This photo was taken at the end of the evening yesterday. We had the ducks. So, we hosted the duck dinner in New Westminster this time. This is the sixth time that our group has met this summer, two evenings each at our three locations. That's pretty good because we were away during all of June too. We handed the yellow rubber ducks off to the Richmond gentlemen.
First, we had some appetizers. I bought a couple of bottles of Argentinian Chardonnay. (This is because I became familiar with it during our stay in Buenos Aires last winter. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any for $1.85 per bottle in BC.) We experimented with the second by putting it in the SodaStream to see if we could add a bit of sparkle. Meh, I think I'd have to make the bottle a lot colder before trying to carbonate.
For a bit of exercise, we then walked to the entrance of the old Pattullo Bridge. We didn't risk our lives by trying to walk the skinny, dangerous pedestrian/bicycle sidewalk. The area will change in 2024 after the replacement bridge is in service and the 86-year-old structure is removed. The new crossing will offer a safe venue for all types of movement.
After getting back, we went for a dip in the hot tub and swimming pool.
I served a bottle of rose that we brought back from France for the meal. For dinner, Jay made rice and curry. There was a peanut, scallops and beans Chinese-type dish. There was also a chicken curry, some salmon and a salad. For dessert, he made a mango, peach, and lime pudding with a whole lot of fresh cream.
Our next meal as a group of six will occur in Richmond for the traditional Canadian Thanksgiving in October.