Here is the rendition of the hymn that I taped. It will be part of a national project. Across the countries groups and parishes in the Anglican Church of Canada will sing and tape themselves... and donate to the Council of the North.

Anglican Editors Conference

IMG_2315, originally uploaded by NealeA.

One evening event was a campfire. Here is Maggie, Mary Ruth Snyder's daughter, telling us a few jokes. Shortly after this we sang and video'd ourselves in "Amazing Grace."

AEA 2008

AEA 2008, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Ana Watts and Bob Bettson did a great job organizing the event, along with others. Here's Ana talking about forgetting her underwear. She lives in Fredericton but stayed with us at the hotel, the Holiday Day Inn about 12 miles up the river from the city.

Anglican Editors Conference

IMG_2264, originally uploaded by NealeA.

The Anglican Editors met in Fredericton June 9 to 12. It is always great to get together with people who do much the same job as I do, compare notes, and have a few drinks. This was our business session.

Colin and Winnie's wedding

Colin and Winnie's wedding, originally uploaded by NealeA.

And story telling. Winnie and Colin often seem to invite people to the best parties, and this I think was the best of the best.

Colin and Winnie's wedding

Colin and Winnie's wedding, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Dancing on the porch outside. Two guests try Scots dancing.

Colin and Winnie's wedding

Colin and Winnie's wedding, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Lots of dancing and making merry...

Colin and Winnie's wedding

Colin and Winnie's wedding, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Ros and I went to Colin Miles and Winnie Newell's wedding. They decided to tie the knot after many years of being together. The reception was in the community centre house near Jericho Beach on May 18. A great time had by all!

Ros and the red flower

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It's been really warm, in the high 20s, very summer-like. We did some gardening.

Rhododendron

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The small bush in the front yard has bloomed and I love its deep red colour.

The view from our hill north along Heather towards downtown Vancouver. Cherry trees are blooming these days. Spring!

TheWholeFamily

TheWholeFamily, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Here we all are after the ceremony. The new BFA and his family and parents. A great day!

Buker-Adams-Bicycle Family

Buker-Adams-Bicycle Family, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Jane, Russell, and Finnegan, just before the ceremony at which Russell received his Bachelor of Fine Arts diploma from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. A proud moment for all.

Grandma didn't think at first this was a video, but Finn knew. Taken by Jane.

After being tired out by Grandma, he took a nap with Grandpa Neale

Finn was most interested in watching his mother take pictures.

Finn and Ros

Finnegan and his parents came visiting Monday, Feb. 28.

The sculpture at the HSBC bank downtown Vancouver... a giant pendulum that swings back and forth. Really nice.

Katherine

Katherine, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Archbishop Katherine held a press conference at a church near Seattle Centre, which only drew one secular reporter, so our attendance was appreciated. She was quite impressive.

MaryRuth

MaryRuth, originally uploaded by NealeA.

Also representing Canada was Mary Ruth Snyder of the Diocesan Post in Victoria, the Diocese of BC. We went to the Seattle Centre at one point, not because the Dalai Lama was speaking (he was), but to see the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katherine Jefferts Schori.