A Visit with Sandy & Michel

A Gorgeous Sunday afternoon; what better way to spend it than with friends, Sandy and Michel in Greenwood. We saw the completed Deck that Michel built this summer which complements their new home so nicely. They have a lovely spot right on the Boundary Creek. It was nice to sit on their deck, chat and sip cocktails while listening to the creek bubbling by.

Afterward, we enjoyed a wonderful BarBQ supper. Thanks for the great afternoon, Sandy and Michel. Good food, good conversation with good friends. Hope to see you in San Felipe this winter. :D

A Day of Fun on the Quad

September 4, 2008

It was a gorgeous sunny warm day 26C, so we decided to pack a picnic lunch and head for the trails. In this case, the Trans Canada Trail from Grand Forks to Eholt Summit, a 23 km ride.



Heading out...

Starting to climb...



Rock faces along the mountainside were impressive.

One of two tunnels we passed through on the way...creepy in there!

That's the little CPR shed Rest Station that we are making for for lunch. Almost there...

Spectacular view of the Grandy Valley as we munch our lunch at the picnic table provided.

Our final destination. Time to turn the Quad around and head for home...downhill all the way. A Fun Day! :D

The Kids and Grandkids come for a Visit!

It has been a hot and sultry summer here, but I always look forward to seeing my 2 Grandsons as well as my son Jeff and wife, Stacey and of course, Wendy when they come for a visit in August. It gives us an opportunity to celebrate Wendy's Birthday all together. :D

Here's the family at the end of a wonderful day at the Beach. We decided to go to Christina Lake for the afternoon to cool off and allow the kids to have fun. How pooped does everybody look? Getting ready for a Steak BarBQ.

This is my son, Jeff, watching his boys get wound up for a dip in the lake.

These are my two Grandson, Gage (7 in November, and Grayson, 2 ) They got some Bubble guns from their Auntie Wendy to play with at the Beach. Let the Fun begin....

That's Gage makin' the bubbles!

Even Auntie Wendy gets in on the Act!

Time to cool off in the Lake...temps are hovering around the 36C mark.

That's Grayson and Mommy, Stacey.

That's Gage riding the wiley Dragon. Gage can Swim and Dive like a little fish!

"The Look"! This is Grayson's "thing" and he has it mastered. :) You just tell him to give you the "Look"...and there it is! LOL

Gage's sand "creation" that he made with his Aunty Wendy. Nice Job, Gage!

FINALLY...

...OUR DECK IS FINISHED!

It went from this in June...

To this in August...

We are so pleased with the results.

Our Fountain...

Got an new Garden window too. Now my African Violets have a nice sunny home. :D

Here's a photo of our new Montana Van. We'll be heading to Arizona this Fall in style and comfort.

Toby

Took some photos of our little Devon Rex, Toby, today at his favourite "Haunt". Everyday, I take Toby for a walk to a ravine area at the end of our street. There he is able to act out his "Little Lion King" personality, watching birds and climbing the big twisted willows. He loves it there.

Block Barbeque

Even though the temperatures were as hot as the Grills, (35C), we enjoyed our first Block Barbeque last evening here in Triangle Gardens. Ate too much, as per usual, but it was great to meet so many of the neighbors here. Lots of lollygaggin' and good food. A nice, if not sultry evening, was enjoyed by all who attended. :D

Triangle Garden's Very Own Bambi

Our MHP has been home to a herd of Deer for many years. Before they developed this piece of property, Triangle Gardens MHP, it was farmland, bordering a creek. The deer were here first and consider it home. There is seldom in our day when we don't see them wandering around, and many a fawn has been born in and around the park; many of them on residents property.


This was the case this morning when a new fawn was discovered in our neighbor's driveway accross the street from us. We noticed a doe grazing there this morning, and the many gardeners that we are here, (myself included as I have Roses blooming at the moment, and they just love to chop 'em) were shooing her away without knowing she had a "little bundle of joy" nearby. So we'll just have to keep our blossoms caged up until the birthing season is done.










Here's Toby scoping out the "big dog", aka "Mama"


















This is a shot just as my nextdoor neighbor is running down his drive way to chase her away. We didn't know!!!


How sweet is that little innocent face? :)

Here is Bambi at a couple weeks old with Mama :D

July 26, 2008

Doe & Twin Fawns

August 5, 2008

Eating our neighbor's ARTIFICIAL Flowers?