Leaking Oil!

Another week has passed on the shore of Lake Superior in my hometown. The weather has remained mixed with frequent showers and thunder showers.

So fragrant!

The lawns and flower beds are flourishing. Rhubarb is passed ready for another picking—maybe tomorrow! The lilacs are ending their floral run, bleeding hearts, peonies and lilies prepare to take their turn. I've managed a bit more work on various projects, and a few trips to the driving range for golf practice. Results are very inconsistent and my back tires quickly. I guess it will take a bit more time to regain strength. I played 9 holes today—perfect results: 9 over par for 9 holes, sigh! The USA markets have continued their strong performance, but we're suffering through a red month here—c'mon man! Worst of all the Oilers are leaking! It's been a disappointing first three games against Florida. They broke out with an 8-1 win tonight, but they're still in a deep hole. Blue Jays remain a couple of games below .500—not nearly good enough. 

Erica writes, "I headed up north to Stony Rapids to work for the week. It was very reminiscent of Yellowknife days—sandy roads, rock and water, and expensive produce. A box of KD was almost $3. A pint of strawberries was $10. Back home for the weekend, Haaken, Eric and I are taking in a local music festival. We haven’t heard much from Liam, Greg and Kiersten this week, but we believe they are still doing well."

Erin and Kristian finally have a solid answer on his graduation exercises. The school was having trouble trying to decide when to hold the program, but they have finally determined it will be on the 27th, so we're able to set our travel plans as well. Kristian is continuing with the preliminary work for the possible drug testing trial. 

Travis and Joanna keep busy with their various work assignments. We planned to have a family trip to Grand Marais on Wednesday with them, along with Andrew & Rosie, but a severe thunder storm rolled in and we decided to wait for a better day. Tonight, they hosted us for a celebratory pizza and cards! Good times! We're scheduled for a Father's Day event tomorrow evening—thanks guys! 

And that's enough for this week.