(Written as if last night.)
Tonight we have a small BBQ planned at our RV with some old friends. This morning we headed into Sundre to pick up some groceries...and stuff.
These dogs were pretty cute in the back of this truck. The one on the right looks pretty ripped!
Our campground is on the Little Red Deer River...just down the road from where we are parked.
Andy and Gladys came down to our site around 5:30 or so. They're the reason for us being here. We met up with them in Orillia in January at John Hollinger's Mom's funeral. We talked about coming out here, and Andy said, "We're just off the TransCanada." So we decided, what the heck. Sure we'll come.
At about 6 pm, the rest arrived. Hilary Rosebrugh (nee Reid) and I just kind of stared at each other for a bit, then we hugged and cried. It was so incredible seeing her after almost 40 years. What an emotional moment. We were in each other's weddings. In fact, I was her maid-of-honour.
It's also incredible how much people have not changed in all that time. We were great friends in elementary and high school. We hung out together a LOT. As did Judy Hollinger (nee Payne).
Maybe I did change. I didn't realize I had a hook on my arm!
Hilary's sister, Barb, came along too. Barb is only a year older than Hilary, so Barb was often part of our group. It was so great to see her too. And this is Bert, Hilary's husband. We also hugged and cried.
5 Orillia people! Andy, Bert, Barb, me, and Hilary. Take that all you non-Orillians. We've outnumbered people once again.
We threw some burgers on the BBQ and had a couple of salads. All in all, it was a terrific night. So emotional, and so satisfying. We can't let it be another 40 years!
Tonight we have a small BBQ planned at our RV with some old friends. This morning we headed into Sundre to pick up some groceries...and stuff.
These dogs were pretty cute in the back of this truck. The one on the right looks pretty ripped!
Our campground is on the Little Red Deer River...just down the road from where we are parked.
Andy and Gladys came down to our site around 5:30 or so. They're the reason for us being here. We met up with them in Orillia in January at John Hollinger's Mom's funeral. We talked about coming out here, and Andy said, "We're just off the TransCanada." So we decided, what the heck. Sure we'll come.
At about 6 pm, the rest arrived. Hilary Rosebrugh (nee Reid) and I just kind of stared at each other for a bit, then we hugged and cried. It was so incredible seeing her after almost 40 years. What an emotional moment. We were in each other's weddings. In fact, I was her maid-of-honour.
It's also incredible how much people have not changed in all that time. We were great friends in elementary and high school. We hung out together a LOT. As did Judy Hollinger (nee Payne).
Maybe I did change. I didn't realize I had a hook on my arm!
Hilary's sister, Barb, came along too. Barb is only a year older than Hilary, so Barb was often part of our group. It was so great to see her too. And this is Bert, Hilary's husband. We also hugged and cried.
And the 3 of us.
5 Orillia people! Andy, Bert, Barb, me, and Hilary. Take that all you non-Orillians. We've outnumbered people once again.
That is just so awesome that you had a reunion! Wish I could have been there. Next time!
ReplyDeleteThey asked about you guys right away. We all wished you were there too.
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