They're off... and I'm back

A 5am alarm call and the much-anticipated (by Ottawacker Jr. especially) drop off for the flights to Vancouver and, thence, to Victoria. Ten days by myself. How will I manage? 

I've noticed so many gaps in the blipping, so I am going back to do a lengthy series of back-blips (just the photos). I can write later... I seem to say that a lot.

But at the moment, as I am waiting for them to arrive at the Szczesniaks in Victoria and Skype, I can at least get started.

Have I missed much?