Our hosts, and in many ways our protectors and safety blanket, have been Donna and Sam. They have been kind and generous beyond compare, letting us stay at their house in Calgary, and also at their cabin on Beauvais Lake near Pincher Creek. So it was with pleasure that we landed on their doorstep in Cow Town, where we spent a few days sorting ourselves out, cleaning up, and generally getting ready for Ann’s Mother’s memorial service. It was a beautiful event that allowed family and friends to say their final goodbyes to a woman who has meant so much to so many. I miss her deeply…
With the formalities over we settled into the cabin at Beauvais like fleas on a dog. It’s so peaceful and relaxing (and warm and dry…) that we might never have left. We read, paddled and fished, 
and had great discussions, covering Life, the Universe and Everything 
. It was great just hanging out with family, relaxing, and getting ready for our next steps.
BTW, I should add that we are now expert hanging ceiling installers. Check out the work! 
It’s so nice to see your smiling faces! Hope you’re staying dry-ish now that you’re roaming again 🙂 We think of you often, Ann – miss you! xo
Hi Arin!
Thanks for being our very first comment-er! That’s gotta deserve a prize of some kind … hmmm … I’m thinking Campari … hmmm …
Miss you! But we’re having fun, learning many ways to stay warm and dry.
Ann
Oooh, I support the idea of rewards! My Campari is getting low, I’m fully a fan 🙂 I’m enjoying the posts, I can picture you both, feet up, sipping wine, cozy in front of a fire… might be romanticizing it a bit! haha