Vero’s Birthday Party

After awaking from The Who concert, Vero and I went around Orleans to pick up some picnic supplies and drop in to see Baby Philippe who looks very chipper.

We headed over to Rob’s to bring them in the caravan of people going to Strathcona Park for some good potluck eats, as well as some fun and games. We set up the volleyball net but I only played awhile as I noticed a spot came open in bocce ball and we played for a few hours. I would like to congratulate our team on coming from a 7 point deficit with only one point needed from the other team to win the game to the glory victory that Jen, Eric and I shared! It was a true underdog story (much like Dodgeball) and we even tried to dunk the Chief Measurer later on, but his mother would not allow it. 😉

The crew packed up and a few of us stayed around the park to take in the day for all its worth. It was a glorious day outside. Mike and Mel dropped by Vero’s pad to check it out before heading out around supper.

After picking up some chicken and beer, I took a well needed nap for an hour and then woke up and watched the last hour of Terry – a film about Terry Fox. It was an amazing movie, although I want to see it in all its glory someday. I wonder if its available for rent? The story touched me, and what touched me more was the fact that the Terry Fox run is held in over 50 countries.

Fifty countries! That’s incredible! This is one man from Canada who spearheaded this event across the world! It’s conceivable that if we went travelling and mentioned we were from Canada, someone might say “Oh, that’s where Terry Fox is from!”.

Benoit, Cinthia and Trish showed up for some drinks and then we headed down to the Heart and Crown around 11. There was no lineup which was amazing. Although, the bar soon fell victim to the hype and the bouncers started a lineup with no reason whatsoever as the bar was dead inside. Boo, hiss!

We had an excellent spot where we could all sit and enjoy some music. All in all, an enjoyable night, but it rated a 7 on the Heart & Crown scale, a 10 having a rocking band in the back. They just didn’t do it for me this night so we hung around the front. Sam ended up on stage doing the ‘green alligator, long necked geese’ song which was a valiant effort.

Vero sends her thanks to all that attended. Everyone had a great time!