We arrived in Guelph to cheers and hugs. The rain was however streaming down on us in a torrential storm as we drove towards Guelph in our little rented car on the very dark 401 highway at 10 pm - at times barely able to see the cars weave in front of us. But the rain was quickly swept from our minds as the yummy spread of food on the porch welcome party was quickly devoured. Then Julia and Lise went to Mark's house and hauled him out of bed to join in. Annie, Julia, Lise Mark, myself, Mom and Nelson laughed and yakked into the early hours.
The next morning was a visit to Mark's restaurant (the corner stone) and a surprise to see Ravi having brunch with us. Ravi is a cool guy I met in Guelph 3 years ago - great energy and smart. Sadly Mark was not there, but left a calling card that the brunch was on him - what a sweet guy.
After breakfast we surveyed City Hall with Lise giving us a tour and surveying office space of Councillors followed by a visit to #10 office. Nice to meet with people 1 year before the election.
There was also a quick tour of the city and a hot sales pitch on real estate in Guelph - Nelson looked interested ;-)
The final cherry on the cake before we left town was a yummy dinner with Tony, Julia Annie and the three of us travelers. Good beer, great food, laughter, plotting schemes and yet once again not allowed to pay for meal - thank you Tony.
Will Guelph join the EU? ;-)
sending you all hugs. Thank you Annie for coordinating and giving up you bed - you rock!
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