Hello Galiano Ambassador!
Understand completely about not being able to squeeze in Dram. Too, too bad as I know you'd enjoy evening and we'd certainly enjoy having you along. Big Al and his friend, Paul, will be joining me although it is yet to be determined if Paul will meet us at Hycroft or come to The Heartbleed Terrace beforehand. He is on a film shoot at the moment and technically he is working until 7:00 pm. More pre-Dram nosh for Al and I if he has to work until the bitter end! Anyway, Next Year in Jerusalem!
See that showers are forecast between 1:00 pm-2:00 pm so let me know if an earlier "window" is of interest. I'm available pretty much any time before then. [Just heard a different forecast on CBC Radio 2 and stuck my head out the patio door. It's pelting down here!] Anyway, let's see what Rain Gods decide and plan accordingly. Cheers, Il Conduttore! Pics: Babes last night!
On another matter, tomorrow, Friday, May 30th, I'm attending VWF Dram Come True:
https://www.writersfest.bc.ca/events/dram-come-true
with a couple of friends. Cora Lee is off to Victoria to give a presentation at BCLA Annual Conference on Saturday morning so she will not be along. Sarge was to come to malt event but he was asked, after he decided on Dram, to run for Board of Skate Canada and is in Quebec City, as I scribe.
If you are interested I have an early Bird ticket, ($110), so let me know. If Yumi is interested I have another friend, (Paul is actually on Board of VWF), and I know he has another EBt. We will be meeting at our place, around 5:30 pm to have something to eat before tasting. There will be appetizers at Hycroft, throughout the course of the evening, but from experience, we have found it is better to have a "base" before we start imbibing! Anyway, I apologize for short notice but let me know what you think and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Had a lovely dinner with friend, Carol Riera, (She worked with Cora Lee at VPL before moving to Quebec.), in town for McGee High School reunion, last night. She is staying next door at The Annexe until Monday. Chloë was over so I was surrounded by pulchritude! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Paolo! I have invited my friend, Admiral Barnacle, along to Dram so all four tickets are now sold! Should I pay you or take cash over to VWF Office? Just let me know what is more convenient. Trust Victoria is drier and sunnier than Vancouver at the moment.
Well done on the ticket Patrick! Cash to me appreciated - I paid for them. I can get a tax receipt for you for the 4 tickets. See you tomorrow Harbour Air willing....Paul
Hi Paolo! I'll have three burly bodyguards with me at Hycroft so don't try any funny business! Lads are coming to our place for a bite beforehand so we'll see you at Dram. Bon Voyage on Harbour Air! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Pat! Your itinerary sounds just fine. Disappointed that you have had to cut stay short but I certainly understand your need to be home a tad earlier. On the other hand, even with four nights you would still have plenty to see and do, particularly if you don't want to rush around. We know from our own travels that visiting a new place, or any place, is tiring, so we find mixing sightseeing with "relaxing" works well. Please don't think you are "imposing" by staying with us so if that is the reason for leaving earlier, please reconsider. If, on the other hand, you want/need to leave on the morning of the 19th that is fine as well, of course.
Further to the Tesla, there is a charge station on GI, right outside Edibles, and we can show it to you, either when we see you on Monday or else on Wednesday when you move into the Annexe. Speaking of your arrival, as I mentioned earlier, you can either come directly to our place or if you prefer to check-in first, you can call when you are settled and we'll come by to pick you up for the "overview" tour. Reservations are still available for the 19th at the Annexe if needed! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello Travel Weary People!
I assume, from notice from Jacquie Lawson that you picked up card, Lynne, once back in Naramata. Is this the case or are you still gallivanting across Europe and North Africa? Busy times here.
I will suggest that we next meet on the 13 July, 2014. Please let us know if that date will work for you. Venue TBD. The book we will discuss at the next gathering is Decoded, by Mai Jia (Mark). To follow that: The Island of Crimea (Ostrov Krym)', by Vasili Aksenov (Misha). Moe and then Pat are next up to recommend more un-reading for us.
Hi Lads! I'd love to join you for Decoded but I am registered for the Granfondo, (160 km
Hello Travel Weary People! Sarge forwarded your message. Are you still gallivanting across England? As Sarge mentioned, we had a lovely visit with Elly and Tony. Last Friday evening we took Aquabus across False Creek, opposite Granville Island, to Long Table, a Small Batch Distillery, (G&T Fridays), at the foot of Hornby! G&T's were wonderful and a great time was had by all, at least as far as I was able to discern through the Cucumber Gin mist!
Errand runs:
Popped Cora Lee at Poke and then cycled from Coastal Ford, off Thornton, after dropping off Titanium Green, to Costco, off Expo Blvd, for a few groceries for Friday night's pre-Dram base soakage, and then back to The Islay Inn, via Seawall, past Science World. Dropped of purchases and then made for Cheap Thrills, off 4th and Pine, for a few more staples and then home again to prepare chicken thighs and Greek kartoffellage for pre-malt feast. Stats for ride:
11.78 km over 0:44'21 for an AVG of 15.9 km/hr
Hi Lads and Elaine, (I'm including you as I know Theodorakis is terrible about checking his email!):
Polly and I can play if needed. Mick I can play if you need me. Thanks Ed
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