A Going Away party!

While I thought that our friends were busy, oh, say, dealing with disasters like this:

They were really planning a pretty elaborate going away party for us.


The first stop was Cafe Mexico, located in Market Square in downtown Victoria. Muy Bueno!




Who let the single girls sit together? You can tell from the looks on their faces that they're bad-mouthing men.


Mark is already looking a bit happy and goofy. He got so happy and goofy by the end of the night that he couldn't function at all the next day. Trivia: the guy sitting behind him is also name Mark Reed. Slightly different spelling than our own Mark Reid.


Okay, that's done. Where to now?


Stage two took place at Megan's house. Blender party!


There were sophisticated activities such as "pin the tail on the donkey". Here's a "before" shot of the winner.


Another before shot of someone who didn't win.


There was a Pinata! The boys got to know it a little better.


Everyone admired Megan's dogs. Our little Oliver will be added to the mix next week.



Time to bust the pinata. Mark broke his stick instead. That's one tough pepper.


But the tough pepper didn't stand a chance against a blindfolded hockey jock wielding a baseball bat. Take note of all the men cringing in the background.


Wait, is she saluting?


We had a great old time - our friends had all gotten together to make a video telling us how much they would miss us. It was very sweet and at times hilarious. (did you say "Bevin"? Do you hear choppers??) Callie's mom (you know who you are) contributed such a sweet and poignant clip that I was very glad for the foolish jokes everyone else's parts had. I guess we are supposed to watch the video again when we move to Nova Scotia, which will make us want to come out and visit all our friends in BC. I'm sure we'll get back again someday, but I'm also counting on everyone to come and visit us. Lobsters taste fresher closer to the source!

THANKS GUYS!! We know how much work you put into organizing the party, on top of the insanity of your own busy lives. We appreciate it, and we'll see you again.