October 20

Since my last post, I have traveled to Toronto for a few days.  I was visiting an old high school buddy in Barrie, Ontario.  We spent a lot of time reminiscing.  Aside from reminiscing, the highlights were attending a trivia night at a brew pub, golfing at Borden Armed Forces Base, and taking in a Barrie Colts hockey game.  I spent two days in Toronto visiting old friends from Silverwood Baptist days.  Next week, I am off again to Nashville for a short vacation.  I am meeting my older sister, Paulette, who is on a cross continent tour with her partner.  I already have my tickets purchased for the Grand Ole Opry.  Of course, I am looking forward to checking out the up and coming talent on Broadway Avenue.  The next getaway will be at New Years.  I am taking my crew to Orlando for their Christmas present.  I didn't take the girls to Disneyland when they were young so now I am taking them when they are in their 30s.

October 8

First things first.  I'm going to be a grandpa.  Mary's due date is in April.  Mary has had very little nausea so far and all of her check ups have indicated everything is AOK.

I am getting together with my crew for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow.  Mary is hosting.  I am in charge of roasting the bird. I watched Judy cook at least a hundred turkeys over our 35 years of marriage.  Let's see whether I was paying attention.  Up until now, I was the family specialist in preparing mashed potatoes.  Maybe I'll be the new turkey guy.

Haley and Dustin have finally completed their move from the acreage to their new home in Saskatoon.  They invited me over for NFL football and baked nachos this afternoon.  They are very happy to be in a new home in a neighborhood where their several young families they will surely meet.

Last Wednesday, I drove to Regina to celebrate my oldest brother's 70th birthday.  Volleyball at 9.  Ball at 1.  Picked up my car from the garage.  Drove to Regina for birthday supper.  Made it home by midnight.  Got up on Thursday to play hockey.  That's how I roll.

Last week marked the end of ball season and I played my last round of golf on Friday.  Now, I have begun volleyball.   I am off to Toronto for a week to visit good friends, then I hope to meet up with my sister in Nashville in November.  Thank you, Lord, that I am healthy and able to enjoy the many blessings in my life.