Carter and Madisons 3rd birthday party

September 18 Sunday 2011

We celebrate the twins birthday today. They had 16 kids for the party. All went well. Bill took the truck in yesterday for an oil change and got a real shock as they told him that he needs to get a new rear end so they ordered the parts. Nothing that money won't fix. There goes my new rug in the RV . The weather is getting cold and dreary.

REMEMBER-enjoy life.....it has an expiration date

September 16 Friday 2011

I was fortunate and was able to attend the twins first time in pre -school. Carter was none too happy and cried when he discovered that Sherri had left then Madison cried too when she saw Carter. The first day was only for one hour. They relaxed quite quickly and were happy when we arrived to pick them up. We are busy getting ready to move into the RV the beginning of October. We hope to head South October 11. Sunday we are celebrating Carter and Madison's 3^rd birthday

REMEMBER-A friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart.

family weekend

family weekend

September 11 Sunday 2011

The weather co-operated for the whole of BYC's family weekend. We got to leave a little earlier as the twins pre-school got canceled on Thursday. Only about 5 boats here but Friday was different. We got a surprise during the evening as we got to see the Northern light for a short time. We also hear a 6.8 earthquake was centered 100 miles from Comox on Vancouver Island. Of course we felt nothing on the water. Saturday was a fun day for Carter and Madison as grandpa bought fishing rods. The club had a great craft table going for the kids. They carried dog biscuits in the pocket of their life jackets so the dogs followed then everywhere. Bill got up early Saturday morning( 6am) as he made the coffee for the group. They even had bailey's to go with it. Smoothies for the kids an Pina Coladas and Margaritas for the adults Saturday afternoon. A wonderful meal Saturday night -Steaks, crabs, salmon, chicken- Madison tried them all. The evening was talent night served with desert and specialty coffee. After a breakfast of sausages, bacon pancakes fruit we left around 11am. Sherri brought the cribs for them to sleep in as they were familiar with them for sleeping. The first night they were in bed early but woke up briefly at 2:30 am and again at 4am. The next night was better and even better the next. I go back to Sherri's until Wednesday to help.

September 6 Tuesday 2011

Ekins-16 boats at Ekins. We walk over to Thunderbird to stretch our legs. Sunday we are down to 9 boats but back up to 11 for Bob's 79^th birthday. They cooked 2 prime ribs on spits. Outstanding. It was warn enough for us to swim in the ocean. We left for Center Bay Wednesday only 9 boat but got up to 46 by the weekend. The most we ever had and to think they didn't cook a pig this year . Hamburger and corn was the feast of the day. The big new dock was great for get-together s. a beautiful big buck made an appearance on the ridge.( no camera dam ) We are finally getting our summer. We head back to BYC Monday. Tuesday we wash the boat , change bed and do laundry .Vacuum also and get ready to take Sherri ,Carter and Madison out on the boat for 3 night when BYC has their family weekend at Clemmy. Weather is to be sunny for the rest of the week. Unbelievable.

REMEMBER- the best thing to spend on someone is your time.

August 26 Friday 2011

what a great stay in Gibsons as I didn't have to cook one dinner. Wednesday we went out for all you could eat halibut and chips, Thursday Clark and Shelia had us for a prawn dinner and tonight the Legion has Yorkshire. pudding and roast beef .I walk into an art watercolour class next to the library given by Bev Jozwiak and wished I was able to stay for her weeks class. Tomorrow we will head for Ekins until the end of the month when we go to Center Bay for their family weekend then back to BYC to get my twin fix.

REMEMBER- to laugh as it teaches joy.

Killarney lake walk

August 24 Wednesday 2011 Bowen Island

2 sailboats at Bowen but one is leaving in half an hour so we wait and pullover to the dock. Another BYC boat arrives and we let him raft. He only stays one night. It pours rain all day Sunday. We phone Clark and Shelia to tell them that Thunderbird has room for them. I invite them for dinner. We have a good visit. Tuesday We do the 2 and half hour walk around Killarney lake. A beautiful walk. We leave today to try to get into Gibsons if not then up to Ekins. .

REMEMBER-encourage independence to cultivate self-reliance.

BYC

August 21 Sunday 2011

It was sad to see Shannon and Ethan leave but hopefully they will return when the CV9 gets painted. James BYC's club manager is back from holidays and put the WIFI back in order. We watch a mother seal on the breakwater behind us feeding her baby. We head out today after lunch for Snug if it is opened or all the way to Ekins. If we get to Snug will be on line.

REMEMBER- teach values and inspire character.

We have fun at the pool

playland

Playland was a huge success.

August 18 Thursday 2011

We have been busy with twins took them to Vancouver zoo. And we went to playland .All had a good time at Whistler. Keven joined them too. We take Shannon and Ethan up to Salmon House for dinner. Shannon and Ethan fly out Friday back to the boat. We will head out for Ekins Sunday or Monday so no internet for awhile. We will also go to Center Bay for the long weekend. Will return to BYC Tuesday or Wednesday and get ready for the family weekend at Clemmy. The following weekend is when we are celebrating Carter and Madisons birthday (3)

REMEMBER-a person who loves teaches worth.

August 11 Thursday 2011 Surrey

Bill and I take the twins to the Vancouver zoo. We arrive as they are unloading 5 buses full of kid wrong day to come but we make do .We get to watch them feed the lion and tiger up close. We also watch a bird show ( live). We take a picnic lunch with us

Madison by Ethan

Carter, Madison and auntie Shannon

August 6 Saturday 2011

We have a enjoyable time up Indian Arm at Clemmy. We are only 2 boats for awhile then we are alone for 1 night before 5 more boats arrive. Bill barbeques steaks for my 72^nd birthday. Where does time go??? We watch wildlife – baby swallows are snug in their nest on the light in the gazebo. Seals are splashing all around us. Kingfishers and Canada geese make their presence, even a raccoon and an otter show their faces. Bill does some crabbing he gets 4 using chicken backs as bate. Nothing like fresh crab. Saturday we return to BYC. We watch the fireworks in the club house . Tonight was Canada night. Looking forward to seeing Shannon and Ethan Tuesday . We will baby sit Thursday Friday and Saturday while Sherri, Gerry and Shannon and Ethan go to Whistler.

REMEMBER-be not afraid to moving slowly ; be afraid of standing still.

Monday we get ready to go to Clemmy for a few days before Shannon and Ethan arrive in Vancouver for 10 days. Really looking forward to seeing them. My computer wasn't working on the boat so I was going to an internet cafe and decided to try the club house and lo and behold it worked there so posting. We phoned OATS and booked the last spot for the date we wanted Feb. 2 2012. Routa Maya going to Copan and Tikal ruins. We will fly out of LA. Weather is good for the next few days. No internet at Clemmy so will post when we get back. I get kicked off the internet before I get to post this so it will be behind

REMEMBER- there is no way to be perfect but a million ways to be good.