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A group of very special ladies got together this past weekend at Battle Abbey for a bit of fun. The idea was to knit and drink wine for three days...which we certainly did! But along with that we did some wonderful hiking, writing, drawing and even copper work. The guest list consisted of 10 plus Roger and I, and all of these women have lived on the south bench here in Golden B.C. for many years. We felt the opportunity would give them some time to relax and catch up with each other, as they all have busy lives. The only person not from the bench was my mum, but I felt she would love to meet and spend some time with these wonderful gals. Plus I just wanted to invite her dammit.. as I have also been away at school on the coast, and it was a nice chance for us to catch up. Below are some photos of our time together. I try and steer away from posting names on my blog as in most cases it really doesn't matter. But I do want to add a comment that there are three ladies who never seemed to walk in front of my lens this past trip, and I apologize for not having a photograph for you....
What I enjoyed the most was...well a few things.
1.) Mum helping me with my problematic yoga sock...
2.) Only spending one day over the old stove...
3.) Watching Roger hunt for a pesky mouse at 3:00 a.m. (buck naked...).
4.) Drinking champagne at the dinner table for my birthday.
5.) Seeing the 'Monkey Flowers' around the waterfall again.
6.) Great stories of a 'grizzel' bear spotted on a day hike.
7.) Spending time with a group of women who enjoy the mountains as much as me!
As I flew back into Victoria late Sunday night I knew that this trip was something that could potentially be an annual thing. I felt relaxed and ready for another go at the school books again. Funny as excited as I am about being off and learning something new....I am realizing that I miss home and the life I have..so this trip was exactly what I needed.
Thank you ladies...it was a pleasure to be with you!
