Sweet Baby Ray:
What a precious work of God you are. Even though you don't believe in him.. can I still say that?
I so much enjoyed meeting you, and Uzzah and jiz2cool. What a good time I had with these fine folks. What great folks the Canadians are. I want to be a Canadian now.. okay, next after being a Texan. Hehehhe. Thanks so much for all your kind words, and for showing us around with your inimitable hospitality. You are such a fantastic host, and we sure enjoyed traveling the backways and quaint streets of Toronto, with a little story for every corner! I think Toronto is an incredibly beautiful and diverse city, and I just loved seeing all the different cultures represented in the little neighborhoods tucked about the city. From the different radio stations, to the shops of China Town, to the incredible food in Greek Town. All cultures are so well represented! The city is really laid back for being so large, and very well ordered! I was quite impressed by the friendliness, helpfulness, and hospitality of the Canadians. I *love* them!
But most of all.. I miss you Ray-Ray. I kept remarking to hubbie on the way back how much I am going to miss you, and it 's like leaving my family behind. Member that song "I left my heart in San Francisco"? Well, I left a piece of my heart in Toronto! It's kind of like a letdown now.. I wish you were my next door neighbor. What a unique and fun individual you are, and my life has been greatly enhanced by having you as my brother.... I was so unnerved about meeting you in person. That maybe we wouldn't "hit it off" as well as we do in emails.. But I was so pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to talk and share with you. I cried when I saw you walking out the lobby doors of the hotel. In my books you are creme of the crop, top of the top, toppermost of the poppermost!
Anyway... enough of this mutual admiration society agenda.. hehehhe. Thanks so much for all your fun stories, showing us around the cities, and for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do so. We both enjoyed visiting your beautiful city and it's wonderful inhabitants. I know... I say "wonderful" to much. Okay.. how about magnificent?
I sure hope to see you again, soon. Don't be a stranger to Texas. In the words of Lyle Lovett:
"That's right, you're not from Texas! That's right.. you're not from Texas! But Texas wants you anyway!" Hehehhe.
Many warm hugs to you, brother!
xoxoxo Country Girl and Rat
P.S. Shotgun... many hugs from your crazy Greek sister... Next time, you better get your arse up to Toronto, too!
