Rodney’s Oyster Bar in the Yaletown neighborhood of Vancouver has been a favorite of HG/BSK ever since they first came to Vancouver. So, it was fitting that this was the place where HG/BSK joined SJ, Exquisite Maiko , Handsome (and hungry) Grownup Haru, Adorable Teru, for a farewell feast. Dined on oysters, steamed mussels, Dungeness crab. Perfect dark beer and dry white wine. (HG indulged in dessert: Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding). As usual, everything at Rodney’s was superlative;. But, it had a bittersweet overtone. That’s because SJ and family left the next morning for the almost 10 hour flight back to their Tokyo home and their izakaya restaurant, Freeman Shokudo. It has been a glorious two week family reunion. HG/BSK’s Gifted Daughter Lesley R. joined the reunion for a brief three days. HG’s daughter Victoria and husband Marc Meyer intended to come to the reunion but a Victoria bike accident prevented it (thankfully, she’s healed). SJ’s lifelong pal, Jon Small, and son, Elijah, made appearances, however. (Elijah seems to have inherited the Small family musical talents). Yes, it was sheer heaven for HG//BSK to spend time with the Tokyo family. Much fun, laughter, food (smoothies by Teru and home cooking by SJ and BSK). Been too long that the whole family has been together. However, there’s a possibility for another reunion this summer on Prince Edward Island. (Hopefully).
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