
Winter
February 2002: We leave the cold behind and take our cruise.
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The Carnival Cruise Line ship 'Ecstasy'... really! |
No, Mike is not choking... we are enjoying the view from deck |
The Costume Ball |
March 2002: This time Mike abandons poor Mark in the cold as he heads to Miami for business and pleasure.
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| There were the flags..... | ...the fags.... | ...and Mike was underneath watching it all. |
Spring
April 2002: Yes, Easter at Mark's Dad's house where he cooked the turkey himself!
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Mark and Mark's Dad, Alex |
Mark's sister, Karin, with the |
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Mike relaxes the day away at Mark's Dad's house after a beer or five. |
May 2002: It's Mother's Day and we're off to Kitchener to visit Mike's Mom!
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I thought Liberace was dead! |
It's always nice spending time with friends...
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| Our friends,
Bruce and Jay, drop by for dinner and a few drinks |
Meanwhile, Doug
and Prahpan celebrate their birthdays with one big party. |
Summer
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Toronto's ever growing and changing skyline from our bedroom window. |
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| "Oh, honey, it's finally summah time and ah ain't got a thang to wear..." |
June 2002: We head to Denver and Vail, Colorado for a long weekend.
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Our hike up to 10,000 feet above sea level in the Colorado Rockies... breathless in more ways than one. |
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July 2002: Trips to the
countryside, Pride, Canada Day...
a busy month begins.
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It's July 1 and Toronto celebrates both Canada Day AND Pride 2002 |
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The Parade down Yonge Street, Toronto's main north-south artery |
E thanking Mike for the weekend hospitality |
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Go ahead, punk, make my day... |
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Mike accepts a rich snack or two (or many) from Peter, our host |
Sitting on the dock enjoying the sun. |
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August 2002: Yup, this summer is turning out to be a long, hot one.
| Rick from Atlanta visits for Leather Ball 8 | Now, smile for the camera, everyone. |
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Recuperating and doing the tourist thing the next day |
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Celebrating Karin's birthday with the whole fam damily. |
Late August: Off we go to Jamboree...
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With our friend Mike. |
And, of course, the season isn't complete without a trip to Toronto's own nude beach, Hanlan's Point...
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Ahhh, yet, summer can't stop domestic life...
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| Keeping the old house clean is such a chore! |
Fall
September 2002: As the weather cools, we turn our attention to indoor pursuits... like preparing fabulous brunches!
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After a long night of
partying, nothing goes down better than a good mimosa and homemade eggs
benedict... cheers! |
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After all his help on our
renos, we turn the tables and give Mark's Dad a hand with his project. |
December 2002: It's the holiday season and we celebrate a great year with great events!
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December 8 and Mark's Dad turns 70! |
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It's Christmas time! |
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The finished product |
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Whew, we made it, time to
relax, eat and get fat...!
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Having a few friends over for M&M's Annual Holiday Cocktails |
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Merry Christmas from everyone! |