Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather is gradually improving, and we're getting some helpful melting. I have dug out the trampoline in the back yard, and it is ready for the season. We've had a lot of snow this winter, so it'll take many days of warm weather to clear it away. The markets have remained troubled and are down for the month; they are draining value from my portfolio as well. Sigh! We've begun another foray into the renovations game here. We had our favourite gas-fitter by this week, and he's given us a price to install natural gas inserts in our two fireplaces, and hook up our gas range. We've also begun some other renovations to the layout downstairs. Wendy has prepared the documentation concerning our taxes and has fired that off to our chartered accountant daughter! Thanks Erica! Wendy and I completed our dental cleaning this week. The team at the college recommended I go to the dentist to have a couple of problem teeth attended to—rats! Wendy had her usual clear check up. The World Championships have begun in men's curling, and Kevin Koe won his opening game this morning. March Madness continues in NCAA college basketball—plenty of drama there!
Haaken and Liam have been enjoying another week of school break, and reverting to their default setting of late-to-bed, late-to-rise! That will need to change soon! This weekend they're all in Vancouver since Eric had a conference there, and the rest are enjoying access to the special attractions. Last night Erica and the boys enjoyed the FlyOver Canada at Canada Place, and Eric enjoyed skipping a ride! Today they had hop on, hop off passes and enjoyed the many experiences this access provided. They were looking for discounted tickets for Blue Man Group as well. Haaken has been preparing for his Learner's License; we hope that will be accomplished soon. Liam is preparing for train tracks, tin grin and metal head! He has some dental work to complete before the braces are applied.
Just when we thought Kristian was doing well, he came down ill and missed some school. We're glad to report he's on the mend. Erin took her once-per-decade visit to the dentist, and received a clean bill of health in that regard. Must be nice!
Trav, Joanna and crew continue to be busy with their usual activities. This evening they hosted us for supper—thanks, guys! Trav's team won their semi-final series in straight games and are in the finals now for midget hockey. Let's go Elks!
And that's about enough for this week.
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