Posted on July 2, 2015
Happy Canada Day from Boomer Babe!!!
Updated on July 2, 2015
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Sunny skies, blisteringly hot weather, happy Canada Day revellers, music, ice-cream, chilled lemonade sellers on the streets, tourists, Canada flags tattooed on slim bronzed bodies and oceans of red and white everywhere — that was Canada Day here in Victoria. What a perfect day it was!
Kevin and I spent the whole day wandering around our beautiful city, just like tourists. We stood with hundreds of others in front of the Legislature building at 3.00 p.m. for the singing of the National Anthem. It was a powerful feeling waving my flag.
Several people stopped to admire my outfit, and one lady asked if she could have her photograph taken with me (it was the fascinator that fascinated people). One father pointed to his son and said “Say hello to Ms. Canada!” Flattery was all around! The best part came when Kevin and I were going into the ‘Irish Times’ pub on Government Street. Staff asked if they could take my photo for their Facebook page. They voted me the best-dressed of the day. When I told them I’m was real-deal Irish, they were thrilled to bits.
A perfect day from start to finish.
I Love you CANADA and Happy Birthday!
Patricia xxx
Updated on July 1, 2015
Cancerian Style
Happy Birthday to all you lovely feminine Cancerian ladies. This is your month to shine! Cancerian ladies are smart, feminine, and hardworking. When you shop, you want both quality and value for money. You are generous to a fault with your loved ones and will never forget a birthday or special occasion. You have a retentive memory and are good with money. Financial security and independence are very important for your sense of security. You enjoy cooking and food and also love to travel and experience lots of exotic cultures. Laughter is good for your soul. Make sure you enjoy a few laughs per day and that you get the opportunity to show your caring side, either through children, pets, or plants. Below, you will find some clothing and accessory suggestions for your sign, as well as some famous Cancerian ladies who share your sign. EnJOY!!
Updated on July 5, 2015
Dîner en Blanc Victoria 2015
This was my first year attending Victoria’s annual Dîner en Blanc, and boy I hope it’s not the last! It was a truly fabulous evening and one for my calendar.
The stars were well aligned and the weather truly glorious. For those of you interested in the history of the Dîner en Blanc, it was started in Paris some 27 years ago by a man named Francois Pasquier, who invited a few friends to the Bois de Boulogne one sunny day in June. To find each other in the park, they all wore white. The dinner was such a resounding success, they decided that next year each person would invite some other friends and the event grew in leaps and bounds into the 10,000 + dinner it is today. The location is announced upon boarding pre-arranged buses that take the invitees to the dinner spot. Everyone must wear white, bring dinner in a picnic basket, and their own table, chairs, and linen tablecloth. Fancy silver, candelabras, and flowers are at your decorating discretion!
The sight of more than 1500 people all dressed in white against the glamorous background of the Empress Hotel was reminiscent of a scene from The Great Gatsby. Romantic French music was flowing from a multi-millionaire’s yacht (which conveniently happened to be docked at the harbour). Picture the scene, guys — sunshine, the Empress Hotel in the backdrop, the millionaire’s yacht resting in the harbour (correct me if I’m wrong but rumour has it that the yacht belonged to Steven Spielberg), champagne and wine flowing and everybody in high spirits.
My friend Anita was my guest — she is the Thelma to my Louise. Between us we have clocked up 85 years of marriage!! She’s a Diva if ever and knows how to enjoy her life so was a fun companion.
Hope to see you here some time! For more pictures, check out Diner en Blanc Victoria’s Facebook page here.
Hugs,
Patricia xxx
Updated on June 28, 2015
