News Update

A frigidly cold week has passed on the shore of frozen Lake Wascana. We got to -35 midweek, with a windchill of -49 and my bus refused to start that morning. However, with a replacement bus that refused to produce heat we made our way to school anyway—it was not a good experience! Otherwise things progressed well on the bus driving front, and I have been assured of holding this run for the remainder of our time in Regina. Tag up and down the aisle (and over and under seats) ceased the first five minutes of my regime; now, they have even learned to stay seated most of the time—progress. US investors were surprised to find that cutting back on government spending has a deleterious effect on GDP, so the markets took a kicking most of the week, however, good jobs numbers turned things around on Friday, so I made significant recovery. It was not enough to overcome the early losses, so it was a down week. The women's curling did not turn out as I hoped for or expected—don't know what to expect from the Shumay team at the Scotties. The men's tournament is this week and I haven't been impressed with the curling there either. Surely, we can't be looking back wistfully for the days of Pat Simmons, can we? Dad had his last out-patient physio session this week, and has begun a series of at-home exercises. Wendy continues to search for a suitable machine to aid his workouts. 

Eric is on his way home as I write, and that may be enough said about the status of things on the Island!  He eventually arrived home the middle of the afternoon. Haaken and Liam continue anticipation of their birthdays in the next week. 

Kristian had a special week as he starred in his class play at the assembly on Thursday. (Clearly spoken lines is the definition of starring in grandpa's eyes!) Otherwise they survived the cold weather with the rest of us. Kiara and Kori are here this weekend, and Kristian has been at pains to have mom and Mark get the Lego project completed in time for the visitation! 

We haven't heard much from Trav, Joanna and crew this week, but we assume that can only mean good news. Perhaps they've been too busy counteracting cold and snow! He did enter the report on the most recent hockey game. 

That's about it for this week!