Boom Lake

On our way back to the city we enjoyed a pleasant hike to Boom Lake and shared a lovely dinner with the Wilson's in Canmore

Bullriding in the Rockies

We happened to be in the Valley for the annual "Bullriding in the Rockies" event this year. A great dinner of beef, beans and bannock was served in the curling rink. This was followed by a rodeo in the lot directly behind the rink. There were events for children, then cowgirls heralded in the riders from Canada, US and Australia and we watched them ride, ride, ride. A dance to the great western music of the "Scarecrows" followed in the rink. Yahoo!

Pseudograndchildren

It was so nice to have the Wilsons visit in Inveremere. Jackie, Rosie and Isaac all became brilliant boat drivers with some guidance from Grandpa JR.

Tornado at Emma Lake

We have just learned from Barb and Garry and Carmen and Jim who are currently at San Souci II, that a tornado struck Sunnyside beach last night. The Gordon's dock was thrown onto ours, the fishing boat was blown onto Thorpe's trampoline, The "clothesline tree" was uprooted and cast upon Thorpe's shed, narrowly missing the guesthouse, electicity is out and other downed trees are blocking the road but everyone is fine and enjoying another sunny warm day.

I Nostri Amici

Our Italian friends, Berta and Irene, were visiting Pasquale and Adriana and they were all able to join us for dinner and some great comradeship.

Hobart Breakfast

Hobart Rd Breakfast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulDnzfWP7Jg We were pleased to be invited to the Hobart Rd Stampede Breakfast again this year. We look forward to the great food that Lorisa and her neighbors prepare and the music and dancing in the street which Graham and his friends provide. We were able to follow this with a trip to the grounds with Ryan and Brennan where we watched the rodeo, did some rides, had our traditional hot dogs and pop and then watched the grandstand show and the fireworks. What a great day!

Stampede

Goldeye Lake

We had a wonderful three day hiking trip in the Nordegg mondane.Twenty six of us stayed at a delightful lodge on Goldeye Lake and hiked Baldy peak, The Colloseum peak,and trails along the North Saskatchewan and Siffleur rivers.

Haida Gwaii

JR and his friend Tom had a successful fishing trip in Haida Gwaii. Besides having a lot of fun they brought home Coho, Chinook and Halibut which are very tasty.

Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Eli's sixth birthday in Invermere. Carmen put so much love and time and effort into preparing a specially requested "sailboat" cake which we all enjoyed. Eli was thrilled with the whale he received as a gift from Nana and Papa Protti

Canada Day

We celebrated Canada Day at the Lakehouse with Jim,Carmen, James, Eli, Mio and John and Krystal. We watched the parade, listened to all the entertainment at Kinsmen Park and watched the boat races and played at the beach. What a fun time!