Mother’s Day…Week

A favourite picture of my Mom and I 💕
Easter 1961 Welland Ontario

The weather on Vancouver Island North has been truly spectacular. Sunshine. Lots of it. And warm. Summer warm. I try my best to sound sympathetic when commenting on snowy pics family & friends have posted on Facebook but I can’t help showing off just a little. Oh look we’re out riding our motorcycle. Oops, I got a sunburn because I forgot sunscreen. Whew, I had to open all the windows to get some fresh air blowing through the house. And there will be no complaints when the rain starts in a few days. The forest needs a good drink.

Nothing beats ripping down the highway on the motorcycle
It was a very Happy Mother’s Day !!

I really like the new custom of making noise to thank health care workers and first responders. One of the noisiest streets every night at 7pm in Port McNeill is Kingcome Place. Thanks to an enthusiastic crew of many including: Pat Bremner, John Foster & Boni Sharpe armed with air horns and pots & pans our little town’s spirit shines brightly every single night. #7pmthanks #frontlineheroes #makesomenoise

Over time making noise from home has morphed into an occasional Saturday night parade with classic cars and trucks and motorcycles. And instead of birthday parties there are now birthday parades. Good call getting our bike insurance renewed a few weeks ago so we can join in on the fun.

Happy 73rd Birthday to
Karen Murphy

BC is cautiously moving from stay at home mode to a gradual reopening starting May 19th. That includes many businesses and all provincial parks. Personally, we’re a long way from wanting to get on a plane or dine in at restaurants but we are cautiously adjusting to a new normal.

Incredible weather this week lent itself to golf lessons, bike rides, staining our new flower boxes and the twins keep their mama busy in our front yard.

Covid changed our Mother’s Day family tradition this year. For the first time in more than 20 years we weren’t able to meet for brunch at Telegraph Cove. The only day of the year when I have Eggs Benny and dessert on my plate at the same time. That’s okay the best family get togethers now are happening in our yard.

This Mother’s Day Week let’s celebrate our moms and those who support and nurture us. Love & hugs from the beach …