Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win. -Jonathan Kozol
Good morning dear friends. Are you still at home around 11am today. I just saw that my hairappointment appointment is at 9am. I could drop by before as well, but that will be early. Hope you had a nice birthday celebration for Cloe yesterday. See you later. Jos
[Pics: DIY to yourself,
sandpapering!]
Hi Donna Maria and Heraldo! Sorry I haven't replied sooner BUT it was Chloë's 40th birthday
yesterday so quite full, busy day. Her friend, Krissy, is up with her,
and they and Lady Dar went for a walk along the KVR, west side of Skaha,
while i went for a short ride in the morning. Back
home to shower and change and then we went to Play, a recently opened
winery Play Estate, just above 97 South on the bluffs, past the airport.
Only been open for about two months. We happen to know the architect,
Rob McKenzie, as he designed Lynne's/Peter's
fabulous home in Naramata. Rob also designed Burrowing Owl and Spirit
Ridge. He told us about his latest project back in May when Lynne hosted
Peter's 70th at Legend Distillery, in Naramata. Restaurant has received
top reviews so Lady Dar was anxious to try
it out!
We had a lovely, boozy lunch and then home for naps for everyone. Had to
get ready around 5:00 pm as Lynne and Peter were coming for Chloë's
birthday dinner. he is just back from two weeks in Kazakhstan and very
lucky indeed as he was involved in a head-on
collision after first week! Someone pulled out to pass in a
construction zone. Fortunately. nobody was killed or seriously injured
although the driver who caused the accident had both legs badly injured
with open fractures! Peter hurt his shoulder a bit,probably
from seat belt but nothing overly serious, although he was stiff and
sore even when first back home. Wonderful evening so loads of fun. We
even made so much noise that neighbours across the back lane came over
to see what all the fuss was about. Stormin' Norman
had just proposed to Rachelle so we tasted them and had quite a few
laughs.
This morning the The Sisterhood was moving pretty slowly, let me tell
you! I had arranged to go for a bike ride with Jack Rabbit Slims, one of
my hiking friends, so we left for OK Falls at 9:15 am. wind pushed us
along so we make quick work of Eastside and McClean
Creek Road, riding up Maple as far as the top of the hill where Oliver
Ranch Road starts. Back down to Maple and then onto Eastside to make for
home. Wind was only blowing at about 6 kph N so not much of an
impediment. Was making such terrific time that I
wanted to try to maintain an AVG of 23 kph. Since Gilliana fell behind
on last stretch before we reached South Main I decided I'd "circle" in
the parking lot at the marina at Skaha Lake Park. Unfortunately, I was
going at a pretty good clip when I made a left-hand
swooped into the lot and realized, too, too late that there was a
carpet of fine sand across the driveway, (probably from the trailers and
boats launched thereabouts), and my bike slid away from me! Also very
annoyed that I made quite a mess of the left arm, near my wrist, of the
wonderful long-sleeved T-shirt Cora Lee had given me a month or so ago.
It is UV resistant and cool to wear even in quite hot weather. Very
chewed up and tattered so will probably have to cut worst off. Palm of
my left riding glove has a large chunk out of it as well. Anyway, could
have been worse, of course!
Went down reasonably painfully on my left side, the tarmac sandpapering
my left leg and ankle. Wasn't overly concerned about the blood and
abrasions but I knew my shoulder had sustained a nasty jolt. I didn't
break anything, collar bone and such, but it is
very sore and hurt to move in certain directions. Jack Rabbit was
surprised that I was off my bike and waiting as she knows I never stop
to touch The Dreaded Burning Ground! Took a few minutes to compose
myself and then I rode the remaining 5 km home, (dipsy-doodling
en route so that I could log the distance I had assumed I'd log in the
marina lot!), to have Chloë take a few snaps of my visible injuries! Map and Stats for ride:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1311577523#.V7nSKIIt1p4.email
Hopped into shower almost immediately and washed everything off and then
Lady Dar put Polysporin on my cuts and ice on my shoulder before they
left to go tubing on the channel. I took two Advils and slept well for
almost two hours, waking up to feel much, much
better. Shoulder is still sore and some tender, restricted movement.
I'll see the doctor early this coming week if things don't start to sort
themselves out but I hope it will be nothing more than nasty pulls and
strains. The Goils weren't back from tubing
so I drove myself to the barber as I had an appointment at 3:00 pm.
Back home to nap on the couch and watch Olympic coverage until the gals
were home. They took off, almost immediately, to go wine-tasting. Krissy
and Chloë leave tomorrow morning so we are
having out last dinner of visit shortly, chicken burgers on the bbq,
local corn-on-the-cob and tomatoe/basil salad. all from our garden!
Anyway, long backstory to explain my tardiness. I also listened to your
message but I was lying in bed when phone rang but was too sleepy and
sore to jump up to answer it. We are absolutely delighted that you will
be visiting and hope that you can come for
dinner on the evening of the 28th. I assume you might wish to check-in
to your hotel beforehand so just let us know what time works best for
you. We are free all afternoon/evening so please choose what is most
comfortable and convenient for you both. Chloë
send along her love and best wishes and is quite disappointed that she
won't be here when you pass through. Again, take care of each other, and
we look forward to seeing you on the 28th! Travel safely. Much love,
Lady Dar and The Dope Patrizzio! Pics: Birthday lunch; birthday dinner; tarmac DIY sandpapering job!
Yes let’s do a Summerland
Hike Monday Aug 22 to Wild Horse Mtn which is up Garnet Valley and
then over to Rattlesnake for those feeling a bit more ambitious…..its a
hike we made earlier this year. Aart and I will lead the way as best we
can at an easy pace and all are welcome……its quite scenic and lends
itself to various routes starting at Summerland rifle range. I think
3-4 hours max or a bit longer if we go on to Rattlesnake. In any case
we can discuss before we depart. Penticton folks meet and carpool 840 at
HH parking lot and meet in Summerland 900 am at IGA……no need to email
just show up if you would like to go. Cheers. Kilian
We had a lovely, boozy lunch and then home for naps for everyone. Had to
get ready around 5:00 pm as Lynne and Peter were coming for Chloë's
birthday dinner. he is just back from two weeks in Kazakhstan and very
lucky indeed as he was involved in a head-on
collision after first week! Someone pulled out to pass in a
construction zone. Fortunately. nobody was killed or seriously injured
although the driver who caused the accident had both legs badly injured
with open fractures! Peter hurt his shoulder a bit,probably
from seat belt but nothing overly serious, although he was stiff and
sore even when first back home. Wonderful evening so loads of fun. We
even made so much noise that neighbours across the back lane came over
to see what all the fuss was about. Stormin' Norman
had just proposed to Rachelle so we tasted them and had quite a few
laughs.
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