Sunday 19 June 2005
2:10 p.m.

We have had several days of clouds and rain, and now the sun has taken over and brought some moist heat. The air is sweet with fragrant roses.

Since yesterday I have been pulling things out of cupboards, placing things into boxes and bags, and getting organized for the trek through the Rocky Mountains, across Alberta, and home. Karen and I will be travelling in a caravan of two in case either of us has any vehicle trouble.

The boys leave Friday with Dad. He is off to Edmonton to visit Cameron and is not afraid to take them along on a long day's drive. Not that there's any need to be concerned. They are the best travelling children ever; they deserve a prize.

Joan and Karen are celebrating Father's Day with Dad by taking him golfing. Afterward we are having supper at Joan's. I've sent over two hunks of dead animal to roast: a chicken and some beef. My lazy contribution to the meal.