Me and Mom (1911 - 1994)

Mom's Birthday was 27 March 1911.

This picture was taken some years back at a News Year Party for the folks at Lions Manor. I think she had started to shrink then because I was never that tall. 

Queen of the North

Hard to believe that the 'Queen' is now resting in 1400' of water. Our rugged BC Coast has claimed another victim. We took this picture while at anchor in one of BC's beautiful little coves. I remember the 'Queen' created quite a wave throughout the anchorage quite awhile after she passed by. 

Family and Friends in Japan

While in Japan we visited Weily's family and friends and some of Karen's friends. (Karen spent tree years in Japan teaching English, about ten years ago). Weily was born in Canada, spent a couple of years in Japan with his grandmother as a youngster, and again later in life he taught English in Japan and worked at Disneyland Tokyo. Weily's mother lives here in Richmond where Weily grew up but she has two sisters and their families living in Japan. We visited with and stayed at the houses of the two aunts....one near Tokyo and the other 450km north of Tokyo near Kitakami. I really enjoyed the living in a Japanese home/family enviroment we experienced while there. 

Family History

While in Japan we were able to visit Weily's family plot and memorial site in the city of Kitakami, 450km north of Tokyo. Weily's grandmother and his aunt and her family live in the family home in Kitakami. We visited the family plot and nearby a statue of Weily's grandfather. The grandfather was once mayor of Kitakami and very involved in bringing some important industries to the region...thus the statue. The statue is near a shrine where family celebrations including his aunt's wedding have taken place. We rang the bells at the shrine entrance and thus made our presence known before offering our thoughts for the family. 

Houses in Japan

These are the houses of Weily's aunts where we stayed. The top house is a country/family home, 450km north of Tokyo, (Kitakami). The middle pics are of Weily's other aunt's home near Tokyo, (Chiba prefecture). 

Eating in Japan

We had no shortages of food while we were in Japan. Weily's families treated us royally and once we got a little comfortable with the chopsticks we were able to experience a wide variety of foods. Weily's aunt took us through a traditional tea ceremony. The middle left and bottom middle pics show us at a standup "fast food"....quick and tasty! We mostly ate in the family homes....note the extended tables. 

Sites in Japan

These are just a few of the typical sites one sees when visiting Japan. Restaurants display their dishes outside in front of the restaurant. Vending machines are everywhere. The bullit trains are fantastic and you can set your watch to the subway and train times. The temples here are in the town of Narita, close to the airport but much older. 

Those Were The Days

We think this was the night of my Ryerson graduation dinner and dance. (1965) 

JDJ and his 4th CMR Buddies (WW1)

Many have said I look like my Dad....which one is John Duncan Jones...my Dad? 

Dad's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I need to add the recipe....I'll do that as a comment added to this post. 

Stompin Trumpin Teo

Teo enjoys that suspended feeling!!!! 

Jolly Jumpin Jacob

Jacob knocks his socks off while jumpin at Grandma's!!! 

Wood Duck

Took this picture while walking in Ladner, down by one of the sloughs near the Cove Links Golf Course. 

Soo at Anchor

 

Red Hatter

I think this is my sister, but you can never be sure!!! (photographer unkown)

Morgan

'Morgan' is a boat cat belonging to friends Pat and Glen on "La Vida"

Soo Valley

Another picture of the "Soo Valley" resting in another beautiful anchourage on the West Coast.
Picture taken by Jim Peters aboard "Dev's Courage".

Visit with Paul after 40+ years

This week Tricia and I were treated to dinner from an old pal from our past. Paul Hoffman and I were best of friends from grade 6 through to grade 12 and then in about 1962 we went our separate ways and until just recently had not heard of, or seen each other. Tricia of course was in our grade 12 class and we often double dated with Paul and his girlfriend at the time. Dinner the other night was full of memories and a lot of catching up. 

Vancouver Canuck Fan

Teo's learning quickly about how the Canucks can often give up a disappointing goal or two! 

Superbowl Fans

This picture was taken prior to the disappointing game results. Both had on their Seattle Seahawks jerseys.....Mike, #71 "Jones" and Jacob, the Seatle MVP, "Alexander". 

Great Blue Heron

How do you like the nice reflection in the water?

"Ernie" (1906 - 1978)

Ernest Richard Jones was born on 17 January 1906. (would have been 100 years old, this year)

"Ernie" is Tricia's dad and of course was a London "bobby" prior to retiring (after 25 years service) and immigrating to Australia(1953) and eventually settling in Canada(1959).

Note....sirname is also Jones.....Tricia always says she "married down" from her real Welsh 'Jones' upbringing, to a common Canadian 'Jones' family. I just don't think she wanted to change the names on her luggage tags. 

Merry Christmas!!!

 

Christmas Joy!!!

 

The Boys and Their Toys

Happy Christmas to John Deere and all!!!!