I can’t believe it has been so long since I have written in my blog. Why is it the days and weeks pass by so quickly in the summer, while, in the winter months they just seem to drag on and on? We Canadians seem to spend 6 months of the year dreaming of summer, and then after it finally arrives, it’s gone in a flash! I suppose that’s why so many of us enjoy winter sports - if you are stuck with the snow, you might just as well go hurtling down a mountain at break-neck speed... or strap on a pair of skates and enough padding to rival the Michelin Man, then chase other like-minded individuals around an ice rink, while trying to get a small hard black object into a net that is guarded by the opposing team. I have done my share of skiing, never at high speed, and although I didn’t play ice hockey, I spent many winter hours in bone-chilling freezing arenas around Ontario watching my son play. Sigh..... I almost miss those days!
So far, this summer hasn’t been wonderful in terms of weather, much cooler than usual, and lots of rain, but still I love it. The precipitation is wet, not white, and I can go out without a sweater or closed shoes. I am not a gardener, but as I mentioned in my last post I love flowers and have planted about 70 containers that are scattered around our yard.
Last Sunday the weather gods were smiling down on us as we held a barbeque at our home, a casual get-together with friends whom we have known for many years. We all met over 30 years ago in Timmins Ontario where the climate was cold, but the people were warm and friendly. Most of us were implants from all over the world, and we made friendships that will last a lifetime.
The excuse for this party was so we all could visit with our friend Myrla was up from the Barbados visiting her daughters and their families. Since she had recently celebrated her 70th birthday we decided to make it a little birthday party, complete with cake and candles.
While the geezer was preparing a feast of beef, chicken, shrimp and vegie kabobs, some of us went swimming. And after dinner we all had to sample one of Denis' homemade chocolate eclairs.
It was a perfect day - just as everyone was preparing to leave, a light rain started to fall. I'm telling you, those weather gods had perfect timing!
