Victoria

I'm happy to say that the docks at the Oak Bay Marina are still open to the public for walking along, looking at the boats and seals and listening to the whir and clang of rigging in the wind. A couple of days have been very windy. I often think of finding new walks but so far have been drawn back to the ones I know and love along the ocean. When the wind is wild and the water rough even a stroll along the shore with a bad knee feels like an adventure.

After so many years together, Barbara, Terry and I settle easily into our rhythm of morning coffee every day, some meals together and lots of long talks. Last night I joined them for a really good dinner, a recipe Terry had found on line, followed by the last episode of the new tv version of "Anne of Green Gables." They have watched the whole series, but I had been avoiding it because I didn't like the trailers and I object to all the ads. on CBC. But I liked what I saw last night. The acting is very good. I will watch more.

I've had some good visits with Liz and Ross: an excellent Thai dinner, a rousing game of Crazy Eights with their grandkids and a walk this morning in an area I've never been before. It was quite a long walk and my knee felt mostly fine.

Jay sent me a message on Thursday saying that the tile had not yet come in, but I hope it is there by now and that the restoration will be advanced enough for me to move back in by next Monday evening. I want to be home to vote on May 9 even though I know that my support for the NDP will not guarantee their win.




Barbara and Terry at our lunch at The Penny Farthing







On the walk mom and dad called the Turkey Trot near The Oak Bay Marina




This might be the last time I see the old Blue Bridge opening for a boat