It's so hard to believe it's been five years since Dad died. I still remember Canada Day 2007, as my brother, his wife and myself were aboard a Westjet flight leaving Edmonton and heading to Halifax. The flight left around 10:30 pm and I remember seeing the Canada Day fireworks below us. It does get easier as time goes by and I find myself more ( Read more... )

Had a wonderful time at MFF and I must say, the hotel was amazing. Lots of space, open concept, many places to "couch" and even the elevators were awesome. The con is back to it's old feel, and there was a very positive energy ( Read more... )

After spending a few wonderful and noisy days at MFF, the night seems so quiet... it's almost like I forgot what silence was like. As usual, the con already feels like it finished a couple days ago, and not this morning. My flight back was fine and I slept very deeply when I got home. I chuckled when I woke up at 7:20 pm and said out loud, "am I ( Read more... )

I had a great time visiting Nova Scotia, especially having no dealings with lawyers or funeral homes this time around.  Tomorrow morning, I set off on the 12 hour drive to Furfright, and I can't wait to see the friends who will be there. :) After the con, I have an 8 hour drive to Toronto and I'm flying back to Calgary from there. I will be so ( Read more... )

I had a wonderful time at Furfright. :) Great hotel, nice comfy atmosphere, and old friends I should see more often. The inside jokes and movie quotes were flying free as usual, and it was also nice to meet some new friends and there were a few nice surprises along the way. Flights back were excellent and I think I even enjoyed them ( Read more... )

Arrived safe and sound in Connecticut for Furfright.! I'm rooming with Wally Wabbit in room 151 ( Read more... )