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Andre informs me that he has booked his return to Vancouver on Tuesday April 4th and I might take the opportunity to visit good friends in Singapore around this time. Hope this helps with your planning for your forthcoming trip to Europe. Andre will certainly be in Chabeuil for the entire month of March and to date my diary only has commitments in Brussels on 22nd and 23rd, returning on Friday 24th, so should be around most of the time too. Just let me know when you might be visiting us once your itinerary develops and we will slot you into our diaries accordingly.
Corinne - I hope you enjoyed your visit to Vancouver this past weekend catching up with friends and Chloe. Really sorry we cannot join you for your Open House next month - my thought will be with you - have a fun time. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care. Much love, Rosemary XXX
Hi Patrick. Thank you so much for the invitation to your open house. Judi is performing in her Musaic Choir concert that afternoon but once she's back from Summerland we plan to drop in and join the fun. See you then. Kevin & Judi Hi Kevin and Dame Judi! Wonderful that you will join us! It is a drop-in so anytime you arrive is just dandy. We'll be sure to have the red carpet out on the front sidewalk for Dame Judi's royal entrance, accompanied by her malt-swilling paramour! Cheers, Lady Dar's Court Fool, [emphasis on "Fool", according to her Imperiousness!], and Jester Patrizzio!
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Hi Glory Days Boy! Are you still trying to get Back to the Future so that you can make a U-turn into the Past? Please take Etta and Duke with you and leave them there! Entre Nous, Sally mentioned that you might consider staying there as well but I believe she was kidding! Cheers, affectionately, H.G Wells! Hi Arv and Clarisse! Looking to regain your lost youth? Cheers, Patrizzio! What a great sign......you can really find them.......see you back there......A & S
Hi Big Al! Great that you will participate in malt futures. I'll be in touch with group as soon as I've signed up three more investors. If nobody else is forthcoming, I think Ragin' and I will go for 2.5 shares apiece to give the requisite number of investors, based on $208 per share. [Must take issue with your choice of names. "Burns Street" is of relevance only to you. "Maltage" is French for malting, that is, the process of malting, and is therefore somewhat confusing. "Malt Whisky Aficionados" would make more sense.]
Lady Dar returned late this evening, (She had a terrific time, aside for simply deplorable weather! Rain, rain and more heavy, torrential rain, as I need not tell you!), but we don't seem to have had a moment to sit down and make some definite travel plans for our European junket, this coming March. However, we need to do this, obviously for a variety of reasons, but social schedule ahead may well make it difficult. Per esempio, she left at 10:00 am this morning, to drive with a number of friends from Grandmothers For Africa, to participate in a Flash-Mob performance at at shopping mall in Kelowna, in support of World AIDS Day. Then back to Penticton for a similar gig at Cherry Lane, at 1:30 pm.
Yesterday she joined The Flatlanders for their weekly walk and then we met at The Shatford Centre to see The Wrecking Crew, 60's studio musicians in LA! Fabulous documentary, part of monthly documentary series at the Shatford. Available on YouTube and Netflix so you must see it, if you haven't already! Even had whipped cream in my complimentary coffee, along with a delicious peanut butter cookie! Colonel Klink and Double Bass Woman were there as well, spillovers from The Flatlanders. Home to allow Lady Dar to watch The Young and the Useless, avec purring felines on her lap, making up for lost love time!
That evening we hosted bridge and had a great time with Pamela and Spumoni. Pamela brought a fabulous 2012 Stoneboat, (Oliver), Pinotage, 13.9%. [Beforehand, enjoyed a 2015 Township 7 Gewürtztraminer, 12.5%, as a nod to drinkers of whites!] Have never really been a fan of this varietal, developed in South Africa, but this winery's expression is phenomenal. Picked up about four bottles there, when tasting with Flamin' and Sarge, this past Easter, so looking forward to cracking a bottle this weekend. Have the 2013 vintage so curious to see how it compares.
Out for dinner, on Saturday, at the home of friends, Nancita and Guillermo, just down Burns, a block north of us so we can walk! Farmers' Market, at the Shatford, earlier that morning. Lady Dar wants to buy a Christmas wreath for front door, as well as various vegetables, cheeses, etc. Sunday we are having five for dinner, (Pamela and her husband, Bill; Sandy, [Double Bass Woman], and her husband, Norberto, and Spumoni), so perhaps we can talk about our European junket on Friday evening!
I walked to Community Centre for my React session this afternoon. Lovely, crisp day, so really enjoyed the jaunt. Did a few minuted over an hour of deep water walking. Pleased as punch as I did 21 circuits, (back and forth from drop-off to edge of pool), in just a little over time it took me to do 17 on Tuesday, so believe I am getting stronger and more efficient. On walk home I noticed how much snow there is on the surrounding hills. Realized I'd left my "gripper" at the pool so called Lady Dar, out running errands, and she popped by facility to collect it.
Must way as I'm charged with making a salad. Lady Dar is unable to get up as she is weighed down by adoring cats. I cannot believe that she has managed to hook them on soaps! Fondestos to you, Malt Glass Gazer, and Marilyn. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics: Shatford film with Flatlanders, (Double Bass Woman, {Sandy plays with a guitarist at various gigs at local wineries}, on left, and Colonel Klink, hike leader for many of our outings!), and Whipped-Cream Woman with some of the treats! Love Fest upon return from Vancouver! Bridge table. Duke's bidding was better than mine so The Sisterhood insisted he play in my place while I served drinks! Stoneboat Pinotage. Santa, (Naramata Pamela), brought this as an early Christmas present for Mrs Claus and it has become her favourite Xmas tipple! Cat blanket blues!
Dear Patrick, those feline friends make wonderful companions on those cold winter nights! Glad to hear you are back on track! xxx
Hi Birthday Planner! Hope your Mother's health has improved and that all goes well with birthday plans. Fondestos to you, Jean, and to John. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Glory Days Boy! Are you still trying to get Back to the Future so that you can make a U-turn into the Past? Please take Etta and Duke with you and leave them there! Entre Nous, Sally mentioned that you might consider staying there as well but I believe she was kidding! Cheers, affectionately, H.G Wells! Hi Arv and Clarisse! Looking to regain your lost youth? Cheers, Patrizzio! What a great sign......you can really find them.......see you back there......A & S
Hi Big Al! Great that you will participate in malt futures. I'll be in touch with group as soon as I've signed up three more investors. If nobody else is forthcoming, I think Ragin' and I will go for 2.5 shares apiece to give the requisite number of investors, based on $208 per share. [Must take issue with your choice of names. "Burns Street" is of relevance only to you. "Maltage" is French for malting, that is, the process of malting, and is therefore somewhat confusing. "Malt Whisky Aficionados" would make more sense.]
Lady Dar returned late this evening, (She had a terrific time, aside for simply deplorable weather! Rain, rain and more heavy, torrential rain, as I need not tell you!), but we don't seem to have had a moment to sit down and make some definite travel plans for our European junket, this coming March. However, we need to do this, obviously for a variety of reasons, but social schedule ahead may well make it difficult. Per esempio, she left at 10:00 am this morning, to drive with a number of friends from Grandmothers For Africa, to participate in a Flash-Mob performance at at shopping mall in Kelowna, in support of World AIDS Day. Then back to Penticton for a similar gig at Cherry Lane, at 1:30 pm.
Yesterday she joined The Flatlanders for their weekly walk and then we met at The Shatford Centre to see The Wrecking Crew, 60's studio musicians in LA! Fabulous documentary, part of monthly documentary series at the Shatford. Available on YouTube and Netflix so you must see it, if you haven't already! Even had whipped cream in my complimentary coffee, along with a delicious peanut butter cookie! Colonel Klink and Double Bass Woman were there as well, spillovers from The Flatlanders. Home to allow Lady Dar to watch The Young and the Useless, avec purring felines on her lap, making up for lost love time!
That evening we hosted bridge and had a great time with Pamela and Spumoni. Pamela brought a fabulous 2012 Stoneboat, (Oliver), Pinotage, 13.9%. [Beforehand, enjoyed a 2015 Township 7 Gewürtztraminer, 12.5%, as a nod to drinkers of whites!] Have never really been a fan of this varietal, developed in South Africa, but this winery's expression is phenomenal. Picked up about four bottles there, when tasting with Flamin' and Sarge, this past Easter, so looking forward to cracking a bottle this weekend. Have the 2013 vintage so curious to see how it compares.
Out for dinner, on Saturday, at the home of friends, Nancita and Guillermo, just down Burns, a block north of us so we can walk! Farmers' Market, at the Shatford, earlier that morning. Lady Dar wants to buy a Christmas wreath for front door, as well as various vegetables, cheeses, etc. Sunday we are having five for dinner, (Pamela and her husband, Bill; Sandy, [Double Bass Woman], and her husband, Norberto, and Spumoni), so perhaps we can talk about our European junket on Friday evening!
I walked to Community Centre for my React session this afternoon. Lovely, crisp day, so really enjoyed the jaunt. Did a few minuted over an hour of deep water walking. Pleased as punch as I did 21 circuits, (back and forth from drop-off to edge of pool), in just a little over time it took me to do 17 on Tuesday, so believe I am getting stronger and more efficient. On walk home I noticed how much snow there is on the surrounding hills. Realized I'd left my "gripper" at the pool so called Lady Dar, out running errands, and she popped by facility to collect it.
Must way as I'm charged with making a salad. Lady Dar is unable to get up as she is weighed down by adoring cats. I cannot believe that she has managed to hook them on soaps! Fondestos to you, Malt Glass Gazer, and Marilyn. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics: Shatford film with Flatlanders, (Double Bass Woman, {Sandy plays with a guitarist at various gigs at local wineries}, on left, and Colonel Klink, hike leader for many of our outings!), and Whipped-Cream Woman with some of the treats! Love Fest upon return from Vancouver! Bridge table. Duke's bidding was better than mine so The Sisterhood insisted he play in my place while I served drinks! Stoneboat Pinotage. Santa, (Naramata Pamela), brought this as an early Christmas present for Mrs Claus and it has become her favourite Xmas tipple! Cat blanket blues!
Dear Patrick, those feline friends make wonderful companions on those cold winter nights! Glad to hear you are back on track! xxx
Hi Birthday Planner! Hope your Mother's health has improved and that all goes well with birthday plans. Fondestos to you, Jean, and to John. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hey Parsifal! Thanks for the clarification as the intent was certainly lost on me. CC PS Let me know when you need more bridge prizes, however unless you can wait until the New Year you will have to come and pick them up. No way do I go to the post office this time of year! Hi Wagner! Your "Parsifal" allusion is certainly lost on me! As Belafonte sang, "It was clear as mud but it covered the ground/The confusion made me head go round!" Always need more bridge prizes but perhaps we'll collect them on way back from Tinsel Town, after Christmas when we'll need to sell them to cover the cost of stay in the US! Fondestos to you, Champagne, and our O Susannah. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Your cats seem to be very interested in books. They must be taking after their owners. See you again last week, and really looking forward to it. Best regards,
remilf. Hi Remilf! This name is lost on me! Etta is a bookworm but Duke favours card games, bridge in particular! Just like their owners, as you said! Lady Dar returned next Tuesday. Fondestos to you, Filmer, and our Sally. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi D, Just got this email from Joie!!! Never to late to order more wine/bubbly!!! ;) XX Hi Money-Bags! Great idea but just another reason to move here and join some wine clubs! Until then, I plan to sell Etta and Duke for a case of Joie bubbly. Fondestos, Love and Cheers, Dad!On way home, Cora led
Patreiçio, Although I like cats, and I am looking forward to meeting Duke & Etta, I must pass this important information on (about Dogs). The reality is, cats are fundamentally narcissistic little creatures. Dogs on the other hand, are great companions. Here are some reasons why …1. The later you are, the more excited your dog is to see you. 2. Dogs don’t notice if you call them by another dog’s name. 3. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor. 4. A dog’s parents never visit. 5. Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across. 6. Dogs like to do their snooping outside rather than in your desk or wallet. 7. You never have to wait for a dog, they’re ready to go, 24/7. 8. Dogs find you amusing when you’re drunk. 9. Dogs like to go hunting and fishing and hiking. 10. A dog will not wake you up in the middle of the night to ask, “If I died, would you get another dog?” 11. If a dog has babies you can put an ad in the paper and give hem away. 12. A dog will let you put a studded collar on it without calling you a pervert. 13. If a dog smells another dog on you they don’t go mad. They just think it’s interesting. 14 Dogs like to ride in the back of pick-up trucks. 15. If a dog leaves, it won’t take half your stuff And, most revealing , …Try locking your dog and your wife in the trunk of your car for a couple of hours. See who is happier to see you when you let them out!Message from Tony…..Hike Thursday 1 December Hello Thursday hikers This week Kilian, Tony and Henry will explore a route from Deer Ridge to the peaks of Cartwright and wander back down by a different way. Meet at HH 0840 or Summerland IGA 0900. See you then Tony
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