Going Back (To Red Deer) Tomorrow. >_>

Well, it's that time again. The end is drawing near. Soon, I'll have to return to Alberta, and my vacation will be over.
I spent a lot of time out here helping out my family. Doing deck repairs, re-flooring a flood-damaged basement, packing and moving furniture for someones' move to Alberta, baby-sitting cousins who are 4 and 8, and making sure to be on my best behaviour (as well-behaved as a typical male Zorn can be ^_^) for family out here.
I'm tired, and kinda glad that soon I'll be able to go back home and back to work. Vacationing isn't always easy or a responsibility-free luxury that others believe it to be. It's at times over-whelming, being distanced from readily-available comfort tasks at home can be hard too, as can not knowing what's going on at home without oyur presence. I am so glad that I had the hind-sight to at least schedule a few days off, so that after my trip out here, I can at least settle in again and relax a little more before being thrown back inbto the work routine.

Yesterday and today was a real treat for me. I got to witness a rare Kelowna sight: rain. Rain, rain, and more rain, mixed with thunder and lightning. I LOVE storms and rain, so I am actually enjoying it.
It rained last night at my Gramps' place. It was his girlfriends'/borders' birthday last night, so we had a mini party/BBQ at her place. It wasn't too bad: I got to eat lots and lots of carrot cake! ^_^
Nathan, my half-brother, is out here in B.C. touring with his band. He decided to drop on by, for a sleepover, so that today Mike can take him to a bus station, and pay for his bus fare for his next stop. Isn't that nice?... Regardless of those intentions, him and I got to have a little quality time last night, fooling around on Gramps' piano. He's actually a talented player, and sounded pretty impressive.\

I stayed at Lauras' last night, while Mike and Nathan stayed at Gramps'. I watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, and I thouroughly enjoyed the opening performances. Womens' volleyball is on, and the States just barely beat the Netherlands, which, I'm sure, is sparking all sorts of idiotic and un-founded riots or extreme patriotism all across our southern neighbours' lands.

My dad finally came over to Lauras' just now. I'm supposed to type this down... >_>
~My 'idiotic' FATHER, who doesn't know ANYTHING, stupidly asked me what I was doing. I told him that I was typing about my trip so far. So, now, he wants me to tell you all about him asking me to mention the fact that he thought it would be a GOOD IDEA to blog about him wanting to be blogged about in a goofy light.~ <- Please insert my dads' exaggerated, highlighting rise-of-voice emphasis for highlighted words. Feel free to roll your eyes if saying this out loud: it makes it easier to emphasise exaggeration.

I have like 12 videos so far. I'll update them to my YouTube account. I'm also told that Facebook lets you upload videos, so I just might do that.

Oh. Two days ago, Mike hooked up with his old friend George, who my mum knew long ago. He's an older guy with really thin arms and body. He's like a walking skeleton. We skipped out on deck building to go out for a quick beer at a German pub. Well, this George guy has a dog, and it was exceptionally hot that day. We tied his dog up in front of the bar, which made the owner frown. I downed my stout and ran outside often to console the dog. We borrowed the barkeeps tip bowl for a watering dish!
Well, George was alright, and after a quick drink, we left, giving relief to the barkeep inside.
I think his name is George... Hmm...

Well, there's a few things to do today before we go. We have to dis-assemble a lawn swing to take back with us, and pack just a few more things.
I better go spend time with the family. See ya soon!