Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairie. We enjoyed mild weather with snow melting off the roads at the start of the week, but it's turned a bit colder again. We enjoyed a trip out to Gravelbourg on Wednesday to visit Janelle and the boys and the kids! The trip home turned a bit more difficult as we hit an ice-covered hi-way from Belle Plaine in. We've been occupied with the Olympics all week, rejoicing as both curling teams won gold, our women's hockey team won gold, and our men's hockey team has advanced to the gold medal game tomorrow. We've marvelled as our skiers, snowboarders and skaters displayed their artistry. We've shuddered at the cruel juxtaposition against the conflict in Ukraine, and are partially relieved that some progress seems to be happening there. The markets have continued to lurch with each headline, but I've been blessed with another good week and I'm back on quota year to date. Wendy is off to a women's retreat at Kenosee Lake this weekend. Otherwise she's busy taking care of things here and working on several projects. She pulled one all-nighter on a sewing project this week; some things never seem to change!
Eric is preparing a proposal for the contract that includes his position. We hope his brilliance will shine through and his employment will be secured for another year. Hockey is winding down for Liam. He has an exhibition game today, and then they move into the playoffs through the first two weekends in March. One of their key players is out, so Liam and the rest will have to take up the slack. Haaken continues with school and drawing. It has been discovered that, contrary to tax advice they received years ago, he does qualify for a disability tax credit, so it will be interesting to see these benefits flow through. Erica continues to work on budget and facilities development including public and staff meetings. Collaboration is tiring! Today, Eric/A are off to Courtney to get service work on the CRV and check out a motorcycle shop! They have up front seats for Brent Butt in Nanaimo this evening, and hope they're not the butt of any of his jokes! This weekend they've suffered a major snow storm, and no snow blower in sight!
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| Oh, no, evacuate Parksville! |
Kristian has been on school holidays this week, so we've been able to spend much extra time with him. On Wednesday he enjoyed new friends at Gravelbourg including the animals! Erin is enjoying better health and also got some repairs completed on her car. We've enjoyed spending several evenings with her. Today we took in Finn's first birthday party. It was another good time, thanks Tori & Sharon! Then, they closed the week at the Lego movie, and enjoyed that a great deal as well.
And that's about enough for this week.
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