Hi, sorry I didn't put this in earlier. Just found this site. We were unfortunately unable to experience the whole Sweeps Festival. From Canada visiting our daughter in London. Fran and Chris were gracious enough to set us up for Thursday night to be up at Blue Bell hill for sunrise. My side (Orange Peel Border, 1 and a bit hours north of Toronto, Canada) was at High Park in Toronto awakening with the sun. My husband Jim and I were thrilled to be able to join the ranks in witnessing the awakening in Rochester.

Chris met us at the train station on Thursday evening then went onto the Good Intent Pub where we met Karen and Dal. I had to pee really, really bad. We had a few pints in London throughout the day and the damn washroom door on the train was locked. Funny thing, Chris mentioned there was one at the Good Intent. Much relieved. Fran came to meet us, finished our pints and were whisked off to there home where we had a wonderful dinner along with Ben and Georgina. Off to bed!

Up early with memories that will last a lifetime. I have to say it was a great experience to be there with you all at Blue Bell Hill.

Back to the Good Intent for a good English Breakfast. Unfortunately jet lag hit like a brick wall and Fran had to take me back for a sleep. Woke up feeling like a new person and ready to take on yet another day doing a walk about in London. Sorry I was unable to take part in the pub for breakfast. I know that Karen and Dal worked very hard putting it all together and then have to continue with the fast pace throughout the weekend. I'm so sorry I never had the opportunity to say thank you to you both for the wonderful greeting you gave us at the pub on Thursday night as well as Friday a.m..

All in all it was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed the warm welcome. Jim really, really enjoyed the chili vodka! He loves hot stuff, what can I say.

Thanks once again Chris, Fran, Ben, Georgina, Karen and Dal,
From your friends in Canada. Hugs to you all.