"Normal" Week!

Another week has passed; the weather has remained hot, and we have adjusted our location to the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairies. I was just thinking today while out shopping with Wendy, that this has been a pretty normal week of activities. Then, I started to reflect on the events of the week and wondered how I could think such a thing! We completed the project in Prince Albert last weekend, thinking we might head south on Monday or Tuesday. Then, we decided to add the privacy wall, so that took up Monday, but still, ready to go.

Privacy wall installed

However, we were then informed that our hostess had been referred for testing, so she was in isolation and we were stuck in PA until her results came back negative, and much longer if they didn't! So, on Tuesday, Kristian and I went golfing—a great time, and he's hitting his new clubs frighteningly well!

Another classy swing! 

Gismo to get the ball out of the cup

Wendy took a contract to cut down a dead tree in the front yard, so we struggled through that.

Perfectly Safe!

We also took the tourist option and Erica toured us to Waskesiu and the Prince Albert National Park. It was beautiful up there. The golf course looks glorious, but activity level for all attractions seemed very low. There was a fair number on the beach, too many for our comfort, for sure.

Tourists are here!

Then, late Tuesday evening, we got the word of a negative test result, so we completed plans to pack up and go on Wednesday. We enjoyed a pleasant five-hour drive to Regina, where we checked in with Erin and Kristian and took up residence at 55 Laird Crescent. But all was not sweetness and light, as Alicia had been referred for a Covid test here, so she was in isolation awaiting results while we tried to celebrate my 70th birthday! We still managed to have a good time, ice cream cake and steak!

Peanut Butter & Jam Ice Cream Cake

She achieved her negative result on Friday, so we're back in the clear once again. On Friday afternoon, I was able to take part in a Zoom meeting with the siblings in acknowledgement of Daniel & Cindy's 30th anniversary and my 70th birthday. Today, Erin, Kristian and I went out to a nearby golf course to practice a bit. So, it was hardly normal, but a good week all the same! I completed my first ever month out of the market since I began this game about ten years ago. This left me with only a small gain courtesy of dividends, but only about half of my quota. My paper trades continue to work successfully, but the volatility in light of weak economic news and strong infection rates make it hard to stomach. Hockey opened up this week, and playoffs have begun. My Oilers lost their opening game—C'mon Oil! The Pens lost their game this evening in overtime. Then, the Jets lost tonight to complete today's debacle of teams I'm cheering for! Leafs and Canucks open their series tomorrow. 

Eric/A and Liam are back to their normal in PA. Erica admits to some consternation, "The dishes are dirty. There's no bacon and eggs cooked. What's going on? I'm so confused!" Otherwise, not much has happened. Eric and Liam cleaned up the remnants from the tree we took down. Eric/A made a trip to Saskatoon for more supplies. Erica prepared her presentation for tomorrow. They purchased a bread-maker and are trying out a gluten-free recipe tonight. We will see how that works out. 

We also enjoy getting to spend time with Erin and Kristian. They hosted us to a special dinner out at Chops Steak House to commemorate our 50th once again.

That was a nice event. Thanks! 

Joanna and Andrew have spent the week in southern Ontario assisting with the care of Grandpa Herbage. Soon, Andrew will return to Thunder Bay and Travis will join Joanna down south. 

And that's about it for this week.