My friend, Seija
One of my favourite friends, Seija, is about to embark on a new life. Seija and her partner, John, are going to sail around the world. John bought a 44 foot sailboat last week after the sale of his house and now the adventure begins. Seija and John move out of their home on the 12th of March and soon there after drive to their new home (sailboat) in a marina in Vancouver and then the adventure begins for them.
Seija is a one of kind of gal. She is very talented in many ways. Nobody can garden like Seija - all of her gardens are like a work of art - I have always loved going over to Seija’s and her and I would take a long slow walk about her gardens and discuss her many plants - I learned a great deal from Seija and her gardens.
Seija is also quite an artist. I don’t know where to start on the many different artist things that Seija have created over the years that I have know her. One thing to mention is when her son, Shane, was a little boy he brought his Echt-a-Sketch to her and asked her to make the house again - it was truly amazing - I was in awe at what Seija did with those two little dials.
Seija’s cooking is second to none. It was and is always is a treat when Seija makes something for you from her kitchen. Seija and I have spent many hours discussing food and recipes with enthusiasm.
What I like the most about Seija is her personality. She is so funny and quick witted. Seija is also very tolerent and forgiving. She can tell a great story or two as well.
One of my most fond memories is when Seija and I went to my out building on my property with a laundry basket that had a bottle of Gin, a bottle of tonic, a bucket of ice, some sliced lime, candles and my ghetto blaster which we put on some jazz music (we both absolutley love jazz) opened up the big, double back doors during a terrific thunder and lightning summer storm and talked until four o’clock in the morning. I don’t think that we left any subject (that interested us) out. That was such a fun night and most certainly one of my favourite memories!
Seija has so generously shared some of her favourite belongings with me that she will not be taking on her journey. A beautiful reupholstered antique chair and foot stool, some art work, lots of books - both novels and gardening books and a big coffee table Wine lovers book, some wine glasses and some gardening instruments. Thanks Seija - much appreciation! Bonn voyage and enjoy your journey. You know my number and can always hang your hat here my friend.