Thursday, 10 May 2007

We're not dead just slightly busy and there are some stories to share - why you will ask

Having completed the project of the move and now on to the renovation. Alan's got his mate Kris back on island from evil Vancouver and they are hard at destroying the ground floor of our home. It's rather interesting to think we actually purchase properties only to blow them apart. Why not I can sit up on the top floor typing away looking like nothing is happening... actually I'm thinking of doing my nails but I think I'll keep them so I can still scratch out eyes when necessary.

Popped into Sotheby's to say I don't want to live here anymore and I want my money back. They were somewhat taken a back (not to mention Mr Nunn). Oh those Canadians can always be taken for a ride. We've went in to invite them to dinner and the turned the table on us and are now taking us our to Artist Bistro - one of the finer locations on the island. Not Hotel du Vin but we've heard good things.

We had the lovely Shaw Cable guy around today. Please think of the film - Cable Guy- and then think of the lead being played by a man-woman. Whole package; bobbed hair cut to just above the shoulder, dangling boobies over the deck has he/she connected the cables, very unusual smell of musk or was it dead porcupine, and the sighs and woes of an 80 year old granny - sorry but even Little Britain could not have written in this role. He's gone but not without a wink - I'm wearing the burka that we keep in the closest should we need to have him/her back. Far too spooky for my sanitized world.

UHAUL (the moving truck rental company) is an interesting operation,here on SSI, it's run by a troll. He writes your credit card number down and then you later find charges for parts required to build a bridge for his family. Most people are somewhat shocked at the state of affairs on his lot. The dog with the cone protection makes one wonder what sexual activity may have occurred. Oh, the troll guy only cleans only the outside of his vehicles (see notes above about musk). I do love his phone message "We can't answer because I'm in the yard attending to the trucks" - one must ask if the trucks mind. Don't you just want to rub this guys belly? Note: there are things called Internet Trolls. They say disparaging things about sensitive subjects. Oh how I could have my hey day - total destruction of PC standards.

Our move was smooth but our dear friends have said that the next time we we'll have to book professionals as they don't think it necessary to almost kill themselves for our friendship. Of course girlfriend Darlene would do it all again. Bless her! she scrubbed Hundreds Hills to a tee. We even received an email thanking us for leaving the house in such a pristine state. What did they think we'd do. We had to cover up the sins of 3 years. The guys were fantastic and treated me as though I am the disabled little guy I pretend to be.

Okay many of you have been asking for pics and here they are. As you'll see the top floor is moved into and very comfy. The picture featuring the ground floor is actually out of date as there are very few walls and floor covering left. We hope (Alan and Kris actually) to start building the new walls on Thursday. Yes, once again we have the intentions to do everything at a great speed.

Ground floor and 2nd floor - the view is rather delightful












Here are the updates of the top floor; yes it's slightly smaller that HHH.



















Whilst typing away on this fine Tuesday. We've had our friend Garrett over to power wash our roof. Well it's been like watching diarrhea pour off one's house and now the decks are covered in dark moist moss. Now you see why I want my money back. Isn't buying a house no different than a pair of trousers at the GAP? Oh, Garrett wore a white sweat shirt to do the job in. Class act!

Sorry it's not very funny today. I'm a bit tired and concerned. Nothing in particular just concerned; I've been advised its an adult thing.


As always
P & A x

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Sunrise on Saltspring 29 Dec 2006

Sunrise on Saltspring 29 Dec 2006
one very rare morning

Noose around the neck and morning rises

So they did it. Terrified an entire nation killed the bad guy and taught a world how to hate. Well done my fellow North Americans.

However on a brighter side the show yesterday morning created by nature was inspiring. The camera shot below isn't the best but it gives the essence of the event.

It's Saturday afternoon and Alan's out trimming our rather pathetic fruit trees - I believe I'm suppose to join him but I am holding out with excuses of laundry and a dodgy back.

Celebrated Dale's birthday yesterday - Richard does know how to offer up the meat selection but it was all rather tasty. Night before last we were honourable Edmontonians (Alberta). I believe you have to go to cackle school to actually be a full member. The night succumb to schmoosiness when the hens decided on booking tickets for Il Divo. Now if you have n't caught these guys please check out this site:

http://www.ildivo.com/

I would actually like to be one of them but they say I am unable to carry a tune ( smallish hand bag issues) I didn't really think that was a problem - I think they just don't want balding guys in the band. It's so petty.

Always,

Px