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Abruzzesi Picnic 2014

Abruzzesi Picnic 2014

Today was the Abruzzese picnic. OK, the Marrs and the Blairs will not know about this. So a bit of explanation. Joe is Susan’s son-in-law and he is married to Christina, Susan’s daughter. Joe was born in Italy, in the province of Abruzzo which is about half way down...
Cynthia’s BD

Cynthia’s BD

I was invited to a birthday party this past Saturday and it was a blast. It was at McDonald’s in Maple Ridge. Cynthia’s now 4 years old! David put on a great party for her. There were kids from wall to wall and they were all having a great time. And I learned that...
Dinner at Joe and Christina’s

Dinner at Joe and Christina’s

Well, the 15th was Father’s day and Christina had us over for dinner. It was a little informal dinner with just us and Joe, Christina and Sabrina. As usual, Christina’s meal was wonderful: lamb and Lasagna. It doesn’t get much better. The lasagna was one Susan had...
Susan’s Birthday 2013

Susan’s Birthday 2013

Well, you have to check this out! I am finally getting to the photos I took for Susan’s birthday last year. Katie had a party on the 16th of August, the day after her actual birthday, and it was a bash. Katie always has good parties! The food was incredible and the...
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...