Day 45, Post-Op Cat Door to Freedom Blues: Sunday, October 30th!

He who wants to persuade should put his trust not in the right argument, but in the right word. The power of sound has always been greater than the power of sense. -Joseph Conrad, novelist (1857-1924)

Hello Survivors of Last Night's Scary Bash! Thanks so much to Vittoria and Jake for hosting such a spine-tingling Halloween party. Terrific to see so many friends and make new acquaintances. Fabulous warm-up for All Hallows' Eve! Cheers, Patrizzio!Hello Clan Durston! Jake Snyder is chap I went to United College with from 65-68. we reconnected in July 2015 after never having seen each other since then! He introduced me to the hiking group! Vittoria is from Mexico and is the one with "Alice"! Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hi Patrice,  I will be leaving there around three so we should be able to have  chance to have a nice visit. The new place which I may be at is four doors to the south on the same side. Take care and ttys. Al Hello Big Al! Delighted we'll be able to have a visit! Thanks for address. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Otto has found a hoop earring Hi; I guess someone has lost a large earring at Otto's place when we were having birthday cake! Please contact him if it's yours. Pam

Wow! We had no idea that Corinne was or recently became a wedding officiant. Good for her! Best of luck with your trip to Vancouver and your visit to the specialist. Marian and Tim Hello Summerland Cousins! Thanks for good wishes.

If I don't see you before you leave, success with your visit! You have healed so swiftly, little can go wrong now and besides, we have to bike together next year! Hug for you and darling C. Aarturo Hi Aarturo! Thanks for best wishes, Pearly Whites! Up to 40 minutes a stationary bike session this morning! Afterwards, I asked my neighbour, Stormin' Norman, across back lane, if he would take off the garage door to patio. 

Didn't want to risk doing it myself, given awkward angles, etc. He did so and placed it on the outdoor table so that I could drill/jig-saw out a piece for another cat-door. This way we don't have to let them in and out as there is one from Rumpus Room into garage. We can always lock it shut when we don't want them out, terrorizing the neighbourhood!

Lady Dar was home from Oasis before I had installed new flap so she helped me with that and when it was affixed Norm returned to put door back in place. Lady Dar is still outside, tidying uppatio and placing furniture for winter. With louvres we plan to use the space underneath whenever weather allows. Simply gorgeous this afternoon with sunshine streaming in! Cats are racing around, stopping from time to time, to examine their new door!
 

We are going to hear Matt Andersen at The Dream Café on Monday. It is a fund-raiser for Dream as well as being the anniversary of when we first met in a pub in Winnipeg 45 years ago! Lady Dar is talking to her Mom, as I scribe, [

Hi Rosita!], but sends you both Fondestos. Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: New cat door; patio winter arrangement!

Dad, great pics you should send them to folk fest people!!! xx Hi Chloë! Glad you enjoyed the albums. Thanks for the compliment but I know the VFF people have pros covering the action. In some of the shots you will see, in fact, a young woman, with a huge Nikon, taking such pictures. Next year I plan to obtain fake ID so that I can get closer! Love, Dad. PS: Your favourite Duke is a very, very bad boy. He used the rug at the front door as his litter box this morning! Lady Dar is not amused! She wants me to take him to Wall Street!

Great news Patrick, I am going to see you before we leave,because.....we will be in The Dreamcafe as well tomorrow night Who ever comes first, has to reserve a table for 4. Very much looking forward to it. Just came back from Playing tennis in the sun, while Aart is polishing our ESCAPE and taking care of our garden and machinery Back to the kitchen to cook a nice steak, with lots of mushrooms and Okanagan veggie,to enjoy with a nice glass of red together. Cheers, JosmWE WILL BE THERE ALSO ON MONDAY! SHOULD SIT TOGETHER IF POSSIBLE! Should we pick you up? Kisses for the misses and of course you
Aarturo & Jossefos

Hi Summerlandians! Simply
wonderful that you'll be at Dream as well. A dream come true! Why not come by our place beforehand to have a drink? Since it is the 45th anniversary of our meeting, we were planning to have some bubbly to toast each other. What better than to celebrate with such newly minted, wonderful, wonderful friends. Say 5:00 pm, if that works. Doors at Dream open at 6:00 pm, I gather. Let us know and we'll plan accordingly.

We are having a spaghetti squash stuffed with ground turkey meat for dinner. Since I like a bit of heat, I have diced one of the wonderful jalapeno peppers Jugos Dom Pedro brought over this past Thursday, before GFA dinner.

Since we each have one half Lady Dar will sprinkle the peppers on my portion. Plan on having a 2014 Black Widow Syrah, 14.5%, to make everything blend in! Lady Dar is delighted to learn you will be at the Dream and sends her fondestos to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!  We'll be there at 5pm to celebrate and hug. Jos and Aart Hi Kids! Will we recognize you in your Halloween costumes? Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hi Barbara and Christian! Have been meaning to send along greetings for ages. Trust you are both well. How goes the rehab process, Christian? I'm off to Vancouver on Wednesday to have my six week follow-up with Clive Duncan. When are you seeing him, Christian? Perhaps we can arrange a visit after I'm back on November 5th. All the best to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Patrick, Would you like to attend the November SOWTS tasting if there are guest spots available? Peter Hi Jugos! I'd be delighted to attend if there are any spots available. Thanks muchly. Let me know and we'll plan accordingly. Cheers, Patrizzio!

You're invited to SOWTS November General Meeting and Tasting Event

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Sunday, 20 November 2016 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PST) Ramada Penticton Hotel and Suites Ballroom 1050 Eckhardt Avenue West Penticton, BC V2A 2C3 Canada