We had a great stamp club meeting last night (May 16). Two people from Canada Post in Ottawa made an excellent presentation about the design process of going from concept to postage stamp. Apparently, it takes about 2 years. They also brought treats, presents and door prizes. Everyone at the meeting got a set of First Day Covers featuring hockey stamps and one of the new stamp that is being officially unveiled on May 18. My daughter won one of the door prizes. She won a large print of the Grizzly bear stamp that was framed with an actual Grizzly bear stamp. Coincidentally, My daughter's nickname is Bear.

We're looking forward to attending the unveiling of the new stamp on Friday. We got formal invitations and there will be a lunch! Great way to start the long weekend.