Home Again!

Another week has passed, and we have returned to our home on the shore of Lake Superior far from the middle of the prairies. We drove into Winnipeg Sunday afternoon and spent the night with Dean, Kelly, Cassie and Tommy! Thanks guys! Talking with Dean, we were able to firm up our plans for a winter trip to Mexico, so we will continue to work on that possibility. We were alarmed by reports of a Sunday snowstorm in Thunder Bay, but relieved to drive home on Monday in good driving conditions to find a blanket of um, rain, on our driveway. As you may know, all precipitation between April 1 and October 31st is, by definition, rain. It was troubling to have to shovel the rain off our driveway! However, it does seem to have turned out to be freakish storm as the weather has quickly turned to springlike, and we've enjoyed getting out for walks and even a bike ride today. The local golf courses are expected to open next week; I'm looking forward to getting in some practice time. I had another doctor's appointment this week. He revealed that my PSA is a bit lower this time, and that the MRI revealed no anomalies in my prostate, so that's good news. Kitchenette renovations are now in the hands of the painter. I am moving over to further development of the garage/workshop. I've planned a workbench, mitre saw station, and out-table for the table saw. I picked up some materials for that today. Wendy is developing plans for the kitchen renovation, but she'll also have to assemble some cash to pay for that! This week she's been catching up on laundry and book-keeping. She has assembled and fired off our income tax materials—I'm glad that's done, and that I'm not the one doing it! Today, she took advantage of the good weather to clean the car inside and out—big job! The markets continued to be volatile, so I felt blessed with a second straight week on quota—that hasn't been happening often enough lately. Stanley Cup playoffs are the biggest sporting news these days. Leafs are not looking good after a home loss to Boston, but they took a courageous road win tonight, so they're still alive. Jets have already won their series and are on to round 2. Pens are still looking good despite a home loss last night. In curling, the Players Championship ended with Koe winning over Edin on the men's side. Sinclair continued the good results for the USA as she defeated Jones to win the women's side; I think that's the first slam win for an American team. 

The Baileys enjoyed another week with Haaken before his flight back to school in Victoria. Otherwise, it was a delightfully quiet week in PA. Liam is completing his current trimester of grade 12 next week. Erica has continued to heal and recover from her latest surgery; she did score a fresh hairstyling as part of that process. In my completely unbiased opinion, she's looking good! And even more importantly she's feeling much better. As the week ended, Eric hosted a conference, in Saskatoon, for the Saskatchewan Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. 

Kristian had his final day of bowling today, and once again, bested his average. Next week is the bowling banquet and awards. Then, he will be ready for golf season! Erin and Kristian are also out cycling today, enjoying the improved weather. Golf courses should be opening there soon also. 

Travis and Joanna lamented the snow storm that buried their plans to present us a pristine driveway  and lawn on our return. Ah, well, we have it now! Several neighbours were out raking lawns today, but I avoided that. Trav got a lot of orders for HumboldtStrong stickerz, but now the Gofundme campaign is over, so, I guess, that ends that program. Gemma and Andrew are heading into the homestretch of the school year. Time flies! 

And that's about enough for this week.