The crackling of a campfire, the sound of water flowing, good wine and great company – all the makings of a delightful evening! Ron, Myrna and Lindy joined us at the campground last night where we enjoyed a wonderful visit around the fire.  Richard and Lindy shared many hilarious stories of their boyhood adventures. We continue to marvel at the many similarities between the two families, one living on the Alberta prairie and the other on the Maritime coast.  It’s no wonder that mother and Myrna enjoyed corresponding with one another for so many years.  

This afternoon, we’re meeting with a reporter from the local newspaper. When Myrna’s daughter, Patsy, heard the reason for our visit and learned more about the long term penpal relationship between her mom and Richard’s, she decided it would make a good human interest story. With our permission, she contacted the local paper.

On a completely different note, as of this morning, there have been 9 999 visits to my blog, not counting my own!  Unless people leave comments, I can’t tell who’s been here but I do see how many visit each day.  I know that many are regular readers while others are strangers who come across it in a variety of ways.  I hope they find it interesting. I love writing it and like any writer, I enjoy the fact that someone reads it!