Penguins, Pot & Other Stuff

While I was at the Reserve, got a lot of pictures.  I had forgotten how much Teresa likes to snap away.  When I gave her my digital, the batteries were dead within 30 minutes!

 

Check them out-I have posted some of them.

Convinced Trish to drive me to the Reserve to visit the ex and her family.  We left on Friday morning and rented a room in Napanee.  Came back late Saturday afternoon.

 

Teresa had told me her mother wasn’t doing very well.  She’s 81 years old now and has led a hard, physical life raising so many children.  Ada is working through several health matters.  She uses a scooter and has a hard time getting around.  We caught up on so many things and then headed over for the barbecue.

 

Birdie & Amzy hosted the get-together.  It was so nice to see Teresa’s sisters & brothers and their families.  I saw KB & Brenda, Edna & Chris, Charlene & Shawn, Gabrielle & Dan, Dan & Gooch and Randy.  Unfortunately Connie was not there (visiting relatives down East) neither was Dave & Cheryl (back in Waterdown).

 

And talk about kids!  Grandchildren, great-grandchildren-I guess there isn’t much to do on the Reserve!  I tried remembering all their names which wasn’t very easy; they all have Native names.  The only one I could remember belonged to this cute little guy.  And the only reason I could remember his name was that it sounded like "rye and toast"!

 

They have a great setup regarding where everyone lives.  Amzy got a huge piece of land and they all built homes there.  Kind of a "Doreen Drive"!  After the barbecue it was time for the bonfire.  Teresa got a huge one going and everyone gathered around.  A couple of the kids pulled out their guitars and provided entertainment.  Brought back a lot of memories from the fires Birdie & Amzy used to have in their backyard when they lived in Greensville.

 

It was so nice to see everyone again.  They all seem to be doing well and are certainly happy with life.  The only unpleasant part of the trip was "Lead Foot Trish" and her driving.  Even that wasn’t really bad, she is a good driver.  Trish just likes to go fast!  And Teresa, I’m apologizing now for that picture.  Brenda made me do it!

What can I say?  The same problems continue; too many penalties (always at crucial times), inexperience and a revolving door in the defensive backfield.

 

Funny thing is Toronto only has one more win.  They’re in town on Labour Day for the annual classic.  If Hamilton wins, we’re tied for third place!