As I had amassed vacation and banked time and realize most of it will go to the tax man, I have been using it up as I approach my last days of work on the firm payroll. This morning I took care of my obligations, made plans for Monday and then took the better part of the day off to play with the Campbells.
It began with Diane, Zoë and I going to bottle their last batch of wine that was ready. It is a cheery Moscato and I thoroughly enjoyed the time. We even split a batch of red that will be ready to bottle in August. The owner Bill, was a great host. He has a nice set up at Grapes & Suds Brew and even provided stemmed glasses for us to sample the batch and a cheese, cracker, pickle and nut tray to enjoy while we did it. Zoë was very complimentary about my bottling skills, she is a sweetie.
After a quick stop to drop my cardboard recycling and pick up my coffee order that mistakenly went to the office we grabbed take away back to their house for lunch. It was then time to do our nails. Seems Diane is much better at it than I. She has such delicate hands I had trouble staying in the lines. It was fun though. And I love mine.
We were finished and enjoying a glass on the deck when all the guys came home and a decision was made to take Shea out for his graduation celebration dinner. We reserved a table at the Golf Club which had a limited but delicious menu and was set up well for distancing.
I agreed to be Auntie Marnée to the family dog, Layla while they are away on vacation next week. I am looking forward to it.
After they dropped me at home I puttered around the yard and my back neighbour offered me a gate they just took down for $20. I measured and it will work for the project I have in mind. I will go check it out tomorrow.
I am so enjoying my friend-family. I am sad they will move away in 2 years as they plan to go to Vancouver Island when Sean’s son graduates high school. Good thing I go to Van Isle at least once a year!
I am very tired as I feel as though I have been eating and drinking all day. Ok, I have. It was nice to finally have time to sit and hear Sean and Diane’s past, get closer as we know more about each other.
I am listening to a Vancouver Island MusicFest show streaming live from the Cumberland Hotel hosted by and including the playing of Doug Cox, a human being I am thrilled to call friend. What a Fantastic Friday night treat.
triumphgal 