My favorite dessert is Stilton cheese, pears and walnuts, served with a glass of port. Tonight I was in heaven. Bob picked us up at the airport at noon today in Halifax, and drove us to their new home in Hammond's Plain. Sandra and Bob are friends from Liverpool, actually they lived on the shore in East Berlin, but one year ago they moved up to this lovely home on a lake, outside of Halifax. We wanted to see their home, so they suggested that we stay over-night with them tonight and then as Bob still works in Liverpool every now and then, Bob would drive us to our home on Tuesday. So that is what we are doing. Sandra is a good cook, so the added bonus for us is that we have eaten lunch and dinner in their home, and what a home it is. It is a beautiful property up from the lake, where they have a dock and boats and paths and flowers. Their last home was wonderful, but this one works very well for them. Sandra swims in the lake every day, and they sit down on the dock every evening for cocktails. The whole place is attractive and I am pleased to have seen their new home. I especially loved the Stilton cheese, pear, walnuts and port. That is called living with style.
Bob and Sandra grew up in Quebec, in the Eastern Townships east of Montreal. Although they both speak French, the Townships were where the English folks lived. It is also a very old place, so they brought with them some of the most beautiful antique furniture, which we have enjoyed these last nine years. Bob is an accountant and moved to Liverpool thirty years ago to be the County auditor. Tonight at dinner he was saying that he does not feel a close bond with Quebec, but rather, now he feels that his new house in Hammond's Plains feels like home. They are good friends and I am delighted to see their new home, but I am anxious to see our home in Western Head. I will miss the good cooking!!
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