I picked up the truck from the folks and Catherine stayed home to make the beef stew. Three couples are heading up to Mt Washington resort on Vancouver Island and we're all responsible for various meals Catherine took first night and precooked some Guinness stew for everyone.
We took the 10:30 am ferry to Nanaimo and met up with Thomas a few cars behind in line. He's been in Chicago for months on maternity leave so this is quite the reunion, especially since we get to meet Amelie for the first time. Super cute 2 month year old with big curious eyes.
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| A time for silent reflection |
We did some shopping in Nanaimo and made our way to Mt Washington on the no 19 hwy. arrived around 3pm and Thomas was already there. It's a big condo, a stones throw from the Hawk chair lift and nordic ski area.
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| View from driveway |
The Sztaba family showed up later in the evening. Catherine warmed up the stew, cooked the Hawaiian rice and we all sat down to a terrific meal, then played Pictionary and Monopoly till midnight. A highlight of the evening was watching Olaf Sztaba attempt to draw a paperclip while Thomas rapid fired his best guesses.
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| I can't see a paperclip |
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