Busy but Fun Day

"Tabitha, go wake Uggie up."

Tabitha toddles out to the six man divided tent where Maret, Zander and I have been sleeping for the past number of nights. She carefully and quietly steps through the door to the side which Zander sleeps in, puts her hand gently on his shoulder and says; "Uggie get up"
He doesn't move for a second, then groggily drags the edge of his sleeping bag up higher around his chin then pulls the hood down so he looks like he is snug in a giant cocoon. Tabitha moves closer and softly wraps her arms around his head in a loving hug. He groans and peaks one eye open at her then rolls over. She has a twinkle in her eye as she leaves the tent then. She has accomplished her mission; "Uggie" is now awake.

With the process of waking Zander up safely out of the way, plans for the day can continue. He and I drop by the coffee shop for London Fogs, then head to Nanaimo for some outdoor gear. We checked out the new Outdoor Warehouse (good store, got a skirt), found the new location of Valhala Pure (didn't get anything), Nanaimo Dive Outfitters (again, didn't get anything, but got some questions answered and will be back there tomorrow morning), Value Village (two shirts and a pair of shorts) and last but not least Alberni Outpost (bought an amazing Osprey day pack). The whole day was slightly hot with the van warming up quite terribly sitting in all the parking lots with too little time between stops for the air conditioning to do any good. But the company and conversation was the best I could ever ask for. Every word spoken was heart felt and honest.

Back home, the evening is beautiful so took Maret for a quick bike ride down to the liquor store and Tomms grocery and had the opportunity to test my new pack. Yes it fits quite a bit in it! 2 litre bottle of Pepsi and a 6 pack to be precise, and only half full at that! Think I will be very happy with this purchase.

Now I just have to wait for my friend and coach Pat Landals to get here tonight. Tomorrow he and I will go scuba diving!!! Can't wait!!!!!!!