ABC Wednesday: D is for Dominican Republic

Dick tans, but I burn!

© Richard Schear photo

In 2004, I accompanied my husband on his company trip to the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean nation which shares an island with Haiti. I have to admit I did go swimming with the dolphins, and it was a thrill. At the time, I had no idea what some nations (not necessarily the DR) did with dolphins who couldn't be trained. I would still say my contact with these amazing animals was one of the highlights of my life, but I no longer support the idea of captive dolphins.

© Kay Davies photos

Although Dick accompanied me to Ocean World, he did not swim with the dolphins. However, the company provided plenty of opportunities for him to amuse himself. This race (right) somehow involved balloons and running. The limbo (below) involved a bit too much bending backward!

An aging jock who taught grades 5 and 6 for many years, and who still referees high school football and basketball, Dick seldom turns down an opportunity for fun and games.

He visited the Dominican Republic on a company trip again with his daughter Monica, and is returning there this month, accompanied by his daughter Randi. If there are races again, my money is on the Alberta team of Dick and Randi.

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© Photos by Richard Schear and Kay Davies, Dominican Republic, 2004

Our World Tuesday: a 6th birthday party

An exciting event this past weekend was the 6th birthday party for grandson Liam.
Dick was fortunate to have had a business meeting in Edmonton on Friday, so he was able to be in Red Deer for our third grandson's birthday.
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Yes, January birthdays in Alberta generally involve snow, tobogganing, ice skating, bonfires, and hot drinks as well as balloons and cake.
Congratulations, Liam, only 10 more years until your first car! (Don't tell your mom Nana Kay said that!)
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Photos by Richard Schear