Monday, June 22, 2009

Even though I have only flown four times, I really love being up in an airplane. In this photo you can see the quadrants of Ontario properties.  We had a great flight both to and from Alberta and I would recommend WestJet to everyone. They make flying so easy for even novices like we are.

My sister went with us and it was a bit of a challenge traveling with her from time to time. She is ten years older than I am - coming up to her 75th birthday - and has lived on her own for about 50 years and is very used to doing things her own way. She complained about just about everything except our children and grandchildren! She wasn't horrible and I was glad we had been able to give her this trip of a life time but I don't think we'll be traveling together again any time soon. Jim was wonderful and I couldn't have managed without him. Doreen is having major problems walking. Something is definitely wrong with her legs and I am hoping that she is able to get an MRI in July as scheduled despite the isotope scarcity.

The weather really cooperated. We only had rain in the evenings and over night and we really didn't care about that. It wasn't too hot either which was a bonus for me.

The mountains are as lovely as ever and haven't moved! A week really wasn't long enough but since we weren't expecting to visit this year at all. I am grateful for the time we did have.

My grandchildren are wonderful. Of course, every grandparent says that but, in this case , it is true! ;-)  Aidan (5) is bright and very sharp which will probably get him into trouble in school but he'll learn. At his swimming lesson, he always wanted to be the first one to do what the instructor asked but he didn't make a fuss when she chose someone else to go first.

Emma (2) is at the "parrot stage" and one has to be careful what one says around her. She walked miles at Heritage Park and never complained or whined. It takes her a while to warm up to people but then she is quite comfortable.

I guess that's enough of a report for today.






4 comments:

  1. I am glad that you had a good time. We all had a wonderful time, too. Emma continues to talk about both of you. Just last night she drew a picture of Granddad. I guess you both left a lasting impact on her. Hopefully we will see you again - sooner rather than later!

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  2. Well, Emma was always fonder of Grandad but I'm not the least bit bitter about that! I hope we will be better about keeping in touch. We do feel isolated out here.

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  3. I'm always a bit mixed about flying. I *love* traveling in itself and flying is special....but I always find it a bit awkward at the same time ;-).

    I'm glad you enjoyed your trip so much! It's great you did have the opportunity to meet eachother again!!

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  4. That is a spectacular photo!! It caught my eye right away.
    I agree--a week is too short for a trip like that, but...at least you travelled out there. Maybe another(sans sister?) is in order again soon?

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