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June 3, 2005
REMEMBER WHEN!
Family photos again! This was taken in July 1975 at Alfred and Garra's house--it was Alf's birthday I believe. Guin was just a 3 month old baby and Shelby was just 3 1/2 at the time--look at those long braids !Roy had his "Beethoven" long haired look of the 1970's! The boys all had their hair long--totally in fashion! However, their clothes would not be out of place today! Look at my jazzy polka dot halter top! They are all the rage today! Ha! Ha! Aren't memories wonderful!
Today has been another warm day but threatening rain and quite humid. Alan came over and cut the grass this morning, bless him! Little Jeremy was busy on his bike and hanging out with his uncle! Alan said the kids are no problem and tonight is Taco Night! The kids just love their Uncle Alan!
We went up to the hospital to visit Frank Harrison, Margie's husband. I have golfed with her a lot. Frank now has cancer of the jawbone and has just finished a session of radiation treatment in Winnipeg. He is also waiting for a hip replacement--and we complain about stuff! We wish him well in his battle for health.
I have been letting my hair air dry and you wouldn't believe how CURLY it is!! I am due for a hair trim tomorrow and I swung by Calypso to show Robert my curls! He couldn't believe it and thought it looked really funky! When he sees me tomorrow he says he will bear the curls in mind!! I will let you all know the outcome!
Well, June 24th will be the BIG DAY for C.J. as that is the day of his graduation! It's hard to believe that he will be finishing High School! Next year it will be Amanda's turn!
Megan has to have braces, so tomorrow Alan has to take her for her wax impressions and later on she has to go to Winnipeg for the braces to be fitted. Luckily, she can get everything else done in Dryden so no frequent visits to the city!
Does anyone watch "Dr. Who" ? It is on the C.B.C. every Tuesday night from 8 to 9 pm right after Coronation Street. It is just excellent and even more scary than the original as they are now able to incorporate all the special effects and computerized stuff! check it out if you like science fiction and especially if you can remember the Daleks and the telephone booth Time Machine!! Watch it--it's great!!
Apparently a really adventurous drive is to do the Dempster Highway in Canada. It is 734 km gravel road that starts from near Dawson city in the Yukon, heads north over three wild mountain ranges, two continental divides, five rivers and two time zones to Inuvik on the McKenzie Delta. You might run into the Porcupine Caribou herd that migrate on masse across the highway in the fall. Check it out! click here Yukon
Hope my link works! will check it out --now!
love from me xoxoxo
I've just been spending some time checking out the Yukon link--it is truly lovely! Watch the intro as it gives you a feel of the vastness of the land and how peaceful it is. I read somewhere that a lot of Japanese tourists go there in the winter to see the Northern Lights as they can't experience them at home. I think I would like to drive up there one day--maybe rent a camper or something.
If you like northern lands here is another link to explore which shows Iceland and some other areas--have fun! Safari Baffin Island hope the link works!
love from Mom etc. xoxoxo
I am becoming such a computer GEEK! YES !!! I can only say thank you to my family for bringing me into the 21st century--THANKS ALL OF YOU FAMILY!! Love and hugs Mom xoxoxo :-)
Posted by Cas at June 3, 2005 7:25 PM
Comments
Great links mom! I once saw an episode of Lonely Planet where the Japanese tourists were in the Yukon looking at Northern Lights, just as you described. They certainly are incredible- something worth a trip from the other side of the world to see, especially on a night when they are really brilliant. I think the most dramatic Northern Lights I saw was the one trip when we were coming back to Dryden on the Fort Frances highway. Remember that? There were so many lights, you couldn't even see the stars in the sky, except for one hole out to space, directly above us. It was just awesome.
Best of luck to Megan's forthcoming "metal mouth". I had to survive that for a few years, but now I have a nice smile to show off. 
And as for the photos, it is funny how styles are recycled. I see a lot of 80's styles in the city right now. White pants and pink shirts for men, just like the Miami Vice fashion in the 80s. 
Posted by: Guinevere at June 4, 2005 11:32 AM
Thanks for the comment Guin! It must be funny seeing all the retro stuff! I remember buying Dad a turquoise blue summer jac--it was all the rage! he never wore it!! Ha! Ha!
I'm glad you liked the links I found--they are fascinating!
Love and hugs to you and Allen! xoxoxo Mom xoxo 
Posted by: yorkshire lass at June 4, 2005 9:09 PM
When I met Brad in St. Lucia, he wore a light blue "Don Johnson Miami Vice" blazer and white pants and of course his famous Mullet! He'll be happy to hear that the 80's come back in style! 
Posted by: Margot at June 5, 2005 8:32 PM
SO are you giving me the okay to grow my mullet back??
Nice pics and posts Mom!!
Posted by: Brad at June 6, 2005 7:18 PM
Please Brad, do not grow a mullet!! Glad you liked my post! Love Mom xoxoxo 
Posted by: yorkshire lass at June 7, 2005 12:51 PM
Guin, I do remember that trip! It was totally incredible!! I thought we had found the link to the universe! That tunnerl up to the stars and all the stars that night was just totally awesome! It's a once in a lifetime happening!
Love mom xoxoxo 
Posted by: yorkshire lass at June 7, 2005 12:59 PM