Perfect order is the forerunner of perfect horror. -Carlos Fuentes (b.
1928)
Greetings from Moissac, O Susannah and Champagne!
Trust you are both well and enjoying being eaten alive by lions or trampled by elephants! Only two more full days on the canla so trying to log as many rides as possible, such is the delight of cycling here. Fondestos from Cora Lee to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!
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Hello from Moissac, Dennisovich!!
Trust you are both well and enjoying Vancouver weather! Gather September was one of wettest on record. Not quite sure how I'm going to adapt to having to ride in the rain, once back! Only two more full days on the canal so trying to log as many rides as possible, such is the delight of cycling here. Fondestos from Cora Lee to you and Claire. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Trust you are both well. I assume you might be in Berlin now. How were the northern Italian gardens, Joan? How did your "surprise" presentation go, Professore? Fondestos from Cora Lee to you and Joan. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello from Moissac, Lurking and Petros!!
Trust you are both well. I assume you are somewhere between Ho Chi Minh City and The Naramata. Will be very curious to hear all about your travels in the mysterious Orient. Enjoyed all your snaps so thanks for sending them along, as well as your descriptions of life on the road in China. Wish I could send you a case or two of all the fabulous wines we have found here.
We plan on spending the weekend of November 1st-3rd at Little Shuswap with friends, Ruth/Rick, from Squamish, at their place across from Chase, so if you are around and might like an overnight visit, let us know. We are thinking of trying to see Barb/Lynne, (Do you remember them from Guayabitos?), outside Salmon Arm, (if they are not back in Mexico by then), as well. Fondestos from Cora Lee to you, Jugos, and Lurkette. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Bonjour Patricio, I'm sorry to hear that your European jaunt is almost over. What a great time you must have had.
Our Vietnam/Cambodia trip was quite an eye opener. Cambodia is incredibly poor. obviously damaged so badly by the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot years that it just hasn't caught up. The temples around Ankhor Wat are really fascinating, but on the whole the country has little to recommend it. Phnom Penh, the capital, is the dirtiest city I've ever seen, with garbage strewn everywhere. Vietnam on the other hand is clean and full of vitality. Hanoi was interesting but not nearly as nice as Saigon (Ho Ch Minh City) where we are now. Saigon is quite elegant and seems quite liveable (once you get used to the swarms of motorbikes). Our cruise down the Mekong River was the real highlight. We were among only 48 passengers on the boat so made some good friends. Looking forward to seeing y ou and telling you all about it.
Hello from Moissac Big Al Die Kommissar!
Trust you are fully recovered by now. Was sorry to learn about your nasty knee re-injury and collateral damage. I have nothing but sympathy for you, given my own squash and cycling injuries. Nice fish, by the way! Fondestos from Cora Lee to you and Cheryl. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello from Moissac, Kjell!
Trust you are both well. Unlike Paul, I've not read Barney's Version but have seen the film. I agree, Paul Giametti was terrific. Have you seen anything at VIFF? Some very interesting films, according to newsletters. Just to bad I'm not omnipresent. Being omnipotent and omniscient are enough work as it is! Fond regards from Cora Lee to you and Jane. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Trust you are both well. Fond regards from Cora Lee to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello from Moissac, Gail and Jack!
Trust you are both well. Gather September was one of wettest on record for Vancouver, and for you as well, from what you mention. Fond regards from Cora Lee to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Seems you have been gone for some time. How long? We are off for 2 weeks in Mexico. Be back 10/27 Then we go to FL 11/8 Got a lot to tie up b/4 we go for winter. We will meet Laury & Nora in Orlando for Thanksgiving. Nothing elce to report. Gail
Trust you are well. Thanks for spectacular vidoe of Orcas! I sent it along to the couple who lived at the Islay Inn this past August/September as they went whale watching out of Granville Island while there and had a wonderful experience themselves. Fond regards from Cora Lee. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello from Moissac, Simon!
Trust you are well. Thanks again for wonderful stay. How was your Whistler Gran Fondo?
Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hi Patrick We are so glad your journey through France continues to produce amazing stories. It is going to be really hard to come back. Best Simon and Dina
Trust you are well. How went your Artful Bra entry? Fondestos from Cora Lee. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Hello from Moissac, Laury!
Trust you are well. Fondestos from Cora Lee to you both. Cheers, Patrizzio!
Stats for Thursday's ride:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/388568968#.UlcXpdQk4UI.email
Hi Patrick, Thanks for getting in touch. As I mentioned on Facebook yesterday, we went to a fabulous film about and with Gore Vidal. Absolutely terrific! I would have to go to many more but for some reason it hasn't been
convenient. Tomorrow, the last day of the festival, we're going to "Liv
& Ingmar" (about Liv Ullman and Ingmar Bergman). I read a review
that said it is absolutely pathetic ("Ingmar Bergman,
had he been forced to watch it, would have puked"), so that will be
interesting. When will you be home? Kjell
Stat for Thursday's ride:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/388568968#.UlcXpdQk4UI.email
Pat,
Good to hear from you. I was worried when I hadn't heard in
several weeks. You should be helping with getting the pirate ship
through the locks. Not good to leave these complex manoeuvres to
amateurs. Glad you are enjoying your vacation. Wonderful
photos. Claire is enjoying them too. Dennis
Knee is nearly fully recovered now, thank you. Remember that tale I told centering on "Alles Klar!" You gotta see this
to appreciate the origins of that woman's rejoinder:
It turns
out that the origins of her rejoinder were not the catch phrase of some
East German Stasi wannabes; rather, it emerges that a German rapper from
the 80s started it all. The internet is a
huge attic crammed with such odds and bits of human history.
Bonjour Patricio,
I'm sorry to hear that your European jaunt is almost over. What a great time you must have had.
I saw Lynnie off this morning for her flight home via Guangzhou (formerly Canton) on China Southern Airlines. I'm leaving this evening for Johannnesburg via Dubai on Air Emirates, which should be a nice although long trip. My colleague in Johannesburg is taking me to see a game park on Saturday, then Sunday we fly together to Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Our Vietnam/Cambodia trip was quite an eye opener. Cambodia is incredibly poor. obviously damaged so badly by the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot years that it just hasn't caught up. The temples around Ankhor Wat are really fascinating, but on the whole the country has little to recommend it. Phnom Penh, the capital, is the dirtiest city I've ever seen, with garbage strewn everywhere. Vietnam on the other hand is clean and full of vitality. Hanoi was interesting but not nearly as nice as Saigon (Ho Ch Minh City) where we are now. Saigon is quite elegant and seems quite liveable (once you get used to the swarms of motorbikes). Our cruise down the Mekong River was the real highlight. We were among only 48 passengers on the boat so made some good friends. Looking forward to seeing y ou and telling you all about it.
A visit following your Shuswap visit would be great. You'd have to make
do with my mundane malt selection, but we do have a few decent Okanagan
wines, and I believe also a bottle of pastis if you're still in
withdrawal.
Safe travels home. Peter
Yea Alice
Are you having a block party for the dear life? Stephen
Patrick,
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complimentary ticket to a Festival event.
Which ticket is awarded is determined by lottery based on event choices submitted on the Ticket Lottery Request Form.
To find the form, go to this link:
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Please submit 9 choices no later than Oct 11th.
Special Events are not on offer this year for the Volunteer Ticket Lottery, nor will be tickets to Events 74 & 75.
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I saw Lynnie off this morning for her flight home via Guangzhou (formerly Canton) on China Southern Airlines. I'm leaving this evening for Johannnesburg via Dubai on Air Emirates, which should be a nice although long trip. My colleague in Johannesburg is taking me to see a game park on Saturday, then Sunday we fly together to Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Our Vietnam/Cambodia trip was quite an eye opener. Cambodia is incredibly poor. obviously damaged so badly by the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot years that it just hasn't caught up. The temples around Ankhor Wat are really fascinating, but on the whole the country has little to recommend it. Phnom Penh, the capital, is the dirtiest city I've ever seen, with garbage strewn everywhere. Vietnam on the other hand is clean and full of vitality. Hanoi was interesting but not nearly as nice as Saigon (Ho Ch Minh City) where we are now. Saigon is quite elegant and seems quite liveable (once you get used to the swarms of motorbikes). Our cruise down the Mekong River was the real highlight. We were among only 48 passengers on the boat so made some good friends. Looking forward to seeing y ou and telling you all about it.
Safe travels home. Peter
Yea Alice
Are you having a block party for the dear life? Stephen
Patrick,
If you have not already submitted your Volunteer Ticket Lottery choices, please do so no later than midnight Friday Oct 11.
Which ticket is awarded is determined by lottery based on event choices submitted on the Ticket Lottery Request Form.
To find the form, go to this link:
http://www.writersfest.bc.ca/volunteers/volunteer-ticket-request-form-2013
Please submit 9 choices no later than Oct 11th.
Special Events are not on offer this year for the Volunteer Ticket Lottery, nor will be tickets to Events 74 & 75.
Your winning ticket will be included in your volunteer package, available for pick-up at Orientation next week! Kathryn Fowler, Volunteer Manager
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