h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

My oldest brother drove from Toronto today in order to take me out for lunch. There are only a few restaurants in town so we went to one of my haunts- a pub I used to work in- We demanded Eggs Benedict, made the cooks day and feasted. We then embarked on a walk upon one of my favourite local nature trails. I surprised him, by giving him all sorts of details about our surroundings. We grew up in Toronto and he was surprised that I've become such a knowledgeable person in the nature field. The weather was warm- -10C- Today was a good day. I threw most of my cares away and simply enjoyed the moment. Douglas is coming back on Friday to pick me up in order that I may go to the studio of one of Canada's foremost quilt artists ( a friend of his) She actually wants to see some of my work. A true ego builder- which I need right now. I'll spend the weekend with him and have dinner with his wife's Chinese Canadian family, gorgeing myself on trueley fine ethnic food! I'll attempt to not worry about the possibility of WW111 breaking out in my house during my absence.

Sounds like fun!



Do you do quilts, then?

Hi Zoomer= Thanks for the reply. Yes I so quilts. I've done many commissions and have exhibited Nationally and Provincialy. All of my quilts are hand quilted (some are wall hanagings) Most are hand stitched as well-vs machine stitched- together. The quilt I'm working on at present is completely hand made (a gift for my parent's 50th wedding Anniversary) and is valued at $5000.00 Too bad it's a gift!!!. Quilting is my outlet and solace whilst battling the outside demons which constantly invade my life space. That last statement truley sounded rather 60s philosophy but I'm almost 50 so what the hell! My quilt frame is situated in my livingroom by one of 6 windows which faces out towards Lake Ontario. The lake is 100meters from my front door so the view is awesome. On a cold winter's day, I often look out at dark clouds and say to myself " Aamerica is getting hammered by snow again today! I seem to live in a somewhat "black Hole"Snow hits Toronto, moves north and south of me and there is a funnel in between which often radiates sunlight. Now I'm rambling and getting completely off topic keep well K

Two years older, a father of three also, on the left coast of Canada.

I'm glad the demons are outside.

My livingroom sees the Pacific (the harbour) through one window and mountains out the other.

Although I have an amazing vista ouside my window, I would exchange it for yours in a heartbeat! I lived inVancouver once in a long aago lifetime and to this day long for an "ocean and mountain fix" One of my brothers lives in Van. I may be coming out there in April for a visit. If so, perhaps we could meet? K

Sure, but it's a shame you won't be out here for the rolling meet in August. A Girl Called Ben will be pulling into town. Come to think of it you should ask her about your neighbourhood. Post before you come out and I'll stand you a beer if I have two loonies to rub together.

I'm rather envious of these nice vistas y'all have. Would love to have a view of water.

Kasese, my Mom used to make quilts. She had a frame that took up a whole room. I have fond memories of playing underneath it with my barbie dolls. I was never good at quilting myself, my stitches aren't neat enough.

JEllen

Yippee YAY! You are got out!
Dont look behind when you leave Kasese!
Have a great time
I am very glad to see that!


I am hoping my brother will come visit me soon too