Photo Album


We start our journey with a twelve hour car ride... just to set the mood!	Old Faithful still erupts.... but it's getting lazy. Up to 90 minutes now.

The beauties of Yellowstone... and the scenery was nice too!	Aptly named "Red Canyon" really was this red!


Bryce Canyon exploded in colour and shapes.	The heat's still building on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Las Vegas, Nevada - the landmark of our hotel - the Stratosphere Tower. We stayed on the 23rd floor of the hotel.	The view from the tower... and the amusement "park" rides. No we didn't partake (we were waiting for Disneyland!)

Some of the night skyline.... it cooled down from 47 degrees to a mere 34!!	Making friends at Madame Tussaud's!

The ocean front at San Diego.	Dwarfed by the bougainvillea across from our motel.

Sea World ... How many pictures of Shamu does one really need?	Top draws at the San Diego Zoo.

Huntington Beach - Jeff is a surfer boy by birth!	Finding "roots" in Huntington Beach.

Venice Beach - a cool windy day kept most people at home I guess!	DISNEYLAND!!!

The crowds grew by noon - good time to hit the pool at the motel!	M...I..C....K..E..Y...... M.O.U.S.E!!!

Another new friend in Disneyland.	We did find Nemo, and we zipped through the Matterhorn too... Jeff's favorite, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride!

Southern California Adventure is part of the Disneyland experience.	The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror got all our votes as a favorite!

The Electric Light Parade is still the best!	Universal Studios - only an hour and half away from Disneyland (45 km) by freeway.

This WAS truly frightening!	The peace and quiet of suburbia... on Wisteria Lane - no Desperate Housewives in sight.

The new Kodak Theatre in Hollywood - home of the Oscars.	Mann's Theatre mixes the "old stars" with the "new up and comers"

More "roots" and the original home of Lindsay Olives.	Coastline in Northern California

The majesty... and the inevitable tourist traps of the California Redwoods	We splurged for one night of ocean front motel on the Coast of Oregon

Exploring the beaches and tidal pools.	The Sea Lion Caves

Pike Street Market in Seattle	July 21....Our last morning on the way home through Enderby.... at 5 a.m!!!

On January 11th, friends and family gathered together to celebrate our Brian's half-century.


Mmmmmm.... cake!	Pics of Brian through the years were strewn across the room.

The Birthday Boy	People are amazed at how little he's changed!

Bri's daughters arrive...	Mariette and Larry - they've had a few!

Let's eat!	Jeff's sister Lisa and Brian's sister Cathy - no doubt discussing the joys of knitting.

"I can't believe how old he is!"	Becky discussing the joys of growing older.

Bri with all his prezzies!	Brian giving his speech, holding his fairy wand.

We're sure Brian will get some use out of this gift!	We have a zillion pics of Brian opening presents.

Chris and Lindsay - old people's parties are boring.	Let's have some more of that chili!

Brian's daughter Meghan and his mom.	Don conveying his sympathies.

We welcomed in 2003 at Dwayne and Larry's new condo.


Mariette getting ready for midnight

Cameron gettin' hugs	Discussing the meaning of life

Jeff and Jim	Larry showing his (I mean "he's) nuts

Larry, Jeff and Dwayne	Holly getting a free massage from Dwayne.

Holly's had her massage. Now she's ready!	WATCH OUT!!! SHE'S GOT A WHIP!

Holly showing Cindy who's boss!	Mariette and Jim

Waiting for midnight	Dwayne kept us entertained.... he also played the piano - har har har

Cameron and Jeff	Couple 1

Couple 2	Couple 3

Couple 4	Couple 5

And last but not least...

Brian's family get-together - December 23rd.


At the supper table	Lots of good food! Brian's mom, his nephew Steven and wife Bonnie.

Rory, Adam and their grandparents David and Linda (Brian's brother)	Jeff and Adam.

Opening prezzies	Brian's daughter Anjuli with little cousin Hailey

On August 25th, we celebrated Jeff's daughter LINDSAY'S 16th Birthday with a BBQ at our place.


Lindsay and her Mom	Rupert and Becky-boo

Amy checking out the baby bunnies	BBQ Brian

Where's the food?	I ate too much!!!

Lindsay got a groovy mirror so she can preen	Lot's of fuzzy pink things for her room

Becky and her best bud	Amy and a baby rabbit

Bill had too much cake!	"Honestly Dad! Mom said I could keep one!!!

How many boyfriends?	Hurry up and cut that cake!

Muffin had her own chair.	MORE FOOD! MORE FOOD

We all met in Calgary to take in the ARGRA (Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association) Rodeo. Lot's of fun - the dance, dinner and rodeo were a blast!!!

Boy, did we ever have a GREAT TIME!!!
(I wonder if Dwayne remembers any of it!)

On June 16th Larry celebrated his 40th birthday (it was Jeff's 41st birthday the same day, but we don't celebrate that anymore).

A big surprise party was held and we were all entertained with good food, good friends and Vanity Fair, whose rendition of Dolly Parton's "PMS Blues" brought the house down!

Again this year, a great time was had by all at Dwayne and Larry's 3rd Annual Oscar Party (check out Dwayne's website - http://telusplanet.net/public/dwaylar/index.htm). We crowned a new Oscar Queen, ate tons of food, and laughed and cried at some of the fashions (what was Gwenyth thinking?).

First, last years Oscar Queen gave up his crown to our new champion Cameron who got the most right on the Oscar Ballot. He was so proud!!!

Christmas with Brian's Family
December 22 - 23, 2001


Brian's cousins - at our place, December 22nd.	Brian's kids, opening gifts

Uncle Rob with Brian's daughter in the background.	At Brian's brother's place, December 23rd. Bri's nephew and his wife. To the right, Brian's brother-in law.

Brian - getting supper ready.	Brian and his mom.

Jeff and Brian's kids.	Jeff and Bri, watching Brian's "grand-nephew"

Brian's brother and sister, preparing supper.	Brian's "grand-nephew" with the remote control car we got him.

Christmas with Jeff's Family
December 24, 2001


Jeff, his daughter and her boyfriend.	Jeff's niece Becky with her favorite uncle, Brian.

Jeff's dad, opening his present.	Muffin got a hand-knitted sweater from Jeff's sister Lisa.

More prezzies!	And more prezzies!!!

Jeff's nephew Andy with Muffin.	Bri and Beck

Jeff's sisters (and his niece Sammy) opening the gift baskets we got them.	Jeff's mom and dad.

Las Vegas, Nevada

We left Edmonton at 4:00 PM on Friday, July 28th and arrived in Las Vegas almost 24 hours later exactly (no stops along the way).

Hot? You wouldn't believe how hot - over 110 degrees Fahrenheit - it was like walking into a blast furnace. And the people!!! Well, I guess that'll teach us for going to Lost Wages on a Saturday.

No, we didn't win a thing but we managed to budget ourselves so we didn't lose too much.

Anaheim, California

After Las Vegas, we drove west through the Mojave Desert to Anaheim, yes - we are going to DISNEYLAND!!! But first, a short stop in Huntington Beach, Jeff's old hometown, to check out the beach, his old house where he spent his formative years, and his old Junior High School. Then, it was off to Movieland Wax Museum.

The first day, we spent the afternoon at Disney's California Adventure. The next day, from 8:00 AM to midnight, we spent at Disneyland...

The Oregon Coast

After Disneyland, we headed north. After a one night stay in Northern California (Willets, California), we arrived in Florence, Oregon. There, we found a nice campground and camped for 3 nights. We generally had decent weather, with only one night of rain.

Kelowna, B.C.

We drove up from the Oregon coast through central Washington. We stayed one night in Wenatchee, then headed up to Kelowna to spend a couple of nights in Doyle House, a Bed And Breakfast in the heart of Kelowna. By now, we were so tired we just vegged at the B & B with a few trips to the various fruit/vegetable stands in Kelowna. We also picked sour cherries. Oh what fun! On Wednesday morning, we packed up and drove home.

On June 16th, Jeff celebrated his 40th birthday with friends at Buddy's Niteclub. This was also Pride Parade Day in Edmonton so it was a very busy day...

Easter 2001 (Sunday, April 15th) was spent at Cheryl and Terry's acreage with Jeff's kids, Jeff's sisters, nieces and nephews, Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Fred, and Grandma Ruth. Everyone brought food, and we had a great time. The only thing missing was David (Jeff's brother), his wife Traci and their kids who live in Oregon - they were missed.

Special thanks go to Cheryl (Jeff's ex) and Terry for allowing this menagerie to invade their home!

Dwayne and Larry hosted their 2nd annual OSCAR PARTY on March 25, 2001. A great time was had by all. Reigning Oscar Queen BRIAN lost his crown to JEFF (no, not the Jeff who does this web page, sadly), who correctly guessed the most number of Oscar winner's. There was good food (a potluck) and a lot of discussion re the current fashion trends of the rich and famous...

Vacation 2000
This year, we went to Vancouver (for Pride), Victoria, Kelowna and Penticton. We had a great time, and came home with someone special (see the last picture in the set). We took TONS of pictures. Here are a few...

The Road Trip July 2007
Our Home 2006	Our Wedding
Edmonton Pride 2003	The 4th Annual Oscar Party
Brian's 50th Birthday Bash	New Years Eve 2002
Christmas 2002	Lindsay's 16th Birthday BBQ
ARGRA Rodeo (Calgary)	Edmonton Pride 2002
Larry's 40th Birthday	The 3rd Annual Oscar Party
Christmas 2001	Vacation 2001
Jeff's 40th Birthday Bash	Easter 2001
2nd Annual Oscar Party	January 2001
Vacation 2000	Miscellaneous


The View - Alberta Legislature and Downtown Edmonton	Looking East

Living Room - blue curtains and green couch....YIKES!	Living Room II

Dining Room - room for 6 (or more)	Master Bedroom - what to put on the far wall?


Well I don't see any storm clouds!

Site #1 Hawrelak Park	The Guests are assembling 11 a.m.

Lindsay and Marc	Jeff and Megan

The thorn between the roses	Brian and his kids

So who's responsible for this wind?	Somebody get me a blanket!

There's enough food here to feed an army!	Are you two ready for this?

Wait....are those pigeons in the rafters?	I didn't know weddings could be held in the morning!

The commitment...	Friends share thoughts on friendship

Ready....set....repeat after me!	.... It fits!!

The "Sand Ceremony"	A symbol of our union.

A public kiss... how risque!	The legal matters

J..E...F...F... wait, how about GEOFF?	Beautiful music!

That's it folks.. we're legal!	hmmmmm ... let's liven up this crowd!

Brian acts the "teacher"	The groomsmen make up lies...

Cheryl wows the crowd....	... and brings a few tears!

Another photo op	How does one welcome to the "Baker" clan?

With the appropriate accessories of course!	Uncle Brian, you have so much to learn about this family!

Let me just say this.....	Sorry Marie, I'm definitely taken!

Life was so simple B.J. (before Jeff)	And all we had to eat was a piece of cake!

Fruit salad cake...mmmmmm	There! Now where is that wedding wine?

The wedding party.	There now, aren't you glad we did it?
Now Brian has even updated his "page"!


Dwayne and Mariette - they're so silly!	Mariette - she can't wait to see all the hot men!
	Now... onto the parade!
Woody's bartender is SO cute!

Waiting for the parade to start: Fred, Dwayne, Holly and Larry	Brian wearing a ball cap!!! A rare sight!

The parade begins....	For our lesbian friends!

"Outreach" had a cool float.	Toga! Toga!

Ralph and Bill made an appearance.	The Drag Queens are always a hit!

Mr. Edmonton Leather sez hello...	The "girls" from Woody's
After the parade in the Arena...
	Dwayne and Jeff. Jeff was a wee bit sleepy...

Cam and Mike	Mariette and Dwayne doing what they do best: SHOPPING


Filling out the ballots	Dwayne can't believe the choices some people make.

"Pssst... who'd you vote for?"	"I give up - all the movies this year were crap"

FOOD!	As usual, the excitement of the Oscars builds...

"We have the most comfortable chairs and we're not moving!!!"	Dwayne tallying the votes.

Some people had their own little party in another part of the room.	Cameron checking out this years tiara.

Announcing the winner!	Cameron was loathe to give up the crown.


Opening presents - spoiled children!	Megan was happy (we think) with her big ol' pillow.

Family Photo Op 1 Jeff, his sisters Lisa and Lori and his Mom and Dad	Family Photo Op 2 Jeff, his daughters Lindsay and Megan, and Brian

Family Photo Op 3 Terry, Lindsay, Megan, Cheryl (Jeff's ex) and Ziggy	Family Photo Op 4 Becky, Jeff's sister Lisa, Amy and Bill

Family Photo Op 5 Sammy (with Mac), Andy and Jeff's sister Lori	Family Photo Op 5 Jeff's Mom and Dad (with Nicky)


Gettin' ready....	Cinderelly, Cinderelly!!!

Filling out the ballots	Brian - making a fashion statement

Brian and Nora	Cameron and Mike - shades of things to come...

Oscar pre-show...	Who's back there???

Jim with the hostess with the mostest - Larry	What's so funny??? Poor Gwenyth...

Ah... the FOOD	Gwenyth's outfit horrified us all!

Dwayne - phoning in his vote	Brent having his hair done...

Larry's disappointed - American Pie 2 didn't get any nominations :(	"And did you see what Gwenyth was wearing???"

Cameron was quite smug!	"Just wait til next year!!!"

Our hosts	Your photographers


New York, New York. Why is she wearing a shirt- it was sure hot that day!	Lunch time at New York, New York. Brian can't wait to get back to the slots...

Jeff across the street from The Excalibur. Man, it was HOT!	Brian, outside the Luxor, with his Pina Colada.

The Luxor - Jeff with his Margarita and Brian's Pina Colada. It was hot.	Jeff by the MGM Grand. Did I mention it was hot?


On the beach - Huntington Beach, California. Looks cloudy, but the day turned out to be hot and sunny.	The water was cold!!!

Jeff with the Huntington Beach Pier in the background.	The school Jeff went to.

Brian checking out the school.	The house where Jeff spent his early teenage years, before moving to Canada.

We then went to the Wax Museum...	Brian with "the Douglas'" (Green Acres)

The first afternoon - walking to Disney's California Adventure.	"California Screamin"

A view of Disney's California Adventure. It was fun, but it was no Disneyland!!!	Waiting for the Disney's Electrical Parade

We were really glad they brought it back!	Brian's favorite - Pete's Dragon.

Disneyland - at the Matterhorn	Brian by the "Mark Twain"

Jeff with Walt and Mickey.	"It's A Small World"


A short stop along the way - the Trees of Mystery in Northern California	After shopping at the gift shop.

Setting up camp in Oregon.	At the campground.

By the campfire.	On the boardwalk in Newport, Oregon.

Souvenir shopping in Newport.	One of the many murals in Newport.

We made many stops along the coast during our stay there.	Together on the coast.

Note the lighthouse in the background!	On the beach!

Checking out the critters in the tide pools	Jeff getting his shoes wet.


Picking sour cherries.	Brian was WAY better at it than Jeff!!!


Jeff, who ate WAY too much!	Jeff and his sisters

"And it was only this big!"	Brian, relaxing.

But really, Cheryl. Tell us what you REALLY think about your ex-husband being gay.	The Cousins

The Easter Egg Hunt	Jeff's daughter, Lindsay, giving dance lessons.


"What the hell was she thinking?"	Getting things ready for the crowd...

The future Queen...	Larry figured he'd try the crown on for size... not that he had a chance!

Dwayne, checking out John's "assets"	Runner up Erica checks out her prize

Jim and Brian - celebrating Russell Crowe's win!	Mariette - she was a little excited about Russell's win as well!!!

"What do you mean 'Dude, Where's My Car' wasn't nominated???"	"Is it over yet?"


Jeff and his daughters	Brian, showing off the baby pig, to our nieces

Fall 2000 with our Muffin	Brian - Xmas 2000

Jeff and his sister - Xmas 2000	Jeff & Brian - Xmas 2000


On the ferry to Victoria	Brian, enjoying the view

Stop and smell the roses!	At the Butchart Gardens

"Holy Pride!" in Vancouver	"Behave Yourself!!!"

It was pretty HOT that day!	The "Leather & Denim Cruise"

The view from the ship	Checkin' to see if the grapes are ready...

Visiting a winery. Yum...	Our special "souvenir" - MUFFIN, the Yorkie.


Oscar Queen 2000	Oscar Queen 2001


Brian - relaxing	Jeff by our car

All dressed up...	Brian - shaved head!!!!

Black and White Affair 2000	Canada Day 1999

Oregon 1999	Wreck Beach 1999