News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has warmed a bit, but it has been rainy. 

We continue to work on the upstairs bathroom. I've got some of the plumbing redone for the bath tub, but the new controls are on back order, so I'm stymied. Wendy and Joanna picked out the new tub today, and have semi-final determination on the toilet and vanity—progress! We're planning to replace the ceiling and repair the walls. The markets have been mixed with US indices making progress and TSX dropping sharply—I dropped along with the TSX! Bus driving is gradually improving and I can keep my schedule in the morning, but tend to get a bit behind in the afternoon. Wendy and I have both started our teeth cleaning program at the college. The Jays picked a bad time for a slump, dropping six in a row before winning this afternoon, so they're out of it. The Riders took a bad beating on Sunday in their first game with the back up quarterback; they'll try again tomorrow at home to Ottawa. C'mon Riders! 

Eric continues to enjoy his work. He has started doing yoga in the mornings as well, which provides him time for FaceTime with Erica and is providing relief for his shoulder. He has obtained tickets for Comic Con for this weekend as Liam is visiting. Liam is enjoying his new school. He has joined the football team and is playing corner on defence. They lost their game this week, but still had fun. Haaken is glad to hear that he is finally going back to school as the teacher strike has ended and classes will start on Wednesday. He's been working on an animation program—Maya. Erica and Haaken continue to live with the Robinsons, and it must be going okay because they haven't been kicked out yet. This is not the first time Erica has run away from home to live with the Robinsons! 

Kristian's ninth birthday was the joyous feature of this week! He and Erin celebrated by enjoying poor health! Erin continues to be sick right into the weekend. Kristian is feeling better, but he's been prescribed new antibiotics for his chronic eye infections, and he doesn't enjoying the stinging treatments three times each day! At least Sadie seems to be doing well. 

Trav and Joanna are busy with work and a lot of sticker contracts for the start up of hockey season. Trav has also been scouting all the prospective midget-age hockey players and preparing draft lists for the upcoming season. Joanna had another late night last evening working on wedding decorations; she took Gemma along with her. I think Andrew spent the late night practicing his multiplication tables–sorry, but joke there! 

And that's the kind of week it's been.