Oh ! How I wish I could be walking over the marshy height to gently slide down on sand
below and wallow in the salt water beyond. Like you, I fear those days are over, but...
Vancouver Island still beckons,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, !
Graham phoned on the weekend with much Homestead news, warm weather, also a few
more wildfires, slightly too close to their home on the outskirts of Chemainus; thankfully
the fires were held in place, but the smoke was strong for two days before the wind
changed direction. Light rain is in the forecast but they have yet to see it .
The best news is, he and Ana may come to Ontario for Christmas. Ana's parents live in
Kitchener, her Father, in his late 70's, is not in the best of health and soon will have to go
into a Nursing Home for good care. Her younger sister is a Veterinarian in Ottawa, living
in Alta Vista, where they stayed the last time they were here. The new problem is they
have to find someone to look after their two large Huskies, now aged 14; the two brothers
are "slowing down", so they need to find someone to stay in their house. Their friend who
looked after them has, unfortunately, moved away. Their own Vets are hopefully also
looking for the perfect helper.
At the opposite end of Canada, Grandson Alex, has finally been able to start his studies last
Tuesday @ Dalhousie U. once all the Professors have returned to work after their almost three
weeks Strike. All students had to remain on site incase said strike was quickly ended ! Alex
spent most days swimming in the large pool and coaching many who needed help; this time, for free.!
Ian and Nicole ,during those 3 weeks managed to completely re-arrange
their rather awkward kitchen in their new home in Wolfville. Ian told me by phone that he really
needed strong Alex to help them, as his previous 3 months of work as his own contractor with
Macquarie U had been extremely busy and from October onwards it will be the same..
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