Easter visits with family

On Easter weekend, Jocelyn came out from Vancouver with her friend Tom. Then my brother Geoffrey arrived the next day with his two boys, Dave, 15, and Mike, 13. Here are some pics showing what we were up to on the visit.

Missing are pictures of the food. We ate terrific meals. I have vowed not to be so daft about cooking again. We can eat well without me spending all my time in the kitchen!

Visit with Jessica and Fiona

My two younger sisters from Ottawa have moved out to the Coast. Here are a couple of pics from a visit in early March.

What we've been up to on Pender

Here are some photos of what we've been up to at the lot. We, I say, but it's really Garney who's been there every day, working hard. I'm keeping busy with marking and stealing the occasional hour to write a poem.

Our friend Diane Maxted drove down from Comox to visit this last weekend. She was taken with how spring-like it is in comparison to the Comox Valley. On the way back from Gowlland Point she bought me a couple of bunches of daffodils for sale at a roadside stand with an honour box. We do like Pender!

Studio photos

Here are some photos from last weekend to show people what we've been up to here. Garney's been putting in full days and getting lots done. I mark and steal the occasional hour to write a poem and am altogether less visible in my accomplishments.

Our friend Diane Maxted came down from Comox to spend the weekend with us. The weather was less than stellar but we had great fun. Not to mention some great meals, Garney's famous blackberry crepes among them!

Diane bought me several bunches of fresh daffodils on the drive home from Gowlland Point. They were for sale beside the road with a honour box.