- visiting France to meet the Bouviers (Florence, Christophe, Thibaud and cute, little Lou), staying in Bischoffsheim and making plans to come back and stay for a few months
- finally getting a decent chance to wander around Paris
- missing out on Calgary's big flood (and having our home emerge without damage)
- becoming true empty nesters. Banana and McMonk are now full-fledged adults (McMonk entered her twenties this year) and it's unlikely that they will be permanently living with us anymore
- reconnecting with my cousin, Heather, and her husband Charlie by visiting them in Phoenix
- having an awesome downhill ski year, destroying a perfectly good pair of skis (through arduous use)
- reconnecting with my niece, Kristin and grand-niece, Alena through regular swim dates
- getting my dad moved into an assisted living lodge
I am also looking forward to these events next year:
- watching Kate end her job at the end of this month
- host a bevvy of Aussie guests (including Hilary, Nadia, Graham and Gabby) here in Calgary this summer
- prepare our Broadview home to be rented out
- put Geek and Co on ice in order to go off on adventures
- lots of time on my bike
- Folk Fest for the sixth year
- trips to Alaska with Graham and Gabby; Los Angeles-Phoenix-Las Vegas with Nancy and Eliza; Galipoli and some sailing in the Mediterranean with Kate
Life is very exciting and holds lots of promise. I don't mind trading youth for wisdom ... especially when the wisdom comes from great adventures.
Oh, the stories I'll be able to tell at the old folks' home ....
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