In a post that leads with the words “Goodness, retired people can get quite confused” my mother posted this photo of my Grandfather Alder Gilbert Elton and his twin sister Evelyn. I really love old photos of my relatives and the lives they lead. I feel it gives me connection.

Further to that, my cousin John Tomkinson in Alberta, his wife Melissa and his 3 (and counting) kids are erecting a family sized teepee. That is right folks, custom made and ready this summer, this handsome accommodation will essentially sleep the whole extended family. My little tribe will be visiting them in August to try it out. It is currently under construction. See here the poles being prepared for deployment.

On the front of the entrance flap of the structure, shall be painted our best approximation of our family crest. John and I agreed that the crest pictured here would be most fitting.
The next thing to do I guess is to go out to the barn and strap on some armor, get a lance and have a go at bashing each other over the heads with pointy things. Ahh, the good old days…