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One of these pictures is of our family (without Graham) in Sept. in Tofino, BC. The other is of Graham and Krystal with their puppy.




Brian and I moved to Alberta when we were married in 1977. We have four 'children'.




Keith, 27 lives in Australia and works for the Wilderness Society saving forests and the like. He is very happy there and I fear he may not come 'home'. He has been there for about 5 years and the worst case scenario is that he start a family way down under and I never get to see my grandchildren. Initially he assured me that wouldn't happen, but may need to backpedal to the nearest slippery slope of over-analysis and inconvenient admissions. I think he may stay.




Graham, 25 lives in Edmonton with his girlfriend, Krystal and their two dogs. I really wish he'd marry Krystal because she is the absolute most any guy could ask for and will be an awesome mother to my grandchildren. Anyways, as an example of a point I may make later, this oversight is easily remedied. Graham has done very well establishing himself in business and real-estate investing.




Ebony is turning 19 tomorrow. 19 going on 29. She works as an office administrator/book keeper. She is very organized and could be a brain surgeon if she wanted... She loves to travel and just got back from Guataumala.




Eric is 16 and figures whats mine is his. I have to fight him for time on MY computer and MY car. He is still in highschool, and his biggest challenge is getting out of bed. He relates well with people of all ages and is truely a sweetheart. He also loves to travel and was in Dominican last month with friends.




Even tho our nest isn't yet empty, it often feels like it is. Teenagers are always on the go and if they're at home, they're in their own space, doin' their own thing. Five years ago I would've thought that sounded wonderful, but now it sounds quiet. So this Ford Blog is much enjoyed when I'm longing for family.


Comments

Kevin Ford said…
Tofino in Sept? Im sure you need to go through Vancouver to get to Tofino but perhaps you know a different way and thats why you didnt call.These pics really say it well that we all need to get together soon, your kids were kids the last time I saw them.They aged and we didn't ......wierd!
19 February 2007 at 19:06
Vera Wood said…
Shame on me. We stayed at Maureens over night and even that was so rushed. The story of everyones life, I know. That is why we need a reunion. Next time, we'll connect I PROMISE.
20 February 2007 at 12:51
robbyblogger said…
Gee I live a few minutes off of highway one. You literally had to pass by my house. You were practically at my house. You could have smelled the popcorn popping (if we had popped popcorn). But you drove on by. Zipped right on by without a howdy dowdy. I had even washed in Sept. but noo you HAD to be in Tofino.
Fine
21 February 2007 at 15:45
Vera Wood said…
I remember smelling popcorn! I thought it was stinky feet and we stepped on the gas. But you had washed! Next time for sure, we'll phone first, to be sure its pop corn popping and not what it smells like...
24 February 2007 at 00:56
Kevin Ford said…
Howdy dowdy?Where did that come from?It's goofy woofy Robbie sobbie!Vera , I understand why you kept driving by HIS house and by the way Sept.wasnt a good time for Mr Deanie weehie,he was on drugs wugsy due to his clumsy thumbsy!
25 February 2007 at 03:56
Debbie (Mathews) Marangoni said…
Hey Vera:
Nice to see pictures of your family. I so enjoyed our time together in the summer. I can't remember (must have been the booze) will you be in Toronto again this summer or are you off to better places? I'm certainly looking forward to seeing you again. You, Kevin and Rob are entertaining me with your banter.
Take Care.
Love,
Deb
26 February 2007 at 23:29
Vera Wood said…
Hey Deb,
I enjoyed your family photos as well, but would so much more love to see you all in the flesh. This summer we'll be in the States. Too bad cause I LOVED Toronto. On the other hand, shopping costs less in the States...
P.S: Don't mention booze on the blog, and I won't mention what that guy painted on you in the lounge.
28 February 2007 at 17:14
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