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writer (b. 26 Jan 1958)
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| The path of least resistance makes all rivers, and some men, crooked. -Napoleon Hill, author (1883-1970) |
Pat, Just got out of bed and won't be able to catch up. Will try and get out later for a short ride as it looks like such a nice day. Ray
Hi Pat, sorry we missed each other this morning. My pump broke this morning when I was pumping my tires and had to go elsewhere to get air. I ended up arriving at the botanical gardens at 9:40a. I totally understand if you guys didn't want to wait for tardy ol me and decided to take off. Either way, I hung around there until 10a just in case you guys decided to come looking for me, I also swung by the rose garden. I ended up going on a ride anyways and went along spanish banks until science world and then came back to ubc along w.10th. It was a good and easy ride, great weather today.
Once again, sorry for making you guys wait, and hopefully we can ride soon. Seems like it's going to rain tomorrow, but Saturday morning looks like it will be a clear one if you are free and interested Take care, VL
Hi Lads! Sorry we didn't connect Vittorino! I met Glasgow at Marine and Sasamat. It was a glorious morning as we made our way along Spanish Banks. Once up the Foreshore Hil we proceeded to the Botanicl Garden and arrived just before 9:00 am. When you were not there we headed up through campus and I took Matt along Main Mall to see the Blue Whale skeleton. Next we made for Rose Garden just to be sure you weren't waiting there, Vittorino. When no sign of you near the roundabout, I went back down to Marine to make sure you were not waiting there while Glasgow took a look at all the construction taking place around SUB.
I returned to East Mall to hook back up with Matt and then we proceeded to wend our way back to the Botanical Garden. There by 9:30 am and after we circled the parking lot there for a few minutes decided we'd take off so headed along Marine. By this time the fog had really settled in and it was pretty chilly. I was dressed warmly and was wearing my "lobsters" so I was toasty. Poor Glasgow, on the other hand was dressed for the earlier sunshine so his hands were particularly cold and his top wasn't all that warm either, I gather. This being the case we decided to abort the trek to Iona and took the turnoff to Shaughnessey GC to bring us back up Crown to cross Marine and 41st to head up Camosun. Form there we took Imperial and then made our way to Blanca along 16th.
I said goodbye to Glasgow at 4th as he was headed home with about 33km on the clock. I wanted a bit of a longer ride so I made my way back to campus, along Chancellor, and then did the reverse of our earlier route, returning, from Marine to 16th to take Imperial/Camosun back to SW Marine and then Chancellor to return home. Fog had completely dissipated by the time we first reached St Georges and the chill was gone from the air by then. I was quite toasty from the time I waved goodbye to Frozen Fingers Man until I was back at The Heartbreak Terrace. Sorry we couldn't connect with you Robo Man but trust you managed a ride on your own it was such a glorious day for one, especially later, of course. Stats for ride:
http://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/683593218#.VMbk1YjtMHA.email
I know Glasgow is away this weekend but the rest of us should keep in touch and see if we can actually stitch together a ride! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Dad, can you have a read and let me know your thoughts? Thanks
Hi Chloë! I'm quite impressed with your writing skills! Well done. However, I have taken the liberty to make a few changes, mainly flow. Very few spelling or grammatical errors so congratulations. Wasn't sure if changes would appear in original document so I attached another copy, just in case. Give me shout if you have any questions. Cheers, Dad!
Hi Chloë! No word on reference letter! Not fussed, just as long as it is fine. On another matter, can you confirm when Katie's grandmother will be at home as we need to plan our departure and need to dovetail with Benica. (Spelling? And address/phone number please!) Will be either this Monday or Tuesday, latter preferable but both possible. Thanks. Cheers, Dad!
Hey D, Reference rewrite was great, thank you!!! As for Bunica she is coming here Sunday or Monday so you are on a different time table sadly.
| Robert | Byron | Clive | Patrick | David M |
| 5,590 | 4,190 | 6,390 | 2,330 | 5,300 |
Hi Robert et al! Thanks very much for hosting the fine evening and sending along the scores. Much appreciated on both counts. Have attached the snaps I took. Cheers, Patrizzio! PS: I've included Sarge in the address line so that you can invite him to play as well. Must have been the cards, eh!??
When you hit Vegas hope your poker hands are far better than my bridge hands. Must confess I did have very few points over the course of the evening. Funnily enough, after everyone passed and the "goulash" deal was used, (about four times I think), I had two biddable hands, only making one, unfortunately. That being said, on another occasion, I was quite annoyed at myself when I threw a diamond on a spade, for no reason whatsoever, and the resulting two trick penalty allowed opponents, (Clive/Robert), to make their bid. Otherwise they would have been down at least two, perhaps three. Failed to "Get the kids off the street" in another hand but still managed to "squeak" the contract, 4 Spades. Vowed, after a few such "mistakes" last week that I would pay closer attention to basics. However, took a bit of comfort in the fact that as the evening progressed everyone else made a few slips as well, so not completely alone in the bridge wilderness!
We were thinking about Edible Canada for dinner pre-Club Push on Friday night - I will reserve for 5:45 when I hear back who wants to join us. Let me know asap if you want to be included. The regular menu is on as well as a Dine Out 3 course prix fixe menu. We'll see those not dining at Performance Works - identify yourself as being at "the Whitney table".
As far as we know the doors at Performance Works are at 7:00 for the 8:00 show which is about an hour and a half long. Arriving at 7:30 should be fine as we have a reserved table. There is live music after until 1:00 but you are not required to stay until the very end. Until Friday then.....Paul
Hi Paul! Thanks again for inviting us to Club Push. Edible is one of our favourite spots but in spite of this we won't join you. Loads to do to get ready to leave early next week for California, let alone things to do with our place. Fondestos from Mme Coriandre. See you at Performance Works on Friday at 7:30 pm. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Corinne & Patrick, Please find your attached listing http://davecollette.ca/mylistings.html/photos-45341603 I already have a showing request for tomorrow at 2:45. Does that work? Regards, Dave
Hi Patrick and Corinne, Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful evening and allowing us to be part of this big celebration for your mom. Must again mention how wonderful the food was that the sisterhood presented. Also, the company was excellent. Good to catch up with Wayne especially. Charlie
Hi O Susannah and Champagne! Grand that you enjoyed yourselves. You folks are "family", like the Freeloading Sutherlands, so no question that we would want you to be part of festivities, in spite of your reluctance to play bridge! In fact we had two terrific rubbers, one each with Clarisse and I against Dusty and Sarge. With respect to Clara's 90th bash, it was great good fun. Glad you enjoyed the Greek feast. Cheers, Patrizzio!
A Monday cycle with Perry. Hola Pat, we hope the party for Clare was a huge success and you all had a wonderful evening. Sorry we weren't able to join you!! Please give Clare some big birthday hugs from us!! Thanks for sharing your Naramata news!! Have a terrific week!! Hola to all. Hasta luego, Jorge & Juanita
Hi Calamidad Juanita and Limpiador de Cadena Jorge! Thanks for sending along Perry's ride information. As you will already know, I had made other arrangements for riding that day but appreciate your thoughtfulness. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello house hunters! I can gloat now that we have decided to stay put. My stress levels went through the roof when we initially decided to move! If you are still thinking Vancouver perhaps you could have a look at the new Trump Tower! You either like or loathe Trump and his dealings. He is not that popular in Scotland where he is still locking horns over his development in the Highlands.
We did stay in the Trump hotel for a few days when we were in Honolulu. After I had booked the room the hotel emailed me to ask if I was celebrating any particular occasion while a guest at the hotel. I emailed back to say that it was our 40th wedding anniversary. When we arrived they had upgraded us to a suite overlooking the beach with two balconies, one off the living room and one off the bedroom! They also had a bottle of chilled champagne, chocolates and fruit waiting for us on our arrival!
Yes very sad about poor Molson so soon after the trauma of Kokanee. I suggested that they remain a cat free household for the foreseeable future since their lifestyle really isn't suitable for a houseful of pets. I think they have enough on their plate with dear old Porter.
Also sad news on the Cothey side. Gudrun's dad passed away yesterday . He had been suffering with dementia for some time and was placed in a hospice last week since his kidneys were beginning to fail. Gudrun flew out to Denver yesterday not knowing that he had died and Steve will be flying out on Wednesday. However, Steve discovered that his passport expires early next month! Consequently, he has to drive to Newport in Wales tomorrow to get an emergency passport processed. I am going to drive up with him to keep him company and share some of the driving. We leave at 6.15 am since his appointment is at 11 am. I haven't been up that early since I retired 4 years ago so it will be a shock to the system!
I trust the birthday party was a big success. Probably quite rare to have all the sisters and parents together. All relatively quiet over here. Our winter so far has been good and a far cry from last year with the constant rain. Gayle and I still try to do a hefty walk each day, at least a couple of hours, either coastal or in the country to keep our joints supple!
There have been some good movies released recently which we have been to see. The Imitation Game with Benedict Cumberbatch which, as you probably know, is an historical thriller about the scientist Alan Turing who was the main brain behind breaking Nazi Germany's Enigma code. A compelling performance. We also went to see The Theory of Everything a biographical drama about Stephen Hawking based on his ex wife's book about her life with him documenting their relationship, his diagnosis of his degenerative motor neurone condition and his accomplishments in the world of physics. A very powerful performance by Eddie Redmayne and he is my choice for the best actor oscar this year.
Last week we went to see Unbroken about the World War Two survival story of the American Olympian Louis Zamperini and directed by Angelina Jolie. Again a very powerful film which kept your interest all the way through and marvelling at how anyone could survive such brutality and depravation yet still go on to reach the ripe old age of 97! The film got mixed reviews but I thought both the acting and directing was very good. We tend to go to the early 5 pm showings these days which means we have time to visit our favourite Italian restaurant after the show for a meal.
I just noticed Spuddy walking down the hall which means I can now go and make the bed. Gayle is heading out the door to attend her Yoga class at the community centre! She says hello. We are joining a National Trust beach cleaning party later at Porthtowan to help pick up the rubbish washed ashore from maritime vessels! We have another beach clean on Perranporth next week I think.
Best wishes to you all and happy house hunting. If you decide on Vancouver what areas are you looking at? Corrine mentioned at one point that she favoured the Commercial Drive area. Derek
Hello Beachcombers! Good for you two, helping to rid the glorious beaches of Cornwall of all the rubbish discarded from unthinking/mindless ship's crews! No wonder our poor world is in such dire straits. On the local level, many people in our building cannot even put recycling in the correct containers. When will we learn. When it's too late, presumably.
Thanks very much for transferring your moving stress levels to me, Derek!
Please pass along our sincere condolences to Gudrun and Steve. She has really been smitten with death over this past year. I trust your trip to Wales went well, under circumstances. On a slightly less forlorn note, I do agree with you about quasi-pet-free household for Krissy and Mark.
Agree with you about films. Have not seen Theory but Chloë and Cora Lee liked it very much. Hope to see Unbroken at some point. Plan to take in Dr. Cabbie at the Rio this Sunday: "The heart warming journey of a young Indian doctor who immigrates to Canada with the selfless ambition of healing others while beginning a new life in the land of opportunity. Arriving in Toronto, he is instead spurned by the Canadian medical system and turns to driving cab - becoming a local hero when he converts his taxi into a mobile clinic.
This rollicking, tongue-in-cheek, and decidedly politically incorrect comedy touches on very real issues affecting many newcomers to Canada. Parodying Bollywood productions and Indian culture, Dr. Cabbie is a visual feast with some great dance numbers and colour-rich street scenes. Co-produced by Bollywood legend, Salman Khan, Dr. Cabbie features Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar as the raunchy party-boy foil to Vinay Virmani’s (Breakaway) earnest lead, and Lilete Duby (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Lunchbox [Dabba]) at her comedic best."
Part of our homework for Inja! Booked our flights this past Sunday, AC Van/Frankfurt/Chennai, October 27th, return Dehli/Frankfurt/Van, December 10th, $1,200 CDN each so a pretty good price, we think. Cheers, Patrizzio!
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