Christmas 2020 is fast approaching, and we would like to give you an update on how we are doing. 

After deciding to pause the business in May, we all made the difficult decision to find work elsewhere. We are pleased to report that all our team have found meaningful employment. This includes Lynn and myself with Lynn finding employment at a local accounting firm and myself having had a stint at a metal roof manufacturer and most recently at my brother’s high end kitchen cabinet business. With travel being non-existent, it is nice to get up every day with a sense of purpose.  

The events of the past year have certainly humbled us. It has also helped us appreciate the gifts that are all around us. Connection to family and friends, good food, our home and going for a walk outdoors. All have played their part to help get us through this difficult time.

We would also like to show our appreciation for our Chief Health Officers and our government leaders in Atlantic Canada. They made difficult decisions every day to keep us safe. When you look at the Covid-19 cases outside our region and around the world, you can’t help but feel lucky we live where we do. 

Looking ahead, we do see some hope with the vaccines being distributed. We are encouraged that we will be travelling again in the future, but we are also aware that it will take some time for travel to return to previous levels. Where we travel and how we travel will be a new normal. Initially, travel will be close to home before we venture out internationally. We have so much to learn about what the travel environment will look like but we will return when we can safely do so. I will be getting geared up in the new year to look at out our product line-up for the next couple of years.

On a personal note, we did celebrate a special occasion in October with the arrival of our first grandchild. We would like to introduce Lillian (Lily) Sarah Garnhum, new addition of our daughter Sarah and her husband Ben. Nana and Grampy are smitten and cherish the Lily cuddles as much as we can. Christmas will be a special time for us this year.

We also have a new four-legged member of the family. Flirt, an Alaskan Malamute, joined us in June coming from PolarBreeze Alaskan Malamutes in Thunder Bay. Flirt is 3-years-old and in some ways is still a puppy. She like long walks, eating and lots of belly scratches. Now that our business is back in our home, she will be our official greeter taking over from Taz who passed away in 2018.

This Christmas season will be much different than in the past. Our Christmas message to you is to make sure you take care of yourself and your loved ones. It has been an extremely tough year on everyone but we are hopeful for a brighter future. We encourage you to find something to be grateful for no matter how big or small. Check in on family and friends to make sure they are doing OK. Heed the advice of the medical professionals. Wash your hands, wear a mask and keep 6 feet apart. And most of all, be kind to each other. Stay safe. 

 

Merry Christmas

John and Lynn

17 Comments

  1. Kari ferguson December 20, 2020 at 4:30 pm - Reply

    It’s great to hear the update, I’ve often wondered how everyone had fared with covid, tourism was hit so fast and so hard. Your right that it won’t be a quick fix but it will eventually start to get back on track. Beautiful granddaughter and I’m sure no spoiling is taking place :). Take care and best wishes for the holidays.

  2. Doris White December 20, 2020 at 5:07 pm - Reply

    So nice to have an update, congrats on your new grandchild, they are the best, and new puppy, my every thought has been to travel again, close to home and then further when it is safe. all the best JOHN AND LYNN, for 2021. Love and hugs. DORIS.

  3. Marlene Abraham December 20, 2020 at 5:08 pm - Reply

    To John and Lynn and what we still consider The Target Team,

    A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Safe 2021

    From Marlene Abraham and Donnie Gregory in Pictou

  4. Juanita Davis December 20, 2020 at 5:43 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas to you all. Congratulations on your precious grandbaby.
    This time last year we were not long back from Nashville. We’ve been talking about it a lot in the last while. I’ll be waiting with hope to see your upcoming itinerary.

  5. Beverley Fay December 20, 2020 at 6:16 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas John and Lynn.

    What a beautiful granddaughter you have. Congrats! And Flirt is pretty cute too!

    I so admire your adaptability, but then I guess that’s what makes you great travellers and tour guides.

    Here’s to better times in 2021 and I’m looking fwd to your travel updates.

    Take care!
    Beverley

    • DEBORAH COSTELLO December 21, 2020 at 2:17 pm - Reply

      Thank you for the update and may you have s special.holiday season with you new grandchild.

      May 2021 be filled with wonderful pleasant joyful surprises.

  6. Jan December 20, 2020 at 6:17 pm - Reply

    Congratulations on the birth of Lilly. Wishing you as a family a happy and safe Christmas. We are all looking forward to 2021 and beyond.

    Jan Redler

  7. Lori Scott December 20, 2020 at 7:25 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas John and Lynn! Congratulations on the new additions to your family! Until we travel again…all the best!

  8. Lise Munger December 20, 2020 at 7:41 pm - Reply

    To the Target Tour Team, John and Lynn and family,
    Daniel and myself would like to wish to you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🥳 2021!

  9. Irene &Frank Szwarc December 20, 2020 at 8:44 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas John and Lynn. 🎄🎄Hope we will be travelling together soon! Cheers🥂to 2021!

  10. Bryden and Maxine Ryan December 20, 2020 at 8:55 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas 2020 John, Lynn and all your family.

    Also Congratulations on the birth of your granddaughter, “Lily” and also your new family member “Flirt”. You are going to have a wonderful Christmas. They are beautiful pictures of both Lily and Flirt.

    So glad everything is working out for all of you and we all look forward to the day when it will be safe to travel again. Look forward to your future travel updates.

    Take care, stay safe and well and all the best for a healthy and Happy New Year 2021. Maxine and Bryden Ryan

  11. Carol Longue MacDonald December 20, 2020 at 10:24 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas John and Lynn and a big Congratulations on becoming grandparents. Great to hear that you have both found alternate jobs to keep you busy until we can all start planning our future travels. Stay well and be safe, I have that Ireland Tour sometime in my future.
    Carol Longue MacDonald

  12. Paul Westbury December 21, 2020 at 12:02 am - Reply

    John & Lynn,
    So happy for your update John. Having been in the travel buseniss myself and working with you for so many years, so many years ago, lol, I have often thought of how and what you and Lynn were doing.
    I see you haven’t changed any. Same positive outlook on life. Such an impact on travel all over the world.
    Happy you are grandparents. And a new dog.
    Merry Christm yo you and your loved ones. Wishing you the very best in the new year.

    Paul Westbury

  13. Kathy December 21, 2020 at 5:07 am - Reply

    Congratulations on your beautiful Granddaughter,,Merry Christmas

  14. Faye MacLeod December 21, 2020 at 3:17 pm - Reply

    Merry Christmas! John and Lynn. Wonderful message! Enjoy your Family, and enjoy your Christmas! We a.l hope to be able to travel again safely.

  15. Doris White December 21, 2020 at 11:30 pm - Reply

    Hi John and Lynn, congrats on your grandchild, they are the best, and your dog is sweet, I am so looking forward to traveling again with you guys , this info made my day, this is my second comment not sure where other one went, ha , ha, stay safe and well , all the best for 2021. HUGS TO YOU BOTH. Doris.

  16. Myrt McCardle December 23, 2020 at 5:07 pm - Reply

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH !! WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU and how you have weathered the Covid storm. Mostly , to learn that you are still thinking towards travelling again, when it’s safe.

    Congratulations on becoming Grand Parents, and also on your new Grandog !!
    We look forward to travelling with you in the future .

    Myrt & Garth

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