Happy Canada Day!

Well another year has gone by and on Wednesday, the 1st of July, Canada celebrated its 142nd birthday.  Up until 1982 it was known as Dominion Day, then renamed Canada Day by an act of Parliament on October 27th of that year.

I am very seldom home for Canada Day or any other special day throughout the year, but this year was an exception.  Even though I had been out for eighteen days I managed to get home Sunday night the 28th of June and have been home all week.  What a luxury!

Home for Canada Day

To make matters even better Marilyn and I were invited to our eldest son’s new apartment which is high on a hill in Truro, and allowed us to watch the fireworks in comfort from the balcony.  No more fighting traffic, trying to find a parking spot for such a short display of colorful sparks.

Canada Day Truro, Nova Scotia

Of course the extra time home allowed Marilyn and I to get a few things accomplished, including a long overdue wash job for the truck.  This chore went much more quickly with Marilyn manning the hose so I could devote my time to the scrubbing.  Man I hate bug splatter! Of course all good things come to an end and I am on my way back to North Carolina tomorrow after my eye appointment.

A clean truck for at least 2 days.

I hope all my fellow Canadians enjoyed their Canada Day, and best Independance Day wishes in advance for our American neighbors.  I will of course be driving southward on the 4th of July so y’all behave yourselves out there on the roads this year.