It is just about time to start planning for our yearly family summer get-away. And by “family,” I mean the extended family from Dave’s side. Every summer, give or take a few summers, we’ve made the effort to get away somewhere for a week or two as a family. Traditionally, it was to Gabriola Island off of Vancouver Island, but that has been long gone now for a couple of years when Gran could no longer make it there due to her health. It’s not the same without her there. So last year, we went to Southern California, for the sole purpose of Disneyland with the kids. This summer, we’re looking at other places, one of which could be Hawai’i or even a cruise up to Alaska. Maybe eventually, we’ll make it to the other side of the continent, like, say, one of those myrtle beach vacations, eh? I’ve heard great things about Myrtle Beach. But for now, we have our eyes set on Hawai’i or a cruise!