My Plans for the Summer…

As my final exam approaches, I realize that I will have the rest of the summer off (well other than my actual job!).  Here’s some things that are in the works of what I want to accomplish and what I’m actually doing:

• Travelling to Victoria, British Columbia from June 14 – June 21: Mom and Dad are probably boarding an Alaskan Cruise as I type this (Bon Voyage Patterson Clan!) and afterwards they are going to visit Uncle Brent in BC.  I decided that this would be a good time to finally go out and visit him and I managed to convince Troy to come along and Nanny will also be along for the ride.  Mom and Dad will pick us up in Vancouver in a car they will rent and then we will head to Victoria.  We are going to take things easy and if we feel like going out for a trip on the coast, we will.
• Traveling to London, Ontario from June 21 – June 24: When we arrive back in Ontario, Troy and I will head out to his house so we can do some recording.  It worked well last year while recording The Stomper (hey, isn’t that ready to be released yet?!) and we are hoping that the trip to BC will inspire us to write some stuff and maybe think about recording.  I can definitely see us laying down 705 while we are there though as long as we can find the right guitar tone.  If it cannot be found, perhaps a cover song.
• Canada Day weekend – Looks like Vero’s sister and husband are coming to town that week so that should be fun.  Vero and her sister are going skydiving!
• Modify Mike’s Xbox.  Now that school will be done, I can catch up on the things people have been waiting for!
• Go for a bike ride with Carrie.  Ottawa, watch out!
• HOPE Volleyball: Once again, we will terrorize the beer tents.
• Resurrect Movie Night with Trish: This may involve scoping out drive-in theatres, films in parks or pubs, etc.
• Travel to Gaspe – First week of August: Patterson Family Reunion!  Should be fun.  I hope to spend each day either swimming in the ocean or biking around the loop (about 15 km).  The last time I attempted this feat, I ended up half way around and I couldn’t go any longer.  I was young and stupid and didn’t bring any water with me.  Since then I have grown up and learned how to bike properly.  I also will bring my guitar down and may or may not need to perform every night.  The strip club lives on!  (you do know that our cottage is an old strip club, right?)
• Have some BBQs with friends: The one thing I hate about going to school is the fact that my friend visiting quota goes down to 1%.  It is quite awful.
• Have Maren and Allan-Paul over for supper: Considering I never have and I have definitely had a great meal over there once or twice, it’s only courteous to do so.  Also, sneak some of their wine.  😉  I suppose if I forgot anyone on this dinner list, they should let me know!

What big plans do you have for the summer?

Heads up!  I have asked a few of you to contribute to the website while I’m traveling this summer!  If I haven’t contacted you and you wish to put your spin on Palmer’s World, feel free to ask and contribute!