News Update

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has been beautiful, the trees are budding, and rhubarb and peonies are springing out of the soil, and my nemesis, the ground hog, is back and burrowing under the garage! Argh! The golf courses are open, and the greens seem to be in surprisingly good shape already. I haven't played, only practised—it's free! Wendy has continued with the preparation and painting downstairs. It's all primed now. I've been working in the garage/workshop. It's developing nicely; next in line out there is a mitre-saw station. We've also been able to get the bike wheels rolling once again. I got further blood work done this week; I should get a report on that next week. The markets have remained troubled, as investors are living in fear of Trump tariffs. However, they took the weak US jobs report on Friday as "bad news is good news" item, so I at least ended the week in the green, but short of my quota. The NHL playoffs continue in round 2 and my four teams are doing well. It will be a relief if Tampa knocks off Boston—if ever a team deserved to lose, it's Boston. What a disgusting exhibition—they've besmirched their name! The curling season ended last Sunday with Brad Gushue winning on the men's side, and Rachel Homan winning the women's championship. The World Hockey Championship has begun; we lost our first game to the US in a shoot-out. Go Canada, Go!

Erica was working up in La Ronge this week which gave Eric an opportunity to ride his motorcycle all week. The repairs on the shed door last fall made it really easy to get in and out of the shed. It has become the mini garage. Liam was home at the beginning of the week as it was his end of semester break. He spent his time making gluten-free cookies. Today Erica is off to Warman to speak at the Lymphedema Association’s Annual General Meeting on Lipedema. Haaken continues to enjoy school out in Victoria.

Lipedema Warrior Princess!

Kristian had a big day today to cap off a good week. He was selected from among youth bowlers to be in the opening ceremony for the Canadian Bowling Championships. He carried the placard for PEI. He also had a good week at school much to the relief of Erin, and the grandparents!

Yay Kristian!

Travis and Joanna have spent the week in Florida. They returned to Toronto today, and we expect them back here tomorrow evening. Gemma and Andrew have done a great job of taking care of things around home under the supervision of Wendy.

T & J enjoying the view!

And that's about enough for this week.