Friends

Yuma, AZ

One of the best things about being as involved as I have been in politics is the great friends you make along the way. Most of them support the same political party as I do and share the same values and vision for the country.

Yesterday, in Yuma, I shared food and drink with two such groups of friends.

I had breakfast with Guenter and Diane, from Prince George, BC, who I met during their time in the lower mainland. Retired, they are living back in Prince George now, and wintering in Yuma. Guenter suggested Beer and Burgers (just east of 4th Ave at 20th Street), and I said that was fine as long as I didn’t have to have either a beer or a burger at 10 am I was good with that! Turns out their breakfasts are pretty darn good. I had a traditional eggs and bacon but Guenter and Diane both chose more adventuresome Mexican breakfasts that looked great. It was great to connect again and to pick Guenter’s brain as he has been a Rotarian for 33 years and that is something I’ve considered getting involved with when I eventually settle back down in Ottawa. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of Guenter and Diane. Guess I wasn’t quite awake.

After being relatively stationary in Palm Desert for 5 weeks, on the way to Yuma, wouldn’t you know that the maintenance light came on. So I stopped in at the local Toyota Dealership and they kindly fit me in to their shop yesterday afternoon for the routine 16,000 km maintenance. Yup, I’ve put over 17000 km in on the Venza since Ottawa.

Then last evening, I spent some time with my friends Lee, Charles, Sue and Garnett. Lee has been a friend since 2000 and I’ve gotten to know his husband, Charles and his parents (Sue and Garnett) in more recent years. I once stayed with Lee for a month in Malyasia on the beautiful island of Langkawi. We started with a tour of my “house” and then it was back to their place where I had such a lovely evening visiting, eating snacks and a beautiful meal prepared by Sue (the day after they returned from a week in Mexico over New Year) and a hilarious time playing a very politically incorrect game.

So great to catch up with friends and important to keep in touch. Thanks to them all for taking the time.