Sambuca:  I know the Cloverdale area.  My two friends are split between there....one further down on King George Highway, and the other is in White Rock.  My Dad (71) lives on the North Shore, near Lonsdale, and has a beautiful view of the inlet, downtown, etc.  I grew up in Canyon Heights area, near the dam.  Miss it, miss it, miss it!  We moved back to Winnipeg then I later went back to VCR.  I swear my skin, hair, and nails have never been better than when I lived by the ocean.

What part of Winnipeg is your husband from?  From the ages of 7 and on I lived in Riverview.  Now, this is a person that I don't have to explain "socials" to.    LOL