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Friday, June 12, 2015

Big time surprise!

A couple of months ago, we pulled off a nice surprise for Ruth's dad's 80th birthday. Our son Alex was instrumental in helping us with that at the time, and I guess he really enjoyed the final moment.

Because he just pulled off another big surprise. On us!

In February, I had come across a steal of a deal on a trip from Ottawa to to the tiny island of Bermuda. I sent a note to our son, and he booked it. He was to leave June 11th for a one week stay.

But while it would be cheap to get to Bermuda, it would not be cheap to stay there for a week. The very cheapest accommodation is around $100 a night. Plus food and traveling around meant that it was going to be a fairly expensive week away. Last month, I was even helping him try to find couchsurfers and shared accommodation.

What he didn't tell us was that he had already paid the $75 fee to Westjet and cancelled his ticket...instead, buying a return ticket to Regina, Saskatchewan!

I had even mentioned just the other day that he was off to Bermuda. I went so far as to send him a facebook message yesterday asking how his flight was and expecting a photo of him on a beautiful beach.

Yesterday evening around 9:00pm, Ruth and I were just relaxing in the house when there was a knock at the back door. We looked at each other with a "what's that all about" look on our faces because nobody ever uses the back door here. Strange.

I get to the door, where there's a small window and I peak out the window.

And I'm looking at our son Alex's face!

What??

 Total surprise!!

I was in shock for 10 minutes, just shaking my head at this. Too funny! He pulled off a good one! He even had told me the original flight details because he knows that I might track the 8:00am flight to Bermuda online. Meanwhile, his flight to Regina didn't leave until 2:30pm. He arrived in Regina, rented a car, and did the two hour drive to Cabri Regional Park.

I'm still smiling about it. We had no idea! What a great surprise.

Kevin and Alex last night.

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  1. RV Khronicles of KevelynJune 12, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    What an awesome surprise. Love it when the kids visit!! Kevin earned a trip to Bermuda in 1989 through his job. We very much enjoyed the free trip, but it is just another island and is very expensive. We would not pay to go back. So, I think Alex made a smart move.

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 9:48 AM

      We love these kind of surprises! :-) We also think Alex made a wise choice. Nice that Kevin earned a trip there, that is the best way to get a trip. We would like to visit Bermuda but after your comment I don't think it will be high on our list.

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  2. Doug and NancyJune 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Ha.......Nice job Alex!!

    Have a great week together!! (How good is he at leaf pick-up??)

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      Yep, he got us good!

      We are going to enjoy our week with him. The leaves are just about picked up but we can think of a few other things that he can help with, after all he has to earn his keep! ;-)

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  3. where's weaverJune 12, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Oh what a cool surprise. Enjoy your visit.

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  4. Rick and Kathy RousseauJune 12, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Be Safe and Enjoy the surprise visit!

    It's about time.

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 9:51 AM

      We intend to enjoy every minute of his visit!

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  5. Paul and Marti DahlJune 12, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Did you have a couch for him to surf on? ;c)

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 9:52 AM

      Yep, we do but we can do better than that and gave him a bed! ;-)

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  6. ValerieRoseJune 12, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderful for all of you. How long has it been that you've been together?
    Nice looking man, I see who he gets his good looks from.
    Enjoy the visit. It's going t be 105 today,so we are on the way to the lake.

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 9:55 AM

      We actually saw him in late March but only for a few days when he cam up to visit at my Dad's place and then once or twice for a few hours at his place in Ottawa. this will be a much more relaxed visit with him.

      Yikes, that is hot, hope you get a nice breeze from the lake.

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  7. Elspeth ReadJune 12, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    I thought you were going to say that Tony came with him!!!

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 9:56 AM

      Now that really would have blown us away!

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  8. BobJune 12, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    There's just something about when your "kids" become adults. That's an awesome surprise indeed.

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  9. DougJune 12, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Good one Alex! And great info for any of us readers wanting to make a surprise K&R visit---do it at 9pm, and use the back door ;)

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM

      That and tell us you are going to be in Bermuda! ;-)

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  10. Peter KouwenhovenJune 12, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Way to go Alex! Lucky Kevin! Free labour! Haha.

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:01 AM

      He did a great job on really surprising us! We have already been putting him to work, not really but we will. ;-)

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  11. SherryJune 12, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    Boy is that wonderful! What a great son you have. I'm usually not one for surprises. I like to anticipate great events but I'd take this one no question about it. Enjoy! Enjoy!

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:09 AM

      He is great, isn't he?! We don't mind surprises as long as they are good surprises.

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  12. Connie and BarryJune 12, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    That is great! Enjoy your time together!
    Connie & Barry in DE

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  13. Rita from PhoenixJune 12, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! That was so sweet....right before Father's Day too. Have a wonderful weekend :-)

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      Yes it is and we hadn't really thought of that until you mentioned it!

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  14. Mister edJune 12, 2015 at 9:22 PM

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    1. Mister edJune 12, 2015 at 9:25 PM

      Aren't you glad you listen to Ruth when she told you not to lounge around in your pantyhose last night

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    2. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      Like that would ever have happened!

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    3. Mister edJune 13, 2015 at 6:28 PM

      The part of listening to you,,,or,,,, or lounging around in his pantyhose

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    4. RuthJune 14, 2015 at 1:50 PM

      Ha ha, both!

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  15. living.boondockingmexicoJune 12, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    You have wonderful kids. What a great surprise!

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      Yes, we do have wonderful kids and we love them sooo much, especially when they do things like this! :-)

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  16. jackieJune 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    How fun is that!! Nothing is better than a visit from a child enjoy your time together!!

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:41 AM

      Agreed, and we will enjoy our time together. :-)

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  17. our awesome travelsJune 13, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    What a wonderful surprise, those are the best kind.

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    1. RuthJune 13, 2015 at 10:42 AM

      It was a wonderful surprise and yes, they are the best kind.

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  18. Contessa June 13, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Lovely surprise.

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  19. KarenInTheWoodsJune 13, 2015 at 6:12 PM


    What a great stunt to pull on you guys! LOL Good job, Alex!

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