Meanwhile, thousands of miles to the south in New Zealand, Clem’s partner Angus was trying to get to Hawaii having just had his immigrant visa approved. After many flight changes, and frantic packing, Angus caught one of the last flights out of New Zealand before the government announced the country was going into lockdown.
Almost exactly four years after they first met, and after time spent in both countries, Angus arrived in Hawaii as a newly-minted permanent resident.
Finally! It was time to get on with their lives together. Unfortunately, Angus arrived just before the lockdown was enforced. After careful deliberation it was decided it was sensible to quarantine, just to be on the safe side (luckily he was fine).
Hello Clem and same welcoming to Angus! Merci for offering this exchange with us and therefore, fanning all the beauties surrounding you together. Each day, I must remind myself of our stay at the Horizon and your spirit flowing everywhere in all pastures. I do know there’s paradise on our beautiful earth and god bless you dear Clem for creating your Hawaiian chunk of Paradise.
You both have my love, French-Canadian style! Bisous bisous.
Thank you so much for your kind words Liko! We look forward to seeing you at Horizon again someday soon. Warm hugs from both of us here on the Big Island.
I so loved hearing about your lockdown life at the Horizon Guesthouse and your photos bring back wonderful memories of our stay there! Our life in Nebraska has not changed much with me being the Laboratory Manager at our small hospital and Kent a rural mail carrier and farmer/rancher. Stay safe and I hope in the future we can meet Angus and visit the beautiful Horizon Guesthouse again!
Hi Karlene, wonderful to hear from you. Look forward to having you here again soon. Wishing you an early spring!
Yes, yes, yes!!! A virtual Horizon! We miss you terribly and would rather be in lockdown with you and Angus on the Big Island, but alas… at the soonest opportunity, we will pay a visit. Xx, the Reilly 3
Thanks Marley. Looking forward to having all of you back here again soon!
Dear Clem and Angus,
Thank you so much for providing this newsletter and update on Horizon Guest House during this unfortunate and unforeseen pandemic. You’ve reminded my wife and me why we miss HGH. We hope to return someday soon to bask in your hospitality, your sunsets, your breakfasts, and your warmth.
Thanks Roy. So glad you enjoyed the newsletter! The sunsets and breakfasts await your next visit to us – hopefully in the not to distant future.
Oh my gosh! Thank you for the great revival of memories. My husband, Greig, and I visited there February 2009. (I had to looke through precious photos to remember the date). We have a great photo you took of us with your dog, DB, along with the cow next door, and many of the beautiful sunsets reflected in your infinity pool.
I see you are making the most of lockdown…we are here in Albuquerque, NM and taking our dog on more hikes and walks than she ever dreamed of!
Thank you for the memories! Welcome Angus! Be safe and happy. Patti Valdes Magnuson
Hi Patti, thank you! Glad we helped revive some great memories! Really good to hear from you and that you are doing well in Albuquerque.
Clem and Angus
I really enjoy the news letter. I hope it remains as fun for you to do as it is for us to read. Lots of wonderful memories and more to come.
Hope to return soon.
Terry and nora
Hi Terry and Nora, we had lots of fun with the newsletter – so glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing you here again soon.
I love what you’ve done with the newsletter, pictures, website!
Thanks for including me in so many years of wonderful memories.
Fondly,
Diane
Thanks Diane, our pleasure – so glad you enjoyed the newsletter!