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The travelling family...
Feb. 24th, 2006 09:32 amI'm very close to my parents and so I talk to them on the phone several times a week. Yesterday I phoned my dad.
Me- What's up?
Dad- (Pause) I'm going to Paris on Wednesday.
Me- WHAT?
Dad- I'm going with D. When he first asked me, I said, "I can't. I have a wife and a small dog to think about." But then your mom told me I should go, so I'm going.
Dad explained that his friend D, who used to work for Air Canada, called and asked him if he wanted to go to Paris. Since D. worked for the airline, he can still fly for next to nothing. D. is bringing his 85-year-old ex-mother in law to Paris, and asked Dad to come along. So my dad will be staying in the family apartment with D. and his ex-wife's relatives. D. still maintains a good relationship with the ex-inlaws, and Dad has even stayed in Paris with them before.
After his two weeks in Paris, Dad will be returning to Saskatoon, where he will have a visit from his daughter. After this, the rambling man will be heading to the Grand Canyon and the Four Corners, where he plans to drive around and camp with D. I've recently begun a campaign to convince my father to take me up North, as I've always wanted to go to Alaska or even Northern B.C.
In other travelling news, B* and I are leaving for Seattle this evening. We're taking the train down, and will be staying with my cousin. Our itinerary is jam packed full, but I'm sure it will be fun. Tomorrow, we're planning a pilgrimage to Science Fiction Museum .
Me- What's up?
Dad- (Pause) I'm going to Paris on Wednesday.
Me- WHAT?
Dad- I'm going with D. When he first asked me, I said, "I can't. I have a wife and a small dog to think about." But then your mom told me I should go, so I'm going.
Dad explained that his friend D, who used to work for Air Canada, called and asked him if he wanted to go to Paris. Since D. worked for the airline, he can still fly for next to nothing. D. is bringing his 85-year-old ex-mother in law to Paris, and asked Dad to come along. So my dad will be staying in the family apartment with D. and his ex-wife's relatives. D. still maintains a good relationship with the ex-inlaws, and Dad has even stayed in Paris with them before.
After his two weeks in Paris, Dad will be returning to Saskatoon, where he will have a visit from his daughter. After this, the rambling man will be heading to the Grand Canyon and the Four Corners, where he plans to drive around and camp with D. I've recently begun a campaign to convince my father to take me up North, as I've always wanted to go to Alaska or even Northern B.C.
In other travelling news, B* and I are leaving for Seattle this evening. We're taking the train down, and will be staying with my cousin. Our itinerary is jam packed full, but I'm sure it will be fun. Tomorrow, we're planning a pilgrimage to Science Fiction Museum .
