Rosella

 It's been a while since I posted about social events in our MGCC group, 

but this is one I wanted to post ...

 in honor of Rosella, who has become a wonderful blog friend!

She's been travelling with her husband

across the continent in her little house on wheels

and she brought us all something from her province over yonder.

We have all been so blessed by online friendships

and every meeting has always been a confirmation of true friendship.

 When Kathy found out that Rosella would be in town,

she set about making some plans for coffee.

She packed up a tablecloth, dishes, coffee, scones, jams, cheese and fruit

and prepared a pretty table near her house at Gwynn Vaughan Park.

Those of us who were able to come, just needed to show up.

For Ellen it was a long drive, but there were no complaints!

 The park is a large heritage orchard and garden surrounding 

a home built in the late 1800's and a popular site for

picnics, wedding ceremonies and garden parties.

 We walked the rose lined paths

 admiring and poking our noses into some of these beauties.

 This was obviously my favotite!

 Makes you wonder why we don't take time to do this more often.

Leaving the rose garden, we walked the trail under a canopy of  dogwood blooms.

These were new to Rosella - but to us they are the BC Flower.

And to me they are the flowers on my china set.

Thank you, Rosella, for your visit

and, Kathy, for making it special!