I’m sitting down to my keyboard this morning, the Ides of March, writing about March 14, 2018, 3/14…3.14…3.1415926535897932384626433... pi day!
I woke up yesterday morning to, my friend, Michael’s phone call. The plan was to book off and get some of my chores done, pick up a few groceries and, likely, head to Foothills Hospital to see Wendy. All of that changed with Michael’s suggestion that we might head for the mountains and make some pie!
Well…throw caution to the wind, I did, and with no regrets. Today, it turns out that we are under yet another snow advisory, with accumulations mounting to another possible 20 cms. Exhausting! I’m so happy that we got out there, for delicious food and beautiful sights!
The following video is credited to Michael Collett. Michael is a talented artist, photographer and designer and he has a wonderful collection of art. He is an inventive and passionate cook and a connoisseur of good food. He appreciates nature as much as I do. Over the past few years he has walked the circle of ‘my pond’, with me, more than anyone and I will always appreciate that. Sometimes the person who is forever carrying the camera is left undocumented. I am grateful to Michael for placing me into the event that was the magic of yesterday.
All is Holy! Kath captured by Michael Collett
The shape of Elbow Falls changed with the flood. Celebrating water and views. Photo Credit: Michael Collett
Selfie with one of my dear friends. Photo Credit: Michael Collett
Pot Roast Pie in the makings. Photo Credit and Filling: Michael Collett
Photo Credit: Michael Collett
Pie from the fire to the picnic table. Beat that! Photo Credit: Michael Collett
Contemplation captured by Michael Collett
Michael systematically packed up ‘the stuff’ and we stopped along the way for butter and for ‘ends’ that had been thrown in a bin for firewood at a local timber place. Off we headed out 22X. After exploring Elbow Falls, we settled on Allan Bill as our picnic spot. The butane was out in the lighting torch, so I ventured down to a picnic spot at the other end of the park, to borrow matches or something. English was not this family’s first language, so after a bit of mime, I was graciously given a lighter for our campfire. YES!
First I’ll post a few of the scenes that we enjoyed. Unfortunately, as I look at these, I notice that there was a spot of something on my camera lens. :0(
Next, I’ll post a few of the photos I captured of Michael, enthusiastically forging ahead with the process of making unbelievable pies in the outdoors. What a great time!
And finally….pi!
Looks like a wonderful way to celebrate 3.14. Your pie looks tasty. Didn’t take one of my blueberry pie, and today there is only a bit left in the pie pan, but I had shared with the neighbors, so I didn’t eat it all.
Nummers! Blueberry pie in the middle of March! Awesome! So kind of you to share with neighbours, too, and so much like you! Only one other family out in the wilds yesterday and they didn’t speak English. So, when I told them, Happy Pi day…lol…they didn’t get it! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Miss you.