What roller-coaster winter weather! From Arctic vortexes to Chinooks, we’re
getting quite a ride. Groundhog Day is
coming up quickly, so let’s hope spring weather soon arrives.
Our January meeting succeeded in giving
us all the opportunity to brainstorm on events for this year. The Kingburger venue is most enjoyable for a
good meal with some social time and the layout seems to work OK for our meeting
needs.
This time of year takes me back
to the ‘good ole days’ of sleigh rides at my parents’ farm and other places in
the Valley. The sound of the bells on
the harness and the scrunch of the runners cutting across the crisp snow are
great memories to look back on. But how
about a 2014 sleigh ride in February? Perhaps a day time may work better for a
number of us. We could choose a date and location at this meeting, be it
Willy’s Ranch or maybe a return to Northfork followed by a dinner. Let’s
talk.
The February meeting will be the
time to try to pencil in some of our regular tours and events. The challenge has been made for
couples to consider taking on the design and organization of a tour. Please think about this ahead of time and
come to the meeting prepared to take on a tour.
You all have special places and ideas – let’s hear from you.
Our meetings can take on new
twists once warmer weather arrives, whether it be at the waterfront park, a
member’s patio or cottage, or a new eatery to discover, think about these
things as we go forward into the new year. As was discussed last meeting,
one of the fun projects that we did was to showcase members when they were
young in a picture that included an early family vehicle. With so many new member couples having
joined since we completed that project, it’s time to capture our newer
members. So here’s another challenge –
dig up an old car-related family picture, do a brief write-up and we’ll feature
this in upcoming Flying Quails. Look for
the first 2014 entry on another page in this issue.
Dan Hewitt has been successful in
connecting with the new Algonquin College campus for a special tour of the
Motive Program as part of our March meeting. Information is included elsewhere in these
pages.
May you all have a healthy, happy
rest of the winter – stay warm and safe.
I look forward to seeing you all at our next
meeting on February 5th at the Kingburger, where Myles and staff are
most gracious in making us comfortable with tasty food and cold refreshments. Socializing begins at 5:30, Supper by 6:00 and Meeting at 7:00pm. See you all then. Delores
