Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. The soul that
knows it not, knows no release from little things. -Amelia Earhart,
aviator (24 Jul 1897-1937)
Hi Patrick. I just sent you
an email with some pics but something seemed to go wrong. It took a
long time to send and when I took a look at the file it seemed to have
picked up part of an email Gayle had previously sent to a friend and
missed off a chunk of mine! It also didn't appear to attach any photos!
I'm at a loss to know why it would have done this. Consequently if you
did receive it and it doesn't make sense I apologise and will resend the
pictures another time! Cheers Derek
Hello Gisela! What a delight to hear from you. Would be grand to have a visit, either
here or in Oliver. You and Lore are welcome to stay, in Penticton, after
your visit with your friends, with us, should that fit in with your
travel/holiday plans. Here is our new
address and home number, so let
us know what you think and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Naramata Sunset!
Hello Patrico YES we shall come over for a cup tea or coffee and a visit. Thanks for the invitation to stay, we are very comfortable with Barbara and Rudi, we have our own little flat. Oliver is not far from Pentiction. We shall see you meanwhile take care Always Gisela
Hi Gisela! Sorry I've not replied sooner but life has been hectic over last little while. Trust all
goes well and look forward to arranging a visit once you are settled in
Oliver. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello Kenton! What a delight to hear from you. Will be grand to have you visit. We'll
be here on August 5th/6th and you are welcome to stay as long as you
want. I take it you are coming from Montana. Is that correct? Let
us know when you estimate you might arrive so that we can have dinner
ready. Don't worry about timing as we can eat at any time. Looking
forward to hosting you people for a change. Travel safely. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Louise! What a delight to hear from you. Glad your move went as well as it did.
Know exactly what you have been through and are probably still
experiencing! Thanks again for agreeing to stay and help out. Much
appreciated. Will be grand to have you in The Okanagan! We are volunteering at the
Vancouver Writer's Festival, October 20th-25th, so I imagine we will
drive into Vancouver on the 19th, at the latest, to give us time to get
settled before our shifts start. Let us
know, when you know, what you plan to do. Of course, you are most
welcome to stay with us if there is any problem with booking into
timeshare for dates in question. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Grog and Lurch! Hope your treatments are going well and that you are not experiencing any nasty side-effects. Must apologize for not sending along a
message sooner. I must admit that life has been rather hectic since we last
chatted on the phone. Cora Lee is
back here on the 27th and we'll give you a shout when she is home.
Fondestos and Cheers Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Jo-Anne! Must
apologize for not sending along a message sooner. I must admit that
life has been rather hectic since we had our brief visit at UBC. Thank
you so much for sending along Tip's address! Cora Lee is
back here on the 27th with her whip! Fondestos and Cheers Cheers, Patrizzio!
Quite cloudy when I set out at 10:20 am but I certainly wasn't
complaining, at all, about the relative coolness of the air. In fact
when I reached Naramata Road it started to sprinkle lightly but the
large, dark, angry looking clouds over the lake didn't ever release more
than that, from time to time, while I was on The Bench. Made my way
towards Chute Lake and last 2 km climb was a a very good huff and
puffer. Turned around where the tarmac gives way to hard-pack gravel
with 27-28 km on the clock and then zipped my way, very carefully, back
down the hill, managing to hit 60 kph before I had to brake or launch
myself into the surrounding forest or even into Okanagan Lake!
With the
wind at my back now I sailed along and made for OK Falls, via McLean
Creek Rd, to complete the Blue Mountain/Stag's Hollow loop before taking
Eastside Rd back to Penticton. Had to fight the ferocious head wind all
the way home and just couldn't push my AVG speed higher. However, first
100+ km ride since GranFondo so pleased I was able to log such a ride
when it wasn't baking. Much more enjoyable, of course, when temperature
is lower. Pleased, as well, that cooler weather has helped with all the
wildfires hereabouts. Stats for ride:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/843391026#.VbLH0cwaOHg.email
Once back from my ride I did a bit of digitating and just before I was
ready to pop into the shower had a phone call from Erika Kinn, my Daniel
McIntyre high school classmate. She owns a B&B in Summerland and at
our 50th reunion, this past June, in Winnipeg, we made plans to get
together when she and her daughter, Amy, were out for the summer.
Anyway, we had a great chat and arrange a visit when Mme Coriandre
returns from New York.
It was actually rather cool by 6:00 pm as
there had been a reasonable, steady sprinkling of rain, so instead of
doing the chicken I was serving for supper, on the bbq, I put the
marinated thighs in the oven, along with the new kartofellage I was
serving. Denise and Bill arrived shortly after 6:00 pm and while we
toasted each other with a 2013 Noble Ridge Pinot Grigio, 14.1%, nibbling
on a some appetizers, while I made a mixed green saladin, topped with
Feta. Stayed inside until chicken and potatoes were ready then everyone
helped carry food and plates out to patio. No rain and seemed to have
warmed up. Guests had brought 2012 Lake Breeze Merlot, 14.5%, a simply
delicious drop, which Bill and I enjoyed while Denise chose to stay with
white, so I opened a 2014 Liquidity Pinot Gris, 13.5%, so she could have a glass. She was designated driver so didn't want too, too much.
Great
time chatting while we dined and after we had finished we repaired to
the gazebo to sip malt around the fire pit. One of the coolest evenings
in many weeks so the flames were welcome. Denise and Bill were leaving
their cabin at Deep Roots next morning so they didn't want an overly
late night. Still, it was past 11:00 pm when we bade one another
goodnight and farewell. Lovely visit with them over the past week so
hope we can see them again when we are back in Vancouver, a couple of
times, over the coming two months.
After they set off for
Naramata, I tidied the kitchen, put on the dishwasher and then, after
being a very good boy, brushing and flossing, I went to bed to read for
an hour or so, until I kept dropping the book on my chest and I knew it
was time to turn off the bedside light!
Thanks for the reply. Looks like a ton of wood and, thankfully, it needs to season for a while before it can be split. I have deduced by the Google Maps (and the fact that Burns Street is only 2 blocks long) that you’re at 611 Burns Street. Lovely spot. We will leave tomorrow, mid-morning and be at your doorstep early afternoon. Looking forward to getting out of Dodge for a few days. -A.
Hi Pudnah! From the frying pan into
the fire, from Dodge to the OK Corral! The wood may not be ready to
split but I have a passel of other chores for you, greenhorn! There is
plenty of room at the back of house but it might be cooler to park yer
hosses in front. I'm hoping to go for a short "stretch" ride tomorrow,
after I go the Farmer's Market, so I will leave a key to the side garage
door, off the back patio, in the small box beside the bbq, in case you
arrive when I'm out. Probably won't be but always good to have a
fall-back plan. Must away as I have yet to shower after today's ride and having Denise and Bill for dinner at 6:00 pm! See you domani! Cheers, Cowpoke Patrizzio!
Patrick could you please book these. Hopefully there are still some left. Also call Orifino and get another ticket for Maggie. We have arrived in white plains and celebrations start at 8 tonight. Wedding at 2 tomorrow. Sounds like you are having a busy time of it what with dinners, wood etc. We are resting today after the hectic time in NY. Love you, Corinne
Hi Virginia and John! I just left a
phone message about the dinner. As I mentioned, we will have a close
friend, visiting from Denmark, over the course of the week that your
dinner will be held and we are wondering if there are any tickets left
so that she might join us. If so, please let me know and I'll provide
payment details. Thanks very much. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Patrick Great to hear from you! Keep in touch. Will complete donation now.
Cheers for now. Jo-Anne
Hi Jo-Anne! Hope this finds you well and
becoming stronger with each passing day! Sorry I've not been in touch
sooner but have been very over last little while. In the main, loads of
visitors and obligatory rides! Trust all goes well with you both! Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
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