July 2003

was great fun for all who made it to the island. July this year was one of the rainiest of recent memory, our toes were starting to get moldy after 40 days and 40 nights of rain. The weather did clear long enough for us to have a small Christmas party by the fire pit.

We found a tree (easy to do on the island) suitable for decorating, Eva got some Christmas lights at a garage sale and.... we found one ornament... right there between Dad and Tante Eva....   where did that come from?? Tante Corrine.... did you send this ornament East??? Many thanks... was beautiful on our tree!!!
The 'Guys' noticed there were no balls on our Christmas tree so they thought they would stand near the tree, hoping to help decorate.  Bill, Peter, Dad and David... not sure who came up with that brilliant idea??? In any event, great fun was had by all during the night!!!! Christmas in July!
Peter had lots of chainsaw action when the weather broke.... Dad exhibited his expert poling technique all the time....
Peter and I have proudly become Canadian citizens and are now enjoying dual citizenship...  Peter, why don't we have cool hats like this in the US?? And, naturally, the Queen of the Land was always around.....

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