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.