Canada Day
Port Moody's Canada Day celebrations included having Trooper, and the Powder Blues play. What does New Westminster get? The Langley Ukelele Ensemble!
I love New West for its slightly anachronistic quirkiness. In May, there is the week-long Hyack festival, which includes events such as electing a May queen and Maypole dancing. I think Pete took part in the Maypole dancing when he was 7. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of that.
Mostly I just worked on the garden, then we went to visit Pete's friend Rob. He moved into a beautifully renovated 100 year old farmhouse just over a year ago. The original garage houses his large woodworking shop and a 1963 (?) Ford Skyliner that he is restoring. He built a new garage at the back to house his classic Cadillac and Ferrari (328 GTS? -- not sure about that). The regular car he drives is a Valiant - a push button automatic.
The Cadillac is fully restored, and he's looking to do a few touch ups. And let's just say the Skyliner has a way to go. Car enthusiasts will already know this, but the best thing about the Skyliner? Automatic retractable hard top. He's planning on getting both judged soon.
As for the woodworking shop, he's starting a company "Cracked Lobster Wood Labs." Awesome name, eh? We saw him in the middle of producing his first product: a puzzle box in beautiful walnut. I offered to photograph the box for his website, so stay tuned for updates.
Finally, we dropped by a BBQ at one of Pete's friends. Great way to end up Canada Day.
We missed the Yaletown Grand Prix, but I'm happy to say that Drei won a gold medal! Yes, I'm on a first name basis with some of the Rocky Mountain Racing team :P
A bunch of people from work were there cheering on our team with cowbells in hand. With such a tight course, it looked like a lot of fun to watch.
I love New West for its slightly anachronistic quirkiness. In May, there is the week-long Hyack festival, which includes events such as electing a May queen and Maypole dancing. I think Pete took part in the Maypole dancing when he was 7. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of that.
Mostly I just worked on the garden, then we went to visit Pete's friend Rob. He moved into a beautifully renovated 100 year old farmhouse just over a year ago. The original garage houses his large woodworking shop and a 1963 (?) Ford Skyliner that he is restoring. He built a new garage at the back to house his classic Cadillac and Ferrari (328 GTS? -- not sure about that). The regular car he drives is a Valiant - a push button automatic.
The Cadillac is fully restored, and he's looking to do a few touch ups. And let's just say the Skyliner has a way to go. Car enthusiasts will already know this, but the best thing about the Skyliner? Automatic retractable hard top. He's planning on getting both judged soon.
As for the woodworking shop, he's starting a company "Cracked Lobster Wood Labs." Awesome name, eh? We saw him in the middle of producing his first product: a puzzle box in beautiful walnut. I offered to photograph the box for his website, so stay tuned for updates.
Finally, we dropped by a BBQ at one of Pete's friends. Great way to end up Canada Day.
We missed the Yaletown Grand Prix, but I'm happy to say that Drei won a gold medal! Yes, I'm on a first name basis with some of the Rocky Mountain Racing team :P
A bunch of people from work were there cheering on our team with cowbells in hand. With such a tight course, it looked like a lot of fun to watch.
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