WOW! ..I DID IT! all 42 +More!!!!

WOW! I DID IT !!!!  All 42 dinner and luncheon engagements (Which I planned before I left Egypt)

PLUS MORE giving a total of more than 60 !!!!!!

 

Of course, now it's DIET & Fitness time, however it was well worth the weight.

 

Family and Friends are so important and I was with many.

Nearly all of you will find your photo somewhere in my list under the set "Summer '07"

Or I am still looking for it on my computer!

Let me know if you don't find it.

 

June 18^th, I was met at the airport by Mark…balloons …et al....the plane was an hour and a half late

so we waited to go out for lunch till a later date.

I started out staying at my son's, Kevin & Winston's and ended up my holiday with them enjoying their hospitality.

Saw Bea the day I arrived and the night before I left Toronto I had a wonderful dinner at her place. Sean & Vena were there too.

 

Spent a week and a half at my daughter's Karen and Samantha's and saw Vince.

Samantha arrived with Balloons and a huge hand-made sign "Welcome home Grandma"!

Went Bowling with Samantha; shopping and also grocery shopping. Had a steak dinner with them that night. Mmmm.

Also went back to celebrate Samantha's 12^th Birthday, August 16^th.

 

My sister Geraldine and Allan from Vancouver were in town and together with my sister Ronnie we went out for lunch at the Golden Griddle.

Attended an important "Personal Support Plan" meeting at Participation House.

I visited Ronnie several times.  I got her the things she needed…Clothes; Jewelry and shoes.

 

Kevin & Winston's 11^th Anniversary was on Sunday June 24^th. What a happy couple!

In the afternoon, I attended Karen's church. Later that evening we went to Swiss Chalet for dinner.

Monday June 25^th I shopped at Niagara Falls Mall Outlet. Saw one of the teachers from Egypt shopping in the same store!

 

Had a lovely lunch at Judi & Ed's place in St. Catharines.

That evening went to a PFLAG meeting and then on to Marjory's home where I spent most of my "sleeps".

She and I went out to Kelsey's for dinner that night. Thanks to Marjory for her generous hospitality.

Last March I enjoyed her visit here in Egypt. We went on a Nile cruise then.

 

Took my car in for service.

Met Kevin and David (from San Diego) for dinner at "Crush". Excellent food!

 

Had Brunch with Mike B…..he first told me about teaching abroad and guided me along the path.

He will most likely be coming to Egypt in December.

 

Dinner with Kenneth at a Thai restaurant. Terrific!

Went to inspect my Condo that had been rented out….Does it need cleaning!!

 

Enjoyed lunch at United Bakery with Steve, Jill & Alexy…Really great!

 

Diego helped me with my computer problems.

 

Margaret kindly took me out for a delicious Thai dinner on Bloor near Royal York.

 

Sunday, July 1^st had Brunch with my cousin Douglas; visited my sister Ronnie and then

had a huge welcome dinner at Mary Jane & Sara Jane's with their family….great reception!

July 2^nd…Holiday Monday was enjoyed with Marjory's son Earl and family.

Big BBQ ..beautiful weather.

 

Lunch with Judy (CIBC) and then on to Peggie to say "hello".

 

July 4^th had Swiss Chalet with Jill, Frank, Emily & Michael. What a lovely family!

Dinner at Grant's…our usual...Lasagna-the best!  Jeff came too.

 

July 5^th had lunch with Cherie at Merlot…..wonderful! (I've known Cherie for 54 years)!!

 

Met Cheryl and Ian at Mildred Pierce for dinner.

Cheryl is the one who gave me the Farewell gift of my BLOG. 

Ian took me to see the CRYSTAL at the Museum.

 

July 6^th drove up with Mary to Maureen & Orly's million dollar cottage in Georgian Bay, the Muskoka's.

Went out for dinner at Rawley's …an amazing restaurant. Stayed overnight. (I taught with Maureen and Mary in the '70s!)

 

Dinner on the 7^th with Kevin, Winston, Bea & Vena to celebrate Sean's Birthday

 at the upscale Cru Restaurant on Bloor West.

 

Sunday, July 8^th did the Reading (Lector) at MCCT.

 

July 9^th= appointments…Dr; Dentist; Medical; Eye Dr.

Had a massage at The King Edward Hotel. soothing

 

Lunch with Kenneth….visit Ronnie…Hair appointment

 

Brunch at Alice K. with Sandra. Lovely…

Evening of July 12^th met Cherie again this time at Byzantium..

Wow, what a meal!

 

Next day brunch at Holt's Café (Very Swishy) with Neil.

In the evening went to pick up Marjory, at the airport, who had been down to visit her daughter Jenni in Halifax.

 

July 14^th, met Kenneth for lunch at the Swiss Chalet.

In the evening went with Betty to the Bayview Country Club for dinner.

The next day went to a movie "Away from her" and then to dinner at Anthony's with Betty.

 

Mark & I had scrumptious lunch at the Lobster Trap.

Later that evening we went to a Fundraiser & Auction at the Tarragon Theatre for a little boy who is struggling to stay alive.

 

Went for dinner with Jerry at the Japanese Sushi Diner on Bloor St… Great!

 

Ordered a new Nissan 2007 Altima. Will trade my old one in.

 

July 18^th Formal Afternoon Tea at Bea's ..including homemade scones;

miniature sandwiches and strawberries dipped in Chocolate.

 

July 19^th…Ronnie and I went to have our teeth checked.

In the evening went to Shirley's for a lovely dinner.. Spoke to her grandchildren

 

July 20^th, met Glenda & Steve at Holt's Café for lunch. As always a fun time.

In the evening, Marjory, Ian, Rene and myself went to "Wasabi" for dinner at a HUGE Chinese Buffet in Markham.

 

July 21^st…Marjory, Rosalie, Susan and I went for dinner and the Jazz festival at the Distillery.

 

Sunday, July 22^nd..I did the Reading (Lector) at MCCT. Spoke with Mike R.

 

Went for Brunch with Sheila and Marjory at "Sarah's" and a walk along the boardwalk….

in the evening Marjory and I watched the DVD.. "Under the Tuscan Sun".

 

Monday 23 July, Ronnie, Ginny, Jo and I went to Bluestone restaurant for a wonderful lunch.

Ginny and Jo are precious angels at Participation House.

 

Tuesday July 24^th Edna and I left for St. Jacob's to visit me favourite store "Crème Décor".

We were hosted for lunch by the owner, Nancy, and Tricia, the buyer was there too. Back to the store to shop!

That evening Marjory and I watched "Pursuit of Happiness".

 

Wednesday, I had breakfast with Jerry at "Johnny G's".

.then off for a massage at The King Edward….Eugene is the best!

 

July 26^th,Thursday …Senior's 20% off at Shoppers…planned for this event.

Then went to Muriel's for brunch and a swim with her grandchildren.

At night watched the movie "Dreamgirls" on DVD with Marjory..

 

Friday, ..lunch with Elaine S. at a Pub in Unionville.

Evening dinner at "The Grill" with Jerry and his mother Hilda…to celebrate her 60^th Birthday!

 

Saturday, July 28^th, I picked up my new car.

Mark & Terry drove Pauline and I to a party in Madriviere hosted by Marie & Neil….A Beautiful day!

 

Sunday, July 29^th, I did the Reading (Lector) at MCCT.

After had lunch at "Sambuca" on Church St. with Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, Barbara, Bruce and Paul.

 A wonderful get-together.

Later saw Diego about my Computer.

 

Monday July 30^th, I met Alice O. for a cup of coffee and then left to visit my girlfriend  Roni in Sudbury for 4 days.

She had fresh flowers in every room. I shopped at "Jay Set"…Roni waited so patiently!!

Then we had dinner at "The Fish House". Next day went to The "Teacher's Store" for their "Teacher Appreciation Day".

Then the 2 of us went for a manicure & pedicure….then  Thai dinner mmm and The slots!

Thursday, We went to Kathy's "Rennaisance Spa" where I bought  jewelry

for Ronnie, my sister. In the afternoon I went to "Variance" to get a really great color and haircut.

 

After a wonderful visit with Roni, at 8:30 a.m. I left for home. A great time with a special friend.

 

 

After I arrived home… in the afternoon went to the Oral Surgeon for a Consultation….

picked up my Computer from Diego…..and in the evening..went to Edna's for dinner with Marjory & Susan…Lovely!

 

Saturday, August 4^th (Time is running out!) went for my last massage this trip….after, bought shoes for Ronnie

Sunday, met Kenneth at the Swiss Chalet…for brunch.

Later Marjory cooked a delicious salmon dinner.

 

Monday, August 6^th, I visited Ronnie and brought her the beautiful jewelry.

In the afternoon, I went to Kevin & Winston's to discuss their upcoming trip to Egypt.

We sat in their lovely backyard and had a great East Indian dinner.

 

 

Tuesday, August 7^th, I met Dorothy at Tim Horton's for a coffee.

 Then I left for the "Roberts Resort" in Lyndhurst near Gananonque and visited Norma and Rod. 

 Upon arrival the Champagne bottle was opened! Then it was a great time from one minute to the next.

We went to The Playhouse and saw the play "Ann & Gilbert"…Fabulous!....

.went to "Smuggler's Inn" for full course appetizers! You can watch the boats leave for the "Thousand Island's" here.

Had wonderful breakfasts and dinners at their place.

 Ended up my visit with Breakfast at "Anthony's" on the Main St. ……Great Visit!

 

Dinner that evening in Toronto with Jerry at the newly renovated Japanese Restaurant

topped off with Chai Latte at Starbucks!

 

Saturday, August 11^th, Marjory and I had dinner in a beautiful garden at St. Tropez Restaurant on King St…

.then saw a Fabulous show at Second City: "Facebook of Revelations"!

 

Sunday August 12^th did a Reading (Lector) at MCCT.

Visited Ronnie.

 

Monday, August 13^th, went to listen to Grant play the Grand piano at the Arcadian Court- Simpson's tower.

Mark and Jeff joined me.

Did last minute things…helped get dinner at Marjory's.

 

Tuesday I had a lovely lunch at Sharon's (My other friend for over 54 years!).

Also saw Manuel….after brought Ronnie her new shoes.

Then in the evening took Marjory out for dinner at "Safari's".

We ordered more than we could eat!! I gave her a beautiful Amethyst "Star of David".

 

Wednesday left for overnight at Karen's. It was Vince's Birthday.

Thursday said my "Farewell".

Had dinner at Cherie's place.

She surprised me with a HUGE gift bag of "Dress-up Clothes" for the children in my class.

What a thoughtful gift!

All the clothes are professionally made and are replicas of Knights;Town Criers; Pirates; Cinderella…etc…

 

Friday, August 17^th, met Neil for coffee at Starbuck's on Rosehill.

Then went over to my Condo as the Boarder had vacated.

Went with Jerry to Mississauga to purchase plants for the balcony.

Met with Steve about my Condo….visit with Ronnie….

Met Grant, Andre and Mark for a farewell dinner at Café California.

 

Saturday, August 18^th Jerry and I worked at the Condo to begin the huge clean-up.

Steve came back to the Condo in the afternoon.

In the evening, enjoyed the dinner at Bea's

 

August 19^th, Sunday, Said Farewell to Winston……. Kevin drove me to the airport

…and came in with me to see me through security. Great son!!

 

WHAT a  2 month holiday!!!!!

 

Now Diet & Fitness .. I am doing good as now I am only 5 pounds more than when I left!...

.Not bad for all those dinners and lunches..WOW!!!!