ROFL @ Michael ... hugs to you and Sy!

Thanks for the great comments everyone. Sharon and I are having a blast. I'm so relaxed, I may never go home, lol.  I may have to wait for Sharon to wake up before we can post some pictures though. I'm not sure how - I'm a little lost without my own computer and programs, lol.  Anyway ... I'll keep posting in this thread off and on. Hope you enjoy.


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Lynn Canyon

It’s early in the morning here, and what a lovely view,
No matter what direction I can turn, there’s something new;
The city shines from front porch steps, the mountains from the rear,
A wondrous scene each way I look, to fill my heart with cheer.

We went to such a gorgeous place, Lynn Canyon, it was called,
We tried to take the bus, but they just looked at us, appalled;
“It doesn’t run on Sunday.” They announced to us and said,
“You’ll have to take this other bus, then walk the rest instead.”

OK, I thought, no problem here, he said it’s just a block,
So off we went, a little ride, then time for us to walk.
Well, walk we did, and then some more … and then some more again,
Just how long is a block out here? I wondered in my head.

Well I can tell you this, my friends … a block’s a couple miles,
But Sharon kept me laughing, and we took each step with smiles;
We reached the entrance, stopped for lunch (it gave my feet a rest),
Then off into the woods we went … for Mother Nature’s test.

     

We reached a big suspension bridge, it swayed and bobbed and twirled,
Way up above the rapids where the waterfalls unfurled;
It was the most amazing sight, I could have stayed all day,
We took some pictures, soaked it in, then headed on our way.

We walked down trails and through the woods, passed ferns and towering trees,
I smelled the pine, the moss, the scent of nature on the breeze;
Oh, what a lovely feeling … nothing like it anywhere,
The water churned, the rapids flowed … I didn’t have a care.

    

I didn’t have a care that was, until I turned around,
And saw how far that we’d descended, way below the ground;
We’d reached the lowest trail, and then I saw the steps ahead,
They looked as if they rose for miles … “We came THAT far?” I said.



It may not sound that big a deal to someone who’s in shape,
But I’ve been glued to office chairs for years with no escape;
Well Sharon laughed, and said “Dear Kit, we’ll take it slow, my friend.”
I laughed and said, “You bet we will ... my legs need time to mend.”

We took our time, and up we went, I swore my ears would pop,
But boy, I’m proud to say, I made it … right back to the top!
It may sound silly, but I felt so great when I was done …
I felt like “Rocky” at the top … “Yo Adriane … I won!”

    

Hi everyone!  Sorry we haven't checked in for a bit, but we're running about the town, having fun. We're having a lazy morning this morning, then off to Granville Island. I wanted to send a little update with some pictures before we go.

Much appreciation to all,
/Kit

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A Love Affair Through Glass

One week ago, my bags were packed and I was on my way,
Ten days, I thought would surely be a rather lengthy stay;
But here I am, a week’s gone by, and how the days have flown,
It’s gone much faster than I could imagine, truth be known.

With Sharon, as my hostess, and a warm and caring friend,
It’s hard to think in three short days, this trip will somehow end;
On Wednesday, we saw Bowen Island, via Horseshoe Bay,
We rode the ferries back and forth to while away the day.



On Thursday, we saw Stanley Park, oh what a sight to see …
Aquariums and animals to set my spirit free!
We saw the otters, dolphins, whales, some bugs, a croc or two,
A hawk, some eels, and snakes, a sloth, and spiders … just a few.



I have to say, the highlight though, was such a silly fish,
He had a thing for Sharon … thought she was a sexy dish!
The second that she walked up to the window and looked in,
He darted ‘tward her there and then, and I saw Sharon grin.



I swear it was the cutest sight, it really was a gas!
This fish was blowing kisses right at Sharon, through the glass!
He followed her no matter where she moved, he’d found his girl,
When Sharon moved, he’d twist his head and follow in a swirl.

He puckered up, she leaned right in, and gave him kisses too,
It didn’t matter where she went, he followed her … it’s true!
I swear he was in love with her, it really was a sight,
I laughed until I cried - I think we could have stayed all night!

Some people stopped to watch the show, amazed by what they saw,
No kidding, it was quite the thing, they looked at her in awe!
See, Sharon has charisma, not like anyone I know,
It doesn’t matter who or what … life’s drawn toward her glow!



This love affair was something else, oh yes, it was, you bet!
I took a dozen pictures, so I never would forget!
Alas, she broke his heart, for it was time to move away,
He swam behind her sadly - tried to tempt his love to stay.

He blew her kisses, waved his fins, in sadness and in woe,
He hovered there behind the glass, but it was time to go;
He had a thing for Sharon – my, he was a cutie pie,
I think if fish could cry, he did … when Sharon said goodbye!

/Kit McCallum

Thank you for the great comments everyone, and thanks for sharing in our memories. Here's some final pictures. :~)





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Sharon … I can’t thank you enough … I had a blast, my friend. I’m off to work this morning, much more relaxed physically and mentally then I’ve been in a very long time. Thank you for everything, but mostly … for your incredible friendship and the fabulous memories!





Love and hugs,
/Kit


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Our Final Daze


Well Friday was a lazy morn, we rested most the day,
Until about 2:30 in the afternoon, I’d say;
We needed to relax our bones, we’d had a busy time,
We’d seen the sights, we’d walked for miles, we’d reminisced in rhyme.

We covered the itinerary Sharon had prepared,
From Stanley Park to mountain tops – such memories, we shared;
We had a lovely dinner at the Keg, near Granville Isle,
Then off we went to see a show – live theatre, in style.

The Improvivors were a hoot, “Survivor” was their theme,
They did a take-off on the show, worked into every scene;
They voted off the actors based on challenges and skits,
We nearly split our sides from doubled-over laughing fits!

The last few days we took it easy, shopping was in store,
We slept in late, then afternoons were filled with sales galore;
We found ourselves some clearance sales, the likes I’d never seen,
And there was Sharon, having fun … she was a shopper’s dream!

I followed in a frenzy, watched the master at her craft,
She has a nose for bargains, never one to take the shaft;
We oohed and ahhed at all the sales, and filled a couple bags,
Amazed at all the bargains on those cute designer tags.

By Sunday night, I will confess, my suitcase looked too small,
I’d found too many bargains at the market and the mall,
But Sharon was resourceful, “No dilemma, Kit!” she said,
She’d found an extra suitcase for my overflow instead!

We packed me up but still had time to laugh and have some fun,
My trip was almost over, but the night had just begun;
We talked and laughed and giggled till the wee hours of the night,
Until the clock said one a.m. – we had to say goodnight.

We set up two alarm clocks, just in case we missed the first,
And caught a couple hours sleep before those buzzers burst;
Now Sharon was a trooper, she woke up just after five,
“Too early!” Sharon laughed … “I beat the sunrise!” Sakes alive!

My taxi came by six o’clock – we said our last goodbyes,
I waved as I went down the street, with teardrops in my eyes;
My flight was uneventful as I nodded off to sleep,
With memories of friendship that were mine and hers to keep.

/Kit



PS ... give Sheba a hug for me, Sharon ...

Just remembering where I was one year ago ...

Missing you, but enjoying a little walk down memory lane this morning, Sharon!



Hugs,
/Kit