  Change of plans. Staying in Vancouver after all. My "Papa" is heading to Greenwood as my cousin will be there and he is rarely home, as he is in the Navy. So... have postponed my trip to mid September now. :-( Have devised new ways of keeping the loft cool.
Remembered the block of ice in front of the fan trick. Plus have rediscovered the joy of theatre air conditioning and have seen Spiderman II, DeLovely and Bourne Supremacy (not all the supreme). Expect to check out a few more this weekend. The place smells fantastic as have several bunches of fragrant Lilly's about the place. I finally got my proper ottoman. (had to file complaint with BBB) Filling up the long weekend with lots of local activities.
Am planning to visit a Corn Maze (not maize haha) in the valley. A giant one that Canadian Tire has done. If I get lost in it...can I still get some oil for the car? Will try swimming again outdoors with SPF 30 this time. Friends coming over for a dinner party on Saturday and then to watch fireworks. On Wednesday I made an important discovery. Sherwood hates fireworks due to unfortunate incident in puppyhood. He will bark for the first 10 minutes and then go hide in the bathroom.
I came home and turned out the lights, lit the candles, put on the music (kinda loud) and sipped on fresh lemonade to watch the fireworks. No barking. He can't here it when the music is on. It took me how many years to figure this out? Answer: 10....! Have decided to spend Christmas &amp; New Years in Newcastle/London this year with my friends and have started making plans. Must find excellent babysitter for Sherwood. The hard part. 
