Catching Up!

Another week has passed and we have returned to my hometown on the shore of Lake Superior. The weather is beautiful here with temperatures reaching the mid twenties each day, and an occasional shower or thunder storm. We are glad to be home. There are a lot of things to catch up on here, and I also want to catch up on my reporting of things done in Saskatchewan, and during our trip east. We completed a lot of stuff at Erin's place.

First time doing round corners

This is an update of the storage closet, Wendy will paint it later. Wendy has a number of photos on her facebook posting. You can't access them unless you have a facebook id, so I'll post some of them below. 

Dad/Mom Krogsgaard

Before leaving Regina, we also took time to decorate Wendy's parents' plaque. We drove to Carman on Saturday where we moved in with Glen & Kim—thanks folks. On a very hot Sunday afternoon, Glen and I braved the heat to play a round of golf. There is a nice course at Carman, and we enjoyed the event. Then, on Monday, we drove home, arriving here about 7:30, and glad to be home again. Since then, we have been catching up on housework, yard work, and rest! I have begun repairing the side fence and, as usual, more issues crop up as I work on that. Wendy has attacked the undergrowth, overgrowth, and weeds! Another week should see most of those assignments behind us. Wendy had her cataract appointment on Tuesday; she has a follow-up for laser touch-up later this month. I had my dental appointment on Wednesday. He assessed that there is a lot of work to do, and began with 16 X-rays, and an initial filling. There is much more work to do, including the replacement of my partial plate. The markets completed another very good month as the USA inflation data and growth numbers came in better than expected—thanks, Uncle Joe! Now, we face the (historically) worst month for the markets so it'll be a challenging time. Riders play their traditional Labour Day Classic against the Bombers this weekend. The young guys for the Jays are getting their chance to prove their value, and are doing well. College Football began this weekend with big wins by my #16-Sooners, and by the #4-Longhorns. I'm expecting the Horns to thrive this season and advance to the playoffs. 

Erica wrires, "We spent the first part of the week recovering from our kayak adventure. It was fun, and we also enjoyed the water. But we used muscles we aren’t used to using. There is a cabin for sale at the lake and we checked out the listing a few times, but not sure we want to tie ourselves up like that. We enjoy going different places. Our new shed arrived on Friday in 3 large and very heavy boxes. We are heading to the Rider game so we will need to set up the shed next week! Some friends from Kenora are joining us for the game and for some visiting as well. Liam and Mercedes finished up a week of boot camp. Liam reports that Saturday will be his rest and recuperation day. Our neighbour, Elizabeta, finally has a next step for her aching knees. She will go in on Wednesday to have a scope done. She is nervous, but also glad to be doing something. We’ve been helping her get ready this week, and praying that everything goes smoothly for her. Nothing new from Haaken, Greg and Kiersten."

Erin and Kristian are back to their usual activities after the months of looking after us. Thanks guys! We're hoping that Kristian can get a job, soon. His resume is all spruced up, and he has begun making applications. He continues his practice driving in preparation for his next test. Erin continues to experience greater ease in her new assignment—so proud! 

Minnie

Travis and Joanna welcomed us home. It was good to catch up with them as well. On Tuesday, we had a come and go memorial time over the loss of their little dog. On Friday, we had our standard pizza and cards evening—thanks guys! 

And that's enough for this week.