Wee update

 This has been a lovely month (as well as a distraction from our upcoming battle with the beasty) for us - June, the grown up grandkids, the bunkies, new neighbours, new grocery stores to explore. The Huntsville area is really quite beautiful this time of year.  Alas, phone calls with medical professionals  this past week brought reality back. Just 3 weeks until we fly back to Vancouver and begin our next adventure.  We fly from TO to Van on the 24th and surgery on the 27th. We’re hoping we’ll be back in Vernon mid July for a couple of weeks and when Linda is well enough, flying back to Ontario to spend the rest of the summer and fall.  But until then, we have charming northern Ontario towns and lakes to explore, birthdays to celebrate, and grandkids to cuddle.  Life is good!

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  1. PattiJune 8, 2023 at 6:30 AM

    Glad you’re having such a great time!

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    Thinking of you both! A summer of adventures for you! Tnanks for the update!!

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  3. SandyJune 11, 2023 at 10:36 AM

    Glad to hear you guys are having good trip! Mom has a Kidney procedure on the 27th too. Guess you both will be sleeping a lot that day. Take care.

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  4. Lynne GibsonJune 24, 2023 at 6:49 PM

    It looks like you’ve had a wonderful time. There is nothing like time with family. Our hearts and minds are with you this week. We are confident things will go well. So many people love and care about both of and are rooting for you to vanquish the beast. Love and hugs to you both.

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  5. Lynne GibsonJune 24, 2023 at 6:50 PM

    Oops forgot a word “both of you”

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