Kal should have been at the dock with a Hot Toddy!
Larry is bringing all the food to the basket making. But it is BYOAL (Bring Your Own Liquor License).
Dalbir welcomed his fourth grandchild Sunday. Cirque du soleil was wonderful.
Marg had out of town cousins four days who whirled through cirque, the aquarium science world, et al. Marg saw the installation of Story Walk at Maclean Park and looks forward to the April 29th grand opening. As are we all, Thanks Marg!
Peter experienced RGH Emergency for a nose bleed that wouldn’t stop so he went to get cauterized after two hours of bleeding and then 4.5 hours of waiting in emergency. He witnessed people jockeying for an unfair advantage until the admitting nurses door was locked on them.
Judy had a nice week with lunches out and toasted Ralph on what would have been his birthday. Had grand kids with non covid sickness. Baby sat the 12 and 9 year olds who were quietly reading Greek and Egyptian mythology. She picked up the twins and the noise returned to normal.
Kal sadly had a good friend pass away in his 50s. Had a great dinner Friday with breakfast for his anniversary. From his room he saw Judy in her condo and Debbie paddling. Oh the old Voyeur!
Elena had a nice birthday celebration with Gordon and Saturday is a speaker at District 5050.
Danny said the wind and rain kept him at home and watched a movie called Fagan? Watched parts 1 to 4 about a CIA operative.
Peachy (our new member)🥳 apologizes going to Philippines for two months to be with parents. She had her eyebrows done through some painful process but looked great confirming the adage "No pain no gain".
Amanda reported that husband Graham gave notice at work to become part of the "Great Retirement" on a whim leaving the restaurant and looking a big change.
Debbie T. knee deep in purses and trying to enter them. Had a friend who passed during the heat dome who was a compulsive shopper and found wallet purses for baskets. Pollinator project behind the church and some bushes interfering with the sunlight volunteer to trim the hedges.
Sandra enjoyed a nice wine tasting meeting and an 8 minute meeting last night. Off to Seattle to see the Kraken as Brian got an invitation. 🐲Release the Kraken. Off to Montreal next week for a business meeting.
Our daughter gave birth to our new grand daughter on Thursday evening, Lara Kate Skelton 8 lb 5. Everyone is doing well.
Gordon has once again a busy zooming week and looking forward to meeting in person. Claims he is fed up with zoom meetings - like he has never said that before.
Bobby's wife and daughter birthdays were celebrated. He gets his wife a new ring every five years and himself a non blue sweater.
Chris M. has been jealous but not anymore as daughter was engaged last weekend. Their first date was 9 hours long in the garage at home. So on Saturday the groom suggested to Olivia they have quick game of darts in the garage. So she went to pick up the darts and there was a note that said "will you marry me." She turned around and he was on his knee. They have known each other since elementary school.
Melinda welcomed everyone and said it was cold in Arizona and then record highs this week at 90+. Very glad she has been down to see family.
Mary Lou thanked Amanda for picking up her basket items. Says the best committee ever is the wine tasting. Her daughter has self published a poetry chap book.
Belinda recommends going to the urgent care centre at 7671 Alderbridge for emergencies and the wait will be shorter. Will be attending the national network of healthcare practitioners meeting that focuses on patient care has grown to over 240 members.
Dick will not be here next week because he is going to Saskatchewan for his younger brother's celebration of life.
Debbie S. is enjoying spring time digging in the garden and her asparagus is up for the first time with ten shoots - exciting times. 🥳
Garth says slugs got his asparagus. (Eds note - my dad used to harvest wild asparagus in the Okanagan).
Pat was either playing volleyball at SFU or watching her grandson play for one of 20 teams in a tournament. Whatever - she had a good time.
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