Good Fences...

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairies.

Inside the Front Fence

Back Gate-no short people!

We completed the fence and an additional gate for Eric/A on the shore of the North Saskatchewan. Erica took us for a few lovely walks in the area. After spending a week there visiting with Erica and not visiting with Eric, we have returned to Regina. The weather remains beautiful. I managed a practice session at the golf course in Prince Albert, and then Kristian and I played a twilight round on Thursday. That was not easy this time of year with the sun facing us on many shots, and the leaves hiding/disguising our golf balls! We plan to try again Sunday afternoon. Wendy is back to her painting project at Erin's condo. She is still fretting over a plan to paint the stairwell, but I'm hoping she leaves it at just the landing for now. I think she needs scaffolding to do the stair well. September lived up to its billing as the worst month for the markets, and I turned in my first red month of the year. The indices were all down for this month: TSX: -2.9%; DOW: -5.0%; S&P: -5.7%; Nasdaq: -6.3%. It's little wonder I had a hard time finding winners! I ended up selling half of my holdings. In college football, my three teams won close games. I'm thinking it should be enough to move Texas into the rankings to join OU#6, and OSU#19. The Jays lost 2 of 3 to the Yankees and lost control of their own fate. Now with one game left, they must win, and hope Boston or New York loses. Riders had a tough road game in Calgary who are better than their record shows. As time ran down, we successfully recovered the short kick three times before they finally awarded it to us! We had a final chance to win! But we gave up an interception inside their five-yard line. Sigh! 

Erica writes, "We said farewell to our migrant workers this week. They have more work in the south, but we will see them again next season. Eric continues to be in his 14-day quarantine. On Friday, he went for his required Covid test only to find out that tests were no longer allowed for asymptomatic people. He had to plead his case and, fortunately, he was allowed to be tested to meet the requirements of his quarantine. Yikes! 

Across the back alley!

Early Saturday morning, we woke to sirens and flashing lights. The house behind us was engulfed in flames. We don’t know what happened, but are praying that everyone is okay."

The aftermath!

Erin and Kristian had a bit of frustration this week due to "issues" Kristian was having at school! Discussions ensued including teachers and mom, and we hope that is all behind him now. Kristian and I got out golfing on Thursday! 

Trav and Joanna are very busy with work as the hockey season begins.

A Good Day's Work Ready for Mailing!

That is good to see. Otherwise, they are enjoying good Fall weather down there as well. Gemma and Rhys continue to manage our place. Andrew and Patricia keep busy with their work and their dog. 

And that's about enough for this week.