Visiting Cousin Pat

On Tuesday we traveled up to Comox to visit my Mom's cousin Pat and her family.   She is a very lively 87 year old and was very excited to have us come to visit.   

 
She still lives on the same ocean-front property she and her husband bought 50 years ago.   There are several residences and cottages on the property where she lives with her daughter, son-in-law and other family. 

This is the view from the living room windows on one side facing the ocean.  There were high winds, rain and large waves on the ocean.  

This is the view from the deck on one side of the living room.  

The large house is six-sided with decks all around and is her daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Bill's home (built by Bill.)   Pat's son Cy and wife Terry also came for supper, and some grandchildren, and a very cute 6 month old great grandchild.   They are all a great family and very friendly.  We had a wonderful visit and they made a large supper for us.  Pat had a lot of stories and is very amusing.  If anyone else is able to go visit her it is well worth the trip.   

Elaine and I had not been out of the Victoria area before so we took the scenic route up along the coast.  Chris was driving and Elaine and I could just watch the scenery.   On the way up we stopped for lunch at  Qualicum Bay and then continued up to Comox by about 2 PM.    In the evening Chris took the main highway home and made good time to get back that way.  It was long day but we had a great time.

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