Parent's Up Coming Visit

My parents are coming to visit me this coming weekend for a full week. I haven't seen them for almost 2 years and it will be nice to see them again. Of course they will be staying with Russ and I, and it will be a slight challenge to fit 2 more grown ups in this small 584 sq ft condo. I hope they don't mind the cramp quarters when they are here.

I don't know what we will be doing during the full week they are here. My plan is to at least get them up to Whistler the weekend they are here. I'm sure they will enjoy it, especially the wonderful drive up to resort town. Afterall Russ and myself have travelled that route lately this summer on our quest for a close camping site.

It will be a busy time at work next week as well so I hope I won't have to stay late on any of the days and get them out and around. I hope they won't be too bored and it will be great to have them visit.

Looking forward to seeing you Mom and Dad!

Camping 2007

This past weekend Russ, Junior and I packed up the camping gear in Tabitha and headed up the coast to Cal-Chek Camping ground located about 10 minutes south of Whistler.  Granted Russ took off their early during Friday to make sure a site was grabbed.  Somehow he managed to set the tent up and drove all the way back to the city to pick up Junior and myself.

I haven’t been camping in decades and this was really one of the first times I’ve actually camped in a tent.

Junior of course loved being able to run free without a lease and the care takers didn’t mind that he wasn’t on one.  Actually all dogs that were there were off lease and it was nice to see.  Junior of course never ventured far away and was always within eye distance of the campsite.

It was fun to just go out and relax for a weekend.  The only major worries I had was how to keep those damn mosquitoes away from me.  Citronella candles and Deep Woods Off did the trick for the most part.  I’ve manage to only have 12 bites through the whole weekend.

You can find some photos on my Flickr page, though granted they were shot via my cell phone camera.

We’ll definitely head back up there again in the future.  You can’t beat $10/night/car.

My suggestion for next time is to be sure we are warm enough during the night.  Boy it gets cold up there and the blankets were not enough.  Even Junior suffered from the cold and I think I’ll be taking him to the Vet today to have the sneezing and the drippy nose looked at.

Meet Tabitha!!!

As if this weekend wasn't full with birthdays, I'd like to introduce the world to Tabitha our new Mazada 3 hatchback.

Of course she was a great purchase and definately is fun to drive around the city and outskirts. On Sunday Russ and I took her out for a good run to Fort Langely and I have to say it was a pleasure to drive. I definately will want to keep driving her more. She will come in handy when we have our trip planned for the end of August.

Zomm Zoom Zoom!!!

Happy Birthday Andrea!!

This past weekend Russ and myself attended a Birthday Party for Andrea, and Alix, at Theresa's place. Theresa pulls off the most awesome dinner parties. She is an awesome cook.

So Andrea, I forgot to post your birthday greeting on my blog, so please accept this as a belated Birthday Greeting!

Hope you had a fantastic time!!!

EDIT: Andrea's Birthday is actually on July 31, and this was just a "pre-birthday" celebration!!! :)

Happy Birthday Steven

Today is also my Nephew's/Godson's 8th birthday!

Though I can't be there in person to wish you the best, I hope this will ease that.

Your card is in the mail, so don't worry I didn't forget :)

Again hope you have a fun day, make your mom take you to your favourite place and have an extra slice of cake for me! :)

Happy Birthday Alix!!!

Today is Alix's birthday. So from Russ and myself Alix, have a wonderful birthday. Any plans? Should we be making any plans? hehehehe

Busy Weekend Planned

I know it's been almost a month since I sat down and blogged. Between work conferences and work itself I have been alittle busy. The good news is I have some time today so I decided I should blog.

This weekend Russ and I have a few things planned out. Tonight we plan on going to see Transformers with Laura. Hopefully we should be able to get tickets and enjoy a good old fashion summer blockbuster!

Saturday we are going to go car shopping. Yeah we are looking for something new, but we haven't really decided what to buy. We are still in the information gathering phase and will try out a few cars. Of course the Toyota, Nissan and Mazda shops will be getting a visit from us.

Later that evening we are meeting the owners of the Elbow Room to see Gypsy. I have never seen this musical and I don't expect much of production as Vancouver rarely has the "huge" productions.

Sunday will probably either involve a rest day or more car shopping. Who knows. At any rate definitely a full weekend planned and should make the time go by!