News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairies. We spent last week at the Baileys—thanks for a good and restful weekend! We drove down from PA on Sunday afternoon. Highway #2 was terrible, so we went east on the Yellowhead, and came down #6 to Regina. The weather has been more variable, but Kristian and I have been able to get out to play catch. We also checked out the golf course, but it still had the covers on the greens. It was over 20° here today; meanwhile, it's a snowy entry to Spring in Thunder Bay, so we'll have to stay here longer! Dad has been struggling throughout the winter with a lack of energy, and has lately been experiencing breathlessness. He went to the doctor this week, and after some blood work, he was admitted to the hospital on Friday as his hemoglobin was very low. He was given three units of blood and feels some improved today. They have scheduled further investigations next week, and we're glad to hear that. He was diagnosed with low hemoglobin four years ago when he had his accident, but it seems there has been no follow-up since then. Sigh! The markets remained helpful this week, but are showing signs of topping out again. However, I was able to complete a great month, and achieved quota for the first quarter of the year. NCAA basketball completes their playoffs this weekend, and I'm picking North Carolina to win it; they play in the final against Villanova. The NHL playoff picture is becoming clear. I am paying more attention to that, and will be choosing my favourites soon. The World Men's Curling championships opened today; Kevin Koe won his first game, which was against Finland. I'll be following that all week. It's also Masters week coming up—oh, the schedule! 

Liam was home for Easter break. Erica was back to work on Monday, but the rest of the crew enjoyed Easter Monday, hanging out, practising driving, and watching Netflix. Erica got called for an interview for a job in Prince Albert. We'll be watching to see how that all works out, and whether it's the change they're looking for! Haaken is updating his portfolio. The cutoff for submissions is April 5th. Since he's received some advice from one of his profs, he's working to make those improvements this weekend. Erica and Liam have joined us in Regina this weekend as they take LST training. Eric and Erica have decided to join the group as chaperones for the trip to Estonia this summer. 

Here in Regina, we have moved into Erin's basement. Kristian was off school for the week, so he's been taking care of us while Erin works—thanks buddy! Erin has come down with a cold; she's not enjoying that. Today, she took lessons on cooking ribs which we enjoyed for supper. It's been a good week; we've managed to get a few projects done here. We may prolong our stay until the situation with Dad becomes clear. 

Travis & Joanna are holding down the old home place in TBay. Joanna has gone down to southern Ontario this weekend to help out her mom. Trav's team is in the league finals, and we hope they finish it off strongly and successfully! They won the first game of the series, so they only need to win half of the remaining games to win it all!

That's about enough for this week!