Home Again!

Another week has passed and we have completed our tour and returned to the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. We left home on July 17th, so all told it was 53 days away. Both of us suffered some health challenges, but we still felt it was a great trip, and especially enjoyed having Kristian with us on the trip to Victoria. This week began in Prince Albert where we enjoyed visiting with Eric & Erica. On Tuesday, we drove down to Dauphin where we enjoyed catching up with our old friend, Dick, who hosted us for two nights—thanks, Dick! We took the opportunity to tour the Parkland Crossing facilities, get an update on their programming, and catch up with several other friends. On Thursday morning, we started a golf game out at Dauphin Lake, but that got rained out on the 5th hole! So, we carried on to Winnipeg where Kelly took care of us, and we caught up with that family—more thank-yous! Finally, on Friday, we completed the drive home. Wendy is feeling some better, but continues to suffer with her cough. The markets suffered through another indifferent week, and remain red for the month-to-date. Investors continue to express concerns over the USA economy being too strong raising the fear that the FED will raise rates further. As a result, it was a red week for me. In sports, Riders beat Winnipeg in the Labour Day Classic. Today, Bombers came back with a vengeance, but I still got my wished for split. In Baseball, the Blue Jays have played themselves back into the playoffs—well done! Now, they need to hang on to that with a big series against Texas Rangers coming up. My #18-Sooners won again today, while the #11-Longhorns took down #3-Alabama on the road. I expect both teams to rise in the rankings. 

Erica writes, "It’s been a busy week catching up from the long weekend off. A bunch of client work is coming due so I’m busy at work. Eric started his first class as prof at the U of S. He has a sectional lecturer gig teaching child psychology. Liam returned to school as he starts a bachelor of Biblical studies degree. I keep trying to convince him to go for accounting, but no such luck yet! Mom and Dad stopped by to visit Greg and Kiersten on their way home. My next door neighbour, upon seeing a picture of Greg with Dad exclaimed, 'He’s so cute and he looks just like your dad!' We haven’t heard much from Haaken this week."

with grandson Greg!

Erin and Kristian are celebrating the first week of a new school year. Kristian got new shoes for the commencement of Grade 12. Erin has an event of her own to celebrate as she has been promoted to lead the accounting department at Taylor's Volkswagen franchise—woo hoo! 

Kristian's new shoes! 

Travis and Joanna have remained busy to open September. They did a good job of caring for our place while we were away—thanks! Tonight, they brought over pizza for supper and we enjoyed another round of Fast Track—double thanks! Gemma is loving the start of classes in the midwifery program at UBC. Andrew has switched into the mechanics program—we wish him well. 

And that's enough for this week!