Ferry traffic today, Ciara's about to lineup!

Ciara and our grandchildren are close now, about to board the ferry today, without reservations 😳 I'm hopeful, but I think she will be lining up for awhile. I'm not sure the system now, how many places are available for vehicle's without reservations, as I believe I read they changed the amount of reservations so very few are getting on that don't have reservations. 

Well will see today, hopefully the BC ferries has gotten a few more sailings for this long weekend. We have watched as Ciara has kept us posted on their trip down so far, pictures and some thoughts as she made her way to Abbotsford to a hotel that had lots of entertainment for the kids.

All good so far, and kids are traveling well, now for the ferry, then the pass through the Cameron lake restricted area. 

Then 10 days here we have been looking forward to for a very long time. Polly has baking and cooking in mind galore, I have swimming and playing time in mid as my love in life. BBQ time too, I love it all so does Polly. Family time, friends time, and just getting everyone together and enjoy Ciara & our grandchildren. 

I know ahead this will go fast, always does when you plan what seems like a long visit, you snap your fingers and it's over! Thinking ahead, I want to relish the moment's here in our home town, on our island, with our friends and family. Take the time to really soak it in, avoid the (get-er-done) kinda thinking, and really take it in. Sometimes we get all wrapped up in the moments, and rush, this time I'm making a concerted effort, a conscious decision to SLO it down. 

Today I'm not going on a hike with friends, I have a few tidy up things I want to do, then be ready for this next week, I just can't say how excited I am. 

I just thought, today our nefew Tyler's leaving Arrowvale, he's been here a month now, we will miss him, he's going to be off traveling now in his newly refited motor home he got ready while here, in the middle of much fishing. Off to visit his brother in Calgary, and see the Stampede. Another thing we thought would do one day! 

Okay, off to get busy with the bench I refinished for Arrowvale, will be looking nice again for another few years. Got another one done for Nathan, be installed way down the river where he likes to hang out, the end of the farm's property on the edge of the river. I have another I'm going to build, maybe for the north side of Arrowvale, overlooking the river. 

That's a wrap for today, off to git-er-done! 😆

Loving life here at Arrowvale summer time ♥️

Anticipation 😀

Today Ciara leaves Grande prairie, Alberta on her way to Vancouver island, Port Alberni, she will arrive here at Arrowvale on July 1st all going well, we have been anticipating this for many moons now. Her visit here at Arrowvale will go quickly I'm sure, so much time it seems like now, yet I know from past times 10 days does go quickly. 

Chase will have lots to do while he's here I'm sure, and Colton same, just much different age's. The skateboard 🛹 park here might hold Chase's attention, but I'm hoping to get him out for a few swims, and a few hikes around here. Colton will be fun with all the young goats, and little pigs to look at. Horse's, cattle, so much to see that's different than their home. 

I had a really good slow walk yesterday, along the trail down the edges of the river, so quiet, so busy with action, birds flying, fish jumping, and always the sound of so much water streaming by. I stopped at one part of the trail, just watched the water directly below me, it's shallow here, so water makes more noise, and the sound as the water ran over the stones was the loudest. 

The views along this trail are so beautiful, the Beaufort's in the distance, and the fields and trees on the other side of the river, and all that was going on as I walked, on the field beside me, and across the water, like my own private movie I walked by, happening every step. Sights, sounds, smells, you can't get this Infront of a TV. 

           The fisherman never saw me

Isn't it amazing, just a few steps away from the most beautiful places on earth, I feel so fortunate, I can in moments be here, just watching and enjoying the beauty, with very little effort, just walk out the door, and, well just as soon as I open the door I'm here! Hmm

Dam I'm loving this place, so close to the many memories that are so good, past and present. 

We had company yesterday, Wendy & Frank friends that have moved from Arrowvale to another place for the summer, was a nice visit, been since the beginning of June since we had talked. Was nice to hear they were doing good, nice to have an unexpected visit 😁🤗

 Somewhere in the visit we got the cinnamon bun message, Wendy loves Polly's cinnamon buns, so does Frank, they had been having a hankering for some, so went to a local store where they had been told the cinnamon buns were Soo Good, bought some and were very disappointed, not like Polly's at all! 

Also we now know that it's Wendy's Birthday soon, 😃 I'm thinking there might be some cinnamon buns coming in the near future 😉

Wendy and Kim stopped by, was a really nice visit, so much like past days in school as we talked of friends past, and times we remember. I have a very good long memory, with so many great memories to think of, lucky me hey. Wendy we have past memories, and much more recent, as we stay with her and Jack when we go to Grande Prairie, so many more good recent memories with them. 

Kim I had not seen to talk with like this for many years, was really nice to see her again. Polly knew her from years past, and I didn't know this, maybe I did and I forgot? I'm not sure now, but was a nice time all getting to say Hi, and catch up a little. History, now is not like what we were told to study in school, it's about the times we spent together, and the things we did, and how it felt, how we were together. Yesterday was a very nice day for me, even though Wendy said she would be over, I had momentarily forgot, (short term memory not so good) and was glueing something when they arrived, kinda stunned. LoL

We hugged, got comfortable, then talked, and talked, just was the best! So much to talk about, not feeling the lull in conversation, just from one thought to another, and laugh, lots of laughs. Was a really nice time together. I showed off my latest work, benches, coasters, and a whale 🐋 I just made for my sister in law, all just enjoying the act of working with wood. 

After Wendy & Kim left Polly had shopping on the brain, so off we went, I went in with her this time, I wanted some of the sparkling water we had found before, Pineapple, is very good. So as Polly got what she wanted, I got what pleased me. As we left the store I saw a woman we both knew for years, she's about the same age as me, we talked a little, she was on the till, working. I had a thought 🤔

When we were leaving the parking lot I said to Polly, "I wonder how it would feel working and seeing all your friends from past retired and loving life as you continue working?" Polly always the optimist says, "you never know, her husband's still working, maybe she'll retire when he does. Who knows?"

I just had a thought! Hmm, I have many of those LoL 😆

Today a hike to the lookout, should be a good workout, with friends 🤗❤️

Such a good life we live❤️, love this life🤗

Sunday's always special 🤗 Saturday too!

Was a great turnout at Donovan's Ball field yesterday, sure was fun. Polly and I didn't play, we cheered, and yaked with Ted & Cindy and others, was just a great day. A drink, a 🌭 hotdog, & cheering, just like the big league's, except family fun, no $$$ for admission, all in the most beautiful shaded setting. 

This is our 2nd game we have attended, and look forward to many more going forward. Polly brought cupcakes again,

 

         Cupcakes are sticky but good!

all were ate with much enjoyment, one young girl asked Polly "How do you make them so delicious?" Made Polly's day! Hug's with Ted Legare first, then Cindy, and Ginny, after the game, another round of hug's as we were about to leave. The hug from Steve, was as I know now, something we've developed since our loss of Chris. 💔 

We talked some about Chris, was all good stuff, all the times we remembered, was good. Since Chris's passing we have strengthened out relationship with his close friends, been a real good feeling, getting to know Chris after even better than when he was here. I relish the conversations, so much to learn and so much love with him as the center of it. ❤️

Thanks Steve and Ginny for the hotdogs, and drinks and putting on such a fun game 👍

 Adults making decisions about what's next 😁

The ball game is so fun to watch, rule's are there, but often loose, and forgiving, families enjoying each other, not banging head's, makes for so much fun. Always kids against the adults, always fun. I know my knees, so I don't play, I just like to watch, Polly too, we know our limitations. 

Today I went on a hike with Chris Lowe and Cheryl Howitt on the log train trail, around the Bever ponds. I've read much about people wanting to block development of this area, due to the trails that are used all around here, so good chance for me to see what people are talking about up close. 

  Beverpond with third growth planted behind 

The pond I saw was nice, nothing stellar about it, just a nice pond with nice trees around it. There has been logging close to it, actually if you really look, it has all been logged here many years ago, all tree's are second growth, some are third growth. As for the development that's being talked about, I need more information about what's being proposed to understand how this development would affect the ponds and trails. 

Private Land is something we all need to think about, and at a time where we have been locked into our town due to a forest fire making our highway unpassable, or at least closed down, and the closest road out to the island highway through private land, we really need to be thinking about private land, and what it means. 

Just because a trail goes through it, that doesn't mean that the land owner has to keep it intact. If they do keep the trails intact, that's a gift, not an obligation. That's my opinion, many people would disagree, but the law around private land is it's yours, and development takes permits, and if the land owner wants to do nothing they can, they can also say no access, but if they want to develop, and apply to the city with a plan, then the city has rules about how they can develop. 

I'm interested in this, but likely the development they have been toting will be much different than what actually goes ahead, and I'm sure many will not be happy with any development. 

      Bike ramps in bike trails here

I remember saying to my Mom years ago when the building was being torn down across the street that I didn't like it, changing. Mom said "You can't stand in the way of change." I do think plans can be altered, but on private land I believe development is up to the landowner, not the public. My two bits 😏

The hike was good, plans to go up to the lookout next, I'm looking forward to this! I wonder if it's private land? 😉

Loving life here in Port Alberni 🤗❤️ and all the different trails to hike. 

I have a long memory

  I'm making a privacy screen for my daughter

I thought of this passing the post box today on my walk, thought it was Arlene but no, she's retired now the lady said, good for her. I talked with the lady a bit, she had the back door to the minivan opened, and lots of mail to deliver, as she worked I said was nice to hear the music, Creedence was playing "Have you ever seen the rain" was nice to hear. 

As I walked away I remember when I would go with Don Lloyd and his Mom Timmy, on the mail route out Sproat lake when we were young teenager's, better than going to school! 

Funny what triggers a memory. 

Was a tough weekend for many, Chris being gone has affected so many people, most can move about their lives not too bad, but some are very much affected by this, and it stops them in their tracks knowing he was a new dad, and father's Day was a trigger. 

I did alright, made it through, but had my times dealing with thoughts of him, and loss. I'm very happy he got to be a father, and got the times he did with a family, I knew he would be a great father, husband, and provider. Moving forward, life has changed for his family, his friends, and his workmates. There is a hole where he once stood, and we all have to figure a way to fill it, somehow. 

I do not to bad, but still there are triggers, we all have them, just what we do when the triggers pulled, that's different for all of us. Me I mostly try to be busy, concentrate on something, and the emotions change. Sometimes though, I just let it come, and flood my mind, like now. I tear up, and cry by myself mostly, hard to see to write through the watery eyes. 

Later now I've spent the day building something for my daughter, this helps me as my attention is on something else. I came inside, had a bunwich Polly made for me, watched a movie with Polly, the rain started now. I'll finish the screens for Penny tomorrow, I'm happy to stay in now. 

I wrote a letter this afternoon, while I watched the show, to W5. Hopefully this will get some response, I believe this case is one that should be fought in court, and the facts should be made public. The guy that killed Chris might not have intended to kill him, but that's exactly what he did, and there should be some consequences for his actions. 

Everyday I think of him, as many do, today I'm at peace knowing he had a good life, just was cut short. 💔🤗❤️

Father's Day today! What's it about?

Acknowledging our father and what he means to you, what he's done for you, and what he's instilled in you. (I looked it up, but these are my words, my thoughts) My father was a good man, he had a mental illness we now have many different names for now, but when I was young it was called Manic Depressive. Our family had much turmoil with his sickness as it's predictably unpredictable. I'm not sure this makes much sense to people, but if you know someone with this sickness you'll understand. 

He was a good man, he taught me much in how he viewed life, he saw beauty and expressed it, he ate food with much expression, you really knew he liked what he was eating, he taught me how to walk with a woman on the road, or sidewalk, as her protector, always me next to the traffic. He taught me to swim, and appreciate and love the water as I do. He taught me many things, he was a gentle man, and a gentleman. 

All this he taught me when he was "Normal" when he was Manic, I learned a different side of him, he looked the same, but he was much different. He was extra enthusiastic at this time, very acutely detail oriented, at this time he would pay attention to the smallest detail, and be thinking of the whole world at the same time. To this day I don't really understand this sickness, I just accept this was him. 

After the Manic time, always a depressing time, this was very hard on him and us. My Mom after a few of these bouts as she would call them decided we would leave him, I'm sure this was a very hard decision, as he was the bread winner, and she had a way to make money as a semsteress, but not nearly the fund's as he would make. But in the turmoil of one of my dad's Manic times, she packed up what she could and left. We moved across town in Victoria at the time, Dad found us, and came in full force wanting us back, was a very scary time. 

We moved after that outta town, to a friend's place in Port Alberni, far enough, and I'm sure my mom thought hiden enough that Dad wouldn't find us. This was not what I wanted, or how I imagined our family to be. Here we are, I'll make the best of it I learned to be able to move on. I don't remember how long we stayed with our Aunt and Uncle as we called them, but we eventually moved into and apartment, and I made friends, so did my sister, but my older brother, from another father, he had to leave Mom said, so he joined the army at the time. 

Life changes, and much when you're young you have no way of controlling it, you just learn to adapt. My father did get visitation in time, and we, my sister and I did get time with him later. He delt with this sickness all his adult life, it was not an easy life. In time Joy my sister helped have him move to Port Alberni, and we got to see him more often, but his sickness continued, and every year or two, he would feel really good again, and stop taking his meds he needed to hold him back from being wild. 

Hospital again he would go, medication, and finally released his home finally said, we can't take him back anymore, he's just too much for us when he goes! So a different home took him in until one day he took off for a walk, which he did daily, and never came back. My sister and I looked for him, and many others did too, but he never made it home. A hiker found his remains 3 months later, he got lost in the bush and died. 

Sad, yes, but my father taught me much, even in his sickness, he was a loving father, I looked up to him. 

As a father myself later I did my best to help and teach my children how to be good people. How to make their way in the world, I think they grew up to be good people my kids, even if I don't agree with all their decisions, I love them, and they love me. 

I always tried to help them and provide and protect them. Sometimes this isn't possible, sometimes choices are not yours to make, and life goes sideways. 

This last year has been one of those sideways kinda years, I'm learning from it, and so are many others. 

Father's Day this year is different. I'm closer to my Daughter, and my step Daughter, I'm loving my Wife oh so much more, my daughter in law, has become like my Daughter, our grandchildren have all become even more loved, and that little Colton is just so fun to watch through the phone as he grows up. 

Soon they will make the trip to Port Alberni Ciara, Chase & Colton, we will have a visit in person, hugs all around. 

Yes Father's Day is a time to acknowledge your father, and him his Father. 

Happy Father's Day 🤗❤️

Sometimes you forget how short life is.

Today I talked with many people, friends I hadn't seen for years, and some I had visited with over the last month. It's funny to me just how great it is to be in our home town, where everywhere we go we meet friends we haven't seen for years. 

Our home town Port Alberni has gone through much change over the last few years, actually it started in the 80's. I worked in a logging camp that employed 500 men at the time, I remember slips being handed out to the guys at the marshaling yard that said the company was giving them notice that in 6 months they could, or would be laid off permanently. (I didn't get a slip) The guys, most very young, threw the slips around, saying "yeah Right" and laughing about the thought that this was true. 

6 months later every Guy that got a slip was gone. Our division of McMillan Bloedel, Sproat lake, was going through change, as the whole country was, and if you look back the whole western world was going through that change, from our communities producing, to sending our production off shore to where there are less environmental rules, and cheeper wages. 

Our lives were about to change drastically, from what we had grown to believe was how we lived to how it is now. Just think back to the days we would roll up to the grocery store, Woodwards, and shop for our groceries, then as we bellied up to the counter downstairs had a coffee ☕, and likely dinner on a Friday night. Or maybe a trip to the Beaufort down the street for a beer, much of that was served all over town, as there were many bars, and many worker's, all making decent wages at the time. Then go outside get in our car, drive to the back of the foodfloor, where a guy would load all those paper bags full into your car. 

I just caught the end of that era, starting work at Sproat in May of1974, not long after I bought a new to me car, then the fallers went on strike! I remember that well, I had just started, I didn't understand this was just one of many I would be a part of, my education was about to begin. Looking back I did my best to make a buck, raise a family, and "Get ahead" as we were all educated was the goal. Easy to look back and say I should have, could have done this or that. 

I fairly happy with my choices, life has been good so far, even with all the struggles, that's what helps make us the person we are. I remember myself saying that "I'll know in 10 years if I made the right decisions" and that's about right, hard to tell right away if was good decision. Time tests us all as we travel through it, not knowing what comes next in life. 

From the days of working getting paid on a check, then going to Woodward's to cash it, the off we'd go to spend it, first pay some bills, then let's see what fun we could have. Now all our cheques are deposited in our account automatically, and our bills are paid automatically too. We really don't have to have cash much, but always have a few $$ just in case. 

Polly and I decided to head in a different direction once we got to retirement, sell it all, or give away what we could to family and friends. Then travel our last days as long as we could. So far this has worked out just great, we wouldn't have any other way! 

I do think back every once in awhile, as I was this morning reading about my niece and all the trials and tribulations she's gone through over the last couple years relocating to another town, in the country, making her way, learning so much as she goes. Reminded me of my beginning's having to learn so much to be able to make my way in life. 

I'm a stubborn person, I often disregard advice that I could benefit from. I'm not sure why, but I have learned sometimes it pays to go to YouTube for a little look before I tackle something I'm not sure of now. I realized that most we go to do has already been done, and surprisingly somebody has videoed it and put it on YouTube. Even here, after seeing what other's have experienced, I still have my own idea how to do the job, and forget or likely disregard the advice I learned. I do get the job done, and the video's do help. 

As for looking back, I do once in awhile, but mostly I like to look forward. Forward to a birthday party, a meeting of family and friends, a trip we have planned, a visit with friends, this is the most important to me as I age now, not the gathering of piece's of the world that really don't matter in life when you take a good long look at it. 

I go to the beach now promising myself I'm not taking anything home! LoL, I almost always pick something up, but lately I've been putting it down before I leave the beach. I still take many photos, but lately as I've added them to my FB, I delete most now. 

That started with Google telling me I had to pay for more storage, as they have saved and backed up as much as they allowed for free, now I'm supposed to pay! Not frickin likely I say, take your google account and stuff it! So now I have a different email, they can have theirs, and I delete a few more photos. 

So far FB hasn't told me they will be charging, but if they ever do, I'll tell them to stuff it too. Even this blog I can do without if they want a buck for my thoughts here. 

I wonder 🤔, how long will this information be stored? Maybe there will be something of me left when I'm gone? LoL 😆

Mostly I'm thinking memories of times we all spent together will be left, not the things we aquired as we made our way through this life. 

That's my Friday morning ramblings as I woke early today. It's my Daughter Penny's birthday today, Polly's making a cake for her, and a few people be over, be a nice evening I'm sure. Another good memory deposited, a few photos, and possibly a FB post. 

Life has changed, and will continue to change regardless of our actions or inaction. The trick is to see what you like and work towards it. Get more of the talks with friends, and family, spend more time with them than with the TV, or phone, or whatever. Those times you'll remember.

Messages are ok, they help keep in touch, but face to face being with people is where it's really at for me. Random meeting's are so fun, someone you haven't seen for awhile, thats always interesting. 

I think I'm finished now, was an interesting morning so far, Polly is up now, she's beside me saying hmm, and hmm, working on the word game she plays. We each have what interests us, everyone different. Sure is a great Life 👍 love our Life ♥️🤗

Sunday morning at the farm

Baby goat's are here, 2 more born yesterday, 7 so far, one more mother yet to have her babies. The moma pig is yet to have her little piglets, calf's have been born too, 8 at last count. Always something happening here at Arrowvale. There have been people that have stayed a little longer than they might have if not for the highway closure due to the fire. I talked with a couple that decided to go on the Francis Barclay yesterday while they were stuck here in there motorhome. 

Tomorrow we get information at high noon on what will happen with the highway, in the meantime I see there are times posted that only commercial vehicles will be guided through from Youbou to Port and back again to bring in supplies. I'm prepared for a long time of this new normal in Port Alberni. 

On the positive, traffic has slowed immensely as we enter the highway from hector rd. This change I'm happy with, makes getting on the highway easier. I'm thinking Tofino is a little quieter too, I'm sure some of the locals are enjoying the lull. Businesses I'm sure are not happy with this new normal, they have  prepared for and the Big flow of tourist's, this is not as usual. 

I have heard people that come to the island say how it makes them feel locked in on our island, I never really felt that, being from the island all my life. Everything is here, close I thought, but now with the rest of the island cutoff from us, and us from them it changes things. Almost like going backwards to COVID times, but no masks 😷 

   So much driftwood, I didn't bring any home

We went to visit friends at China Creek campground last night, was a very good time, sunny and warm to start as we talked with Penti he was sitting in the sun, so was a good place to start. We pulled our chairs outta the truck, and had a good chat. Was nap time at the camp. After awhile it cools a bit, the nappers get up, and the camp comes to life. Lots of catching up, kids are bigger, dogs got older, I'm guessing we did too 😆 just not seeing it, just feeling it as I watch the kids bounce around. 

The campground was quiet today, most the out of town people not here, highway is down! Made for a good time for us to visit. Got a little visit here, and a little visit there, so many we had that we wanted to say Hi to, was really a nice visit. Appys at Greg & Carli's talking with everyone there was nice. Dinner with Al & Rhonda, Dan & George. 

Polly made desert, these were shared around the camp, like her love being shared with everyone ❤️

Then a walk around the road by the beach, and the back of the campground by China Creek looking at other campsights. We had the Royal tour, was great it's a beautiful place. 

I've been before to this campground, but today was almost like rediscovering it, the beach was beautiful, the river campgrounds were so nice, that's where Dan and George were camping, right by the river. I didn't take many pictures thinking back, but the water was so clear and clean. Al & Rhonda said they camped in many of these sites by the river, they told us of their favorite, with a little beach all of it's own. 

Was a Grand tour alright, was cool out as we strolled back so was time for us to depart, said goodbye to everyone, we'll be back was our warning 😆, was a really nice way to spend our Saturday afternoon & evening. We were missing out on the BBQ in Courtenay with friends there, but they didn't forget us, Claudette called and we had a good yak with all of them as we were on our walk about the campground, they were having a great time without us, we miss them, was nice to see they missed us too. ❤️🤗❤️🤗

Sunday today, and no plans yet, I wonder what Polly will plan 😁. LoL. 

I have the stair storage to finish today, maybe get some time in on some fun projects, like the rainbow 🌈 table I started. Some projects I what to do, but I don't enjoy as much, I just want the outcome, others I just do for fun, experiment and learn, just a little more fun. 

I wonder if we'll get some piglets today? 🐖🐖🐖🐖🐷 Every day is a surprise here at Arrowvale 

Love our life♥️🤗

Hoarding in the face of a possible shortage.

    Smoke from the fire by Cameron lake

I hear it's happening now, we will see ourselves when we do go to the store to get a few things. Human behavior is always a surprise to me, yet I do know from experience what might happen, just always surprised when it does. 

Gas stations out, groceries out, hoarding is natural for many in times of disaster, but this? Yes I'm surprised, will see ourselves sometime. We have been home not in the fray till yesterday. We went to town, got a few things from Beaver Creek home ctr. Was a surprise to visit quickly with a few people before we got past the till, Neil, then Ron, then Carlo, WOW was kind of a shocker, I don't forget how it is in our small town, but that was such a good feeling to see people we know all at once. 

I asked a friend to visit the other day, and he took Polly and I out to breakfast, was a very good visit we had. He mentioned something that I hadn't thought of before, he said we don't do this kind of visiting much anymore as people, as we learn all we do about people on FB. We talked about this a bit, and went on to other conversation, but that stuck with me. 

I understand we see much on FB about others lives, some more than others, but it's not all there, there is much that you just can't get from words and pictures on the internet. The face to face talk and visit, a hug, a how are you in person will always be more rewarding, just our lives seem to be going away from this as we stay home and read about each other's lives rather than experience them. 

We had a trip planned this weekend, we were really looking forward to going to visit with our friends in Courtenay, have a big ole BBQ potluck dinner, be silly and laugh alot. The fire that's closed the road out of Port Alberni changed this, we decided to cancel, even though we could go, as there is an alternate route, but looking at the road out, we decided best to stay put. We will eventually catch up with our friends, just at a later date, just never know when. 

We had a friend pop by last night, Bev came knocking at the door just after we had dinner, was really nice to see her, one of the first people Bev and Don, I saw when returning to the valley. We had a real good visit, she had many questions and much info we exchanged, so much has happened since we got together in person. We got many invites, this is happening, and this, we will go visit this weekend as she will be camping close, be nice to visit with other's as we stay put. 

I'm thinking about what our friend said about how we don't see each other in person as much anymore, will keep seeing people in person more as we continue. I do like this better. It's always good to give a friend a hug, and say "Hi, How you doin?" In person. 

Will look forward to this weekend, even if we can't be with our friends in Courtenay, how does the song go? "If you can't be with the ones u love, Love the ones you can be with?" LoL, that's not it, but that's what we'll do this weekend, we wanted to go visit this group of friends sometime too, so now we do. 

Funny how things work out, before Bev came knocking at the door we had cancelled plans, when she left we had more invites that we may be able to attend. 

Our life is like that, just darn near perfect 🤗♥️

Loving our Life ♥️