On Sunday, August 8, 2008, Sandy (the Costso Contessa) with husband Ian, son Douglas, and grandchildren, Sidney and Cecilia, hosted the Ransby family of Winnipeg and the Sangster family of Ottawa at an elegant lake luncheon. Along to mind the dog, take pictures, put out and put away the food and generally entertain and keep an eye on the kids and rake the grass was the Bowles family of three generations. The issue of what wine and what vintage to serve was solved by decanting a delightful Gimli Goose (2008) cut 50/50 with cranberry juice out of respect for the hostess's .... well, you know. The luncheon was modified vegetarian ---- if it's in the deli at Costco, God it's obviously got to be eaten by somebody. Ernie's Bald Eagle show provided the grand finale. A fine time was had by all.