September 4

Yes, I am still alive.  The highlights of August 2017 are as follows:
1.  I went to "The Center of the Universe" for Kelvington's Agricultural Fair on the August long weekend.  I haven't been to the fair in years.  Of course, I haven't changed in appearance, but everyone else from Kelvington looks different.  Thanks to the hospitality of my adopted big sister, Diane Rennie, I had a place to hang my hat while in Kelvington.  On the Saturday of the long weekend, traveled with my brother, Vince, and his wife to some of the old familiar haunts northeast of Kelvington...Skipton's Corner, Kinloch, High Tor, Round Lake, and Perigord.  On the Sunday, I went to Barrier Ford where my mom grew up.  I kayaked the mighty Barrier River until a Castorian construction crew obstructed the river.  I finished the day by visiting my mother in Tisdale.  The cinnamon buns were served, as expected.

2.  I also took in the Saskatoon Exhibition with two three year olds, a five year old, a six year old, and a 10 month old baby.  Good times. On August 19, I took in Rock the River.  A friend booked a hotel room at The Bessborough...great way to to take in a rock concert-six stories up.

3.  On August 24, I went to Winnipeg then on to Steinbach, MN for a wedding, then spent a week at White Shell Provincial Park where I enjoyed swimming, biking, kayaking, hiking, and eating.  More good times.

4. Tomorrow marks the beginning of hockey season.  The lungs are going to get a workout for sure.  I have been playing ball twice a week and getting other types of exercise, but nothing prepares a person for the rigors of 60 Plus hockey.  I may cough up a lung.