Games Night at Tom and Sylvie's

We started with conversation updates Pizza, then Phase 10 , Balderdash, cake break and finished with Rumoli Many year ago 30-40!!! Sue, Doug, Tom, George and I all worked for PolyCom Systems the company that never dies -well the investors sold it years ago but we continue with parties- the last at my place in 2010 and games nights every few months with the "core" people. Actually these used to be poker nighst and in the early days pots of $800 happened but now some of us(me) cannot afford to lose so we switched to games, still great fun especially Baldedash and challenging "Scotland Yard" and exciting "The Settlers of the Catan" etc. 

Add Doug Chris Sylvie Tom at Balderdash

And George 

Gus and Torrin

Rumoli

Mine hosts Sylvie, Torrin and Tom

Boris the neighbourhood bear

Boris first surfaced last summer when he grabbed all the raspberries, since then he has made off with a  back support belt numerous measuring tapes and tools. So if you see a bear wearing a support belt that is Boris. He also sent me a Birthday card and recently left some tracks below.

Supper and Slots

On the evening before Karen returning to the Commonwealth we went to the Symposium cafe in Milton and the slots at Mohawk wher3e she used a $10 free enticement voucher to make $13 (I made $2!!)

1812 planning session 3 @ Dan and Anne's pond

Karen and I went over to play/watch some hockey ended up with more 1812 anniversary party planing. Met with Robert Kirk a another scout troop leader. The idea came up of using the two troops in the re-enactment, one for Americans and one for Canadians. Also it was decided to apply for a Government grant for less than $1,000,000 to start putting together the 1812 celebration for Campbellville. 1812 committee to be formed for same.

Anne about to score on Robert

Anne and Dan

In Goal

Our late Valentine dinner Baker street pub Guelph

Overlooked by Don Cherry

71rst Birthday at Ed and Bev's plus 1812 planning session 2,

Also we played for the first time in the history of games a double Trivia pursuit game designed by Ed - details are secret!!!!! For 1812 party it was decided to have a pig roast 1812 style each person to wear at least 1 1812 style item prize for most items worn.

Me with Naomi cake thanks so much

Ed the host and Bev thanks for a super party

Bev, Dave, Mal, Me Peter and Naomi more 1812 planning

1812 anniversary party planning session 1 Colin and Vi

Colin after his great success at the Guy Fawkes party stepped into the role as historian for the 1812 party also decided people would be able to undertake 1812 role playing. Potential date for the party around Independence day July 4. Final date will be confirmed.

Colin and Vi planning

Deer grazing Feb 9 in back meadow-climate change!!!!

First Breakdown in sixteen years timing chain

After all these years it had to happen and apparently auspiciously near a Kappy tire. Doubts were raised in my mind when I watched a couple of youngsters working on it with the help of a manual. Anyhow I managed to drive the truck away to its home. I did not use it  for a week and then drove over to Colin and Vi. Power was low and when i went to leave it would not start. This time I had it towed to Milton Canadian Tire. Here I know DAV the service Manager, just an excellent person. Anyhow when they too the front off the camshaft was set two teeth out. All the work was billed to Guelph. Now it runs fine again thanks Dave and Milton CT.

Right on Stone Road Guelph

Unloading at nearby Canadian Tire