Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairie! They have no winter here. We've been enjoying above zero temperatures, although several days were cloudy. I have been suffering with gout all week in my right foot. It was brought on by a sweet dessert last weekend that contained high fructose corn syrup which seems to be my kryptonite! Thus I am unable to drink ordinary pop, and most sweet confections. I am able to enjoy the sweetness of honey and maple syrup, at least! I was to the doctor finally on Friday, hoping to get a prescription that would remove the uric acid from my system, but I ran into a Catch 22 that I've hit before. This doctor explained that using such was not approved during an attack because it caused increased pain. Then, if I return when I'm not having an attack, it's not prescribed because my uric acid levels are too low to warrant it! Sigh! Anyway, the pain is diminishing, and I have been able to get out for walks each day. Wendy slipped on the ice last weekend, and suffered bruises, scrapes and abrasions on her arms and legs. She's been hobbled all week, and is not fully recovered yet, but is much improved. The markets were closed on Monday, but ran nicely green on Tuesday through Thursday, and I was able to achieve some good gains. Sports have turned very busy with Scotties Curling on TV two or three times each day, Hockey surging into the trade deadline, trying to decide who will be buying and who will be selling. Basketball is driving toward March Madness, trying to get a favourable seeding. The Jayhawks scored two impressive wins this week, while some of their rivals fell back; they've been raised to #2 once again. The Scotties opened with upsets as the defending champs, and the highly ranked Ontario team, both lost. Alberta looks strong, and have the benefit of playing at home.
The Baileys have been in France this week enjoying the cultural and historical richness of Paris and the WWII memorials. We look have been following their trip via FaceBook and look forward to hearing even more about it in person upon their return.
Erin had Monday off (Family Day), so we enjoyed spending the day with her. Kristian had the whole week off from school, and we enjoyed having him with us. Grandma scored him a new pair of jeans as well, so it was a good week for him. He got all his homework done, and learned to play his recorder a bit better. Shawn's house sale fell through, and he's still looking.
Trav and his team went through the tournament in Wisconsin undefeated to win the championship trophy. Now they're focused on completing the season strongly so they can get a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Joanna remains busy; Gemma and Andrew are back at school. We are so glad to have them all there taking care of the place.
And that's about it for this week.
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