This weekend was no exception ... we did lots in a short time and came back refreshed!
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| A night out with Nancy and Arvid |
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| A fantastic THAI Restaurant called VIPHALAY |
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| My Friend Linda was in Edmonton this weekend, too She was there to see her daughter, Teresa and her two little girls... Austyn and Cadence. |
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| WE managed to fit in a meal with the TOOKEYS, too. |
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| 3 great jazz CDs I got at Chapter's on Whyte Ave. on their 50% off sale! 2 by Diana Panton, and 1 by Sophie Berkal-Sarbit |
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| An attempt at a pic of us together taken by Brian! |
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| Shuffle POOPED out after her weekend in doggie daycare She loves to relax in the sunshine by our patio door! We managed to do many of the things we enjoy while in Edmonton. Not only did we see many of our buddies as shown above... We also managed to work in these things, too... A lunch at "Upper Crust", a little bistro in the university area. I shopped at West Ed Mall while Brian did his run to car dealerships and motor cycle places. He likes to do a little run to the local casinos, too! We ate at Olive Garden. We did a quick shop in South gate mall. We did a spin through Terwilligar where Jana and Nels used to live. It has really developed since they moved back here to Saskatoon! Together we went to Ikea and ended up buying a new kitchen table, too! Happened to run into a gal I know and her family there, too. I met my friend Linda and her daughter and grandaughters at Kingsway mall for a quick shop and lunch together. Linda is from Lanigan, but was visiting Edmonton this weekend, too! We always enjoy a visit when and where ever we can work one in! We enjoyed drinks and a supper out with Mariah and Beau's Edmonton Grandparents, Nancy and Arvid. They introduced us to a fabulous THAI restaurant as seen above! We feel so blessed to know them and have got to know them even better since sharing times with our wonderful grandkids! I always love to do a little shop on WHYTE AVE. while in Edmonton. It was very chilly this trip... but I did a brave and brisk jaunt up Whyte! I always enjoy grabbing a Starbucks coffee at the big Chapters store, and hearing some tunes in the CD section of the store. It has been an Edmonton tradition for me for years! They have a good selection of JAZZ cds... which is my fav! I scored 3 great ones on 50% off this time! My mom and dad would love these ones, too. Infact it is because of my parents that I have grown to be so fond of Jazz music in the first place. I just wish they were still here to enjoy them with me! The rest of my family really hasn't acquired the same "LOVE" for that music as I shared with my parents!... I did listen to all 3 CDs coming home from Edmonton in the car! We do enjoy our connections with the DANCE FAMILY of the TOOKEYS. Shelley and I go way back to our growing up dancing days. She has gone on to become one of the best dance teachers around. She produces wonderful talents in her studio. She did many of Jana's jazz and lyrical solos for her when she was in her teens. Shelley and Wayne's 3 kids all dance, and in the pic above is their youngest daughter Kelci. Their son Kevin and his dancing wife, Liz now teach and dance professionally in Vancouver. Their oldest daughter, Stacey, has been known most recently for her choreography and judging on the American and the Canadian versions of the TV series called "So You Think You Can Dance" Before that she danced the complete run of Celine Dion's Show in Vegas called "It's A New Day" We enjoy any opportunities we can get to share time with them, too! Friends Will and Heidi met us for some sushi on Whyte Ave, but we didn't get a picture with them! The trip to and from Edmonton went well, with clear weather both ways so it went by fast. We stayed at the Varscona Inn. (Apparently the band HEART was staying there while we were there too... but we didn't see them!) I always look forward to returning home whenever being away. I am such a home body, so I love to get back to my comfort zone! Brian and I got out of town the other day... We both needed a little get away! So off we went to see friends and have fun, We both enjoy a trip to Edmonton. However after I've been gone for some time, I'm happy to get back here to do one more rhyme! I always miss Shuffle, my little dog... And I also missed doing up my daily blog! I hope to see the grandkids later today, I missed them both, too, in every way. But I do love a little trip, it's true, And coming back home is really sweet, too! I enjoyed many friends and some shopping and food... And all kept me happy and in a good mood! |
Looks like you had GREAT trip, what great memories and new fun in Edmonton... we like the Varscona too.... love the memories of the DWDS trips, and BTW Chels loves jazz too, and it is because of your many influences on her in her growing up years!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting Julie! We need a GNO soon!!! I have discovered a couple of great new artists that Chels might like, then, too... if she is into my kind of musical tastes!
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