Who'd have thunk?

I visited another city last weekend and these signs were in the restrooms:

Richmond is not just another city - it's a whole other world!

Root, root, root for the home team ...

Our first Canadians ballgame – final score 11-4 for the C's.

So much fun and fab entertainment if you ever get the chance. The last time we were at this stadium was to see the Moody Blues (in the pouring rain!).

Tuba player. I took this picture when she was playing (at less than a slow waltz beat) All My Lovin' by the Beatles. There are no words!

The obligatory beer, pretzels and peanuts.

First pitch of the game!

The crowd goes wild ... well, maybe a bit more subdued than wild!  Sheesh, don't they get it!

Home run – 3 RBIs! Yay Canadians!!!

Welcome to the 'hood

We are now living in a pretty cool ‘hood. We have a “place” where people know our names. Tomato has the best Margharita pizza going! The tomatoes are sweet, the basil fragrant, the cheese is just enough and the crust is thin and crispy. Let’s just say it’s not even worth mentioning the other pizza places in the ‘hood.

We first went here with Jill and Larry but now we are just regulars.  We even have a regular table.  Mmmm ... I think I know what's for dinner tonight!

Then there's the beach - we live a mere 3 blocks from the beach!  We do take in the summer sunsets quite often.

And the sunrises!

Can't forget about the mouth-watering croissants at Baguette & Co.  I think I have tasted a croissant at every place in Vancouver and there are simply none as good as these.

I will continue to post about the 'hood because it's just so darn fabulous!

What makes you laugh out loud?

Whitney - I know it's safe to say here, on this page - imitating her prairie aunties!  It is hilarious.

These girls:

People who paint their house these colours:

Jalen - she has pink hair!  Yay for her!

 Is it a pose or does he really need to cut his nails?  And why does someone need a hat when they are sitting in the shade under a canopy of shade???

Cheeky monkey!

Gatlin - he knows exactly what he wore on, mmm ... let's say July 29, 1999:

The Artful Blogger

This, I am discovering, is an interesting and interactive way to communicate, stay in touch, sell product and express ideas.  There are many bloggers out there who are willing to share their knowledge and offer tutorials on their sites.  Some give gifts or prizes!  Very generous souls! 

This "blog" won't have any pictures because I am still learning to do that and wasn't so successful this time.  Also, soon (Whit, please help!) I am hoping to get a playlist of what is on Pinky Pod and figure out how to change my "wallpaper". 

I admit that I enjoy reading other blogs but somehow cannot wrap my head around someone actually wanting to read anything I have set to an e-page.  I am struggling right now - want to show my darling Whit that I can do this without having to run to her every time, but ...

Michelle, a friend of Whitney's (they are both actually just real treats to know), is quite talented at putting thought to page.  She admits to being addicted to reading blogs.  This must allow her to take advantage of other ideas yet make them original to her.

Whitney (my niece) also has her business blog tied to her "chat" blog.

Brighid (my niece) is a fabulous photographer and always has great pics to look at.

Jalen (my niece - there are many) currently has a list of things she would like to do before a certain age. That would be an interesting idea to "borrow".

All of their sites have the following qualities I enjoy:  they have not taken them to a hugely sophisticated website level (yet); one feels invited into their lives (all far more interesting than mine); and - most importantly - all incorporate pictures.

Having looked at quite a few over the last weeks one thing is clear:  there are original ideas but, equally, "borrowed" ideas.  Not having any experience at this I know I will be "borrowing" for the first while.

Life through a lens

For a long portion of my life I carried a camera everywhere I went. The nieces and nephews were growing up and I felt the need to record every second I got to spend with them (and they were and are so darn cute!). Then they started having lives of their own: getting boyfriends; girlfriends; married even. Married! And the time just wasn't there anymore.


Now that they are older and I get to spend even less time with them I feel the need to once again record every second of it. As well, life is just far too interesting to not be with a camera.


It took me a long time to be convinced I needed to convert to digital but I have and not just with one camera but with two. I still keep my old SLR handy with black and white film it – it just has a certain nostalgia.


Bexx and Amy came to Kits this weekend to cruise 4th Avenue, visit their most fave auntie (not that they have a lot of selection) and see the fireworks.

I wish I could say she got her looks from me but, fortunately for her, she is only blessed with my personality!
Just a word about Bexx: not only is she drop dead beautiful and a talented dancer, she is one of the sweetest people in the world. She's at post-secondary school now and each time I see her she has decided to do something different but that's okay because she is getting really good at exploring her options. She has also started to incorporate volunteer work into her life.

Amy is just a little sweetheart as well.  We like to take her on day trips with us because she keeps us so entertained with her constant chatter.

Yes, she's wearing my pink helmut!  Who couldn't love that face ...

Sarah and Baird

My two little friends Sarah (Are we there yet?) Sullivan and Baird Sullivan (siblings of Finn)

will be participating in the Canuck Place Children's Hospice Adventure Challenge (https://payment.csfm.com/events/canuck_place/visitor/index.php?action=profil) on September 11, 2010.
This is Sarah’s second year participating. They have asked for help in raising funds through collecting bottles and cans.
This email is my request for any bottles and cans you have that you may be willing to donate. I will come to your place and pick them up, convert them to cash and then arrange to have that donated to the kids.

 Last year was the first year the Challenge was opened up to kids aged 5 to 16 and Sarah’s first year participating. She wanted to do something to honour Finn and to help Canuck Place - a place that means a great deal to her. With her good friend Harry, the first kids Team Finn participated in the Challenge last year. The kids were at it for no less than 4 hours (with no breaks - they ate on the fly).

 Baird is now 5 and old enough to take on the Challenge (I’m sure he will happily consume many gummi bears as his training nutrition!). He and his friend Pierce (age 9) comprise Team Finn1. Sarah is teamed up with Lily (age 5) to comprise Team Finn2. Lily is the daughter of Nathan (fabulous physio at Lynn Valley Phyiso) and Kristen (fellow Finn-sters).

 So, if you have any bottles, cans, etc. that you would like to get rid of and have those funds donated, please let me know. Sarah and Baird have each raised $38 for the Adventure Challenge by returning bottles and are well on their way to raising the $500 minimum.

 Thanks!