Archive for January, 2009

He’s ok

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Something is happening to Charles lately.
His computer hands are calloused from hauling in the firewood without gloves. His tool collection has grown to include actual tools in addition to all those random wires and cords. He now wears boots all the time and even helps Dad out with things on the skidder.
Who is this person?
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He noticed.

Friday, January 9th, 2009

We’ve had the best blow-up bath -so good that when it developed a cat-claw sized hole (and then proceeded to fill up with water on the inside that wouldn’t come out and started to go all stagnent) we went back to the same company and ordered a replacement. Except that they were out of their… »

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Last Day of Vacation

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

The morning started with a video call from Ramona in France! So cool to see Josephine growing up and to meet Gabriel (and say hi to Nicolas). Not sure they were as impressed though since Gus didn’t say much back to them. Will have to be more entertaining next time.

Then I wrote this email… »

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Like a snail glistening in the sun

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

A few tiny changes around here today -small things to let us know there is movement in the world.
Woke to more snow but then the sun came out for a lovely (bright!) afternoon.
Gus is drooling again and I think I can see culprit peaking through on the left of his front teeth.
And the garbage truck… »

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