As you know, Joan & Herrick were in Canada for 2 weeks, the first with Joan's sister & the 2nd was at our house and at Widget's . They had a great time the 2nd week. We were wondering at first what it was going to be like because they alway seemed quiet and reserved in England. Their exposures to Evenden Canada was extremely different. We took them to see the marine railway on the way to Haliburton which they were facinated with, the sights of the wolves, sailing, canoeing etc. then to the Kirkfield locks. They enjoyed all the touristy stuff very much BUT they had never been to a corn roast and C & J were having one.
Being the nice guy that I am I gave J & H a preparitory description of Nicky G. so they would be ready. By the time I had filled them in, they were excited about the meeting. We arrived at C & J and there was no Nick but they still had a wonderful time. Herrick managed to spill a drink then sit in it. They adapted to eating corn off the cob and weiners over the fire and the rain that joined in.
Cheryl tought Joan a whole new vocabulary of Canadianisms ala Cheryl. Believe it or not Joan had never heard of "hork a loogis" which Joan thought was hillarious.
Everybody had a great time in the rain and later in the house and Herrick was disappointed in not meeting Nick.
When we took them to the airport they both said what a wonderful party it was. Herrick said to thank C & J for a good time BUT he would have liked to meet Nick.
The name says it all.
4 comments:
it would have been worth another trip to S. Ont this summer to have participated.... well maybe not, but almost. Two trips in two and a half weeks is plenty.
"hork a Loogis"! I'd never heard that one before. Must be that sheltered life I lead on the prairies before becoming an Evenden.
As you all know Nick is an Ultimate Fight fanatic. The big fight was on that particular night and Nick likes to drink and watch his fight. We told him he was more than welcome to come here, IF he would come out and socilize and not get "shittered". Vicki that's the same as "shit faced". But he would not commit to that, as we knew he wouldn't. As it turned out he went to his friends and they partied until 7:00 am then went to bed. Glad he didn't come here.
Mr. Gryper....let's spell it write...NikkiG
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