News Update

Another fine week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The warm weather systems have brought violent storms from time to time. We are experiencing lightning strikes causing property damage and forest fires. We are seeing heavy rains causing road washouts and flooding. This has been a particular concern for the bus drivers with rural routes who have found themselves unable to reach their riders. European economic concerns with special focus on Greece and Spain have continued to trouble the markets, but we finally made a little progress over the course of this week. I remain invested less than 20% so as to minimize potential losses (It does the same for potential gains!). The NHL has finally reached the finals, and LA (despite my picking them) will play against New Jersey for the cup. I'm picking LA—can they withstand two such burdens? The lawns are looking up, and the planted part of my garden is up. I continue fighting the plague of dandelions that proliferate in the neighbourhood. Wendy's dad has completed his stay in rehab, and is now at home, while continuing to use rehab facilities on an out-patient basis. We are much encouraged by his progress, and by the potential for even greater mobility as he continues to work on strength and conditioning. Since I've been cleared by the chiropractor, I have finally begun some golf activities. I seem to be playing better than ever—not! 

Wendy has continued with downsizing—removing some of what we have collected over the years, and rearranging the rest! We try to stay out of the way, and to assist when we're allowed to. She has also been dealing with church issues in her role as book keeper, and catching up on medical appointments as she anticipates returning to Regina in early June. 

We enjoyed having Eric/A and the boys down for the long weekend. Now they continue the process of closing down affairs in Kenora and preparing for the move to Parksville. We hope they will find a buyer for their home, soon, and be able to move forward with their plans. 

Erin and Kristian are also beginning the process of closure here as they look forward to moving to Regina this summer. There are an almost overwhelming number of details that must be considered. Erin had a phone chat with a speech specialist in Regina this week. 

Travis and Joanna continue to do well. This weekend they have taken the children to a family waterpark in Duluth for a brief family vacation. We are dog-sitting the Mini monster. 

And that's about it for this week. 

News Update

Another beautiful week on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. I am suffering with my usual Spring hay fever, so I have not been able to enjoy the lovely weather so much. My back is coming around, so as soon as my head clears I feel ready to get onto the golf course again. Bus driving has continued routinely. I am gradually learning the names of my riders... especially a few of the noisier ones! The markets have continued to move downward on fears about Greece and the entire European economy, actually. JPMorgan have now moved their estimates for losses over the last six weeks to 5 billion, so I remain well ahead of their pace! Does any one think we might need some more regulations on those guys! Not to worry, they're a bank, so it's all ensured by um, ah, guys like me!! The NHL playoffs continue with LA taking a big lead in their series and looking like the team to beat—there, I said it, let the LA collapse begin! We're enjoying having the whole family in TBay for this long weekend. 

Eric/A and crew are here this long weekend. The big event was Liam's baptism this evening. We celebrated along with family and friends. Their house is now listed and has received some consideration. We hope it moves quickly. 

Erin is enjoying the recent play from her Jays as they've taken four straight from New York. She hopes they don't revert to some of their earlier foibles. Kristian is really enjoying the weekend with his cousins. 

Trav & Joanna are doing well. Trav got a new bicycle, although the truck seems to be performing fine once again! Now we need to get his speedometer moved from his old bike to the new one. 

And that's about it for this week. 

News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather is beautiful and I'm enjoying getting out in the yard and garden. I am currently fighting a crop of dandelions in the area where I plan to seed some additional lawn. The garden is ready to go; Kristian helped get the peas and beans seeded this afternoon. Wendy has been up in Kenora all week helping getting the house and yard ready for sale. She came back Friday night; I drove half way and met Erica who was bringing her that far. The markets have remained troubled and down. JPMorgan lost two billion in the last six weeks, so at least I can say I'm two billion ahead of them! Bus driving has continued to go well. My back remains tender, and I haven't been able to golf yet, but, while therapy continues, I am able to practice a little. The NHL has finally reduced its contenders to the final four, and I have to admit that I only picked one of the group. However, now that both Boston and Philadelphia are eliminated, I don't mind who wins it, and all of the teams are saying, "Don't pick me!" 

Eric/A and the boys were busy with grandma all week repairing and repainting, going through stuff, throwing away surplus, and packing for the move to BC. 

Erin and Kristian had an eventful week as well. Kristian lost his first tooth, and was impressed by the service from the tooth fairy! He also got a hand-me-down bicycle from Liam, so we are looking forward to him learning to ride that. 

Trav had some excitement with the truck overheating. Once we replenished the coolant, it seems to be running fine. There seems to be an issue of those Mazda 4L engines losing coolant, so we'll have to watch that. Otherwise things are progressing as per usual with work for Trav & Joanna, and school for Gemma and Andrew. 

And that's about it for this week. 

News Update

We've had a rainy week on the shore of Lake Superior in my town. This weekend, we've escaped (in a 2011 Ford Escape) to Kenora to try out the vehicle and help with some reno projects at Eric/A's. We got quite a bit done, but more remains to be done so Wendy will remain while I drive home tomorrow. The markets have fallen upon hard times once again, and I've sold out of some of my holdings to limit my losses—still it was a down week for me. Bus driving has been going fine and I have learned my routes, and the names of all the over-active children! I got out for some golf this week, but my back did not enjoy it! 

Eric/A are readying their house and yard for sale. The realtor was around today to look things over and to give them some suggestions. The boys are trying to determine what to keep, and there doesn't seem much they are willing to throw away! 

Erin and Kristian are holding down the fort back in Tbay. Kristian is reaching milestones as he now has a loose tooth, and claims he is a big boy because he can use the bathroom standing up without spilling! Erin scored some nice flowers this week—Mark is making the rest of us look bad. 

Trav keeps busy developing and completing his projects. Joanna is having work issues trying to ensure she gets enough hours; she's even considering that she should upgrade her qualifications to improve her career. That would take about a year and a half. Gemma and Andrew are doing well at school, and occasionally stop by the school bus to say, "Hi."

And that's about it for this week.