The Virus is not Tired!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has been beautiful, too hot a couple of days, and we've enjoyed a couple of showers to freshen the lawns. My battle with dandelions continues, but the showers and the heat mean I've had to mow the lawns more often! I've begun a practice of a morning bike ride before the markets open, while it's still cool. We've used the AC on the overly hot days. We've also enjoyed a couple of evenings around the firepit as darkness closes in around 10pm. Both of us enjoyed getting a haircut this week. Wendy got hers professionally done, and then she professionally cut mine! Then, I trimmed my beard and shaved! 

The new us!

After establishing our "family grouping" last week, we took advantage to have our first group meal since March. That was Thursday as we gathered around Chinese food to celebrate Joanna's birthday. It was wonderful to be together! Elsewhere virus news is not encouraging as many areas show they're getting tired of the restrictions necessary to slow the spread of infections. We need to recall that the restrictions were established when virus cases were under 100 in the country, but still the virus spread. We're now sitting at nearly 30,000 active cases in Canada, and we think we can relax the restrictions?! We may be tired of all the restrictions, but the virus is not tired! I've been warning about this for months. Many others are as well, in particular the leading scientists and doctors, but governments are opening up! In the USA, where the worst of the infections are occurring, and over 120,000 have died, many states are relaxing and seeing increased patient counts. Even some of the states which are listed as "about the same" don't look too positive to me. The virus is hitting the sports that are trying to open. A golfer became infected this week as the PGA is trying its second event without spectators. Several hockey and baseball players have become infected, and those sports have had to close training facilities, so the prospect of sports is dimming. The markets continued their wild ride, such that we often saw triple digits of red and triple digits of green on the same day! However, I was able to make quota again, so June has been productive. 

The Baileys have begun destruction of the old deck. Doesn't look healthy under there! 

Lotsa wear left in it!

Maybe they'll have the work all done before we can even contemplate travelling their way! Liam has moved out of the back bedroom, as they are getting ready to paint.

Eric painting

Liam painting

Erica has been very busy, and putting in long days as many deadlines are coming up, however, just one more week and she's on leave for the summer. She's on for music at church this week, and she's promised selections about God the father along with a few of my favourites... anyone near by may notice some leaking! Eric continues to work at the office, but counselling is done via phone or internet. The plan is for him to start seeing people in person come July. Liam also continues with art projects. Haaken goes back to work at Costco on Thursday. He will make presentations about products, but will not be giving out samples. He has applied for some animation jobs, and is working on a script of his own. 

Kristian had his official graduation notification this week. School officials provided him with a special balloon to celebrate the occasion.

2020-not your typical grad!

He has continued with his cooking and preparation of at least one supper each week, and has announced his interest and intention of pursuing barbecue grilling this summer. 

Delicious, and check the presentation!

Travis, Joanna, Gemma and Andrew joined us on Thursday evening for a wonderful time together to celebrate Joanna's birthday. We enjoyed Chinese food and birthday cake. 

Making memories...

Happy Birthday, dear Joanna! 

And that's about it for this week.