Wonderful World of Melrose and Bill

Wonderful World of Melrose and Bill

( 9:34 AM ) melrose
We also hiked up to Evelyn falls which is very near to our place. It had the most water we have ever seen. (falls, only - picture by Jim).

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( 9:20 AM ) melrose
We had a "stack" of Granddaughters - all 4 of them - in the Livingroom - Rebecca must have a strong back.... And .. there was time for reading.... There was also time to make masks.....

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( 9:07 AM ) melrose
We just had a very nice May long week-end with all members of the family - except Zachary who was working. One of the first things we did was get out for a boat ride - where we saw this group of baby Seagulls. There was still snow on the mountain tops so there was no swimming!

( 7:01 PM ) melrose

I have also been gardening lots - our Montmorency Cherry tree is blooming beautifully and the trees on the Golf Course are in full bloom. #

( 6:50 PM ) melrose

We have been having a "Quiet time" - going many places - seem to be going often to Kamloops and shopping...... Bill golfing often and me doing my Brazilian Embroidery as well as making a quilt for Jessica. #

( 7:23 PM ) melrose

We also had fun colouring rocks we gathered at the beach.. Melissa was fascinated by a snail "walking" across the table.
As you see it was a beautiful sunny week-end - the lake was like glass - with snow still on the mountain tops. #

( 7:11 PM ) melrose

We trust that everyone had a very nice Easter - we certainly did. Glen, Susan and girls visited for the week-end and the whole family got in on the colouring of Easter eggs.
Everyone also helped find the eggs - the Easter Bunny certainly hid them far and wide. #

( 12:11 PM ) melrose

We enjoyed going to the Beach - it was beautiful!. #

( 11:58 AM ) melrose

Jessica came back with us - to spend 6 days of her Spring Break. It snowed heavily two of the days she was here - but it didn't last long.
It was a perfect time to do a 1000 piece puzzle. It was one of the most difficult we have ever done - but was beautiful when we finished it. #

( 9:21 AM ) melrose

Because the Coquihalla still had lots of snow ~ we drove home through the Fraser Canyon which gave us an opportunity to see Kamloops Lake which we had not seen for a very long time.
After getting home ~ it snowed! and... is snowing again to-day ~ so I guess we get winter after all. #

( 9:09 AM ) melrose

We are now home ~ after a good drive through California and straight up Highway 5 to Vancouver. We stayed in Vancouver a couple of days ~ to spend time with Grandchildren and family. #

( 10:19 AM ) melrose

Loading the Burls to take back for "Yard Art". What a fun day! #

( 10:05 AM ) melrose

We collected rocks, Hiked, a bit ~ Had lunch and even cut two Burls from an Ironwood tree ~ with Gloria's saw.

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( 9:52 AM ) melrose

Yesterday, we had a fine time on a "Ladie's Ride" out into the desert. (We don't go as fast or as far). Deanna, our Canadian friend from Beaumont Alberta (South of Edmonton) came along with us in her "Desert Buggy".
We took lots of pictures ~ especially with the good view we had of "Twin Peaks". #

( 9:52 PM ) melrose

One of the pretty fountains at the entrance to the Arena - taken as we came out of the game. #

( 8:46 PM ) melrose

I got a picture of the winning goal! - by Phoenix - all in all- a very good day. #

( 8:19 PM ) melrose

It was a very good game with no fights, no crashing and bashing - only good fast hockey. At the end of Regulation time - the score was 1-1. A five minute over time did not break the tie - it then went to a shoot-out. #

( 8:06 PM ) melrose

Not all was hockey - this boy won the Intermission Tricycle race with "Howler", the Phoenix Mascot, as the overseer. The floating giant Taco - circled over the crowd dropping Taco Bell coupons.
The 50/50 draw was over $31,000.00. Would have been nice to win that.... #

( 8:01 PM ) melrose

We had excellent seats - right above Centre Ice - 3rd level up. Every seat in this arena is a good seat. #

( 7:48 PM ) melrose

The Arena was awash with a sea of Blue - Canuck fans - the most we have ever seen at a game. - There is even an abundance behind the Bench. #

( 7:33 PM ) melrose

We enjoyed a very nice day in Phoenix yesterday - shopping and discovering the city and places to go. We were there to see the Canucks/Coyotes hockey game at 7:00p.m.
The Jobing Arena is a beautiful building with plenty of close parking and excellent Restaurants. The horses are on top of the "Saddle Ranch Chop House" an excellent place to eat... but you have to be there early. #

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