Again, I must apologize for our lack of photos...But here are some updates regardless...with photos to follow ASAP...
We've been spoiled lately with lots of visitors, and are thoroughly enjoying playing host and having some quality time with some of our favourite people!
Mom and Dad Brewin were here from October 18th to the 28th, with a brief hiatus in the middle for a road trip to Barriere, BC. Luckily this time we had much better weather, and had a few wonderful days on the first weekend: Saturday we hiked the Prairie Creek trail in Kananaskis--snowy, but a sunny, beautiful day with no one else for miles! Sunday we did a tour around the Resevoir, and made a brief stop at the Farmer's Market as well. As when the Jacksons were here, we enjoyed many evenings of card games and movies, and visiting over wine and dinner. We did the now-standard trip to Costco too, and Barrie and Sue got to check out the local shopping and did a few trips downtown to see the sights (Fort Calgary, the Calgary Tower--from below, etc.). They are now in Victoria, visiting with Dave's Grandma and his Aunt Jennifer (who also made the trip to Victoria from Salmon Arm BC).
Over the weekend, Karen Thomas stopped in Calgary en route to Las Vegas, and helped us celebrate Harman's birthday with a Hallowe'en "Pimp and Ho" party (see photo below) ! Jer Bodden made the trip for H-man's bday too, as did Rob Budianto--a visit from our Ontario friends is never complete without a "surprise" visit from Budi! Harman was touched that everyone had made such an effort for his big day, and Dave and I were so happy to be able to enjoy time with our "old" friends--nothing compares to spending time with those who's friendships have stood the test of time. Thanks so much guys for making the trip!!
Not slowing down for a second, Tara (Dave's sister) was here for a work trip yesterday and the day before (Tues and Wed): we had a brief but fun visit, as she helped us to hand out Hallowe'en candy and treated us to sushi, followed by a fun girls shopping trip at Southcentre Mall. We're so glad that Calgary is on her list of places to go for "work", so that we can enjoy such frequent visits! She will have to bring Joe one of these days too--we hear so many great things about him!!!
I think we are in for a quieter weekend: trying to get things done around here that didn't get done prior to the first snowfall (we've had snow on the ground since Saturday!!): sealing the windows, putting away patio furniture, etc. : the joys of owning a home!! Next week it looks like we will have a few more Ontario visitors: our old roomie Andrew Duncan is making a work trip, as is Guelph Alumni Effie Gatsinos: we can't wait to catch up with both of them!!!
Hope everyone is doing well: send an email to let us know what's new!!!
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D&B
made it through my second day of snowboarding in the Rockies--Tannis and Jenn (friends of Shandra's...and mine too I guess!) were kind enough to let me tag along on a day at Sunshine Village in Banff (about a 1hr drive from us). It was a great day--sunny and cool, but not too cold. And with Tannis skiing, Jenn telemarking and me on a snowboard, we pretty much covered the gammit of snowsports...although I did have to get pulled along a few of the flat sections--a little harder when you're strapped into a snowboard! Here are some photos...
