October our backyard

October our backyard

Panama

Panama
Red Frog Beach

Thursday, January 3, 2008

18 comments:

amanda said...

Goodbye Aunt Kathy and Gilbert!! have a great trip. we will miss you. John looks forward to seeing you soon, and hopefully I'll be able to visit sometime as well!

Love Amanda

lidia said...

Hey kathy,,,, Hope all is going good for you and dad... looking forward to you postings ..
love you
lidia

[a][m][a][n][d][a]** The oldest child** said...

amanda <3

hey nana hey papa gil and great papa hows it going im recoverying from my sugry it still hurts tho hope all is going well mell says hi and when we finish our blogs i'll post them up here love you safe journey

Wally said...

I hear you're not leaving til the 12th. Hope all is going well.
You're a Great-Auntie again, and Dad is a Great Grandpa again. Tasja gave birth the 5th to a 7 pound boy named Noah Joseph (Nojo).
Enjoy the retirement you lucky dogs!!

lidia said...

Hey Kathy,,,,We're back from our holiday, had a great time. The weather was awesome, hot and sunny during the day and some rain at night. Hopefully all boat repairs and equipping will be done soon, and you and Gil can be on your way. I went with amanda for her ultra sound before we left, all is good and it is a boy. woo hoo... Hi to dad, and i will talk to you later,
love you
lidia

lidia said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY
Hope you have a great day!
Love you
Lidia & Randy

lidia said...

Happy Bday Kathy. Hope all is going well. Say hi to Gill and Dad. Looking forward to seeing some pictures.
I am using Lidia's login because I can't figure out how to do it myself!!!
Love Mary & Tom

bonvoyageendorfin said...

Hi Kat! I hope you and your Dad are having a little more fun since all the work on the boat is almost finished. I am trying to be cool but waiting is not my long suit. So please get your ass to Cuba so I can get this adventure on the GO> Love Gilbert (the Captain to the Admiral)

Mary said...

Hey Kathy and Gill,

I see Gill is waitng patiently(haha) for you in Cuba. Good to hear that most of the work is complete. When you get to Cuba take a much deserved break and let Gill take over. How is dad enjoying the weather?
Keep cooling your jets Gill!!

Mary and Tom

lidia said...

Hey Kathy & Gil ,,, Just a quick hi,,,, hope you have the boat all set and are ready to start out..I am on my way to Ottawa to visit with stacy and do a little wedding stuff with her... even brought my measuring tape to measure the girls there so we can order their dresses. I am going with an extra suitcase so i can bring Stacy's wedding gown home for her... We are having a baby shower for Amanda in April(she is due in June). Trying to plan a bridal shower for Stacy in May. I sent an invitation for the wedding ,with Gil, for you so you would have it, (almost like being there). Once you get set up on the computer you will be able to look at the pictures i post from the different events here, and then we can keep up with you too. Anyway, all for now i have to get ready to catch my flight to see my girl, :)
Safe Journey
Love you
Lidia & Randy

louise&shawn said...

Hey guy ,I am so glad you guys made it there alright ! well wanted to wish you guys a great trip and enjoy it kathy you need it .Your retirement start today enjoy ! Well the kids are doing well, they got there report cards.Nikita is doing great we are having some problems with austins marks ! He just doesn't want to do the work he hands thing in half done ! We are working with him on this so don't worry.
Shawn will be coming home on the 1st of april .Which will be nice he will be finish this job. No more back and forth to timmins ...lol thank goodness ! Shawn sends his love and he misses:( you we all do hugs and kisses oxoxoxoxo
love Shawn and louise and kids

lidia said...

Hey Kathy & Gil, Happy Easter, Hope all is going well. I am at Stacy's doing wedding stuff, lots of fun. Heading home tonight. Everything is moving along nicely. There is more snow in ottawa than in the sault. Can't wait for it to be gone. all for now will talk again soon, Love you, take care,,,
Lidia

Mary said...

Hi Guys,

Hope you are settling into the "retired" schedule!!! Just thought I'd let you know how lucky you are in the sun. It is SNOWING in Muskoka again. I am sick of it.
Need some sun badly. Hope you are enjoying yourselves.

Mary and Tom

Anonymous said...

Hey Cathy and gilbert, my mom, and dad and I are all starting to miss you two! the weather down here is really starting to warm up [the soo]
I just wanted to see how you guys have been! :) and hope your enjoying your long voyage:)
love&miss you lot
p.s: dont forget to get me and amanda presents :)
love : melissa scott

Lili&Billy said...

Hey Gill & Kathy,I.m finally on line.Now try to get the old man to learn how to do this is a different story.Hope your meeting lots of nice people out there and enjoying the cultures.The snow is finally gone and looking forward to my summer flowers.Bill bought a Volkswagon Campervan.Limegreen of all colors.The man is taking me back to the era of the flower child.Planning on taking 3 wks. off in July and going down to see Joe in Florida.Should be an adventure for Melissa.When you read this send me the website for the telephone again.Take care u guys.Love Bill&Lil

Mary said...

Hey Guys,

Just hanging out on a Sunday morning in Muskoka and checking out your site. It makes us want to go back to Mexico again. And yes the snow is finally gone but we are expecting some this week again!
Looks like paradise and we want to be there.
After fifteen great years we have lost Maggie. She has gone to tennis ball heaven!We really miss her.
We look forward to seeing more pictures all your adventures.

Mary & Tom

lidia said...

hey guys,,, how are things? All is good here, snow is finally all gone... but the weather is still not great ....starting to plan my flower beds(have to look great for wedding pics),,, where are you located now? looking forward to more posts and pics,,, you really need to get set up on facebook, it is sooooo much easier to have a chat that way... anyway all for now,,, talk to you soon,,,, love you and miss you,,, lidia

lidia said...

hey kathy and gil... some more news from the home front..... just got an invitation to a wedding,,,, small, simple, immediate family and close friends,,,,Mike and teresa,,, woo hoo,,,,,, may 31,,,, buttermilk resort.... lots of fun,,, lots of new from the north....
love you and miss you
lidia

The Journey Begins

My dad and I left the Soo on January 5 2008.

About Me

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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
I am Katerina Precepa, newly retired and going sailing with my best friend and soul mate Gilbert Quesnel. Who happens to be the captian of the fine sailing vessel Endorfin. Gilbert has been a water well driller for thirty five years. I worked in a steelmill for thirty years. The both of us will be leaving a lot of family members behind. Gilbert, a son and two daughters five grand children, his brother and sister and his wonderful mom. I am saying goodbye to seven brothers and two sisters,my son and his wife, my daughter plus six of my own grandchildren. Before I forget all of the many neices and nephews.

what Gil's leaving behind

what Gil's leaving behind
the pension

The crapper

The crapper
When you got to go

manatee

manatee
a really thirsty one

Florida

Florida
dolphins

fishing off coast of Cuba

fishing off coast of Cuba
dinner

Gil's tuna

Gil's tuna
Only 28 pounds

thirty pounds tuna

thirty pounds tuna
how to fillet on a rolling sailboat

crossing to mexico

crossing to mexico
hitchhiker