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Dear Patrick and Corinne
First and foremost so sorry for the delay in responding to this
message--it's just that email is just so much at times I must admit
(dear Patrick) that I set your email aside until tonight.
Thanks first off for emailing at all and first and foremost I certainly
hope that you both are well and that Paul Whitney is okay--what news.
Given his temerity regarding library issues this was really shocking to
me -- why wouldn't he be as vulnerable as
the rest of us. Anyways I hope you can convey to Joan that he is much
in our thoughts and that somehow convey our strength and help may help
at this time.
November 11 is really a time for considerable reflection. And your
ceremony and honoring seemed to be amazing and immense. For me it was a
time to think of my father, his brother, my aunt and my grandfather
(WWI) and as time passes I realize what a privileged
and "pussy" lot, my children and I are--we haven't faced any hardships
and when I think back to when you used to carry on about our "whinging
and whining" in the Currric Lab you actually were correct--we had
nothing to complain about and still don't.
So on that note dear ones--it would be so lovely to get together with
you-- we must plan it soon. I am taking some vacation in the first part
of December --any chance between Dec. 8 and 12. so long for now Jo-Anne
Dear "Whinging and Whining" One!
Glad
you have finally seen the error of your selfish ways! Just kidding but
it is true we are so fortunate, for so, so many reasons. Anyway, latest
from Paul. I'll be sure to pass along your best wishes and thoughts. Thanks.
Hi Lauren!
Great to hear from you. I talked to Ayn yesterday and
we are planning to have a gathering on Sunday, November 24th. Another
friend from Pasadena will be joining us so we thought that we'd have a
late lunch. Guests can come whenever timing suits, (bring your swim suit
and have a hot-tub if so inclined), and we can visit before, during and
after meal. This way people, especially non-Simi Valley folk, won't
have to drive at night.
As well, you and your cousin, and his
children, of course, are more than welcome to join us on Thanksgiving,
if that works for everyone. It'll be a large gathering, no matter what,
so please don't feel you have to arrive at any given time. After 4-5 pm
is fine as well if your cousin wishes to spend time with children alone,
so to speak. At any rate, you decide what is best but do hope that
November 24th is fine with you even if Thanksgiving is out.
Will certainly call once we arrive. Thanks for number. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Tinsel Town:
Here are copies of latest correspondence so will
let you know what Lauren decides. As well, Admiral Barnacle has
confirmed that he will accompany me so will need to work out various
options for staying at your place, etc., if such happens, but that can
wait for moment. Nana is reading her morning paper before driving your
grandparents to dentist and bank. Clarisse baked your Christmas goodies
this past Tuesday and Dusty sealed them in a lock-box so no pilferage in
transit. She just brought over two "healthy" muffins and they are
already gone as I snarfed them with my java! Love and Cheers, Muleage
Man!
Wed Nov 13 am
Week three as a tenant at VGH commenced yesterday. No word from
anyone in authority in the Cardio Ward on a surgery date. Things are
progressing in a kind of Zen state interrupted by blood pressure checks,
blood sample extractions etc. Visits from friends
have helped keep the mind focused.
Strategies to be deployed today include initiating two external
queries on the status of things (my GP and my original surgeon who I
think has been away) along with ratcheting up internal pleading with
whomever with any semblance of authority puts in an
appearance.
I remain confident that something has to give at some point. I do
wonder if there is a record for the length of time being kept on Ward
awaiting surgery. Something to chat with the nurses about - there
probably are some impressive VGH histories in this
regard - real or apocryphal. I'll report back on this. Onward and Inward.....Paul
Hi Paolo!
Great to see you yesterday before you achieved Nirvana! Cora Lee sends along her best wishes. Hope to go for a longish ride today as weather looks promising. Fondestos
and Cheers, Patrizzio!
7pm Wed Nov 13
Turns out my 2+ week wait for a surgery slot is not that unprecedented. The nurses can without difficulty remember patients who have waited 4 weeks on the ward for surgery. Not 5 weeks though so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Having reported this, I am pleased to report that a doctor told me this morning that I have a Friday surgery slot assigned. Being an optimistic soul I have embraced this news at face value (past disappointments aside) and have initiated my psychological preparations.
It will take a visit from the surgery team tomorrow (or Friday am I suppose) and the initiation of Thursday pre-op rituals to confirm the reality of things proceeding. Stay tuned. Onward....Paul
Hi again Tom!
Pleased to hear your Mom is so well, in spite of snow. Tell her to move to Vancouver! No snow and plenty of bridge!!!
Corinne is reading her morning paper before driving her parents to dentist and bank. Clara baked Christmas goodies for Ayn and our grandchildren, this past Tuesday. Dusty sealed them in a lock-box so no pilferage in transit. I'm driving down to LA, leaving on Monday, November 18th. Cora Lee is flying down on Thanksgiving morning as she has too, too many volunteer meetings to take time to drive!
Clara just brought over two "healthy" muffins and they are already gone as I enjoyed them with my java! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Ruthless!
As you know, I'm driving down to LA, leaving on
Monday, November 18th. Admiral Barnacle has confirmed he will be
accompanying me so pleased for company and help with wine/malt
consumption! Cora Lee informs
me that weekend of 14th of December is best for us. Would you like/be
able to come here and stay over? We would arrange bridge, uncomfortable
sleeping arrangements, weak wine, mouldy food, etc. If not and we come
to The Squamish Waldorf we need to be back on Sunday for a Universal
Gospel Choir concert. Let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Fondestos
and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Pat and Corinne, Yes, the 14th would be great as we are already in
town celebrating my niece's 16th birthday from 4 to 6pm in Port
Coquitlam. We would love to come, play bridge, enjoy whatever you have at hand
(moldy or otherwise) and stay the night, if that's fine with all of you. For now, we wish you lots of happy driving and riding and look forward to the stories that come with each. Ruth
Hi Big Al!
You folks are incredibly
busy! Work, work, work! You do need an extended holiday so come on my
next road trip. Not sure if I didn't mention it or you just skimmed my
last message but Unfortunately, since we won't be back until December 3rd we'll have to wait until early December to get together.
Hi Arachnid Man/Selma Radical and now Drumless, Insensitive New Ager!
Thank you for your splendiferous offer of hospitality. Just a slight clarification, Admiral Barnacle, [Self-promoted, from Captain, by the way!], is actually, in real life, one Branko Peric, not Andre MacKenzie! Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
I was wondering how you
made out. It is a good thing you had bridge to entertain you all. It
was certainly a miserable weekend weather wise! It was really great to
see you both though.
The photos of your meal were inspiring. I have had a yen ever since.
There was serendipity afoot today.
If a woman and her daughter hadn't come to our door about their missing
male cat I would not have been on the lookout. If I hadn't heard about
3 cougars in Westsyde after domestic cats I wouldn't have worried. If I
hadn't got up at 5:00 am because of a nightmare, a lost female cat
wouldn't have seen me . If Wally hadn't been asleep, I wouldn't have
heard her crying at the front door. If the bird wasn't playing on the
floor I would have let her in. If the only other lights on in the
complex were not the neighbours who have cats, I wouldn't have taken her
to them. If their daughter Chelsea hadn't been visiting, the cat would
never have been identified. If they didn't have a pet carrier and
they all didn't have to go to work I wouldn't have seen the wonderful
reunion . She had been gone for two weeks! I have never seen such a happy cat!
Later on I found out that another neighbour had been feeding her and
tried to take her to the SPCA but because of their ring worm problem he
was turned away. Thank goodness! He decided a few days before to stop
feeding her and that is why she was so desperate this morning.
I meant to mention that the cat was about 15 km from where she lived!
Hi Pat,
Thanks for the update. Glad you are back safe. Claire and I are down in
Tulum Mexico until the end of the month. We have rented a house on the
beach. Our two daughters and their boyfriends are joining us on
Saturday. Also renewed my Whistler ski pass today.
My plan is to get more mileage out of the old hip before it is replaced
on Jan 14. Dennis.
Todd
Mundle
University Librarian at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
You seem to cram more into two days than any regular person does in a
year! Good to hear from you. I've sent a connect request on Garmin, so
you can see my exploits afoot. I'll watch for you on my next seawall
run!
Had to snip your message below because you had exceeded the character limit! No shortage of character with you Pat!
all the best
Todd
tmundle wants to connect with you on Garmin Connect.
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Patrick James Dunn Same
happened to me, just after leaving Dundarave, on way back from HB, when
another rider came alongside and said he really liked my bike!
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Patrick James Dunn I vehemently dislike everyone who "likes"! Such a simplistic and lazy way of participating in Life! Just letting everyone know!
Hey Pat!
Excellent - count me in for the 24th I very much look forward to it!!
As for Thanksgiving, thank you very much it's really kind of you - I'll
have to see how the day goes. My cousin has recently separated from his
wife so it's the first Thanksgiving having to share the day. Just want
to ensure he's happy :-)
Glad we have a plan and we'll chat again once you are on US soil! Speak soon. Lauren
First and foremost so sorry for the delay in responding to this message--it's just that email is just so much at times I must admit (dear Patrick) that I set your email aside until tonight.
Thanks first off for emailing at all and first and foremost I certainly hope that you both are well and that Paul Whitney is okay--what news. Given his temerity regarding library issues this was really shocking to me -- why wouldn't he be as vulnerable as the rest of us. Anyways I hope you can convey to Joan that he is much in our thoughts and that somehow convey our strength and help may help at this time.
November 11 is really a time for considerable reflection. And your ceremony and honoring seemed to be amazing and immense. For me it was a time to think of my father, his brother, my aunt and my grandfather (WWI) and as time passes I realize what a privileged and "pussy" lot, my children and I are--we haven't faced any hardships and when I think back to when you used to carry on about our "whinging and whining" in the Currric Lab you actually were correct--we had nothing to complain about and still don't.
Dear "Whinging and Whining" One!
Glad you have finally seen the error of your selfish ways! Just kidding but it is true we are so fortunate, for so, so many reasons. Anyway, latest from Paul. I'll be sure to pass along your best wishes and thoughts. Thanks.
Great to hear from you. I talked to Ayn yesterday and we are planning to have a gathering on Sunday, November 24th. Another friend from Pasadena will be joining us so we thought that we'd have a late lunch. Guests can come whenever timing suits, (bring your swim suit and have a hot-tub if so inclined), and we can visit before, during and after meal. This way people, especially non-Simi Valley folk, won't have to drive at night.
As well, you and your cousin, and his children, of course, are more than welcome to join us on Thanksgiving, if that works for everyone. It'll be a large gathering, no matter what, so please don't feel you have to arrive at any given time. After 4-5 pm is fine as well if your cousin wishes to spend time with children alone, so to speak. At any rate, you decide what is best but do hope that November 24th is fine with you even if Thanksgiving is out.
Will certainly call once we arrive. Thanks for number. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Here are copies of latest correspondence so will let you know what Lauren decides. As well, Admiral Barnacle has confirmed that he will accompany me so will need to work out various options for staying at your place, etc., if such happens, but that can wait for moment. Nana is reading her morning paper before driving your grandparents to dentist and bank. Clarisse baked your Christmas goodies this past Tuesday and Dusty sealed them in a lock-box so no pilferage in transit. She just brought over two "healthy" muffins and they are already gone as I snarfed them with my java! Love and Cheers, Muleage Man!
Wed Nov 13 am
Week three as a tenant at VGH commenced yesterday. No word from anyone in authority in the Cardio Ward on a surgery date. Things are progressing in a kind of Zen state interrupted by blood pressure checks, blood sample extractions etc. Visits from friends have helped keep the mind focused.
I remain confident that something has to give at some point. I do wonder if there is a record for the length of time being kept on Ward awaiting surgery. Something to chat with the nurses about - there probably are some impressive VGH histories in this regard - real or apocryphal. I'll report back on this. Onward and Inward.....Paul
Hi Paolo!
Great to see you yesterday before you achieved Nirvana! Cora Lee sends along her best wishes. Hope to go for a longish ride today as weather looks promising. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Turns out my 2+ week wait for a surgery slot is not that unprecedented. The nurses can without difficulty remember patients who have waited 4 weeks on the ward for surgery. Not 5 weeks though so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Having reported this, I am pleased to report that a doctor told me this morning that I have a Friday surgery slot assigned. Being an optimistic soul I have embraced this news at face value (past disappointments aside) and have initiated my psychological preparations.
It will take a visit from the surgery team tomorrow (or Friday am I suppose) and the initiation of Thursday pre-op rituals to confirm the reality of things proceeding. Stay tuned. Onward....Paul
Pleased to hear your Mom is so well, in spite of snow. Tell her to move to Vancouver! No snow and plenty of bridge!!!
Corinne is reading her morning paper before driving her parents to dentist and bank. Clara baked Christmas goodies for Ayn and our grandchildren, this past Tuesday. Dusty sealed them in a lock-box so no pilferage in transit. I'm driving down to LA, leaving on Monday, November 18th. Cora Lee is flying down on Thanksgiving morning as she has too, too many volunteer meetings to take time to drive!
Clara just brought over two "healthy" muffins and they are already gone as I enjoyed them with my java! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Ruthless!
As you know, I'm driving down to LA, leaving on Monday, November 18th. Admiral Barnacle has confirmed he will be accompanying me so pleased for company and help with wine/malt consumption! Cora Lee informs me that weekend of 14th of December is best for us. Would you like/be able to come here and stay over? We would arrange bridge, uncomfortable sleeping arrangements, weak wine, mouldy food, etc. If not and we come to The Squamish Waldorf we need to be back on Sunday for a Universal Gospel Choir concert. Let us know and we'll plan accordingly. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Big Al!
You folks are incredibly busy! Work, work, work! You do need an extended holiday so come on my next road trip. Not sure if I didn't mention it or you just skimmed my last message but Unfortunately, since we won't be back until December 3rd we'll have to wait until early December to get together.
Hi Arachnid Man/Selma Radical and now Drumless, Insensitive New Ager!
Thank you for your splendiferous offer of hospitality. Just a slight clarification, Admiral Barnacle, [Self-promoted, from Captain, by the way!], is actually, in real life, one Branko Peric, not Andre MacKenzie! Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
I was wondering how you made out. It is a good thing you had bridge to entertain you all. It was certainly a miserable weekend weather wise! It was really great to see you both though.
The photos of your meal were inspiring. I have had a yen ever since.
There was serendipity afoot today.
If a woman and her daughter hadn't come to our door about their missing male cat I would not have been on the lookout. If I hadn't heard about 3 cougars in Westsyde after domestic cats I wouldn't have worried. If I hadn't got up at 5:00 am because of a nightmare, a lost female cat wouldn't have seen me . If Wally hadn't been asleep, I wouldn't have heard her crying at the front door. If the bird wasn't playing on the floor I would have let her in. If the only other lights on in the complex were not the neighbours who have cats, I wouldn't have taken her to them. If their daughter Chelsea hadn't been visiting, the cat would never have been identified. If they didn't have a pet carrier and they all didn't have to go to work I wouldn't have seen the wonderful reunion . She had been gone for two weeks! I have never seen such a happy cat!
Later on I found out that another neighbour had been feeding her and tried to take her to the SPCA but because of their ring worm problem he was turned away. Thank goodness! He decided a few days before to stop feeding her and that is why she was so desperate this morning.
I meant to mention that the cat was about 15 km from where she lived!
Hi Pat,
Thanks for the update. Glad you are back safe. Claire and I are down in Tulum Mexico until the end of the month. We have rented a house on the beach. Our two daughters and their boyfriends are joining us on Saturday. Also renewed my Whistler ski pass today. My plan is to get more mileage out of the old hip before it is replaced on Jan 14. Dennis.
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year! Good to hear from you. I've sent a connect request on Garmin, so
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- Patrick James Dunn Same happened to me, just after leaving Dundarave, on way back from HB, when another rider came alongside and said he really liked my bike!
- Patrick James Dunn I vehemently dislike everyone who "likes"! Such a simplistic and lazy way of participating in Life! Just letting everyone know!
Hey Pat!
Excellent - count me in for the 24th I very much look forward to it!!
As for Thanksgiving, thank you very much it's really kind of you - I'll have to see how the day goes. My cousin has recently separated from his wife so it's the first Thanksgiving having to share the day. Just want to ensure he's happy :-)
Glad we have a plan and we'll chat again once you are on US soil! Speak soon. Lauren
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