Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my home town. We began the week in Kansas enjoying their warm weather and even warmer hospitality—thanks a lot! On Tuesday, we flew back to Duluth and drove up to TBay. I was able to pick up my two new golf clubs that had been shipped to the border store, so I'm pretty much ready for Parksville! Meanwhile, back home they had experienced a freezing rain on Sunday, and thus the buses did not run on Monday, so I only missed one day of driving. I picked up a head cold on the flight south last week, and continue to be bothered with that all this week. The markets were a bit strange this week around the US holiday, but I managed another green week, and made quota for the month for the first time in a while, so that was encouraging. As expected, Calgary moved on to the Grey Cup, but my eastern favourite Hamilton will face them, so I'll cheer for Hamilton! McEwen won the National curling event, his first, and it was enough to raise him to #1 world ranking as well. The next slam event is the Canadian Open in Yorkton. We got to watch another Jayhawk win while we were in Lawrence; they won again on Thursday, and they've been doing well in the tournament this weekend—Rock Chalk!
Erica and Haaken traveled to Vancouver for the open house at Capilano University. Haaken is interested in applying to the animation program there. Due to the snow, they decided not to ride the motorcycle and rented a car instead. They got a Scion which looks like you could fold it up and put it in your pocket, but they found it surprisingly roomy. They plan to complete the weekend with the Bailey clan in Victoria. Three weeks from now, they're looking forward to heading to Prince Albert to rejoin Eric and Liam for Christmas! Eric has been sick this week, even missing two days of work, however one of those days ended up being a snow day—a mixed blessing! Liam continues to enjoy school and is looking forward to Christmas.
Kristian had another downturn this week as he contracted strep throat! So, he's on another antibiotic, and as of the weekend, he is much improved. Erin has a better week, but is feeling down this weekend! I guess she needs to check her own throat, as she often had strep as a kid!
Trav & Joanna are very busy with the Puckshots business; they took photos of six teams just today! Gemma was chagrinned to have to go to school on the snow day—Monday. Trav's hockey team played two games this week—a tie and a win! It got above zero today, so, after the rain ended, the crew helped with scraping the old slush off the driveway. Thanks guys!
And that's about enough for this week!
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