Monday, November 14, 2022
My big sister...We were like 2 families, Vi and Bill were less than two years apart and then myself and Bruce came along and there was nearly 10 years between Vi and I. Vi bought my first pair of new skates, CCM's... Vi and a co-worker who had a son, planned a trip to California from Calgary. They asked if I would go along and act as a companion/babysitter for the lad who was a couple years younger than me,and a polio survivor who was supposed to wear a leg brace on his weaken leg. The plan was to eat breakfast in the motel,pack a lunch to eat on the road and then eat out in the evening. So there we are, 4 people in a compact car,luggage for 4 in the trunk,a cooler and food box etc on the floor behind the front seats.As occupants of the back seat,our feet never touched the floor board. My first official night to babysit was in Vegas when the girls went out on the town. We drove from Vegas to LA and the girls said lets not stop at Disney Land they're just opening it, we'll go to Knots berry farm. We could have been originals to Disney Land. My job was to unload and reload the car. The girls felt that trip was so successful that they would plan a trip to Ontario the next year,same cast only they decided to cut expenses so we would camp along the way. Well that lasted one night and it was about the 3rd night into the drive.So at every nights stop, unload and reload the car this time including camping gear. Those trips were the most memorable times with Vi and she was truly my big sister and hero for the way she raised her family and how she handled life. I hope you're with Mom,Dad,and Bill, but please don't wait up for me, I have a few more trips planned.....hube
