'Tis the Season

Hello Everyone,
Our apologies for the delay in posting news recently. The Christmas Season has kept us quite busy at work and after hours. Last Friday, we were at Matt's 443 Squadron Christmas party, held at a hotel downtown. It was a great chance to catch up with everyone especially since many are posted next year. On Saturday we went to a potluck hosted by one of the members of the running group we train with Tuesday and Thursday nights. On Sunday, we attended Amber's work Christmas party up at the Wardroom (the Officer's Mess). Unfortunately, turnout was low as that was the day it started snowing in Victoria - and hasn't stopped since! The weather has been very unusual for this time of year. Apparently, this is the coldest it has been in the city since 1967 and since 1942, there have only been 8 white christmases (and the forecast is predicting this year will likely be the 9th). On Monday, we helped with a hot chocolate fundraiser in support of the base Triathlon Club that has just got back up and running. On Tuesday, we attended the Annual Naden Band Christmas Concert in support of the Salvation Army. Wednesday had us back at the hot chocolate shack persuading the few people that did brave the weather to see the ship's lit up with Christmas lights to buy some hot chocolate for the bus ride. Thursday we were supposed to run at the track but once again the weather forced us back on the treadmill:( And last night we hosted the Winter Swimming Social at our house for the Navy team we swim with Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings - it was great to see everyone without their goggles and swim caps on! A good time was had by all but we must admit we were eager to start our holidays today and are thankful to finally have some time to sleep in and relax! A