had a nice visit with dad earlier this week - its always a good time, too short, and a luxury to be taken for dinner and shopping. Dad and I have the kind of father/daughter relationships that I think most families aspire too - I'm very lucky that we're so close. I keep telling him he should retire and relocate to my city - with the excuse of seeing much more of his little grandsons (and selfishly, me) but so far he's not buying it. I guess he's just a big city boy at heart. He'd also have to find a place to park the boat. Currently outside is a big truck chopping fallen tree branches into a chipper - a windstorm earlier this week felled 2 trees across our driveway and our neighbours', and cut down powerlines. We're all okay but the mess is still being cleaned up. Just intime for more storms anticipated tonight. Whoopie! Better stock up on candles, blankets and wine! Happy weekend to all.