Public Storage Blues: Monday, January 5th!

Fear prophets and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them. -Umberto Eco, philosopher and novelist (b. 5 Jan 1932) 

Hi guys, Well it seemed like a good plan but definitely not a good day for driving. Give my regards to all the Bridgers. Patrick I guess they won't be needing you. We'll have to look forward to bridge in Naramata on the 15th.
3NT Peter 

Cover of the 1st edition of Huck Finn

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Hi Frosty et al! Not sure how you planned to negotiate the Coquihalla when you can't even manage your own driveway! Quite a shot indeed. Sorry to miss out on the bridge but rather that than have you travelling under such wintery conditions. Must away as I have a long list of packing chores left by Mme Coriandre! Cheers, Patrizzio!                        Peter Wise decision 3NT Byron 

P, holy jumpin. I been outa town for just over a week and look what happens -- you move to the bible belt. I think something potent got into the malt/wine cupboard. I am in Vancouver this weekend and we should get together for a therapy session. Maybe the Cudgel could provide mediation and security. Corinne should consider renting the Islay Inn and renting in Naramata or environs for a period before committing to selling and buying...How about meeting with your heathen friends, Jane and me, Saturday sometime? W

It's possibly your last chance to get a turkey dinner! We'll be celebrating the success of our 4 Tree Lots and the hard work of all our volunteers. We'll also be celebrating the work of the young people in the tree lot Retail Training Program with a graduation. We hope you'll join us.

When: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:00pm
Where: The Scandinavian Community Center (6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC) Hi Chloë! Just talked to Sarge and he and I will attend! Thanks! Cheers, Dad! 

Hallelujah O My Brothers and Sisters, Holy Smoke and Land of Goshen! Sweet and bitter communion wine is just the start of the slippery slope! Better that, methinks, than becoming a Druid on the Gulf Islands! [Appreciate your concern, (renting, etc.,), but we will have a better idea once we've seen some of the places on The Bench. Also need to be able to sell our place for what we feel it is worth so that is not a given either.] Will ask Peter to UPS some rattlers from the Okanagan and we can use them at the therapy session when we are speaking in tongues and foaming at the mouth! 

Saturday is free as far as I can tell. What had you in mind? We are hosting a bridge party with Mick and Polly, together with The Penguin and Gladys Knight and the Pips on Friday evening! You would be welcome to pop by to say hello to one and all, have a drink and even stay longer, should you like. We have plenty of extra bibles! Let me know and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Kingdom Hall Patrizzio! 

How about we meet at 1 or 2PM Saturday? Maybe we could meet at your favourite distiller? W   Hi Giggster! Sounds fine! If you want to walk down we can go over to Long Table on Aquabus and then hit Liberty Distillery on way back to Bible Camp! Again, pop by on Friday to say hello to fellow evangelists. Talk soon. Cheers, Patrizzio! PS: Did you contact Marcus about change and/or cancellation? Go ahead on 15th if that suits and we'll try for another time. 

hello strange bedfellows, my apologies for a slight change in tomorrow's itinerary: I will make it to the islay inn by 1130a myself because of work in the morning. I'm assuming the younger and uglier Pat will go ahead before me. See you all tomorrow Take care, VL 

Hello Lads! We'll see you when you arrive, Vittorino! Rest of us will visit until you manage to tear your narcissistic self away from all the mirrors at the gym, Chinese Cary Grant!  Cheers, Patrizzio! 

Hi Glasgow! Welcome home! Glad to hear you had a wonderful time in Barbados. For our part, we enjoyed a wonderful time, both over Christmas, then during "betwixtness" and finally New Year's and beyond. Other than wall-to-wall socializing we are both well. Hope we can have a chance to see you both in the not too, too distant future. Cheers, Il Conduttore! Pics: Jane and Kjell; Mme Coriandre. 

Hi Janet! Healthy New Year to you! Meant to send along a note sooner as your finished picture is at our place, being admired by those who pass through our portals! Hope we can have a chance to see you in the not too, too distant future with regard to India, etc. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hi Jane and Kjell! Glad we were able to get together last night. Enjoyed the evening muchly. Trust you made it home safely. Hope we can have a chance to see you in the not too, too distant future, Jane. Travel safely Kjell. Have included a snap of Patrizzio, The Younger Swedish Twin. Perhaps you will connect in the Departure Lounge. Cheers, Patrizzio! 

Hi Ski and The Great Ronaldo!! Trust you are both well. For our part, we plan to move to Naramata! Fondestos from Mme Coriandre to you both. Cheers, Il Conduttore!


Hi Carlos in Charge of the Lightbrigade! Trust you are both well. Thanks for offering to bring something for Rosita's 90th but Mme Coriandre insists that just your scintillating company will be more than enough! Drinks at 5:00 pm! Bridge at 5:05 pm!!! Cheers, Patrizzio!