It was a Celebration!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Wascana in the middle of the prairies. Bed and breakfast completed, we checked out and drove from Winnipeg on Sunday—thanks Tom & Mariette. The weather was stormy and there was poor visibility leaving Winnipeg, but suddenly, as we reached Portage, it all cleared away and we enjoyed clearing skies the rest of the way. The only remaining issue was a heavy wind that we faced all the way. The drive completed, we moved into Erin's basement suite, where Erin and Kristian have been hosting us most graciously—more thanks!

Ellis Clinton Krogsgaard

The week has been consumed by preparation and execution of the memorial celebration for Ellis. It was an emotional ride, but truly a celebration of a life successfully run and well-completed. You can watch the slide show with the service and the tributes at these links: Service; Tributes I will try to get the slide show as a separate entry because it doesn't show up very clearly from the taping of the service. This morning we had the interment, which was for many of us even more emotional. It was so great to see that many people made an extra effort to get to Regina for the occasion—it surely was encouraging to the family. 

Other events of the week took a low priority, but I can report that the markets did not go well, and I did not do well on the investment side either. In the world of sports I have another curling event to focus on as the Grand Slam series is back with the Masters Championship. My guy Kevin Koe did not qualify for the playoffs this time—a rarity to be sure. Einarson will play Homan in an all-Canadian women's final, but it's Scotland's Mouat vs Italy's Retornaz on the men's side. College Football teams are preparing for their various bowl games. #6-KU played well this week in basketball and could see a further elevation in the rankings. In the NHL, my teams had a good week, and while none are in first spot in their divisions, at least all are currently holding a play off position. 

Eric, Erica and Liam were here for the memorial. It was good to spend some time with them. The contractors are working to rough in the new upstairs bathroom. They are also constructing a support wall across the kitchen to hold up that part of the upstairs. Some time, over the years, it seems the support wall was removed and the upstairs floor has been compromised ever since. 

Erin has been taking care of us, and we've been trying to return the favour some of the time. Kristian curls with the high school team, and this week took down Sheldon Williams handily. He has been invited to play with an adult team each week. It would be good experience for him. They took time off school and work to take part in the memorial activities and visit with the family. Today, Sadie got a haircut. She looks great, and seems to have so much more energy, but she still can't see. However, she manages to get around pretty well. 

Elfy Ears!

Travis flew over to Regina for the memorial. Joanna spent part of the week in southern Ontario helping out with the family down there. Then she returned to take over the pet sitting and business management while Travis came west. Andrew is back at work; Gemma/Jonas are getting ready to come home for the holidays. 

And that's about it for this week.