Happy Thanksgiving! It's been another beautiful week on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has been lovely all week, but they're threatening showery weather over the rest of the long weekend. The beets continue to develop and the tomatoes continue to produce as frost has been delayed past Thanksgiving; we expect it by Labour Day. I had a holiday Friday for Professional Development day in the schools, so it's an extra long weekend for me. I had my surgery on Tuesday. The lump was about the size and shape of an almond with shell on. The doctor is confident it was simply a sweat gland that became plugged and filled up. I have three stitches closing the incision, and it's healing nicely. Wendy has been working all week, except when she took off time on Tuesday to accompany me to the hospital. She has found some gluten-free pasta and we've really been enjoying that. The markets started off terribly as fears over the US government shut down and failure to raise the debt ceiling roiled investors. Toward the end of the week, we got a relief rally as it appeared the Republicans were going to reopen government and extend the debt limit, but today, they've changed their minds again and refused to allow votes on either! You can't beat crazy! Anyway, I managed a small gain, but not up to my quota. Baseball has advanced to the semi-finals and both of my picks (Dodgers & Red Sox) are still in it. The Riders won an uninspiring game today, but it counts the same! Hockey has started, but there's a long season ahead, and the next serious hockey will be at the Olympics.
Liam awaits surgery on his toe and has also suffered a bruised or chipped tailbone in a fall last Sunday. He's on the injured list for another week or so. Haaken is holding off production of the ending to the haunted house story. He's working on the script, and is enjoying school. Eric had an interview and they've called for references, so that's a good sign. He's applied on a position as Spiritual Counsellor in Duncan. We hope something works out. Erica continues with her work. She's enjoying being on the worship team again. She's feeling a bit rusty on the keyboard, but it's coming back to her. They're celebrating Thanksgiving with the Bailey family in Victoria. They were glad to have a visit and some great conversation with Grandpa K and Uncle Dave this week.
Kristian and Erin are doing just fine in Regina. We're glad to be able to video chat with them regularly. Kristian is working on his first book report from one of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Otherwise school and work are going well. They've been shopping for a hallowe'en costume, but apparently no candy yet!
Joanna has completed one job, and begun another one. So far it feels much more comfortable. Trav had car troubles as a tire failed, and then the remote starter malfunctioned again. They thought they had it solved, but on Friday it was back to refusing to stop! He got a new tire, and is now working on getting a full set of winter tires. This weekend the whole crew has gone to Minneapolis, and we're dog sitting Mini. We expect them back Monday evening.
And that's about it for this week.
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