Monty Arrives, Friday April 16th

Last Friday Josée drove Cynthia to Victoria.  Their mission, should they accept it, was to pick up Monty the mini-pig.  Monty is five months old and quite lovable.  He was being offered free to anyone who would provide him with a good home, as his present owners had to move and could not take him with them.  Of course, Josée being the animal lover she is, and a person looking for a mini-pig, spotted the ad and away they went.  Well, the mission was completed and last Friday was added to the animals at Knight Rd. farm.  Cynthia went along to keep Josée company on the ride, but was immediately smitten by Monty's good looks.  He is definitely cute.

Shortly after they arrived back in Comox, Tim and Andi came out to see Monty bringing Charlotte and Oliver with them.  Charlotte immediately loved the pig and wanted to pet him, but for Oliver, there was no contest where his desires lay.  As long as the tractor is available for a ride, that's where his heart is.  After a quick hello, he was off with Ben to drive the machine and practice his skills in that area.  As for the rest of us, we sat around on the front steps, watching Monty grunt with pleasure as he nibbled the grass, our fingers, or anything else which might be in the area and available for eating.  His little tail (not curly by the way) continued to thrash the air like a wind-shield wiper as he absorbed the love and care which surrounded him.  He is going to be a very happy pig at Knight Rd, of that I have no doubts.                                                              

Easter 2010

Our family's Easter get-together happened yesterday, Easter Monday, at our home. Ben, Josée, Tim, Andi, Charlotte, Oliver, Jean and Ron came for dinner. Cynthia spent most of the day getting a delicious meal ready for us which even included home-made sausage rolls before-hand. We all enjoyed the food and the wine too. After the meal, some of us went out to the drive and the road to watch Charlotte and Oliver ride their bicycles. Charlotte got hers for Christmas and is now very proficient at riding the bike. Oliver's little two wheeler is called a Strider I believe. It has no pedals so he propels the bike with his legs as we used to do on scooters years ago. The result is great to watch as he has learned to balance the bike really well. (See video clip below)  Not bad riding for 2 years 6 months eh? Tim and Andi bought the bike on a shared basis, with them paying half and friends paying half. When Oliver outgrows the bike, it will go to the son of the friends who is a year younger than Oliver I believe. Smart thinking to be sure! We had a really good time before Tim, Andi and the youngsters left, followed by Ben and Josée afterwards. Jean and Ron stayed on for a while longer and we four oldies but goodies had an enjoyable chat together after the dust had settled. Thanks to all who came. We are so fortunate to have you living so close. Best wishes to all who read this. Thanks for taking the time to do so. The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed!