Today is your day Boomer! I haven't seen so many Boomers in one place since a Doobie Brothers concert I went to a few years ago. It was this past weekend and it was the Peach City Beach Cruise in Penticton, B.C. established 23 years ago. "Joined by the weekly downtown markets on Main Street, Western Canada's premier car show returned with 775 vehicles, live entertainment, food trucks and family-friendly activities."(Summerland Review Newspaper) What a great spot for this type of event! A cross-city cruise between the two lakes on the Friday night, the big car showing all day Saturday, and a pancake breakfast and awards Sunday. My wife and I met friends there who had their restored Dodge Challenger on display and thoroughly enjoyed it! Cruise President Donna Reimann adds "There's really something magical about this show." and it helps kick-off summer. I agree, and by the way, I loved all the "car talk" as I passed by....stuff like under the hood, paint colour, wax and shine, engine power, accessories etc. Boomers(mostly men) just doing their thing. Cheers!
Today is your day Boomer! My Dad left this world this week. I was there in-person to say goodbye and, of course, it was very, very difficult. But rather than focusing on the negatives of his downfall, I want to share with you my Dad's many contributions to my life. First off, Harold (Hal) shared his name with me and helped raise me as one of six kids in our family. Imagine the financial impact a family of eight had on his work life and mental state! Speaking of that, he taught me the importance of a strong work ethic and a good education. All his kids have university degrees or trades tickets. He showed me the supreme importance of family gatherings, how to flyfish...even when he was colour blind....how to use tools, play high-level bridge, eat organic foods, he taught me how to drive....even though I ruined the transmission on our old car....he showed me how to sail, save and invest money, have an appreciation for nature, he was a role model for me as I moved through heart/s
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