There is a new spa in Chatham called Radiance and Jackie arranged and treated me to a wonderful mother-daughter head to toe Spa Day. Neither of us had ever done anything like this before so we tried it all. It truely was a day of pampering! Continue reading
The boys hockey has come to an end. Their final game was played in a default as 10 players were away on their March break vacations. We learned of the loss from our condo in Florida. It was a sad way to leave the game for all these boys, this being their last year to play and for Nick to coach. I have done the final laundry. Uniform jerseys, jock strap and skates are hanging on a hook on the wall now. Sweet memories of a lifestyle, culture and friendship to cherish.
We’re slowly getting things done inside the house. Drywall and taping should be done shortly and then painting after that. We’re still hoping to be “Markdalites” by Feb 26! Continue reading
We are hunkering down to enjoy the warm confines of our home. It is far too cold outside to stay out for very long. Brian and I just got back from Ottawa and the Skinouk Nordic Ski Race that was held in Gatineau, Quebec. It was fun but very cold for everyone. I’m still thawing out.
This is our first Christmas in some time with no worries of Rosemary’s store. It is much better! We have enjoyed the season much more. Building concerns have taken a lot of time but that will soon abate. We want to wish all of you the best of the season and a Happy New Year!
Hope to see everyone soon.
John & Rosemary Continue reading
Laura came home yesterday and announced she went to an interview after school at the downtown mall and got offered a job working at Coles Bookstore. She starts on Sunday. …Hmmm, I wonder what I can start charging her now for room and board. ;-)
Insert house here. Within a few months there will be a farm styled house and barn…weather permitting. Continue reading
We had a great visit with Juan Sr and Jr. after we convinced them to cut Ottawa from the route and stay in our area for a few days. They had a chance to visit the city and we had a chance to reminisce. Juan hasn’t changed at all and remembers everything with such excitement. They left with chocolate cake in their bellies and 500 km on their bikes heading west on the Caledon Trail. Hopefully it won’t take another 30 years to visit again. Continue reading
His first visit to Canada was in 1966 and he has finally returned but now with his 15 yr old son, Juan Jr.
Juan Puron was an 11 year old exchange student from Mexico that chose Canada as his destination to learn and hone his English skills. He must have enjoyed himself because he kept coming back each summer season well into his teen years. In decades past the Gilliers have had the pleasure of visits from most of Juan’s siblings (including his parents) and this year Juan and his son arrived on bicycles to tour Ontario almost 40 years later. His early memories of Canada are exact and detailed and he wishes to share new experiences with his son on their bicycle journey through Ontario. Continue reading
Stephen signs with Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. He accepted a very generous athletic/academic scholarship and will be playing baseball for the Hawks this September. He is persuing a 4yr degree in Sports Science, BScn-Human Kinetics. We are all singing the tune and thrilled at Steve’s choice.