Yesterday, Today, Forever-

The old fountain with the bridge over it - has been demolished. It had seen better days and served us well.  Now, wood was rotting and it was not safe for wheelchair crossings. If the old fountain could have talked........ it would have thanked the two Freds for cleaning it every spring.... it kept the secret of lover's conversations sitting on the nearby swing... it delighted in grandchildren's laughter who came to visit their loved ones..... it thanked the trees for gently covering it with their leaves for the winter rest...... it did occasionally get green with....algae sometimes its pipes needed extra cleaning..... and it wasn't too thrilled that boys will be boys and some did take a quick tinkle when they thought no one was looking and nature called! I watched from the 4th story balcony as the old was demolished to make way for the new and I took a few snapshots! Our apartment doesn't face this garden; we're on the opposite side...

My younger brother Garry and sister Christina and yours truly Over the mountains  and down to the beautiful valley of Chilliwack,  in lower mainland BC.    Five fabulous days  staying with my sister and brother-in-law visiting  talking reminiscing laughing sharing camping playing with the nieces and nephews little ones driving oooing and awwwwing at the amazing scenery waiting and waiting (over an hour to cross the border!) shopping eating visiting chatting chatting chatting some more making new friends listening to each others stories eating out eating in did I mention the Sunday family reunion potluck? celebrating  upcoming milestone birthdays remembering  those who couldn't attend this event The most meaningful part after the sumptuous meal was just to sit around  the dining room table  that was once in our parents' house and now graces one of the gr...