Summer will be over soon

[Pamelajo]

It is almost time for the kids to return to school and most has used up their vacation time.
So what were the highlights of your summer.

Mine were: my daughter graduating high school with a co-op award, one week at a cottage in Restoule, 3 days at my dad's and camping locally for part of next week.

[Melody]

Sounds like some lovely memories :smile: .

Hands down, my highlight and pretty much my only fun...lol...Harrison Hot Springs Resort with my co-workers. Yes, we actually like each other and have fun... well, for the most part anyways...lol.

Heavenly hands reside here (the spa):

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/120.jpg

View from my room deck:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/048.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/058.jpg

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And look where we had dinner!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/072.jpg

View from the party room... er... hospitality suite:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/115.jpg

This is what happens when a co-worker steals a camera in the party room and decides to spy on other co-workers down on the beach:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/canadiansinternetdotcom/010.jpg

:rolleyes:


It was FANTASTIC! Good people, good food, amazing day at the spa and all in a breathtaking setting that my camera can't do justice to.

[hp10BII]

oooooh...nice pics!

Actually, the "boys' are going for a weekend golf trip staying in Harrison for a night, let me know whether the Crazy Fish Bistro is a good place to dine!

Camping trip for half a week in July, just got back from the Okanagan - we do this every other year. Lotta fun though the weather was crappy for sunny Okanagan standards, "Dad" (me) won a double jackpot in Deal or No Deal, 400 tickets for prizes at an arcade reward centre. That gives you about $2 worth of Dollar store items. :rolleyes:

Shopping for school supplies next week, maybe a trip to our local fair.

It was a fun, fast summer...already planning for next year!

[Katalyst]

oooooh...nice pics!

Actually, the "boys' are going for a weekend golf trip staying in Harrison for a night, let me know whether the Crazy Fish Bistro is a good place to dine!

Camping trip for half a week in July, just got back from the Okanagan - we do this every other year. Lotta fun though the weather was crappy for sunny Okanagan standards, "Dad" (me) won a double jackpot in Deal or No Deal, 400 tickets for prizes at an arcade reward centre. That gives you about $2 worth of Dollar store items. :rolleyes:

Shopping for school supplies next week, maybe a trip to our local fair.

It was a fun, fast summer...already planning for next year!
Are you all going to wear your matching ebay fushia striped golf shirts? :rofl:

Pam those are some great shots, your daughter is beautiful you must be so proud!

Melody how did you ever come back? The door picture alone relaxed me lol...Looks like an amazing place.

My highlight was walking to a 125 gallon pond in the yard. :) We put it in today and picked up some beautiful Pennsylvania flagstone to cover the lip. The season is so late & the weather is so cool, I think I'll just let it run without fish & enjoy it that way until next year.

[Melody]

Actually, the "boys' are going for a weekend golf trip staying in Harrison for a night, let me know whether the Crazy Fish Bistro is a good place to dine!



The Crazy Fish had awesome food... no burgers & pizza but I survived...lol...lots of seafood dishes but some other items too. I had the chicken pasta. It's kind of a bar atmosphere, which suited us fine. We were going to go to the fancy dancy restaurant in the hotel but after scoping out the ballroom dancing type of place with a dress code, we decided it was... well... not our style...lol.

Seriously, book spa time if you can. The deep tissue massage was worth every penny. You can get your eyebrows and nails done too ::D: .

[Cory Lover]

Probably the highlight for me was going to Galiano Island for a week.

View of the place we stayed in:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/CorydorasLover/124_7659.jpg
View of the shoreline right below us (I know, not that nice, wish it was sandy :laugh: ):
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/CorydorasLover/124_7612.jpg

View from my bedroom:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/CorydorasLover/124_7593.jpg

Another view from the shoreline:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/CorydorasLover/124_7600.jpg


I'm also looking forward to going to Dinosaur Provincial Park in early September.

[CACAdmin]

Pam, this is a great thread, however, I don't really like the title "Summer will be over soon" ::(: . It just can't be over soon... it just got started. :cry:

Highlight was a visit from my sister and the day boat cruise we took up to Pitt Lake which is the largest freshwater tidal lake in North America. It included a lovely lunch served on board and we also indulged in a glass of wine while we relaxed and enjoyed the view.

Here are a few pics:

http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/jb_images/PittLake1.jpg

http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/jb_images/PittLake2.jpg

http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/jb_images/PittLake3.jpg

[Melody]

Canada certainly has some beautiful scenery :smile:

[Pamelajo]

Definitely some very nice scenery!

[CACAdmin]

Well Pam, you and your family will just have to come out this way for a visit some time.:smile:

[goldfish]

It is almost time for the kids to return to school and most has used up their vacation time.
So what were the highlights of your summer.

Mine were: my daughter graduating high school with a co-op award, one week at a cottage in Restoule, 3 days at my dad's and camping locally for part of next week.you lucky people we dont get summer in the uk::(:

[Namor]

I can't get over how quickly the summer flew by.
Having already posted a pile of summer pics, i'll add a couple of the new season that approaches.
For some reason i've always found autumn and the changes it brings to be tranquil.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/lv1.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/l4.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/l3.jpg

Still a bit of green in there, here's hoping we all still can enjoy some warm temps. for a while.:smile:

[Melody]

No sign of Fall weather-wise around here (http://www.portvancouver.com/cgi-bin/webcam.cgi). 25-31c in the past week.

[Jeradatar]

Well my summer was good, went to New Brunswick for 3 weeks and it rained pretty much every day.

Here is a picture of Lake Superior

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/Aug15024.jpg

Glad Wear - The latest in Mirimachi Beach Wear

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/Aug15081.jpg

My Dog on the beach

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/Aug15101.jpg

My Grand Dog Deeogee on the Beach

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/Deeogee.jpg

My Grand dog walks on water

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/thedogwhowalksonwater.jpg

And last but not least... the calm before the storm

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/Aug15128.jpg

Ah heck what a picture of fresh from the boats lobster without a picture of people enjoying the feast this is my daughter (the blond) my son and his girlfriend my newest daughter. Just ignore that naughty son of mine! He obviously does not mean to look like he's giving his mom the bird! Which I just noticed! Boy is he in trouble tomorrow.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/Jeradatar/NB%202008/Aug15129.jpg

Sorry for all the pics. Of course I could go on but probably y'all have seen enough.

Juanita::D:

[Pamelajo]

No need to apologize that is what this post is about sharing our summers through pics or words.

[Melody]

What a lovely family you have. Thanks for the shots of home!

[hp10BII]

The Crazy Fish had awesome food... no burgers & pizza but I survived...lol...lots of seafood dishes but some other items too. I had the chicken pasta. It's kind of a bar atmosphere, which suited us fine. We were going to go to the fancy dancy restaurant in the hotel but after scoping out the ballroom dancing type of place with a dress code, we decided it was... well... not our style...lol.

Seriously, book spa time if you can. The deep tissue massage was worth every penny. You can get your eyebrows and nails done too ::D: .

Wound down the summer with a couple rounds of golf and a one night stay @ the Harrison Hot Springs Resort. I suggested the Crazy Fish Bistro and one guy in our group dug this out:

http://www.crazyfishbistro.com:80/

Well of course, driving into town the Bistro was packed. Don't know why there are idiots posting stuff like that...maybe a disgruntled ex-employee. The boys had already decided dining in the Lakeside Cafe buffet, prime rib night, you see.

No spa time...I'll save that for another time with the family! I just have to live with my bushy eyebrows another year.

[hp10BII]

Sorry for all the pics. Of course I could go on but probably y'all have seen enough.

Juanita::D:

Thanks for sharing your pics, especially pics of the family feast!

[Melody]

I believe it's up for sale. It's family owned I think. Nothing seedy about it that I could see, other than the rowdies they let in that night who were with me. :laugh: And anyways, everyone up there can afford the good stuff - they don't bother with crack...lol. Sounds like you had a good time regardless!

[Katalyst]

This was my birthday present, a little late in the season so the only inhabitants will be the statue's this year. Still working on leveling and getting some more plants in, I think most of the work will be done in the Spring.

I've also added more flag stone's and a few small garden ornaments and a padgoda, I"ll have to get some more shots. Not a bad beginning though.

[Pamelajo]

Very nice!

[Katalyst]

Very nice!
Thanks! It doesn't exact lull out of the sound of traffic or the planes zooming overhead but it helps! :yes:

[hp10BII]

Are you all going to wear your matching ebay fushia striped golf shirts? :rofl:



oops...missed this.

I dunno what happend, never received my fuschia toned shirts...seller claims they were lost in transit. That ruined my whole golf year, completely threw out my colour scheme. I like playing mental gymnastics with my playing partners. :yes:

[hp10BII]

This was my birthday present, a little late in the season so the only inhabitants will be the statue's this year. Still working on leveling and getting some more plants in, I think most of the work will be done in the Spring.

I've also added more flag stone's and a few small garden ornaments and a padgoda, I"ll have to get some more shots. Not a bad beginning though.

Nice start! I'm envisioning a pretty oasis next summer complete with lawn chairs and umbrellas.

[Katalyst]

Nice start! I'm envisioning a pretty oasis next summer complete with lawn chairs and umbrellas.

Thanks Ed! We have a nice little bistro set next to it already, with 30+ trees in my backyard there is little no sun as it is. I think if we put up an umbrella, the neighbors might think we were vampires. :twitcy:

[Namor]

With mere hours remaining until the "official" close of the season, I'd like to add the summer of '08 will for me, be a memorable one.
Spending time here with all you fine folks sharing information, ideas and all the great pictures and laughs made it that way.:notworthy:

I like playing mental gymnastics with my playing partners. :yes:
:rofl: :yes:
I tried that with this one, but it didn't fly.-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/bg.jpg

Only got out fishing a couple of times, and so far have been skunked, which has left me a little stumped.-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/riv.jpg

Seeking answers led me to this place a couple of times.-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/wheel2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/wheel1.jpg

Can't say for certain what my animal guide would be, but speaking of being skunked, i did see one out there. Hang on on sec...
*sniff* *sniff*
Yup... time to do laundry.:twitcy:
All joking aside, i did feel something there.

[Pamelajo]

That is neat.
Love the pic of Brandy.
We do have a great bunch here! Like extended family.
Seeing as the close of the season comes a little earlier to my end of the country I have to call it a night have a 6:30 shift in the morning.
Look forward to spending the next season with all of you

Goodnight.

[Jeradatar]

Nice picture of the Labyrinth where abouts is that in Sask? We have a labyrinth a few blocks from our house not near as nice as that one. But still doesn't matter what it looks like they are cool to walk.

[Namor]

Nice picture of the Labyrinth where abouts is that in Sask? We have a labyrinth a few blocks from our house not near as nice as that one. But still doesn't matter what it looks like they are cool to walk.

First off Jeradatar, your pic of the supper feast made me crave lobster. As a matter of fact, that night i made "poor-man's lobster". Which is-

Bring heavily salted water with a couple CLOVES of garlic to a boil.
Add fish fillets (Pike or Pickeral) work best. Thawed or frozen will work, frozen just takes a little longer.
Once water starts to boil again and fillets float to top, remove and serve with hot butter.

Not nearly what fresh lobster is like, but pretty tasty all the same.
I emphasized cloves, as the first time i made it i used 2 entire bulbs... glad i was off for a couple of days.:twitcy:

The labyrinth is in a rural area, west of the town of Delisle.

[Pamelajo]

I emphasized cloves, as the first time i made it i used 2 entire bulbs... glad i was off for a couple of days.:twitcy:


:laugh: It was probably coming out your pores.