Big Ben from the street side of the Houses of Parliament

I am posting today a few random pictures from our Europe trip last summer.

Tower of London - August '08

View from Effiel Tower - August '08

Proof that postcard was sent from the UK (see April 7)

That is my dear wife's hand putting said postcard into the Royal Mail Post box near the Southwark Tube station in London UK.

Neat pictures to end the Easter weekend

A stray Daffodil bulb made its way into our compost bin. It was a nice spring surprise.

One of the many flowering cherry trees in the neighbourhood.

Magnolia's in bloom - Easter Sunday

Our Magnolia's are coming into bloom quite nicely.

The rain and wind started after lunch making for a fairly miserable afternoon weatherwise.

Saturday at Deep Bay

A great view of Chrome Island off the southern tip of Denman Island. Dad R has been topping and taking down loads of Maple and Fir trees to keep the views open from the house and patio. Within a couple of years, they will be all grown back.

View of Deep Bay (see the cut trunks in the foreground).

Carson with the chickens.

We had a great visit with Mom & Dad , John & Jenny (Debra's sister) and their son Matthew & Mandy and son Carson. We had a wonderful Easter meal on Friday which included delicious Rouladin.

Proud rooster. Mom and Dad get fresh eggs everyday.

Debra and I also visited her brother Ron & Corrine and kids, and went for dinner with her sister Linda & Mark. It was great seeing everyone again, if just for a brief few hours visit.

Good Friday drive up Island

After church and a quick bite to eat we headed up to Mom & Dad R's in Deep Bay, stopping off at our favourite java hut "Black Coffee" at Whippletree Junction for a double long shot espresso with a splash of hot water.

From the UK to Canada in 8 months

We posted this post card to the kids while in London on August 12th, 2008. It showed up yesterday in the mailbox!

Another one of her many talents

It was such a nice day for a haircut.
Debra has been keeping our hair looking neat, tidy and in style for many years.
A classy lady with many skills.