Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairie. The weather has returned to hot, so we've been glad of air-conditioned spaces to live. The congregation in Gravelbourg couldn't find anyone qualified to fill their pulpit on Sunday, so we got to enjoy a trip out there and I was able to address a few thoughts their way. It was good to be back where I was born, and among folks with whom I share such sweet memories. We returned via Ogema and managed to catch up with more family there. It was a special journey. Then we moved over to Erin's as she had some errands for us to work on. The markets have finally relented and paid back a bit of all the losses I've been experiencing lately. I've sold some more holdings, but if we can move forward next week, I will be ready to start buying in again. I got in a golf outing on Friday with Dale, Buck and Mic; it was a lot of fun, but the golf was not so great. I managed 44-49—93. After opening with a birdie, it was pretty much downhill. The Riders play tomorrow afternoon, and we will be cheering for them to break the losing streak—go Riders, go! The Jays are just flying and have moved into first place in their division. It's been a long time since they've been in a playoff race.
Eric/A and Liam left midweek to drive out to Vancouver and collect Haaken as he completed his summer courses. They visited Eric's family in Victoria briefly; his dad is doing much better and has returned home. They are now on their way back, arriving in Hanna, AB at last notification. There was a lot of construction work and slow traffic on the TransCanada, but the trip is going well.
We've moved over to Erin's basement suite—what an upgrade from her old three-story walk-up non-air-conditioned apartment! We're enjoying the difference! We've been working on some projects here to improve her new place. Wendy has upgraded the storage and allowed the place more living area. I repaired a sink drain downstairs that was leaking, then I added a garburator and a front screen door. Of course renovations never seem to be perfectly straight-forward, so there were many trips to the hardware store for extra materials. We've been glad to enjoy the company of Erin and Kristian, along with several visits from Shawn, Astrid and Liam. It's been a good week.
We've had a few chats, texts and phone calls back to Thunder Bay as we check up on things there, and give advance warning of our impending return! They continue to keep busy, and are considering extending their PuckShots franchise by opening up in Burlington. We wish them well.
And that's about enough for this week!
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