Brenda's Memories » Bruce Audley http://brenda.blackcat.ca Personal Photos, Memories and General Chatter Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:31:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Las Vegas May Family Trip February 2009 http://brenda.blackcat.ca/2009/02/15/las-vegas-may-family-trip-february-2009/ http://brenda.blackcat.ca/2009/02/15/las-vegas-may-family-trip-february-2009/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:37:14 +0000 Brenda May http://brenda.blackcat.ca/?p=91 Rick, Buck, Bill and me (Brenda) May and Susan Semanick(May) and Diane Kacer, Bill May’s girlfriend, all went to Las Vegas in February 2009. In a whirlwind 4 day trip, we ate, drank, gambled and took in some shows. Hey, let’s not forget shopping! You can never have enough pairs of shoes!

We stayed at New York New York and had a wonderful dinner at Gallagher’s Steak House in our hotel. My son, Patrick, and my ex, Bruce Audley, both highly recommended this restaurant. It was absolutely wonderful!

Rick and I walked for 900 miles every day (okay, 5 miles) taking in the sites – the last time either of us were in Vegas was at least 20 years ago so we saw huge changes!!!! My favorites were the beautiful glass flowers on the Bellagio ceiling in the lobby, the quaint shops in Paris, and the cozy atmosphere at Treasure Island. Most of all, I loved the Wynn Hotel. Rick and I has a really lovely lunch in the little cafe at the Wynn near the Manolo Blanik. Gotta love those shoes! It was a very truly amazing hotel – one of the prettiest I have ever seen.

One of the exciting hits of our trip was my win at the Casino. Usually I only play the penny machines and have a $40 limit but the second day of our trip, Rick gave me 2 one hundred dollar bills to play with. I sat down at a nickel machine, popped in a hundred, and 4 spins later, won $928.64; another hundred and another $528.19 win, and finally popped in a five dollar bill and won $161.38 – over $1600 US$ – a pretty amazing win in under 10 minutes. I cashed out right away and put the tickets in the safe – cashed them in just before leaving for the airport. I was thrilled!

Next trip – another Caribbean cruise in this fall (September) with Rick and my son, Patrick.

May Family in Las vegas February 2009Vine Lady at the Wynn Hotel

]]> http://brenda.blackcat.ca/2009/02/15/las-vegas-may-family-trip-february-2009/feed/ 0 Patrick & Kathy Engaged and Patrick 30. Brenda 57 http://brenda.blackcat.ca/2007/07/29/patrick-kathy-engaged-and-patrick-30-brenda-57/ http://brenda.blackcat.ca/2007/07/29/patrick-kathy-engaged-and-patrick-30-brenda-57/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:07:02 +0000 Brenda May http://brenda.blackcat.ca/?p=54 Patrick and Kathy announce their engegamentPatrick and I were born on the same day! On July 29, 2007, Patrick turned 30 and I turned 57. We had a great dinner at The Grizzlay House in Banff. We all stayed at the beautiful and luxurious Rimrock Hotel. At the dinner, Patrick and Kathy announced their engagement! As a mother, I am thrilled- I know that Patrick is very happy. As a future mother-in-law, I thnk that Kathy will be a great daughter-in law. >Bruce, Patrick and BrendaLovebirds Patrick and Kathy<Rick and Brenda

]]> http://brenda.blackcat.ca/2007/07/29/patrick-kathy-engaged-and-patrick-30-brenda-57/feed/ 0 Patrick Audley – 18th Birthday http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1995/07/29/patrick-audley-18th-birthday/ http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1995/07/29/patrick-audley-18th-birthday/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 1995 05:06:07 +0000 Brenda May http://brenda.blackcat.ca/?p=28 We celebrated Patrick’s 18th birthday with dinner at Chianti and gift opening at home. Patrick popped a balloon from Rick and I and out fell our gift of a $1000 bill! It was exciting and fun. Elaine Waddell was Patrick’s girlfriend at the time. His birthday card, a caricature designed by Gary Reynolds, was also depicted on his cake. It showed Patrick wearing his brown signature hat and carrying a computer. He still has the hat, 12 years later, and has built and owned many computers since then. Yes, I am a proud Mom.

18th Birthday CakePatrick and Elaine WaddellPatrick, Brenda and Rick before the partyPatrick holds his $1000 bill18th Birthday cardPatrick - old enough to drink - with his Dad, Bruce Audley

]]> http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1995/07/29/patrick-audley-18th-birthday/feed/ 0 Audley Family Photos http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1977/07/29/the-audley-s-patrick-bruce-george-and-katherine/ http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1977/07/29/the-audley-s-patrick-bruce-george-and-katherine/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 1977 05:14:19 +0000 Brenda May http://brenda.blackcat.ca/?p=33 Patrick was born into the Audley family on July 29, 1977. Bruce is his Dad and his paternal grandparents were George and Katherine Audley were are unfortunately, both deceased.

Bruce, Patrick and GeorgeGrampa George and Patrick in 1978Bruce AudleyGeorge 1978Christmas 1981Bruce at Sunshine January 1972Bruce in Patrick's bedroom 1978Patrick and his Daddy in the kitchenBruce and Brenda Audley Highlands Reunion 1976Bruce and Patrick Christmas 1981Patrick and Bruce PortraitPatrick and Bruce 1981Patrick as an Elephant with BruceMom and Patrick talk with Grampa Bruce and Patrick Christmas 1985 Beavers 1982 Bruce and PatrickThe Audleys 1977Dan Meier 1989Bob Cathers - Patrick's Godfather<Audley_Family_recipes.jpgBruce, George and David AudleyThe Audleys in 1969Pretty Furry
Patrick and Kathy announced their engagement at The Grizzley House in Banff on July 29, 2007. It was also Patrick’s 30th birthday and my 57th birthday. We share the same birthday. Bruce and Jill and Rick and I celebrated with Patrick and Kathy.
Bruce and Brenda, proud parents, hug PatrickPatrick and Kathy at the RimrockBruce and Brenda married on July 4, 1970. Bruce and Brenda marry July 4, 1970Gramma Audley and Patrick 1978Patrick's Birth AnnouncementGeorge and Katherine Audley 1968

]]> http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1977/07/29/the-audley-s-patrick-bruce-george-and-katherine/feed/ 0 Patrick Audley http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1977/07/29/patrick-audley/ http://brenda.blackcat.ca/1977/07/29/patrick-audley/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 1977 22:51:39 +0000 Brenda May http://brenda.blackcat.ca/?p=46 Patrick, my son, was born on my 27th birthday – July 29th, 1977. He is a wonderful and caring son. Patrick is a computer genius and has a photographic memory. In his early years, we recognized that he was “brillant” and could absorb anything at any time. Throughout his life, he has brough me much happiness. I am in awe of his intelligence and very proud to be his mother and his friend.

News: Patrick and Kathy announced their engagement at our birthday party in Banff on July29th this year. Patrick is now 30; I am now 57.

Patrick and Kathy Are Engaged!

Baby Pictures and Childhood Photos
2 months old9 months and walking1st Christmas with Grampa nad Aunti Rin1st Christmas with Aunti RinPatrick and me (his mom) 1978with Dad Bruce in 1978Beavers 1982 with Dad BruceChristmas 1979In His RoomI am the King 1978Driving Car in 1978with Samwith Kirsten Olsen in 1981Lego KingBeaver GuyFirst Day of KindergartenCowboy KidMaui 1982Modeling for The Bay 1983Christmas with Mom 1985Mother's Day Brunch at the Four Seasons 1983with Dad Bruce as an Elephantwith Gramma 1979On the Chair at Sunshine VillageIn the Dining Room 1985 with Dad's Jewellery Line1st Limo Ride 1987Patrick and Grampa Bayrack 1984

Teen Years
In Stanley ParkIn Whistler with Mom 1993Receiving Provincial Math AwardGetting an Award 1991At English BayChristmas at Whistler Christmas in BanffChristmas in Whistler 1993 with MomAt 1316th Birthday

Recent Photos – see also various holidays, Kathy, Audley and Bayrack Photo Sections
20042006
With John at Earthquake Preparedness Training in 2007Patrick and Kathy in Vancouver May 2007Patrick and Jodi at her wedding July 24, 1993Patrick's Birth AnnouncementGramma Audley and Patrick 1978_1.jpgPatrick Gets New Parts February 2008Group Picture from the Office March 2008

Patrick was on the Klondike Days Poster in 1985. This poster was circulated worldwide to promote Klondike.

Klondike Poster 1985

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