Luca's and Emma's Farmer's Market Blues: Saturday, July 30th!

I have never thought much of the courage of a lion tamer. Inside the cage he is at least safe from other men. There is not much harm in a lion. He has no ideals, no religion, no politics, no chivalry, no gentility; in short, no reason for destroying anything that he does not want to eat. -George Bernard Shaw, writer, Nobel laureate (26 Jul 1856-1950)

Hi Dangereuse and Wild Bill! Thank you for the thank-you note. We certainly enjoyed your stay and trust that, in the future, you might be able to organize a longer visit. Glad to learn that you returned safely, even if to an un-watered garden! Also appreciated "listening in" on The Kaz and Co! I do apologize for not answering sooner but we started with wall-to-wall Freeloaders after you left!  Busy long-weekend already started with Chloë and her friends, Katie and Brian and their two children, Emma and Luca, arriving last evening for the next three days. Farmer's Market this morning and then more beach time and then a bit more wine-tasting tomorrow.  Keep in touch and you are welcome to stay sometime this Fall if you might have plans for a return for La vendange! At any rate, let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Fondestos from Lady Dar to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Dear Sir Patrick and Lady Coriander. I trust you got my reply to your e card. I was absolutely thrilled to read all about your great achievement 160 km in under 7 hours and see the map of your route and tricky conditions. Well done! Tremendous effort and fitness. I am vocally fit and will be singing 4 solos for a charity event at church tomorrow.There will be 3 talks on India and I will be performing in between. all our love. Hi Lady Patrizzia and Sir James! Thank you for the note of congratulations on my ride. Much appreciated. I did receive your reply so thanks for that as well. Also pleased to hear your voice is in fine form. Will be curious to hear about how concert went. Fondestos from Lady Dar to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Jim Sutherland with Vera keys this past June at her home. The Nurse and the Patient, Friday evening. Chloë had a piece of glass in her foot and Lady Dar was delighted to "poke" around, trying to extricate it!

Hello Bridge Folk! Trust everyone is well. Have missed you all over last few weeks. However, we will be free to play this coming Tuesday and we'd be delighted to host. Let us know if you'll be joining us and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Lady Dar and Patrizzio! Hi, Thanks for hosting but alas Gill will still be backpacking and Phil is painting!! Have to miss this one. Cheers. Phil

Dear Patrick and Corinne, Lots to talk about tomorrow, and I' m happy to host bridge tomorrow because I thought we had been busy with our Dutch friends, but you guys must be pooped after the Invasion you had since your return home. Can't wait to meet hope Corinne. See you tomorrow!

Jos and AartAnother Hello from Summerland, Patrick and Corinne, thank you for the kind offer to host bridge play, but I think it's my turn this time, and I gladly prepare a few tables for play on Tuesday. Please let me know who's coming. Cheers, Jos Thank you Jos, Corinne and Patrick. We are still enjoying big winds at Nitinat lake, planning coming back at the end of the week, so I will take a rain check please. Cheers. Mike Hi Jos and Patrick, I am sorry to have to miss this Tuesday although will be happy having a week out of town exploring part of the Columbia. Kathy

Hi Little White and Ricardo! Thank you for the birthday wishes for Lady Dar and inquiry about September 1st long-weekend. Yes, we'd love to join you on the September 1st weekend. At this stage we haven't thought that far ahead, in terms of when we would drive up. When do you plan to arrive? Let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Fondestos from Lady Dar to you, Ruthless, and the Grumpoid. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Farmer's Market! Lady Dar and her friend, Hope, a rescue pooch, on Front Street!