More family pics

My bro, George.
My sister, Connie and her baby, Buddy.
Me, my sister, Carol and my niece, Nicole.
Me and Carol.
My Nanny Henley and my Aunt Gen.
Nicole and her boyfriend, Donnie.
My Nanny Henley and me.
My Mama and me.
My Nanny Gillmore and me. She's turning 95 tomorrow!

News

VISA APPROVED!!!!!!

As a lot of you already know, Cari and I are moving to Brisbane Australia. We found out last night that the visa has been approved! Not 100% sure what date we will be leaving, but it looks like near the end of January..

Steve (going to a land down under) Dickinson

Andrew and Kristi Read This!!!

Just in case you didn't know...

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003468096_webbangor11.html


Steve (no nukes) Dickinson

So True

Apples & Wine

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they sometimes take the apples from the ground that aren't as good, but they're easy. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they're amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along - the one who is brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree.

Now Men... Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes and it's up to women to stomp the shit out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

Thanks Mike for sending this to me....

Steve (now a fine wine) Dickinson

My First NHL Game

Well, like the title says, I went to my first NHL game...... Montreal Canadians vs Toronto Maple Leafs.
What a great game. During the first Period Toronto scored twice, by the end of the game they were tied 3, 3. It went into over time, no one scored, so they had a shoot out. Montreal ended up taking it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole game. Speaking of seats, we were in the very last row, if you went any further back you would be outside, but they were still great seats, I t seemed like you were looking straight down on the rink. I'm used to the Metro Center in Halifax, so it was a treat being in the Bell Center.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow?

Nope, these pics were not taken here in Montreal. Here in Montreal today, it's 14 degrees! These are a couple of pics that our friend Carl sent us. This is their yard in Victoria! What's going on with the world?? We haven't even had real flurries yet...it's mild and rainy and tomorrow is December 1st! Meanwhile, Victoria has that much snow!! That never happens! I want some snow!

Turkey dinner at the Purdy's

The Purdy's had everyone over yesterday for an early Christmas dinner, since everyone will be all over the place over the actual holidays. It was a great dinner and really helped to kick off the holiday season! Special thanks to Darryl and Stacey for everything...we had a great time!
The turkey was perfect! So moist and yummy!
Darryl putting the finishing touches on the gravy.
Jeff and Paul having a sing song. I have a couple of videos I want to post soon of this! Stay tuned...
Jeff's Wii brought hours of fun to the get together. This is me boxing. I won!!! Yeah, that's right...don't mess with me!!!
Everyone had a turn playing. My favorite was the bowling.
As you can see, the game involved a lot of attention and focus.

Paul holding Breagha. His first time holding a baby...he didn't do too bad! I think you're a natural Paul!

I love this picture of Breagha!
Karine making Breagha smile.
She's SO adorable!
A hockey game broke out in the basement. Shamus really kicks butt at hockey!

Mommy and son.
What a handsome kid!

Just for future reference and in case anyone cares...Cheddar flavored Rice Cheese is DISGUSTING!!!! However, the Mozzarella flavored one is actually quite good.

It's Christmas time in the Dickinson house...

So, I decorated for Christmas. I couldn't help myself. I started addressing my Christmas cards and I suddenly caught the Christmas spirit bug. I know it's a little early, but in my defense, I am going to be in Nova Scotia from December 1st to 15th and I want to enjoy my own decotaions for as long as possible! So, now we just need a little snow and it'll feel like Christmas is right around the corner! Just please don't decide to snow on the day I fly to NS...I don't want that hassle, thanks!:)

C.

Some pics of our sighseeing adventures...

Okay, let me just ask you...would seeing this (people sitting in a bus in the middle of the parking lot) make you want to rush home and book your trip to Mexico??? I find this the strangest form of advertising...They were even acting out suntanning and getting a massage at one point...It must get boring in there...I wonder how much they get paid...
This is the Go to Mexico bus.
Kristi on the train in her new Montreal scarf.
The Christmas display in the Ogilvy's window downtown. You know Christmas is on the way when this pops up. Where's the snow? I think we need a little snow to make it feel more Christmasy and less grey in Montreal! Man, November really is a depressing looking month!
More of the display. It's really very cool! Everything moves and does actions.
I love this wine rack. This was at the restaurant where we had breakfast/lunch...brunch.
Me checking out the Notre Dame Basilica...You used to be able to just walk in and have a look, now it costs $4 for a peek!
Us in China Town. I bought my usual China medicine things for neck pain at the Chinese Drugstore...LOVE that stuff! The Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal. This is the place where Celine Dion got married.
The Bay on Ste. Catherine Street. Not a great picture but it looked very pretty at night.
Kristi took this picture. She found the little snow tents that everyone puts over their driveways weird, and it's true...I remember when we moved here, I thought it was weird too. No one has these in Halifax. Although, it's really quite brillant. Definitely helps with shovel time and cleaning off your car! Downtown, you see these everywhere...like literally on some streets, every house has one. This was taken on our street.
Steve waiting for the train, which was packed when it got to us because it was the Santa Clause Parade dowtown. Lots of kids everywhere!

Jesse loved Kristi...she's actually a little allergic to dogs, but did okay with Jesse...that's a good thing because Jesse liked sneaking into her room and sleeping on her bed...
I think he thought if he only half laid on her bed, then it would be okay and we wouldn't kick him out...
Me and Snugs.

A few pics...

The flowers in the Carrefour Laval mall. So pretty.
Christmas is popping up everywhere around Montreal. I guess it's not that far away.
More flowers. We went for dinner last night at Madisons. GREAT service, good food and reasonable prices. Will definitely eat there again.
Kristi and I waiting for the train after a long day of shopping. We look a little tired and shopped out.

More Christmas in downtown Montreal.