"Back on the Island again" Could be the title for a song

Our New Diggs

Ahhh, feeling relaxed this morning, a good solid sleep.

Mmm fresh coffee, a good internet connection, and a sunrise about to happen as I write, and our site is even better than I thought we could have imagined. Here till end of July, Nice, time to cleanup.

The Peak (CJAV I think) playing in the backround as I write makes it even more Port Alberni.

Funny how when I wake where my mind goes, and how I build the day as I wake, and how I feel helps me choose what will be that day. This morning I will write, even if looking out I feel I'm missing the days start

What a fast return we had from Dearbourn Michigan to Vancouver Island in a week was fast, but not too fast to have a few good heart felt visits with family and friends we havent seen for a long time, and meeting family I had never met. Thinking back we did get time to say Hi, and connect with people as we went.

Sunny day ahead

Polly gets up now, 7:12, More coffee? Thanks, you got up just the right time. Love Polly. As she gets coffee Bosco jumps in her chair, and when she gets to the chair she says, Oh no you don't, get down, no stealing my chair! Of course she invites him up after she sits down. LOL Life is just so wonderful.

When I started to write I looked up a draft written a few weeks or a month ago, I forget. As I look I run into one I wrote after we had stayed 2 years ago with Mike and Linda MacKillop in Guelph, Ontario. I never published this one as never got it finished for some reason. Busy I think, we always have something on the go. Such a good time, and will finish that one today, and publish after this one. I also read the one post when we got back from our first retirement trip around North America, when we got home and who came an greeted us, and how the hugs were just so nice to give, and receive.

Hmm I shake my head as I write, I'm really tuned in today, hyper sensitive, as Polly sits quietly, looking at me once in awhile, making her plan for today. "Laundry" I say, she says "yep, I was thinking of that yesterday". We are in tune even when we don't know it.

Off goes the radio, and on goes the TV, and we hear Mark Madryga tell us the weather. We have a satellite dish, and keep in contact with our news and weather as we go, but nice to have it at the correct time of day now. and look out the window and see what is forecast.

Came home to 30plus degrees and now the rain, but still warm. Love this Island, and the comfort we have as know most places well here. Still we do like the travel, and will continue until we get our notice that we cant. So much we like to see in Canada, and the USA.

1 week looking back

One week, and 2,655 miles later and we make it home in a hurry as we got some info as we were into our plan to go even further east, that out BC Medical was cancelled in January due to what I think is a misunderstanding, Mistake. Dam, now lets call and get this fixed up, right. No, I'm told on the phone to MSP, our medical in BC. You have to be in BC to fix this up, even if a mistake. Bull I think, and many expletives come out of my mouth, and after 3 hangups for the office and a few more bad words, I give up for the weekend, and call back on Monday and get someone that can explain this to me, and what I have to do to resolve it. Get Back to BC and fill out a application for Medical, get our pictures taken again for our cards, and then I can plead our case.

This is what we did first thing Monday morning at the service BC office in Port Alberni, with the help of Suzane who went above and gave us a way of submitting our records to MSP, as we had to prove were were within the rules for the medical and had been in BC every 6 months as required.

Not as planned, and many wondered why we came back so fast across Canada, this was why, now you know.

I hate to be told what I have to do, and even more now as I thought we could travel as we please once we retired. I knew about 6 months in USA limit, as well as MSP regulations re 6 months in BC, with a extra month if you call and ask them. Also a 2 year leave of the province every 5 years, but I was unsure how it operated. So when we were about to retire I called MSP and asked what the rules were so I was clear. I should have never called. That was when they said I applied for leave for 2 years, and I did not. But they have it on there records I did, and so Cancelled our insurance while we were out of the country, and we didn't even know. If Polly didn't call to check on her appointment that was scheduled in May, we would not have known.

Hard to believe that our medical can be stopped and no notice given, and no way of resolving unless you are in BC. In a world where we all expect to deal with many things online, or on the pnone at the least, this was beyond me. So if you travel, be sure what you have for rules to follow.

I didn't start out with this story in mind this morning,  but good to get the info out. Be Careful.

Time for a walk in the sun that has developed as I sat on my ass here.

Loving Life here on the Island, amidst the greenery and warmth of Port Alberni.

Love this familar trail by Arrowvale campsite

Bosco likes the smells more than anthing

Rain day yesterday

Texas, Only in Texas I thought, but its here in Arkansas too!

I am talking about Respect given in a way we have been taught in Canada, but use less and less now.
Respect for another person, not just as they age, but as a normal way of talking to each other. Yes, Sir, Yes Mam.

We have been Sired, and Mamed all over the south, and I ask Polly and she says she is used to it, me I'm still surprised as it comes from young and older than me, people seem to have this taught early, and use it all the time. I like it, I do, but still takes me awhile to get used to it when it comes out. I smile to myself when I walk away, as always surprises me.

Speech here is something that we always like, never know what sounds are coming, sometimes what is said catches you off guard, and you have to ask, Pardon me, or what was that. I love the way we are experiencing changes in people as we travel, and here in Hot Springs City, Arkanas we meet many people from other places in USA. In the bathhouse we met a couple from Chicago and they had almost no accent, and we met another couple at the tower and they had a different accent, they were from New York. In the restaurant the waitress was so much like the south, and I listen with much wonder.

Last night when I went for my evening stroll with Bosco, I met a woman also walking her dog, she asked me what wine I liked, dry or? I said Cabernet, then she wanted to have me taste some of her wine from Arkansas. I didn't get to as a mom and a bunch of kids came, and pet her dog, and I slowly walked on.

 I went to check our previous site, as we had to move yesterday as the site we were in was booked, or they said it was. Not, there was an   Avalable sign up! Dam, I moved for nothing, Well is a nice site anyway, just would have been nice to stay put.

Next I stop at the make a comment to a man that was at the garbage can same time as me, "Having fun yet?" and he asks me "Pardon me?" LOL I guess I'm not the only one. We talk for awhile, and as we do I rember someone on our travels saying the people in the Ozarks are very friendly, and laid back. Well this guy fit the bill. He was from north of Little Rock, and he was so friendly, we talked for a few minutes, he told me of many state parks around here, one was the one we are off to next, then he asked if we had lit a fire, No I said, he seemed disapointed.

He was here camping for the weekend, we have a different way of  camping. Not just a weekend, but we do have a fire once in awhile, I said we enjoyed the neighbours fire last night with them for awhile.  Last thing we talk about is how we like this place, and he says he had never been here before, and how people are really friendly! I agree, and Again I walked away smiling to myself.

Gawd I Love this way of life!💓

Here's a few pics of the grounds here

Different RV Park experiences, Snowbird Park, County Park, State Park.

Three different RV parks, 3 different experiences as we travel across southern Texas.

Our site at Circle T RV, Mission TX

A Cactus tree blooming

Snowbird type park is where many go to spend their whole winter.

Circle T was very nice, a smaller park with 217 sites, about 1/4 not occupied. This is a place where snow birds stay the winter for a reasonable amount of rent. There is a heated pool, big clubhouse, pool room with 4 tables, a card room, outside shuffle board, and bingo regularly. Picnic BBQ, and other dinners and entertainment regularly. A nice place to spend time, with all services close, maybe a little to close.

We met up with Polly's Cousins Clem & Jerry as we arrived Tuesday, and got a nice visit with them before they had to leave on the Friday.

Jerry and Clem showing us the market

Mexico across the Rio Grande river

Next day they gave us a good tour, to the flea market, then to Capilla De La Lomita park where the wall was to be built, eliminating the park. I had heard of this on the news, and got some more info as we stayed for a week, plus 2 more days. We got a royal tour of the area, which made us familiar with where to go, and what we might like to see. They were not staying at this park, but recommended it as was close to the motel they stay in. They come here for the dancing, warm weather, and friends they have made through the years  here. There are many dancing groups here, and they love to dance.

We also went to Falcon State park while we were here, was a longer drive than we thought it would be, but was worth it as wanted to know what the park was like if we wanted to stay there sometime. Was dry, more like a desert there, and was by a dammed lake, so when we checked out the boat launch was a very steep launch, and long to get to the water. After a drive around we decided not for us, but was good to take a look.

We also went to South Padre Island while we were here, and were surprised at how nicely done it is now, as when we last came here, was kinda down trodden. Now all we saw looked well run, and all in much better shape. 

All in all this was a nice place to stay with much to do and many services close. Would go back again. On the negative we did have sirens often, and some road noise as well as much traffic when we would travel anywhere.

Goose Island State park was a pleasure we didn't expect. Always nice to be surprised when you pull in and set up, birds were singing, and the bigger birds were squawking and flying around. The water was close so much to see here, and a couple that gave free bird watching tours here. This I took advantage of, and learned much about the birds that came here and the birds that are here all the time. 

Polly and I went an looked at the oldest oak tree here in Texas and close by there were many Great Egrets, Roseate Spoonbill's,

Spoonbill

Great Egret

Whooping Cranes, White Pelicans, and Red Cardinals everywhere. All are unusual to us so was a nice change. We went into Rockport as was close, and enjoyed the Oysterfest as well as the waterfront. All in all another beauty place, campsites are big and private, birds were plentiful, close to a town but not in it, we will come back again.

Quintana County park was our next stop along the south coast, and again a nice surprise. As we approached the area we went over a bridge that is high and allows ships and barges under, and we both said "We have been here before haven't we?" and yes we had just not sure at the time when. We drove past oil tanks, and Natural gas tanks, and then to the park. Our first evening the fog cleared a couple hours before the sun went down, so I went for a walk on the beach, Wow! I had to go back to the trailer and get Polly, was this ever nice. 

We walked out on the beach and all was right in life, the beach was beautiful, and the sun was warm, and even the breeze was just right. We walked all the way to the breakwater, Bosco peeing all the way and running free for a change just what we needed. We picked up shells, and walked in the water, cold, but nice just the same. A beautiful evening💗

Quintana was close to the oil industry

 Not too many people in the area we stayed, but enough to meet 2 couples from Quebec and have a fun evening happy hour with them trading info about where we came from as they were heading west. Then at the laundry Polly met a couple from Iowa that were full timing in an older Airstream trailer, we had a dinner of BBQ deer and potatoes with them as Polly folded there laundry, and they were so surprised. So and invite! Nice. We learned much from them, and politics were much of what they wanted to talk about, and Canada and what we think of USA and what the regulations on moving to Canada was. Was so fun, and they were so friendly. 

Cannon was from WWII protection against submarines

We get a new experience where ever we go, but we do understand that when you are in an RV Park, it will be much different than in a State park, or a County park. Each has something you desire, till you desire a different experience! Then we raise our jacks, and off we go to what we desire now😁

Loving this life just a little more each day💓💕🐩

  

San Antonio Rodeo and Stock Show, more than we expected.

Lunch at Casino El Camino

I thought Rodeo, and Singers is what we may see, but before you even get in the gate the Ferris wheel is so prominent you know that a fair is here, with as we remember from our fair experiences past, and more. Done in just a little different ways, as this is Texas. Ford has a corner on the market here, and many ford ads and displays. San Antonio is in all you see, and Texas is everywhere too. Country gear from boots to all kinds of clothing and leather goods. Cowboy hats are on most every head, and boots on every child, woman and man. So much to take in here, my head keeps turning for many different sights. I'm on overload, and just love it. People are very friendly, and we always sit at picnic tables to eat, always meet someone there.

Yesterday we met a couple as we ate our brisket & sausage dinner that have been here most of there lives, the guy is from German background, and the woman seems like was from Mexican background, but a ways back. They had much to tell us about the city, and suggestions for what to see, and where to go, and what to try for restaurants. They work in service industry, her for the state, he in a hospital. I ask Polly there names today as I just didn't pay enough attention, she says "Oh god no!" Can't remember all names, we meet so many people, and so nice to say hi, just cant remember all.

Went to the pig races, was so much fun, and we see so many young families here. Plastic Pig noses were the thing, so Polly got a couple and we wore them through the races. Shopping is a big part of what we saw, and I'm not much of a shopper, I just follow and say yes that's nice honey. Got to see some big animals, cows that were so big! Saw a porcupine up close for the first time. Will go next time and look through the stables.

BBQ everywhere in Texas

After shopping we went into the stadium and got to our seats and Don and Chris were there already, we were on the end and had many ups and downs as people passed by to there seats. We are in the nose bleeds but for $30.00 still good deal. Rodeo is good, and we kind of know what to expect as this is our 3rd time here, and the routine is same each day. one thing different today, had a few very close calls to the cowboys today, one guy hurt his leg bad, had to be trucked off. Another had his hand caught in the rope on the bulls neck, that was very close to be a huge problem, but he finally got away. The clowns are so good about taking the bulls attention away from doing damage, so good they almost get run over too.

Friends for many years here

Bull riding on the mechanical bull

After the bulls finish, and things pack up there, they proceed to get the stage and all the chairs, and amps out and in place for the show. Stage is a revolving type, and has its own motor and wheels to propel itself in as the setup is done. Quite an interesting system they have developed for this daily show.

We have now seen all the shows as of my writing today. Took a little break in writing this blog post.

Choosing the best and biggest!

Now for the show, and everyone has been different, lighting pretty much the same, but the performance always different. Seats were different each time. Chris has started grading the performances, and some get a very high score. Our first was Darius Rucker, and he has the highest score, 9.5 says Chris. She has the most experience when it comes to country singers, and we all agree he was the best of all we have seen here, Brad Paisley next, we haven't put them all in a list yet. Maybe today as is last day we will be here in San Antonio, and tomorrow we will leave and go our separate ways, us south, Don and Chris north west.

Whatever we thought we might do here we did it, or we leave it for next time. We did make a trip to Corpus Christi, was a good day for a drive as weather was off, a little colder, and windy, so we stayed in the truck most the time, Don drove, was nice to look around and not have to think of traffic. We saw much of the farming lands, and drove along the beach toward Port Aransas looking out toward the gulf of Mexico and all the oil platforms that operate there. The beach was nice, and the water was rough from the wind. As we made it to the end of the beach we rounded the point and we were in the town so fast, and there was our destination, Bernie's! A pub that I had put in my phone as our destination, as lunch was in order by now.

Bernie's was as most places here self serve, get your beers, and order your food at a window, and then wait till your number is called. Keeps the price down, as lunch and beers were cheep. $1.00 for a beer was a nice change from $8.50 at the rodeo. Food was good, and the scenery was funny in the bar, and as per usual people were friendly.

After lunch we drove to a couple drilling platforms that were in port for service, and then a long drive home, with a stop at a vitamin shop for Chris. Was a nice way to spend a cooler, windy day.

We also went one day to Austin, for the RV show, and this was a fun day full of opening doors, and looking through some very nice new trailers and motor homes. Polly found one she really liked, she kept saying "it feels good in this one!", guess this is the one... lol

Polly's choice. I like it too!

OK line up for the picture

We had an interesting lunch at a place Polly found on the internet, Casino El Camino. This seems to be a trend now, look it up on the net. Dark and kinda dingy, but food was good, and it was packed when we came in so tells us gotta be good.

Looks like a good deal, till you do the
 $-USA vs $-Canadian

Traffic was busy on this day, as a Friday, and was all the way to and from Austin was busy. Not my kinda relax, but we are learning what we don't want, so will build that into our trip as we go, stay to the outside of the cites.

One last thing I want to say here is how in Texas you see everywhere the state logo, and if an American flag is flown, a Texas one is there too. As I finish this post we have now moved to Mission Texas, and I saw another reminder how proud they are of there state, a picture of the state with Wisconsin cowboy hat on the top of the state of Texas, which was coloured as a flag, and said "Winter Texan". So much pride in there state. I love it when I see this.

Love this life, Travel and see whats next!

Here we go again, further south and further east.

Travel time again soon as we get closer to the time where we pack up our home and move to our next adventure. This Friday, Feb. 8th we travel toward San Antonio Texas for a couple weeks of rodeo along with some great country entertainment. Our friends Don and Chris have made it to Yuma, and are staying close to us here in Fortuna, we will travel south together and take in the sights. They have been travelling south and all over for more years than us, and suggested the rodeo last year, so this year we will check out Texas just a little more in depth. We have booked ahead at Braunig Lake RV Resort as we have stayed there before, and is a nice place to stay while we check out San Antonio's sights.

The last 3 weeks we have had Lyn, Polly's sister stay with us & fun was had for the full 3 weeks. We showed her around here, introduced here to many friends, brought her to Mexico for a few Margarita's and of course shopping. Went to the dinner and dance, drove to Martinez lake and Yuma Proving grounds for a look around. Swam in the pool, played pool, but missed the boccie and shuffleboard we thought we might play. Got to leave something for next time. All in all was a good time, and plans are made for us to return next year to Fortuna for 2 months next year. All going well Lyn may join us again, maybe here, or maybe in Texas, or who knows maybe in Florida.

Lyn helped with many things while she was here, she's no slouch. She did most all the dishes, walked Bosco on many occasions, made a few dinners, and made a few sandwiches. Oh almost forgot, Lyn did serve a couple cold beers! 🍺 Made for a nice visit, and we both miss her. One question we get asked often is where did Lyn sleep while she was here? LOL we have fun with this, Lyn was on the air mattress, and as Polly describes it in the evening it would sound like we were vacuuming as the air mattress filled up, and the morning as it was emptied.

Lyn planned her flight back to coincide with our trip to Phoenix to go see the Kelly Clarkson concert, so the day we drove there we went for a visit Alex and Deb friends we met in Indio, that would watch Bosco for us overnight. Was nice to have her meet them, and spend a little time getting to know them before we had to take her to her flight. Airports are not a favourite of mine, and driving through this one is complicated, but after missing a few turns when we went to pick Lyn up, I now knew what to expect. All went well till the last hug, and I heard Polly say don't you cry! Of course she did, and so did Polly just a little, always hard to say good bye.

We made our way to an Airbnb we had booked, was a new experience for us, and all worked out well. All we needed was a clean room, and that's what we got, and a friendly welcome. That made for a nice short drive in an uber to and from the concert. The concert was fantastic, another new experience, I am learning to book with the arena box office rather than ticket master, and get someone that helps you get good seats. This time seats were not what was available where I wanted to be so we got floor and stood for 3 hours, but were right in front of the stage, so got a great view of Kelly and all the performances. Was a great show, and all went well. Nice when things work out like you plan.

On that note I want to talk about plans, we all have them, and sometimes they work out and others you modify as you go. We had been planning to do something special this year for our 25th Anniversary, and a few things we have started to plan have been changed, so right now no solid plan. But, always an iron in the fire I say, never know what may come. Leaving options open gives us opportunity to take in something we never thought of if it comes our way. Our plan looking forward is to travel south after the rodeo, check out Corpus Christi & South Padre, maybe even check out the towns above Brownsville. Then who knows, we hope to head north this year when the weather warms, and make our way over the boarder to Manitoba, then travel back to Vancouver Island through Canada.

Our happy hour we planned for goodbye to Lyn was fun

Plans are good, and help us going forward. I remember getting asked "What do you want Brent?" a few times in my life. I think I have it now. Choices we all have, what we choose is up to us. Polly and I have made the choice to peel off the layers that held us to a location, and strapped us in so our choices were less. Today if we get an offer, or we see something we think we would like to checkout, or even if we just want to sit in a chair and watch others rush about we can. What more can I ask.

Bosco on the other hand just goes where we go, but he does expect us to make plans for him, otherwise he gets out of sorts, and we don't want that. We make plans for him, and make sure he is looked after while we travel. He just went back to bed after staying with me for the last hour. Too much separation for him here on this love seat.

The last of our poker games will happen this week, as when we travel we are too busy for that, so will enjoy the last time with friends here, and get ready to leave. Not sad to leave, looking forward to our next adventures as we travel south.

Life is good when you have options! Love this life.

End of one year, Beginning of another

Bye Bye 2018. Hello 2019!

Christmas day at the pool

Not that 2018 was a bad year, but I am looking forward to this new year.

Small hurdles we have jumped have been repairs to our trailers fridge that was a problem for a few weeks this summer, it kept turning off, that turned out to be the electrical inverter not the fridge at all. We learned to go to where we have confidence in the technicians ability to diagnose the problem, and replace to one part needed first time. Then just before we left for the states the hot-water tank electrical element stopped heating the water, so got the same guy, Chris at PC Auto in Duncan to replace this. Fixed, or so I thought. He did say he had a problem with one hose, and he showed it to me, said wouldn't stop leaking, so he replaced it. All good I think, till we noticed wetness under the cupboard when we had Jim and Sharon here for dinner a week ago, and then became after-dinner entertainment. Who can look in the cupboard the longest, and where is the water coming from, and how do I access it. lol😆 This made for an interesting evening, as Keith and Diana stopped by, and came in for a yak, so all 6 of us now take a turn at looking at what was the problem.

I turned off the electricity to the tank, and drained it and wiped up what I could get at till the next day as I have best energy in the morning. That is another thing I have learned about myself that works good for me.

Next morning I took things apart, and dried it all up, and we waited with all the drawers out, and all the stuff out from under the sink, and the heat vents out to see what was the problem. Next day after a nights thought I remembered that there was a problem leak he fixed, so I refilled the tank, and found the leak, tightened the fitting and fixed. Well fixed for a short while then leaked again, this time I had a bowl under to catch the water. So now I tighten some more, and even though it stops, I have no confidence the fitting wont leak again. So now like my son showed me, look on the internet and see what others have done. I find out that there is a replacement part that has crimped fittings on the pipe, and this I like, now off to the RV store here with a picture of the pipe. Don't want to take it apart yet, we have water now.

Water heater rear at side of trailer

connections back of hot water heater 

I talk with the plumbing guy at the store and he suggests a hose that is used in house plumbing, and I agree, and off I go with what I think will work. Yes! This did the trick, had to drain and refill the tank again, but no leaks and I have confidence this will not be a problem again. Fixed, well not finished yet, all had to go back in, drawers, heat ducting, and stuff under sink, we Polly did stuff under sink.

Hmm, feels better to be back to normal. Ahh

Oh well not really, next to the saga the red light by the hot water tank switch comes on, Shit! Now what? On to the internet again as probably the thermostat, and look at what others have done. I get a video on you-tube that an Australian guy did, and did well, that explained how to diagnose the thermostat and if needed how to replace it.  Outside to the back of the hot water tank and the pressure relief valve is leaking, drip drip. OK I think this is an easy fix just re-position the valve as sometimes the valve just doesn't get seated correctly. The red light still on and water heating up too hot still a problem.

Like usual I just wait awhile and think of what is going on, and I come up with that the water leaking on the wires may have caused corrosion, and lets clean the connections before I take the thing apart. Water here has much salt in it, so yes that was the fix. I just cleaned up the connections, and Ta-DA Done. Ha Ha, I can laugh now, but with everything apart our home was looking like a mess, and not much room to move. On the positive, Polly makes adjustments as we go through this like "No Problem, I can do this" Makes me feel so good to have Polly help by just let me think it out.

I don't know if there is a moral to the story here, but I am seeing a theme in that the internet helps me when I have to do most anything now. I have learned through my son's prompting to use this as someone else has already had this happen, and has made a video of how to figure it out.

Another bit of learning is that as you know I like to take pictures, many pictures. This last year I realized that I take more pictures now with my phone than a camera, so before we left this year I got a new phone, one that could take better pictures. Huawei P20 pro, (Thanks to Ashley for the help) was my choice as camera was most important. I have spent almost zero time at getting to know how to operate this camera, just been pointing and shooting. With my camera I did spend much time learning how to use it, still much to learn, but this phone camera is all about the software I'm told. This is how it makes life just a little easier for me as just point and shoot, at least for now. I still have to pull out my Nikon if I want a close up of something far away, or want a very sharp image for some reason. For most all I want this phone camera will do it.

The other learning was that going through the many images one day, I said to myself, and then to Polly, holly crap, we sure did a lot this year, Wow, was a really good year!💗💖💕💔💓 As you can see I found out I can put in Emojis here huh.

Life has been good to us, and we have been good in our life. Polly is happy and healthy as she slides open the door and looks at me asks with squinted eye's and says "What time is it?" 5:52 I say, and she slides the door shut, and back to bed she goes. LOL I love that girl. Bosco lays beside me in what is Polly's seat when she is in the living room. He would be right up to me but the armrest separates us, and the laptop is on my lap, or he would be there. Me I do what I like as we go, and plan ahead for more interesting places to go, and things to see.

Friends in a funny face picture

People we meet are very friendly, and some are just even more than you can put in words. We met some new friends in Indio that we got to know fast, and will connect with again. Here in Yuma we met some new friends, and reconnected with others from last year.

Here we all are better picture

The one thing that helps us all stay connected as we go is Facebook. Such a great way to keep connected, and even with all the crap that goes on on "The Book" as Americo's Mom calls it, we manage to keep up with family and friends lives, and where people are and can we meet up. This makes life easier to stay connected.

This was our first Christmas away from Family, and even though was much different, we did enjoy being in the sunny warm weather, and able to enjoy the pool on Christmas day. Our friends are new to us, as we are to them, so as we get to know each other better we find the love for each other that we have with many friends before.

Love this life, and looking forward to another beauty year of fun, travel, learning and new friends.