Been a crazy busy morning here, in the Frozen North, with so many last minute things to take care of before tomorrow’s funeral. Me and mine have our outfits (all black) hanging ready with shoes set out by the door. As we’ll be getting up at 6:30 tomorrow in order to leave here by 8am. We have a long drive out along the coast to Beaupre and the Basillica, where the funeral is being held. We have to be there at about 8:45 to receive everyone before the 9am service.

Yes, they like to do things early here.

Then, after the mass in the church, it’s off to the crematoria for the interment, though I’m less sure of what happens there as the Old Man has already been cremated. But, by this time, 2 hours or more? I’m sure we’ll all be starving (especially those who missed breakfast) we’ll all be gathering at a nearby restaurant for brunch, which is booked at 11:30 for two hours.

From there I think it will be close family members gathering at my sister in law’s for maybe a last send off drink and reminiscing through out the afternoon, with guests not attending the service able to visit. At least, that’s the plan.

It’s going to be a very long day tomorrow.