The Bonus

Well I am just back from my annual pilgrimmage to Toronto to see the Blue Jay Opener with 35 of my friends.   It was the 36th opener for the team and I and colleague Terry Elder have been to everyone of them.   As my Dad would say, “If Tom was in Timbuktu, he would find a way to make it for opening day.”

This year, however, was somewhat unique in that I had a one way ticket to Toronto so I could drive back to Vancouver with my daughter, Alana, who decided to return to BC.   It was a great trip.   More on that at a later date.

The bonus on this trip that made it doubly unique was the opportunity to connect with Ted Pierrepoint, a business  associate and friend  of mine from the early days.   Ted and I had not seen each other in almost 30 years.   Thanks to LinkedIn, Ted and I connected and began Skyping each other.

The topper was  Ted inviting Alana and I into his home to have Easter Sunday dinner with him and his family.   What a wonderful time it was.

I look forward to more interaction with Ted and his family.