First, to Perth... lots of icicles.
Next, drop the kittens off at the vet while we are away. They couldn't be boarded at the kennel, since they haven't completed their first series of shots. Note the licence plate: TIGGER63 !
We passed the park and ride. There was a police car, parked, blocking a red car in back of it. I wonder the story!
The river is quite frozen. Despite this, there were lots of geese in the fields, in Fallowfield. We didn't bother stopping and turning around to snag a proper photo. On the way home, they were gone. Farmers are still harvesting the cow corn.
I did some research, geese can fly about 65 KPH (40 mph), but can get up to 110 kph (70 mph) when migrating with tailwinds. They migrate up to 2400 km (1500 mi.) per day on good days. No wonder they were gone!
In the big city. Construction on Moodie!
We settled into our hotel room, and went for lunch. We overlooked the patio, it was snowing, and sleeting, though. Happily, JB made a reservation, as Friday lunch is very busy.
From here, we went to Caitlin's house. Cluny (4 and a HALF, as she clearly stated) knew us, but Bryony (18 mos.) was making strange. She was having a grand time with her cousins, however. She is adorable.
Jesse and his 'Littles,' as the cousins call them, flew all the way from Vancouver to visit! We do Facetime with them, the cousins are well acquainted.
Proper hand washing techniques are taught.
Just before dinner we played outside. The brave souls were me, Isabelle and Cluny! Izzy had to fix up the snowman's eyes 4 or 5 times! It reminded me of yard duty.
There was a yummy dinner, hamburgs and hot dogs, followed by apple pie, with candles. Grampa bought himself some hair. I'd snuck his present onto the front porch, and asked the girls to fetch it for me. It is a table top curling game. We'll have fun with that later.
Grampa made a fine speech. He's good at that stuff!
Grampa's speech from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
12 comments:
What a fun time. Happy belatex 70th!! Love your hair!!
Hello,
Happy belated 70th birthday! Looks like a fun time with the family.
Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
I have never thought about how far and fast geese could fly. Wow!
Glad for your birthday and reunion weekend.
Sue et al made it home safe and sound too.
Happy 70th to Grampa, beautiful speech and well celebrated!
You should post that 'chilling' photo at the top of this post to Rain's Thursday art Date's 'Chilling' theme this week. Photos are welcome.
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Hari OM
Oh, thank you for sharing this with us - well done JB - all that warmth beats all that sleet and snow ten times over!!! Sending hugs, YAM xx
A wonderful speech, JB, and a loving tribute to Jenn and all that flowed on from you meeting her. Super to see the family all together, the kitties at kitty-care, Annabelle at home, and snow everywhere!!! XXXX again to you both.
Happy Birthday, ~ looks like a wonderful time and sweet photos and videos ~ ^_^
Happy Day to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Such a fun time.
I so enjoyed seeing the photographs.
All the best Jan
Important to have the little guys involved in family celebrations.
Quite a fun time!
That was definitely a wonderful birthday speech. Gosh... he and I both celebrated our 70th with a family gathering this year. Yay! I do love the leis!
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