Today is the start of another day in God's country without the love of my life.  Hope she enjoys the start of her, "ten" days of vacation.  You have more than earned them!  For today she flies off to BC.
  Thus begins the gathering of the clans, a celebration of my brothers daughter in marriage.  This will be a very exciting and happy time for every one, as family gather and get to see one another again.  I know from experience, all the family members that will have put in so much hard work, will finally breath a sigh of relief, and finally get to rest from a job well done!  This is just how our family does things, and I suppose probably most families do!  It's like the pioneer spirit that built this country still lives on.  "Thank You Grandpa and Grandma"
  Boots has had his first breakfast, and was such a nuisance this morning, I put him outside.  He figured if he bothered me enough at the door, and then ran to his dish I would feed him again.  Sorry about his luck!  I gave him the exit strategy out the door!  He then quickly went next door, were the night before last they had had a fish fry, sorry boots no extra fish left over this morning.  He is now wandering about wondering what to do next.  I believe he will have to do a little extra patrol duty outside, perhaps this will improve his attitude for the rest of the day.
  Myself I am off to the shower and then It will be coffee time with Donald where we will discuss what is on the agenda for today and Building the Simple life.......................