The Squamidian Report – April 18 / 15
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Issue #673
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The Ontarion
Hi All,
At times like this we tend to make polite yet irrelevant conversation.
I suppose its a way of coping, of doing the best we can without
addressing the things that are actually on our minds. I guess thats a
good thing. So to that end I'm going to convert irrelevantly.
This past Monday, Kyra not only played in snow but was able, with a bit
of help from Grandma, to make a small snowman. It was raining off and
on at our place and that meant there was a good chance it was snowing
at the top of the gondola, and it was. We left the dreary base in
drizzle and climbed up through a cloud layer as we rode, the rain
turning to snow as the unit we rode in ascended. At the top we found a
winter wonderland. Kyra hasn't seen very much snow so far and when she
does find it, she is beside herself with excitement. You can't get her
past the first patch she encounters. So, she and grandma didn't get
very far from the upper lodge. Meanwhile, I headed off down the trail
we usually walk in hopes of sighting a grouse we have been watching
thats been hanging out, hight in a big mountain hemlock. He's been
making his grouse calling sound quite a bit which is why we were able
to figure out where he is. Their call is hard to pin down but by
listening from several location you can triangulate their position
close enough to spot them. I had brought my spotting scope along but
due to the weather, he had hunkered down and was quiet. I couldn't find
him even though the snow would clear out every once in a while, before
starting back up. When I got back to the lodge, Sue had managed to get
Kyra inside to dry off and warm up. The kid would stay out in the snow
until she turned blue from cold and still resist being dragged inside.
We all enjoyed warm drinks a some pastries as we watched the snow paint
the trees and cover the mountain sides. It was a good time.
Next morning, very early, Sue and Kyra dropped me off at the airport
for my flight to KW. The rest you all pretty well know. The turnout for
Mom's visitation was quite incredible. She had obviously left an
impression on a lot of people. The turn out for her funeral was
heartwarming. Yes a lot of people are going to miss her.
In the hours and days that followed, we enjoyed a lot of food, guitar playing and singing, just like she would have wanted.
doug
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THE ONTARION REPORT
Hello everyone!
With this week being reserved for a tribute to Vivyan, I’m going to
just say how much I believe she was loved and how much she loved her
family and friends and say nothing more than “Farewell to Vivyan and
may you Rest In Peace”!
God Bless Vivyan , Lorne and their family members today and always!
PS: Thank you all for your kindness over the past 17 years!
GREG
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Have a good one..
the doug
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