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A Mountain in Alberta

Here is the view from my balcony window. from-the-balcony-005

As all our fingers and toes and eyes and innards slowly uncross, and uncurl and relax.

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I made it. The passport made it, passed through the car window of our laughing  good Friend. The check in lady gave me a priority ticket for no apparent reason. The screaming baby in the flight bothered me not at all.

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My sons could not greet me (I arrived in at 9.30) because of the rehearsal dinner (oops forgot about that) but on the way to the car rental in Calgary I happened upon a shuttle that was leaving at 10.30 and the lovely man brought me right to the door of my Motel.  All along this life I encounter such kind people. But it was nighttime for the long drive.  So I have yet to see where I am. Rainy darkness had wrapped up all the surprises.

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We talked ’til two as you do.  Then bed in our warm, teensy room.

I am here. In Alberta. It is chilly and overcast and will be a cold rainy day. Of course it will be, it is an outside wedding. But dense cloud is excellent light for  portraits and I have my boots. But none of this matters, as I am here. In good time for the wedding. In Alberta, Canada.  Oh Canada. I made it.

Thank you lofty guardian angels of the Fellowship of the Farmy.

Oh me of little  faith.

Good morning. Now it is 8 am. I am late.  I will call home soon and see how everything is going. Then make a cup of coffee, collect another banana from the table and settle back into bed to read some more! Later Camera House and I are going out to wander about aimlessly and explore.

Such slovenly behaviour.

Have a lovely, lovely day.

celi

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  1. Hooray! I’m thrilled for you to be there! I hope the wedding is joyful and FUN. Fun is very important. I love the province of Alberta. My aunt and uncle vacation in Canmore, and although the town got a really tough go with the floods recently, I’m going to go up there in September for a breather. It’s so gorgeous, and I love the people there. The mountains are breathtaking – literally, for me, as the altitude gives me a run for my money!, and metaphorically. Oh, and there is a gourmet market and Italian restaurant called Mercado in Calgary that you might get a kick out of visiting.

    Have so much fun, dear C! Take lots of snaps for your fellowship, OK?

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  4. Huzzah! I’m so terrifically happy for you and your son/new daughter-in-law! Hope everyone has a fantastic time and all goes absolutely beautifully 🙂

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  6. So glad you made it! Your enormous efforts this week speak volumes of the love you have for your family. There are no bridges too high, no chasms too great, that a mother would not cross for her children. May you and your whole clan be blessed on this day of celebration. Cheers!

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  9. Whew! And what a perfect, cool morning. Are you going to call London when you get back? I bet those girls who worked on your passport are dying to know if you made the wedding.

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  11. Congratulations – what a feat ! So thrilled that you made it… but after the first shock, somehow I knew you’d get there – being you….
    Lovely to know that miracles are happening… have a happy happy time with your family…

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  13. Ditto to all of the above, Celia! You may be at the wedding this very moment! Have a wonderful time and perhaps even a relaxing one! Alberta looks just beautiful!

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  14. Woo hoo! You made it to Canmore. It’s a spot that I have many fond memories of so I’m delighted to know you will be making memories there too. All my best to you and yours.

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