New Device Bromance

Christopher has a new device - his first smart phone. Our friend Ian helped him set it up and gave him a crash course in apps, using it and the fun parts...

Birthday Breakfast By Candlelight

One of the pleasures of the north on this shortest day is breakfast by candlelight. Rest assured, it was not some ungodly hour of the morning when this delightful repast occurred, it was a very civilized 9:30am, and still dark. The birthday boy was his usual sweet self and made eggnog lattes and the bacon and potatoes. I did the eggs and the dishes.

All the joy of the season to you all. And hold this precious thought close; the days are getting longer.

Vancouver Visit: Food of the Gods, Miko Sushi

The delicious Japanese fare was so good, that there's no photos after the drinks arrived. All I can say is that you should go and enjoy! I had herring roe on kelp for the first time ever, sake in a wooden cup/box and some amazing grilled mackerel. 

Vancouver Visit; Food of the Gods HONs

A Vancouver staple, HONs is always a must do. This time I think we excelled - rock salt shrimp and rock salt smelt were highlights for me. The noodles were an 'also ran' the Chinese broccoli with garlic lovely.

Vancouver Visit: Food of the Gods Bao Bei

We've had some wonderfully epic meals here in Vancouver on this visit. Thanks to some excellent recommendations from a work mate we arrived hungry at Bao Bei on Keefer St. It is kooky and eclectic with fabulous signature cocktails and smart wait staff - not everyone wants a cocktail that has only alcohol or a soup with bread in it. We did! There was a dish of butterflied herring that was divine, a desert with fresh persimmon and a finishing cocktail of bitter digestif qualities.

Cold Spell

Its been a busy November, craft sales have kept me on the go. The weather had been particularly nice, well, not nice, but not cold and windy the way it usually is in November. That all changed today. A North wind blew in overnight and it is still going strong. The only bright spark has been the City of Whitehorse putting up the holiday lights early and lighting them up in the dark of morning. It was a much more pleasant commute with those light burning bright.

Hallowe'en 2014

We had a grand total of 76 kids this evening trick or treating here at our home in Whitehorse. Christopher says that's almost the largest number ever. Unfortunately we still have candy left... we're sure Sarah's office is looking forward to the candy... lots of skinny lawyers and support staff there.

Favourite costume of the night - Coca Cola vending machine with electrical cord for tail!

Favourite thing from a little one... "Happy... (wipe drippy nose with arm)... Halloween!!!"