Well the kiddies have left, flown back to Blighty we had a brilliant trip to Whistler my first in the summer strange to see the place completely free of the white stuff but magical none the less. We all did the Peak to Peak on Thursday in beautiful weather and saw bears crossing, wait let me clarify WE were in the Gondola, the bears were miles away on the ground .... I do have photos although you may need the Hubble Telescope to identify them as bears and not ants!
I must explain at this point since arriving in Canada David nor Nadine had seen any wildlife, something Canada is renowned for they were beginning to believe we were all telling porkies so just in time Paddington made an appearance ..... two Paddingtons actually!!
David rode the bike park a once in a lifetime expereince although I'm sure he'll return and get more opportunities. He had a brilliant ride for 3+ hours, survived to tell the tale and has the pictures to prove it. Meanwhile Nadine and I walked the soles of our shoes off in search a a tee shirt for said biker, who is VERY particular about his dress, even Tee Shirts, nothing tasteless or vulgar you understand ..... he finished up with almost nought!
Question about Whistler, we've been there on MANY occasions but what is is about the place (and we love it) which turns a certain type of person, age and gender are no barrier, into marauding morons? This time a group of young females who thought it perfectly acceptable to carry on screaming, banging doors and the like until 3.30am, obviously the hotel security were all hearing impaired, suppose they have to be!! Next time we wont stay in the Upper Village (say that every time) Unless partying turns you into a screaming banshee and you want to become one of "them" do yourself a favour move down to Creekside or stay in one of the Premium Hotels away from the village you'll get a much better night's sleep ....... isn't that what all us of a certain age need?
This was David and Nadine's last high in what has been an amazing vacation for them both. They've done more than most, tasted more craft beers that most, ate more good food than most (well I am head chef:) now it's back to the UK for the reality check work and the like. Hurry back both of you, we miss you like crazy but wait, we're heading your way soon will just be a short hop on a silver bird away Stanstead to Malaga a doddle ...... short writings this evening recovering from the cruel dentist and my happy pills ...... did manage to get our House Sitting Movie made though, three takes first was the best but went in the pan (not the CAN) didn't save it, second attempt ... blah:( third was sent will wait for the verdict. Think I'll have a dose zzzzzz!
I must explain at this point since arriving in Canada David nor Nadine had seen any wildlife, something Canada is renowned for they were beginning to believe we were all telling porkies so just in time Paddington made an appearance ..... two Paddingtons actually!!
David rode the bike park a once in a lifetime expereince although I'm sure he'll return and get more opportunities. He had a brilliant ride for 3+ hours, survived to tell the tale and has the pictures to prove it. Meanwhile Nadine and I walked the soles of our shoes off in search a a tee shirt for said biker, who is VERY particular about his dress, even Tee Shirts, nothing tasteless or vulgar you understand ..... he finished up with almost nought!
Question about Whistler, we've been there on MANY occasions but what is is about the place (and we love it) which turns a certain type of person, age and gender are no barrier, into marauding morons? This time a group of young females who thought it perfectly acceptable to carry on screaming, banging doors and the like until 3.30am, obviously the hotel security were all hearing impaired, suppose they have to be!! Next time we wont stay in the Upper Village (say that every time) Unless partying turns you into a screaming banshee and you want to become one of "them" do yourself a favour move down to Creekside or stay in one of the Premium Hotels away from the village you'll get a much better night's sleep ....... isn't that what all us of a certain age need?
This was David and Nadine's last high in what has been an amazing vacation for them both. They've done more than most, tasted more craft beers that most, ate more good food than most (well I am head chef:) now it's back to the UK for the reality check work and the like. Hurry back both of you, we miss you like crazy but wait, we're heading your way soon will just be a short hop on a silver bird away Stanstead to Malaga a doddle ...... short writings this evening recovering from the cruel dentist and my happy pills ...... did manage to get our House Sitting Movie made though, three takes first was the best but went in the pan (not the CAN) didn't save it, second attempt ... blah:( third was sent will wait for the verdict. Think I'll have a dose zzzzzz!
