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  I was at my favorite hat store in the world this week – Roberta’s Hats – on Douglas Street, Victoria, BC. There are many reasons I love them.  Here is another example of the excellent staff they have.   I … Continue reading →

(Hit the title link above to see the whole story) Well we did it.   Christmas in Cuba.  Jan and I went December 23 – January 2.   Our eldest, Catherine – met us in Toronto on the flights.      We spent … Continue reading →

In my freezer today I found a bag of fudge.  It’s been there for a few months.  Normally it’s nothing to think about but today it was.   It is fudge Grandma mailed to me and the family.  My Grandma Stasiuk … Continue reading →

  Jan and I are spending the weekend in Jasper. Also with us is Becky from the office and her hubby Hayden. When we did this two years ago they got engaged. Who knows what will happen this weekend! Anyhow … Continue reading →

Jan and I are at Zone 24 & 32 Institute in London Ontario for the week, a training event for Rotarians.   Our Zone covers most of Canada , some of Russia,  Bermuda, a bit of the USA and the French … Continue reading →

Jan and I, being empty nesters – did a nice drive yesterday to celebrate the long weekend.  In Europe they would be astounded we would drive 600 km’s in day – but it was fun. We started at 10 AM … Continue reading →

Jan and I went to a Rotary campout BBQ this weekend at the Old Bezanson Townsite.  It overlooks a valley just 30 k’s East of Grande Prairie.   Not only did we have some fun – but the fall colours were … Continue reading →

We are at a hotel in St. Adele, Quebec,  north of Montreal in the hills.  It’s an older ski lodge.   Quite nice.   Jan and I found our room on the older end of the hotel, no view.. and a  little … Continue reading →

Our Inbound Rotary exchange student from Poland, Alex – is here and doing swell.   As I am his counselor, Jan and I host for a week or so before he goes to his first family.  He will live with 4 … Continue reading →

That’s what the man shouted in the lobby of the Delta Hotel in Kelowna.  We had just hopped off our bikes, locked them, and went inside.   I put my arm around Jan as we walked down the lobby and there … Continue reading →