News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has been crazy, with above zero temperatures and rain early in the week, turning to a deep-freeze and fresh snow later to create quite a mess on our front steps and our vehicles. We've managed to get that mostly cleared away, but they're threatening milder weather and more snow tomorrow. We've made some progress on the projects downstairs. With Trav & Joanna away, I've taken advantage to do some work in their office area. I built a small cupboard to cover over the water metre and the plumbing connections for the new kitchenette. There's still the painting to do, but my part is done! The TSX is struggling here while the sinking US dollar and corporate tax drives the US indices forward. At least Oil has recovered value as a result, and that helps a large industrial sector here. At least, I'm managing to make quota this far into this new year. The big sports attraction this week was the Continental Cup. Kevin Koe is one of the teams representing North America; I've enjoyed watching these games. North America holds a 1 point lead over the World team heading into the final day. In basketball KU is ranked #12; they managed two wins this week, although not impressively! Oilers continue their mediocre season in hockey—I was expecting so much more after their playoff run last year. Pens are doing a bit better at least, and, along with the Leafs, are sitting in a playoff position. 

Plumbing Cupboard

The Baileys are enjoying being home after their travels over the holidays. One special activity during the break was attending the wedding of their friend Tamara where Erica was part of the entertainment. They have also completed the master bedroom, and have now moved in there. It looks good. Plans are coming together for Liam's grad. Hard to believe how the years have flown by. 

At Tamara's wedding

Looking like home!

Erin and Kristian are hunkered down against the cold in Regina. In the cold this morning, Erin was hoping the car wouldn't start so they wouldn't have to go to bowling! But it did, and they did. However, the bowling did not happen as the computerized scoring malfunctioned and, apparently, these kids can't figure out how to do manual scoring! So Kristian will have to make up those games on Monday evening. 

Trav & Joanna have been enjoying their time in Punta Cana. Wendy has been occupied with caring for their animals, and supervising the children. They sometimes come by to eat, but truthfully, Gemma and Andrew have been doing a great job of taking care of things at home. We expect Trav & Joanna to get back tomorrow evening. 

And that's about it for this week!