Travelling!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. We spent most of the week down at Minneapolis at a Jesus Collective conference. We drove down there on Tuesday and returned this afternoon. The days were very busy, too busy for us, and we were certainly tired by the end of each day, and as we returned home. We travelled with our friends Steve & Rhonda from our church here; it was great to spend the time with them. With our return this afternoon, Wendy has picked up Minnie; we plan to spend the next week hosting her as Travis and Joanna continue their vacation in Tampa Bay. The markets have continued in turmoil between issues of inflation, a booming USA economy and the possibility of rate cuts. Fortunately, I have been able to achieve some gains, but the month as a whole projects to be a loser as we only have two market days left. In the world of sports the NHL playoffs have begun in earnest and World Curling events have completed. Our senior men and women both secured gold medals, but our mixed doubles team advanced to the playoff round, but failed to secure a medal. Some of the hockey playoffs have not proceeded as I hoped or expected. The Oilers are doing well, but the Leafs are in trouble against Boston. Of course, my Leaf pick was more hope than expectation, but some of my real picks are also struggling—looking at you Jets and Stars! 

Eric & Erica experienced a surprising and unwelcome return to wintry weather. Of course, the slow-release moisture is welcomed for the forests and fields. Erica writes, "It’s been another busy week at work, but this weekend, we get to have a bit of fun. Saturday is the Doctors' Gala and we get to go to represent MNP. Sunday is Eric’s birthday and we have planned an afternoon and evening of fun in Saskatoon. Liam had been travelling with RU through Alberta, BC, and the northwest US. They had an issue with their van at the first stop and thought they might have to cancel the rest of the trip. But donations came in and a mechanic happened to be on hand with a temporary fix that will get them through the rest of their trip until they can replace the transmission at home—God-incidence perhaps? Nothing to add from Greg and Haaken."

The Golfers!

Erin and Kristian enjoyed the week in Tampa Bay with Travis and Joanna. They returned to Canada this morning and to Regina this evening. 

Day/Week ending in Tampa

Travis and Joanna enjoyed hosting them at the time-share in Tampa, and are now embarking on a second week there with more family in attendance. 

And that's about it for this week.