October!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has been comfortable and the newly replanted lawns are making good progress. The pain has receded some in my lower back, so on Thursday, I took my courage in my hands and went to my chiropractor—yep, that reawakened the pain! She diagnosed and worked through the muscle groups involved and assigned me further exercises to do at home. As a result, while it's tender, movement is improving, and I've been able to get some work done in the shop. The drawer unit is finished, although I will be adding more subdividers in the drawers for more efficient storage. You can see the half-half-half joinery I used for the corners of the drawer box. 

Completed Drawer Unit

Detail of the Joinery

Wendy has continued with her last week of convalescence. She is scheduled to go back to her doctor next week for a follow-up when we may find out how successful the surgery was. She hopes it has gone well, and that she will be allowed the freedom of more activity afterwards. The markets have continued downward as is usually the case in September anyway, but has been even worse this year! I'm getting mixed results in sports as well. The Riders were trounced by the Bombers this week, and the Sooners were slaughtered for the second week in a row. At least the Blue Jays are thriving and have officially qualified for the playoffs. Their final few series will determine whether they also achieve the advantage of having home games in the first round. Carruthers won the curling event last week. There are several events in this week's curling, but none are at such a high level. 

Erica writes, "Eric and I enjoyed last weekend down in Livingston, Montana. I had a lot of naps! We also enjoyed their “art walk”. All the galleries and shops downtown were open. One had a live band playing. It was really enjoyable, and I found a pair of designer flats for $11 at a second hand store! We drove back on Sunday, and met up with Liam along the way for supper in Moose Jaw. He is doing well and plans to stay in Caronport another year. Haaken and Greg are doing well. We are looking forward to seeing them all in a few weeks as we gather for a family trip."

Shawn helped with moving the Egg Chair inside the house. Then, Kristian dismantled it, moved the pieces down to the family room and reassembled it there! Great work, buddy! I can see that I'll soon be out of work there! 

Egg Chair Inside!

Joanna has been visiting Gemma & Jonas in Vancouver. It is also her first experience with Vancouver and the lower mainland of BC, and she admits to finding it quite lovely, albeit expensive. She has now returned to Thunder Bay. Travis has been very busy with Ulrich Design production, and delights in the speed and output from his new printer. 

And that's about enough for this week.