Science is built with facts as a house is with stones, but a collection
of facts is no more a science than a heap of stones is a house. -Jules
Henri Poincaré, mathematician, physicist, and philosopher (29 Apr
1854-1912)
Sorry we can't be there to celebrate your ruby wedding anniversary - hope you have a great party and that Corinne can lift her hand under the weight of the stone! Much love Penny and Mike xx
Dearest Pénélope and Mad Cap! So sorry that you won't be able to join the anniversary celebrations, especially as I'm currently in negotiations, via an attorney in Panama, (to maintain anonymity, as you can well imagine!), after just winning the Lotto Max jackpot of CDN$34 million, to buy something from Liz Taylor's ruby-set pieces, notably "a ring set with an 8.24 ct gem that broke the 'price-per-carat' record for rubies ($512,925 per carat, i.e. over $4.2 million in total), and a necklace that sold for over $3.7 million." Unfortunately, "the Liberty Bell Ruby, the largest mined ruby in the world, was stolen in a heist in 2011." Any thoughts, Madcap? Fallback is to pickup the Sunrise Ruby, "the world's most expensive ruby, most expensive coloured gemstone, and most expensive gemstone other than a diamond, which, in May 2015, sold at auction in Switzerland to an anonymous buyer for US$30 million." Hope one of the above will finally make Lady Dar happy! Fondestos and Cheers, Filthy Rich in Love, Patrizzio!
Pis: Lady Darjeeling's tulips. Planted last Fall with bulbs she and Dusty selected! I no longer have to hike to see wildflowers. I'll just sit on the settee on front porch, sip G/T's made with Noteworthy Gin, (fab craft distillery in Gallagher Lake, ten minutes south of OK Falls/Noble Ridge), and not have to worry about blood-sucking ticks, only vital bodily fluid draining members in the Sorority of The Sisterhood!
What a milestone! We are so sorry we can't be there to help you both to celebrate. We will raise a glass or two in your honor! Have a wonderful day.
Love and best wishes from Gayle and Derek X X Dearest, Favourite Cornwallians! Thanks for toasting us at long distance! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Happy 40th Anniversary Pat and Corinne! We look forward to being with you to
celebrate this monumental event. Rick and Ruth Dearest, Favourite Squamoids!
Thank you for the good wishes and absolutely delighted, of course, that you will be able to join the anniversary celebrations! Cheers, Patrizzio! Hi Small Slam Michaelo and Spumoni! Great that Sunday is on. What time? Cheers, Patrizzio!
How about 1:15pm? Gives me a chance to come home from church and have some lunch beforehand......Pam
Hi Guys, My address is in Summerland. Good bush walkers you are I am sure you will find it with no problem. But just in case you can call me at home Cheers
Mike Wow, another midday game? I was rather thinking about more afternoon/evening type of a game. Given, the game is rather sedentary activity, and you need to preserve your strength for the Monday's hike, I would say 5:00 pm gives us plenty of the game before your bed time? Mike
Dear Chicago Fiends! The date, Sunday, May 1st, at 2:00 pm has now been writ in stone. Jos will join us, wearing scanty tennis garb, from 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm, or thereabouts, depending on her bidding, cards and how much Copper Moon she knocks back! Spumoni will bring a salad, Lady Dar marinated chicken, probably, to bbq herself, (She feels she is the Undisputed Queen of the Grill!), using Michaelo's snazzy, smokeless Weber, while our gracious host will prepare exotic vegetables of one sort or another. Patrizzio will take pictures and pretend, (Note the verb, "pretend"!), to be a Dummy while The Babe from Bali is bidding Grand Slams and Pearly Whites is serving ace after ace in doubles play.
After Martina Navratilova waves goodbye we will continue with the game until we see fit to eat. After the meal we will resume bidding and continue until such time as Spamela feels it is approaching her bedtime. Trust this meets with everyone's approval. Until Sunday then, at the appointed time and place, Arrivederci! Cheers, Patrizzio!
I am quiet excited to host such promising event. It will be my privilege to have party like that in my hose. Cheers everyone Mike.... spelling mistake???? the word "hose" is german for pants .... party in your pants, be carefull with sex & bridge, they may not go together well !! Ida AarturoWell....depends on who is holding cards, and who has free hands :-) Mike True!
Dear Etymologists! For the record, I duly noted the party "in the hose" found and remarked upon in Michaelao's original message but refrained from commenting for fear of offending the overly sensitive host. However, when I read the recently returned guttersnipe's lewd comments I could hardly refrain. I must admit that my initial thought, upon reading Michaelo's first message, was "Oh, you hoity-toity, uppity Summerlandians are just like Texans, everything there is bigger and better than anywhere else in the world. Here in Penticton, our tiny, but millimetres in diametre, garden hoses can barely dribble water on our parched vegetable gardens while you Oligarchs in Upper Summerlandia host more than grand gatherings in your tunnel-sized tubing!
Then it occurred to me that perhaps there was more than met the eye in the comments, a distinct hint of deep subconscious repression, unparalleled frustration needing any outlet to vent itself. Perhaps there is something in the water, in The Kingdom of Summerland, after all. Cheers, Patrizzio! PS: Lady Dar and I will be bringing bottled water for the party in the hose!
Patrick, there is plants of excellent Summeland's water in "the hose", so no need to bring anything at all. :-) Mike Hi Michaelo! Perhaps I should bring an English-Polish dictionary as I'm a bit flummoxed by "plants of excellent Summerland's water"! Do you grow succulents that we can chew on while bidding? Let me know and we'll plan accordingly! Cheers, Prickly Pear Patrizzio!
Keremeos columns is our next destination. This is normally a Thursday hike and has taken 5 hours in the past without dawdling. We won't be going as slowly as our White Lake hike..... Right now Chuck and I will be your leaders. Jim French might join us if he is feeling OK. We will still leave Home Hardware in Penticton at 9am. Bring lots of water and protection from the sun. It is an exposed site! Summerlanders can carpool at the IGA parking lot at 8:40am. See you Monday! Pam
This concerned daughter just wants the best party possible so as many people as possible can drink all your good Okanagan wine!!! Just had breakfast with Jen and the kids up from Whidby after 7 am yoga then off to work on my course!! xx Hello On-line Student! Pleased to hear it! Just off the phone, both your Mother and I, having had extremely long chats with Erika Kinn, (Amy's mom), in Winnipeg. We plan to see them when there in June as they won't be back in Summerland until July. Love, Okanagan Copper Moon Dad! Better not be Copper Moon more like Integrity!!!!! Only Integrity for Anniversary Couple! Sorry, Baby Duck is the best it gets for the rest!!! Not even old school Henkel wow!!!! Rough times!!! Too, too many Freeloaders!
Hola Patrick & Corinne, Thank you for the long email! Yda and I exchanged notes on it too last time we saw each other.You too seem as busy as ever with visits and trips. Amazing. We never have much exciting stuff to share anymore: work work work. Yda is in the plane to Florida now to see her Mom as she does every few months- not necessarily to funnest trips but with the occasional laughs at least.
How are Chloe and Ayn doing? I haven’t heard from them in a long time either. I sent them my Jamaica email as well and wondering if I had their current email addresses. Are they working like crazy too? When are they coming out to see you next?
I saw your invite to your 40th Wedding Anniversary party! Congratulations!!! I think Yda will be still in Florida and we need a long weekend for mini trips otherwise we will be so tired we might not make it:( I’ll ask her when she is back if we can plan something together perhaps, and we will save up in order to afford the raised Burn Street Boarding House admission fee...
I think the next long weekend is Victoria Day weekend, and Tommy & family will be at the YVR airport for Dim Sum. By the Way, I think Henning is going to be back in town here June 12, 2016. Next time you guys are in Vancouver though, see if you have time to see Yda and me for a Sunday brunch or weekend lunch. Would be lovely. Hugs and Kisses, Miss Chai Latte.
Hi Pat, The invite is now in my iCal. I was so distracted by the video and music that i missed the details of your 45th anniversary invitation. Now that i know you will be sharing some of the spare change, from your huge lottery win, i will be sure to be there. Amazing how mountains can be moved with the use of just a few words like “Lotto Max Jackpot” and “Panama” – even with a humble copy and paste job, like the one below.
Speaking of jet set lifestyles, i am going to join Ellie in Halifax, on Sept 19. Before that i will take Via Rail, from coast to coast. Have booked “The Van Horne Wagon” – for the first leg of the journey to Winnipeg – well, actually, it is only an upper berth (because i never seem to buy lottery tickets). Will finally visit your hometown, for the first time, from Sept 4-8, where i am renting a little studio apartment for the visit. It is in the West Broadway neighbourhood and on Sherbrooke Street. The tour will resume, with another rail journey and five days in Toronto. After that comes a few more days in Montreal and finally the last leg of the journey, but with no sleeper, to the Atlantic. Home with Ellie on Sept 30.
Prior to that, Ellie and i are leaving for the Cypress Hills, on June 21 and in my old beater. In Eastend, Saskatchewan for two days. This will be a ten day road trip. Will visit Jim too, for an overnighter. Can’t take more days unfortunately, as Ellie works part time.
This is turning out to be an Oh Canada kind of a year. Will skip around the rattlers in Grasslands National Park, stay with Ellie’s family Down East, sample West Indian fare in Kensington Market and watch Pow Wow dancing at the Forks. Frankly, i am getting quite excitied to see what the rest of the country looks like, after all these years.
Hope you are all doing well. Best, bob ps: Oliver arrives on May 18. We head to Seattle after that. Live music at the Tractor Tavern (out in Ballard), a visit to some notable graves (Bruce Lee and Jimi Hendrix) plus some camping should be fun before heading to Ellieland, for a round of conviviality.
His Urologist called and gave him the all clear on the 6 mo CT scan results! Yippee. F Hello Island Folk! Great news indeed! Hip Hip Hooray! Onward!! Fight!!!I guess that this means you be visiting soon! Must away as I'm driving Lady Dar to the doctor as she was finally able to get an appointment for her terrible cough! Fondestos to you both, from Mme Coriandre. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello Denman Islanders and Copper Moon Woman! Sorry that it has taken me so long to send along these snaps. (I did a rough edit but figured you can fine tune ones you'd like.) No excuses but plenty of reasons. Glad you didn't suffer any mishaps on The Connector. Buona Fortuna with your own set of Freeloaders/visitors! Fondestos to you both, (and you as well, Spumoni!), from Mme Coriandre. She too, trusts she'll meet you soon. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Thank you, Patrick and Corinne, for the invitation to your party. Unfortunately we have to decline as I am committed to attending the Celebration of Life for a high school classmate that day. I am sure the party will be memorable; we hope to see you in your new home sometime soon. Congratulations from Bruni and Tony Hi Bruni and Da Lip! Understand completely but sorry that you won't be able to join the anniversary celebrations. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Bristle Brush Man! In 2009, when we were in Santiago, we took a number of day trips, wine-tasting. First outing was north of the city to Los Andes and San Felipe. East of the latter, near Panquehue, we visited the 345-acre Vina Errazuriz, original estate, founded by Don Maximiano Errázuriz in 1870. Tasting we had, (only the six of us), took place in the incredible 146-year-old house. Hills surround the property, the lower slopes filled with vines and then avocado trees above the vineyards! Grogg, a recent millionaire by this time, bought the most expensive wines available but we, (Flamin'/Sarge, Cora Lee and I), didn't taste many, if any of them! At any rate, Duas Quintas is Portuguese.
With respect to red carpet, all went well, at least for me. Collected Lady Dar from the bus terminal Tuesday evening. She had a grand time, although very, very busy, with all the events she attended and friends she visited. Unfortunately, she seemed to have contracted something over the weekend and has now come down with a nasty cough/head cold so she's been laid low. On the brighter side she was finally able to get an appointment with our doctor this afternoon. He reported that her lungs are clear and so didn't even prescribe any medication. She seems to be on the mend so trust she will be ready for Sip and Savor at Pentâge Winery tomorrow, with the Naramatians, Lynne and Peter. Just south of town, off Eastside Road, it is their, inaugural wine & hors d’oeuvres spring event. Nibbles created by Joy Road Catering, (a wonderful local business), and paired with their wines, all the while mingling with the Pentâge Team! "The ultimate tasting – experiencing the art and science of pairing.", according to their own hype! We shall see what we shall see. Event runs from 12:00 to 2pm and I hope to ride afterwards if not too, too juiced!
Must away as I've been summoned to the kitchen to prepare a salad. More episodes of the Night Manager as we dine! Fondestos to you both from Mme Coriandre. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Now you have to tell me otL......on the level....did you actually win the vast amount....and if you did; can I possibly hang around to take pictures of all the celebrations that ensue........wow......Oh yes,,,a very Happy Aniv......what a great couple.....and from Panama....you guys are something special......A & S We understand the problem.....those lawyers take so much off the top....but do understand; that your place here in Steinbach is still here; we were able to get a loan after we puchased that huge plot of land north of the town after we heard about your fortune....then, tried to cancel everything recently; but the lawyer said there would be a huge cost involving the transfers, etc.....so we decide to sell everything and move out to Vita; south of here and move in with immigrants from Poland.....but they would not let us move into the vacant lot with our tent.....So....we are here for awhile until we can get help from our newly formed government, or from you....which might take awhile....but our phone is still on, and we might be here until mid May.......A & S
Patrizzio!
Ah,ha! You are too funny - but you know, I thought it was possible!! Happy Anniversary! Hi Patrizzia! Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Glad you realized I was tickling your funny bone! Fondestos from Lady Darjeeling, to you both, luxuriating on East Dry Creek Road! Cheers, Patrizzio!
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