VIBES

I am sitting in Aryn's and Bradley's loft at eighth and a block off Cambie.

Such a different vibe here than at home!  Traffic, daily garbage truck, sirens, homeless carts rattling, smells of all different kinds of foods....  Everything is so alive and moving.

Molly needs walking and pee breaks four or five times a day, maybe less.  The walk we go on passes by so many different things.  Right nearby is a Whole Foods, Poke place, Solly's cafe (best Matza ball soup in town, except right now they have mice), home depot, winners, a million little restaurants, Cactus Club, pubs, London Drugs and on and on and on!

The trip down was fast and uneventful.  We took the low road from Kamloops to Merritt.  That really is a truly beautiful way to go.  We stopped in a gas station to fill up and get snacks in Merritt.  I go in and buy an Eatmore and a Mr. Big.  Anton goes in and buys an apple.  An apple.  Seriously!  Who buys an apple for a road trip?  But I know Mr. Anton.  So I open the Eatmore and take a bite or two.  I bought the extra big bars.  I set it down.  He picks it up and takes a bite.  Then another.  Then another.  Hahahaha...who ate the chocolate bar?  Later I open the Mr. Big.  That one came in two pieces so I ate one and he ate the other.  So much for Mr. Healthy.

Anton needed to catch the sky train that went to Richmond, which just happens to go right past Aryn and Bradley's place.  So we drove straight here and he hopped on the sky train and headed for Victoria.

Meanwhile Aryn and I had a good visit.  But...they are finishing off Aryn's loft, which is listed and there is an open house soon.  So they were beyond swamped with last minute serious things over there.  Late last night we finally were able to go to Cactus club and have dinner.  My dinner was really odd, but delicious, but odd.  I couldn't quit eating it but it was really odd.  Funny.

Today I have been sitting around watching tv while those two poor kids run around like chickens with their heads freshly off.  I have tried to offer help but I just have to wait until they tell me what to do.

Anywhoo they are leaving here by five this afternoon.  They are spending the night at the Fairmont at the Airport tonight.  I truly hope they get some much needed happy time and rest.  I know they are going to love their time in New York.  Oh I think I hear the door.  Gotta bounce!  TTYL

Message to Clare:  I am going to give you a call after I talk to April.  I might wait till Aryn gets back to get together.  She really wants to see you too.  And I see the Rusty Gull is closed for renos.  So we will have to pick another fun and interesting place.  Do you go to Jack Lonsdale's?  That would be pretty convenient for you wouldn't it or is it awful?  I have no clue!!!  I will call.  I can't wait to see you guys!