21st (Thursday)
Reanne reading my cards at the store on Cambie, which was
totally intriguing. Told me her X had come into the store
earlier, had told her he missed her, & had left the store
in tears. Put up the paper for 'Sugar Plum Fairy' this
afternoon. Muggy, humid weather
22nd (Friday)
Another humid afternoon
23rd (Saturday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
'A Midsummer Nights Sex Comedy' tonite
24th (Sunday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
25th (Monday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
[I have appointments today and tomorrow but I'll check
for Wednesday if I'm off, I think I'm working]
26th (Tuesday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Text from Reanne, [I'm off tomorrow. Wanna go then!?]
27th (Wednesday)
Galiano Island : visit with Reanne on what felt like the
hottest day of the year. Dragonflies, hawks, blackberries,
and live bagpipe music at the Bluffs; & beautiful light in
the forest. The pictures were absolutely charming. Text
from Fran this morning, 'Yay!! I'm so glad it made it to
you this time!! I'm so excited for Sugar Plum!!!!'
28th (Thursday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Texted Reanne this morning, 'Awesome daytrip yesterday!
Pics turned out great... and I got a bit of a tan!!
She texted back, [It was so fun] [Glad we got some great
shots]
29th (Friday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
'Cafe Society' this afternoon at Tinseltown
30th (Saturday)
Edited the Galiano shots
31st (Sunday)
PGA golf this afternoon, won by Walker at Baltusral
Text from Reanne this evening, [Still haven't heard
back... It's a long way to go not knowing if they will
be free to see me. I'm sorry I guess I won't be joining
u this time]
August
1st (Monday)
Text from Reanne this morning, [Gramps is in the
hospital... that's why she didn't contact me] Afternoon
spent in Abbotsford
2nd (Tuesday)
Cool, overcast with a sprinkling of rain. Text from
Fran this evening, [Hey Richard the outlines look
amazing!! I'm so freaking excited Thank you for showing
me :)]
3rd (Wednesday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Overcast this morning with a lovely coolness. Text from
Fran this morning, [Richard!! I just got a package with
my eye pics!! Thank you so much, it made my day!!] 'So glad
you like them! You really do have beautiful eyes!! [Thank
you Richard]
4th (Thursday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Exchanging texts with Susan, who is still holed up in a
hotel
5th (Friday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Sunny, warm, with pleasant gusts of cool breeze. Two
texts from Myle, [When r u free for lunch?][Hi Uncle
Richard! Getting ready for music class :)]
6th (Saturday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Overcast, cool this evening
7th (Sunday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Mostly overcast, cool
8th (Monday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Cool summer weather continues
9th (Tuesday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Light rain this morning
10th (Wednesday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Oriental girl at Subway across the street telling me
lives in Maple Ridge & has to get up at 4:30 to come to
work
11th (Thursday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Text from Myle this morning, [Morning, want to have
early brunch with me at Metro tomorrow?] Comparing
smoothie recipes with the Japanese girl at Whole Foods
12th (Friday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Brunch with Myle at Metrotown. Surprised me with the
news she was pregnant again, expecting just before New
Year! Won't say if it's a boy or girl, wants to 'surprise'
me
13th (Saturday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Clear & quite warm. Nice to see the Rams playing back in
the old LA Coliseum tonight
14th (Sunday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Some nice drama at the Olympics, including the 100M, &
the golf, won by Rose
15th (Monday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Having my annual chocolate Xtreme, late this afternoon
under the trees on Lagoon Drive, in a lovely cool
breeze
16th (Tuesday) [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]
Felt like the hottest day of the year. Text from Fran,
[Richard I'm so excited I can barely stand it!!! I
can'tbelieve how fast you did it!!!!!] [Sending you
all the artist vibes]
17th (Wednesday)
Texted Fran from Lonsdale Quay, the sun sparkling on the
waters of Burrard Inlet. Quite hot, but a lovely cool breeze
in the shade. Text from Fran this evening, [OMG!!! I'm so
excited I doubt I'll sleep tonight]
18th (Thursday)
Texted Fran this morning, 'Hi Fran, sent Sugar Plum to your
Facebook page this morning. Hope it had a safe ride thru
cyberspace :)' Fish & chips at C-lovers in Langely with
Susan, & then ice cream at Dairy Queen. Boiling hot in the
Valley, with an unpleasant warm breeze. Message from Fran
on Facebook, [Wow!!!!!! It's amazing!! You are brilliant :)
Thank you so much]
19th (Friday)
Work on webpages. Boiling hot. Pleasant chat with Oriental
girl at RBC (Hornby)
20th (Saturday)
Text from Fran tonight, [My Mum loves it Richard]