October 26

So, firstly, I have to apologize. I have been on a blog hangover, both literally and figuratively. The Road Trip is exhausting mentally and physically. 

I recently had a tooth removed (root canal gone bad from years ago - Eminem rappped a song about it) so-no prayers  necessary. But the nurse (is that what she is called?)that helped the dentist rip the tooth from my mouth was singing, “These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things “ from the Sound of Music - haters take a back seat - and it made me think a few of my favourite things:

1. Sound of Music - you fuckers that have something to say - you wait until I’m done singing “16 going on 17” then form an orderly line and I will deal with you 1 at a time.

2. Rain - falling gently while I am going to sleep. Not the “fuck you” hard core rain when we are biking. Not the “fuck you” rain when we are setting up the tent in gale force winds. Not the “fuck you” sideways rain when we are running for the vehicle on a road trip. Gentle going to sleep rain - you are the boss.

3. Ice. Cold. Beer. On. A. Hot. Summer. Day. Preferably when we drop the tail gate on the Trunk Road. 

4. The Trunk Road. You my friend, are awesome. I do think few people know we have been intimately connected for 35 years. I have a love for you that equals no other. I know every curve, dip, Creek, corner and pee spot. Much love.

5. Christmas. Yes, I set up the tree up 5 weeks early but I love that it is a time for family. I love gingerbread, tinsel, eggnog and carols.

6. Camping. Rain, snow, wind or shine. March to November. I love you. My trailer is equivalent to a confessional. Best ever, I love it.

7. Road trips. Whether we drive to California, Banff, Soth Dakota, Nordegg or Tofino - I love road trips. Ryan or the girls - so many laughs. Ryan and the girls is actually my favourite.

8. My kids - Darian, Dekker and Mike. ❤️ Also Mia and Ava - you two are my almost babies! Also Jord, Jess and Cam. And Taneal and Bryn. And Keanna and Gracie. And Ryanna and Jenae. And all the other kids I have also loved and threatened to cook....,

9. Red wine. You sexy bitch. Snuck up on me and made me love you. Merlot, Malbec, Pinot, Cab Sav, Blend. You tricky bitches.

10. Ryan - my love. Jen - my girl love. Brian - my brother/sister, boy best friend love. Darren - I hate you but not really love. Kim -  my help finish raising me love.

Tomorrow will be my top 10 Things I Hate. Can I please, please name names???