News Update

Another week has passed. We begin the week in Sundre, Alberta; spend most of it on the Okanagan and now we're in Regina, on our way home to the shore of Lake Superior.

The Krogsgaard family reunion came off well. It was helpful to have a totally catered event as it left more time for activities and visiting. On Sunday afternoon, we set off for for John & Marion's on Lake Okanagan, arriving there after dark. We enjoyed restful days with them, culminating in a lovely supper with many old friends from the area. Thanks, John & Marion. The fly in the ointment was, of course, my leg breaking adventure on Wednesday.

On Thursday, we started on our way home, spending most of the day getting back to Medicine Hat, where we enjoyed an overnight stay with Jim & Carol—thanks guys! Then on Friday, we continued on to Regina, where we spending the weekend with DadK—thanks, again.

We anticipate driving to Kenora on Monday, and completing the trip back to TBay on Tuesday. We have all been enjoying our tour a great deal. Kristian has been a hit with everyone.

And that's the kind of week it's been.

Golfiday

I haven't managed very much golf in recent weeks as various other schedules have intervened, but even that small amount is going to decrease!

I enjoyed golfing at Sundre, Alberta, even though I has a constant hook that I couldn't manage my way out of while on the course. When I got to the Okanagan I enjoyed taking advantage of the practice facility at Predator Ridge. As a result, I was able to improve my driving, and get back in a better groove. Then I arranged a game with my old dentist from Yellowknife days. Peter has retired to Kelowna, and I have often been able to arrange a game when we're holidaying in the area. This time he invited me to a new course that I had not played before, so that was an additional challenge.

On the first tee (a short 325 year hole), I hit a fine drive of over three hundred yards down the middle. I can tell you, all of us were impressed! Peter was telling the others that I had inspired him with my short game some years ago, so I responded by chipping my 15 yard approach within an inch of the hole—almost an eagle! Then when I put my drive on the second (170 yard-par three) about twenty feet from the hole and rammed in another birdie putt, we were all wondering who this guy was!! Well, I played well throughout the front nine (although the greens were very fast and tricky so I three-putted a couple of times) and I ended up plus four. Then we turned to the back, and my game and season came to an abrupt end! I was beside the tenth green, ready to chip on, but one of our playing partners was having trouble finding his ball. I wandered around the grassy hillside under the trees looking for it, and finally we found it, however, as I turned to head down the slope and back to my ball, I stepped on a pine cone, slipped and fell, catching my leg underneath me. I heard/felt a sickening crunch and imagined I had turned my ankle again (it frequently happens). I rotated my ankle—no problem. I flexed my knee—no problem (whew!) I stood up—big problem! I couldn't stand on my left leg. I sat down again, and called Peter for help. He allowed that as a dentist he couldn't not offer me much advice on my lower leg pain. He helped me onto his golf cart and hauled me back to the truck. I headed to the local hospital. I can tell you driving that standard tranny was not fun! After due investigations and x-rays I saw the prognosis—a broken fibula.

The doctors feel that since the fracture is not displaced I will not need surgery for pins nor a cast since it is not weight-bearing. They expect that it will be well in about a month.

My brother, John, built me a walking stick, and we carry on, on a golfiday—a holiday from golf!!

News Update

Another week has passed, but we have wandered far from the shore of Lake Superior, so that today finds us in the mountains near Sundre, Alberta. We left Thunder Bay on Tuesday, as soon as Erin had finished writing her exam and we could get packed up. We drove as far as Kenora that day, and spent the evening and night with Eric, Erica and the boys. Then on Wednesday, we carried on to Regina, where we visited with Wendy's family and spent the night with DadK. On Thursday, we carried on to Medicine Hat where we enjoyed the evening with Jim & Carol. Finally, on Friday afternoon we drove up through Cochrane and to the Pioneer Lodge here just south of Sundre.

It's a nice setting in the foothills. It's set up for a variety of activities like pony rides and trail rides. There is also a climbing wall, an obstacle course and hiking trails. Then there are volleyball and basketball games set up near the main lodge. It makes for a nice reunion with the Krogsgaard family, and we also celebrate Erin's birthday.

I finally manage, this afternoon, my only golf of the week. I drive into Sundre where they have a nice course. The local guys I'm placed with insist on playing the blacks, but really it's my driving that keeps me in trouble throughout. Everything is back to going left, so more work remains; I guess that's golf!

And that's the kind of week it's been.

News Update

Another week... wow, where did the week go?! It seems to have been lost in busyness.

I do remember we had a holiday on Monday, but with summer holidays, there isn't much to distinguish another day. And I've been 'at work' for at least part of each day. Oh, yeah, and I did get in a golf game—39-42 for 81, pretty good.

I've managed a lot of progress on the backyard. The trampoline is now in place, and I'm working on the base for the lawn. That involves a lot of shovelling, wheelbarrowing and raking. I'm still projecting being ready to seed when we get back from our trip west.

We plan to leave next Tuesday, driving as far as Kenora, and then onto Regina on Wednesday. Next weekend we're in the Krogsgaard reunion at Sundre, Alberta. Wendy is doing well. She has been busy with daycare and homecare, and is starting to find a manageable work load that her aggrieved shoulder will accept.

Erin is doing final assignments and exams in her summer courses. Her last exam is Tuesday morning, thus our plans to travel Tuesday afternoon. Kristian loves getting outside, and with the back yard work, he enjoys helping grandpa take it a little slower.

And that's about all for this week.

News Update

Another week has passed on the sunny shore of the not so Superior Lake. I say that to note that the big lake is nearing record low water marks. Several recent publications have noted the ominously low water and the record high surface temperature of the lake. It is now expected that some time this fall, Superior will fall to a new record low. This is interfering with shipping, as the large vessels cannot carry full loads, and it is really interfering with small boats as many are unable to access their docks or slips.

Meanwhile back at the house, Wendy thinks the pool is a couple of inches low as well! However, I have continued my slow progress on the back yard. I am digging a shallow excavation for the trampoline, and preparing the main section of the yard for lawn. I hope to plant grass this month, so I need to keep at it, however the 30 degree weather has invited me indoors!

I've had a couple of days back at work this week as well. We had an all day meeting on Wednesday, and I had some follow-up from that. So, with the work and the heat, I only managed to get out golfing on Monday.

The garden continues to grow and produce. Something keeps eating the pea plants—they are being mowed down to just a couple of inches high!

Wendy is back to pretty well full health, and has spent several days this week helping out at the daycare. Erin & Kristian are doing well. Kristian got a good medical check-up this week as he's finally made the chart for his weight! (He's still pretty slim!)

And that's the kind of week it's been.