De-Nesting Diaries: Friday, March 1st

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us. -Epicurus, philosopher (c. 341-270 BCE)

  
Hi Patrice,

Thanks for the congratulatories !.  It is entirely feasible that one could ride to the castillo but you might want to arrange for a rest stop at a B and B along the way as it is 175 K. and a fairly good hill just out of Hope on the number 3 Hwy. as I’m sure you’re familiar with.

We’re still keeping it on the DL until the paperwork and the big cheque gets written later next week. We will make an official announcement after that.

I will see how things go on Saturday as I have a couple things going on but as it gets closer I’ll see if there’s a window of opportunity and when and get in touch. Thanks, Al

 Hi Hope Hilton! (Are you really Paris' brother?)

Will keep the lid on until official announcement as I know Captain Barnacle would probably want to squat in your place, if only to get away from his winter, fitted-canvas shrouded rum runner!

If you do decide to come by the Loft, call Chloë. She'll have her cell tomorrow. There is no land-line in the place. Not sure if the intercom has been changed but suite is 208. We will probably be there until around 3:00pm as Chloë has a work related function  for Aunt Leah's to attend around 5:00pm and needs to change, etc. Cheers to the Hope Millionaires!!! Patrice!!!
 
Looks very cozy! They’ll have some great times there I’m sure!

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  Patrick James Dunn Your Mother is not going to be very happy when she learns that you have posted what she does when she disappears into the bathroom for hours!!! Think some heavy bonus cash might go a long way, under the circumstances!!!

Ayn P

I just saw a Merle Norman ad on TV and thought I had time-traveled back to 1984...#nopancakeplease

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  Adam Goldberg no merle norman, unless you want to look like boy george
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  Patrick James Dunn I feel like Rip Van Winkle even though I lived through the '80's...#nocapice! And I don't own a stinkin' cellulare/mobile/handi/Crackberry or other Tweetology device!!!
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  Lori Vogt @ Patrick. Just how long did it take you to chip that post out on your rock with a chisel? LOL
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  Patrick James Dunn In fact, but a few nano seconds while I was riding around Stanley Park, on my unicycle, in the pouring rain, upside down and backwards, so that I could chisel into the cliffs of Prospect Point more easily! I spit on Egyptian hieroglyphics, much preferring West Coast petroglyphs! When are we riding, by the bye? Be sure to bring your own chisel! Cheers, Patrizzio!
  

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    Lori Vogt haha! I will give you a call next week to arrange a ride time. Haven't been on the bike for ages so be gentle! Didn't realize you guys were back from your road trip...

  
  

  

  The Compass Players  Pictured in Jimmy's where they often performed

  The iconic comedy show "Saturday Night Live" had its roots in Chicago's Second City Theater, which had famous alumni ranging from John Belushi to Bill Murray to Tina Fey and dozens in-between. But Second City had in turn emerged from the short-lived Chicago based Compass Players, a theater company with a daring and often uncomfortable approach to comedy when it debuted in 1955. The star alumni from Compass were Mike Nichols and Elaine May, whose next step was to conquer Broadway with their improvisational comedy act, then build legendary careers in movie writing and directing. Their comedy intentionally distanced itself from the "Catskills" comedy of the day -- which relied on superficial, gag-based comedy instead of character -- and was part of the revolution brewing throughout 1950s American society that belied its quiet surfaces.  
  
  

  

  Dear Spelling Bee Loser!
  
  Glad to know that Big Brothers and Sisters are keeping up surveillance! I gather Robo Man had decided it is too, too wet for him to risk a ride. He is probably right as I'm not sure if it is going to dry up very much, at least according to the current forecast. This being the case, I think I'll take advantage of the rain to go for a swim at the Aquatic Centre, particularly when the watchers are otherwise engage, gnoshing on sustainables!
  
  See you at Chez Banks domani. Cheers, Il Piscatore! Reader Pic From Cora Lee!
  
  Hi Raymond!
  
  Sorry I missed your call. I did ring a number of times, from dentist and home, but guess everyone was out. I gather, from Coriandre, that you have decided it is too, too wet to risk a ride. You are probably right as I'm not sure if it is going to dry up very much, at least according to the current forecast. This being the case, I think I'll take advantage of the rain to go for a swim at the Aquatic Centre. Will let Whirlygig splash in the puddles while I'm splashing in the shallow end!
  
  See you tomorrow! Cheers, Il Piscatore!
  

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