#32 Apr 2014 To Notify or Not?

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There has been a long gap between our posts lately. The last 2 cover our adventures and then April 1st I started back to work for a few weeks. This was a planned return and I am enjoying the opportunity. The hours have been long but satisfying as I bring the accounting current with a new structure and help plan who will continue with my position.

This has left Ralph with the "honey do" list which we are both creating and he is executing. There are many "housekeeping" chores to catch up with when we are only home for a few weeks.

Minor repairs i.e. oil changes, replace front pads and rotors on the Suzuki, minor electrical repairs on the RV

Sorting stuff i.e. do we need sooo much Tupperware (Ralph)? did we bring food staples we won't use in this lifestyle (5 kinds of vinegar)? do we need the extra TV that is using valuable space? do we need all these clothes (I finally gave away all my "work" clothes)?

Finding stuff i.e. where is the conditioner for the rubber on the slides? where are the umbrellas for this wet coast weather? We are still looking for the sunshine!!

We are squeezing in a few local points of interest.

Over the last few years in Vancouver there have been art competitions to decorate eagle, bears, whales, etc. then the art is auctioned and the proceeds donated to charities. The Easter Seal House display realy catches your attention.

Vancouver Aquarium is undergoing a major expansion. We got lost finding the entrance and then even more lost in the aquarium.

The octopus and jellyfish and are fascinating as they move in gentle slow motion.

Canada Place in Vancouver changes frequently and this mural and ship’s wheel are intriguing for children and adults.

“Fly Over Canada” at Canada Place is a surrounding experience. The “movie” is in front of, underneath and over the audience. The seats move with the flight and scents and mist drift with us as we fly from the east coast to the west coast. Currently there is an additional movie “Flight of the Dragon”. The dragon bumps our seats as he guides us around China. Ralph confirmed that he never wanted to be an astronaut. We saw more of China in this movie than we did in Bejing. Overall it was an amazing experience.

We enjoyed viewing the 2014 Semiahmoo Bay Regatta from East Beach in White Rock. Watching from the shore the sailboats movement is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Through the binoculars and camera lens there is lots of jockeying as the boats get into position despite 5 foot waves and wind. There is certainly lots of action on the water.

At low tide the sand at East Beach is mesmerizing.

We enjoyed the grand opening of the new Surrey City Hall and Earth Day celebrations.

The new library mimics a ship both inside and out.