Men are often capable of greater things than they perform. They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent. -Horace Walpole, novelist and essayist (1717-1797)
Patrick, will you be going to make a purchase later on this morning?
Are we expecting to see it (and taste it) next time in our non-reader meeting? Cheers Moe
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Hey Patrizio!
Thanks so much for the invite, however at a travel trade show that evening. Charlie
Some very good photos there, Pat.
Wondering if you can 'air brush' (if that's the expression) some of the
ones of me looking ancient before you send them out for general
circulation. Suppose you will be having a swimming week looking at the weather. Ray
Hi Patrice,
Great fun on Saturday night ! I really enjoyed the pictures too
although I was going to complain about ones of me not being very
flattering! that is until I saw that there were equally unflattering
pictures of Mark and yourself as well! especially your
pirate imitation. arrr matey!
Look forward to the next due at your place! Take care, Al
Patrick
– having caught-up with your blog, I realize that I have Matthew
Garrey’s “I’m no gynecologist; but, I’ll take a look” T-shirt. You
graciously presented this to me,
when you were hosting “The Perthites.” As I remember your words: “I
was saving this shirt for Matt Garrey.”
Now
that you’ve managed to connect with him once again: would you like me
to send the shirt back to you and you can finally present it to Matt
(with OUR compliments?)
I haven’t heard too much from Kevin or Bev since their return to Perth.
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| Horace Walpole |
Juhli
and I are well. We’ve parked our Volkswagen Vanagon Camper in our
garage until next May and placed the camping and hiking gear in our
crawlspace. Although, at present,
the winter snowshoes and gear have occupied spaces where the camping
gear was. My fly-fishing stuff is
always handy.
I
hope this note finds you and Corinne well – it’s fun to see Branko
Peric firmly ensconced at your Dining-Room table. The snap of Matt was
fun as well. Let me know about the shirt. Freddy
Hello All:
Could be fun! Cheers, Patrizzio!
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Hi Federico and Juhli:
Terrific to hear from you, Frederick The Great Fly-Fisherman! Don't worry at all about the T shirt. Not a big deal at all. Furthermore, I bought Glasgow a book, 100 Years The Story of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club. He is now golfing more since giving up squash. (You may know some of this if you have read other blog entries!) On Saturday, November 10th, Cora Lee and I attended at brunch a the UBC Golf Course Restaurant. Sponsored by the Alcuin Society, (The Alcuin Society is a voluntary association supported by people who care about the past, present and future of fine books. Founded in 1965 by Geoff Spencer and six other Vancouver bibliophiles, it is the only non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to the entire range of interests related to books and reading. These interests include authorship, publishing, book design and production, bookselling, book buying and collecting, printing, binding, paper making, calligraphy and illustration.), it was followed by an auction of new books submitted to the Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada in March, 2012, and books which won awards in 2011.
Great good fun bidding against other buyers, forcing them up on works I didn't particularly want. Spent about $100 on early Christmas presents and money goes to a very worthwhile cause, at least in our opinion. I'll probably present Matt with book for Robbie Burns Day this coming January 25th.
Not sure what sort of weather you have been having but we had a
wonderful break from the rain clouds last Friday and Whirlygig and I
took the opportunity to ride to Horeshoe Bay. We left at just before
10:00am from the Heartbreak Terrace and made our way, via
Seawall, around Science World to Stanley Park and then over the Lions
gate. Along Ambleside and then kick over onto Marine Drive just past
Dundarave Village. Know the route pretty well so no hitches out to HB
and back again. About 36K to the village and then
back up the steep hill, retracing our steps but with a head wind on the
return leg.
Near the the Inukshuk statue on the south end of English Bay, Whirlygig remained on Beach Avenue while I kept to the Seawall. He had to make for home to meet this son while I wanted to take advantage of the weather and log at least 100K. This being the case, riding around Science World would give me an extra 10K so that I would only need a quick run out to UBC to push me over the hundred mark. Did just that and sailed along Spanish Banks, (the freighters, one with a striking broad red band on its hull), filling the bay, the moutains dusted with snow icing, the fairly strong wind at my back. Paid for it once I had completed a few dipsy-doodles around campus, however, as by 2:30pm, when I was at the bottom of the Foreshore Hill and making for home, wind was even stronger and I had my work cut out for me over final 10K or so. Still, it was a grand day and it was simply wonderful to have put such a good ride under my belt before monsoons set in: 103.3K over 5:21:13, AVG 19.2KPH, MAX 51.2KPH.
Glad it managed the outing since it really has been wet almost ever since. Did happen to elude raindrops today when I rode over to the Aquatic Centre at 11:15am this morning. Was able to swim 3.25 miles but not overly pleased with my time, about 1 mph. Hope I can reduce it to 45 minutes once I'm swimming more regularly but that remains to be seen, of course. Back home by 4:00pm after a glorious hot tub and sauna.
We haven't heard much form Kev/Bev either. Not terribly good correspondents in my experience. Last email I sent was to thank them for the terrific meal we had enjoyed on October 30th. Coramandel and I met, 41 years ago, on Halloween, at Champs Motor Inn on Osborne, in Winnipeg. Since Clara and Dusty, her parents from Winnipeg, were arriving that afternoon, we decided to celebrate a day earlier. We went to Edibles, on Granville Island, one of our favourite spots there. Bev/Kev had given us a generous gift certificate to the restaurant as a thank you for their stay. We had a wonderful meal and all within such easy walking distance!
Two tables of bridge this coming Thursday so should be fun. Corinne's
parents play and we are having Ted/Elaine Keating, also from Winnipeg
originally. (Ted and I played handball at the U of Wpg and he belonged
to VRC for a short while as well.) Guy, (from
my book club), and his partner, Nancy, will make up rest.
Fond regards to Juhli and all the best to you, Federico. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics: A few more of Captain Barnacle and Chloë, Matt and Catherine and Cora Lee; rest were taken last Saturday at Whirlygig's. He invited members of the Peleton and significant others! Young woman with Raymondo is Amira, Giorgio's daughter, while profile of woman is Kerry, Whirlygig's amore! Great time was had by all!!!
Hi Zoe and Matt!
Trust you are well and pleased that your Dad's nasty fall wasn't worse!!!
Having a pre-Yuletide Open House on December 2nd. Starting with a meeting of my Book Club at 3:00pm to be followed by the Open House proper at 5:00pm. Hope that you and Matt are free to attend. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Riptide!
I've sent out the message to all of my "groups". Sounds like fun!
Having a pre-Yuletide Open House on December 2nd.
Hope you and my favourite Sweet Heart will be able to join us for a glass of wine and/or a wee dram and a bite! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Could be fun! Cheers, Patrizzio!
www.VancouverNorthPoleExpress.com
Hi Federico and Juhli:
Terrific to hear from you, Frederick The Great Fly-Fisherman! Don't worry at all about the T shirt. Not a big deal at all. Furthermore, I bought Glasgow a book, 100 Years The Story of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club. He is now golfing more since giving up squash. (You may know some of this if you have read other blog entries!) On Saturday, November 10th, Cora Lee and I attended at brunch a the UBC Golf Course Restaurant. Sponsored by the Alcuin Society, (The Alcuin Society is a voluntary association supported by people who care about the past, present and future of fine books. Founded in 1965 by Geoff Spencer and six other Vancouver bibliophiles, it is the only non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to the entire range of interests related to books and reading. These interests include authorship, publishing, book design and production, bookselling, book buying and collecting, printing, binding, paper making, calligraphy and illustration.), it was followed by an auction of new books submitted to the Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada in March, 2012, and books which won awards in 2011.
Great good fun bidding against other buyers, forcing them up on works I didn't particularly want. Spent about $100 on early Christmas presents and money goes to a very worthwhile cause, at least in our opinion. I'll probably present Matt with book for Robbie Burns Day this coming January 25th.
Near the the Inukshuk statue on the south end of English Bay, Whirlygig remained on Beach Avenue while I kept to the Seawall. He had to make for home to meet this son while I wanted to take advantage of the weather and log at least 100K. This being the case, riding around Science World would give me an extra 10K so that I would only need a quick run out to UBC to push me over the hundred mark. Did just that and sailed along Spanish Banks, (the freighters, one with a striking broad red band on its hull), filling the bay, the moutains dusted with snow icing, the fairly strong wind at my back. Paid for it once I had completed a few dipsy-doodles around campus, however, as by 2:30pm, when I was at the bottom of the Foreshore Hill and making for home, wind was even stronger and I had my work cut out for me over final 10K or so. Still, it was a grand day and it was simply wonderful to have put such a good ride under my belt before monsoons set in: 103.3K over 5:21:13, AVG 19.2KPH, MAX 51.2KPH.
Glad it managed the outing since it really has been wet almost ever since. Did happen to elude raindrops today when I rode over to the Aquatic Centre at 11:15am this morning. Was able to swim 3.25 miles but not overly pleased with my time, about 1 mph. Hope I can reduce it to 45 minutes once I'm swimming more regularly but that remains to be seen, of course. Back home by 4:00pm after a glorious hot tub and sauna.
We haven't heard much form Kev/Bev either. Not terribly good correspondents in my experience. Last email I sent was to thank them for the terrific meal we had enjoyed on October 30th. Coramandel and I met, 41 years ago, on Halloween, at Champs Motor Inn on Osborne, in Winnipeg. Since Clara and Dusty, her parents from Winnipeg, were arriving that afternoon, we decided to celebrate a day earlier. We went to Edibles, on Granville Island, one of our favourite spots there. Bev/Kev had given us a generous gift certificate to the restaurant as a thank you for their stay. We had a wonderful meal and all within such easy walking distance!
Two tables of bridge this coming Thursday so should be fun. Corinne's
parents play and we are having Ted/Elaine Keating, also from Winnipeg
originally. (Ted and I played handball at the U of Wpg and he belonged
to VRC for a short while as well.) Guy, (from
my book club), and his partner, Nancy, will make up rest.Fond regards to Juhli and all the best to you, Federico. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics: A few more of Captain Barnacle and Chloë, Matt and Catherine and Cora Lee; rest were taken last Saturday at Whirlygig's. He invited members of the Peleton and significant others! Young woman with Raymondo is Amira, Giorgio's daughter, while profile of woman is Kerry, Whirlygig's amore! Great time was had by all!!!
Hi Patrice,
Great fun on Saturday night ! I really enjoyed the pictures too
although I was going to complain about ones of me not being very
flattering! that is until I saw that there were equally unflattering
pictures of Mark and yourself as well! especially your
pirate imitation. arrr matey!
Look forward to the next due at your place! Take care, Al
Some very good photos there, Pat.
Wondering if you can 'air brush' (if that's the expression) some of the
ones of me looking ancient before you send them out for general
circulation. Suppose you will be having a swimming week looking at the weather. Ray
Chest pain!
Not myocardial infarction. Cracked ribs. The guys are here to
replace the back roof. I insist on hiring a scaffold ramp instead of
running up and down ladders right onto the roof. Comes midday I lose my
footing, fall from the ramp onto the rails ribs
first (I've lost weight, so they stick out, y'see). If getting shot is
like this, aim over there. Sympathetic Dr gives me three hard hitting
pain biters and 4-6 weeks out of normalcy. Diazepam sleepeasy.
I can still play the piano Love. S.
Hello Ribmeister!
Truly pleased that you are not more seriously injured, Stefano! Reminds me of my over-the-handle-bars flip at UBC a number of years ago, resulting in five broken ribs. Both of our accidents could have been far, far worse as I know I need not tell you.
Fond regards to you and your ribs from Coriandre and Chloë, Flamin' and Sarge. Enjoy the pain killers but watch out for side-effects with your plumbing! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Truly pleased that you are not more seriously injured, Stefano! Reminds me of my over-the-handle-bars flip at UBC a number of years ago, resulting in five broken ribs. Both of our accidents could have been far, far worse as I know I need not tell you.
Fond regards to you and your ribs from Coriandre and Chloë, Flamin' and Sarge. Enjoy the pain killers but watch out for side-effects with your plumbing! Cheers, Patrizzio!
My 2008 accidento!
Trust you are well and pleased that your Dad's nasty fall wasn't worse!!!
Having a pre-Yuletide Open House on December 2nd. Starting with a meeting of my Book Club at 3:00pm to be followed by the Open House proper at 5:00pm. Hope that you and Matt are free to attend. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Riptide!
I've sent out the message to all of my "groups". Sounds like fun!
Having a pre-Yuletide Open House on December 2nd.
Hope you and my favourite Sweet Heart will be able to join us for a glass of wine and/or a wee dram and a bite! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Hi Tiptoe!
Trust you are well. Congrats on your new job!!! Fondestos from Coriandre, Chloë, Clarisse and Dusty. Cheers, Patrice!
Hi Big Al!
Quite a riveting history lesson! Hope you and Cheryl might be able to join us for a glass of wine and/or a wee dram and a bite on the 2nd! Cheers, Patrizzio!
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