Grandpa and VR796

Grandpa and VR796

What, you are asking, is VR796. Well, if you don’t know, go stand in the corner till recess! Everyone knows that de Havilland Mosquitos were all given a manufacture number by which they are identified. Grandpa flew MM590, a Mk. 13 Mosquito in 1944. VR796 is a Mk. 35...
Granville Island with Sam

Granville Island with Sam

Last night Susan and I went to Granville Island with Sam. We parked at Science World and walked the south side of False Creek to the island where we walked about and then went for dinner at the Keg. And we took some pictures. Nonna and Sam at Science World with the...
Sean and Sheila’s Excellent Adventure

Sean and Sheila’s Excellent Adventure

Well, there is no question he’s my son! He and Sheila are off on an adventure and I’d say it is an excellent one. They have sold their house and moved onto a boat. I think we can all agree that ranks as an adventure. I have known about this for some time but had not...
Pirates of Penzance

Pirates of Penzance

This picture was almost not a picture. Susan and I took Sarah and Olivia to a performance of Pirates of Penzance in December of 2012. There was great excitement because it was also a sleepover for the girls. The four of us drove down and parked in the basement of the...
Mothers Day 2014

Mothers Day 2014

For Mother’s Day Susan, Ann and I took Mother and Dad out to Adrian’s at the Airport for dinner. It is getting pretty difficult for them to get around but they enjoy getting out.  We brought Mom red roses and a neat card with singing hamsters (really!) to wish her a...