Lovely Holidays and Thanks Everyone!

A big warm thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to Meg and I enjoying our time in Canada so much, because we really had a blast! Our holidays were outstanding, and we enjoyed every second of them, especially seeing all the family, and getting back in touch with the vibe in Vancouver. Such simple things were so enjoyable. For example, taking an afternoon cafe, or going for lunch, running the Stanley Park Seawall, heading to the Granville Island Public Market to pick up some choice ingredients for one of many gorgeous meals we enjoyed. One morning we had a breakfast picnic at Kitsilano Beach on the lovely public lawn there, and then headed into the Kits Pool for a dip. Sitting in the sun after a good test of the lungs in the pool was a real delight. Rekindling my love affair with Burnaby Mountain on my Rocky Mountain was a shear bliss as well. The trails were in as good a shape as I have seen them! It was also a delight to see how all the young families were progressing. Dawn and Ben looked more than happy about Isaac's abilities to charm the ladies and consume copious cantelope. Mike and Christine seemed just thrilled by the arrival of new house and "home" as a result of the little tiger Liam now taking up residence there. Lucy and Paul with a new addition as well, though in the form of "just a house" for now, they say. We look forward very much to the next time we see you all!