September 27

Last Friday, I attended the Keith Urban Concert at SaskPlace.  I don't really know any Keith Urban songs, but he must be a big deal because the place was packed to the rafters.  I must admit, he is a remarkable performer and his songs made me smile...they made everyone smile.  High energy and great musicianship.  Keith is just a real nice guy.  Totally enjoyed the show.  And when I called for more cowbell, they delivered.

I getting ready for winter in many ways.  Last week, I winterized my trailer at the lake and I blew out my sprinklers.  Even though the weather has been cool and nasty in September, my bedding plants continue to look good so I haven't emptied my annual pots yet.  They still look colorful. 

I got to see my Luv Bug twice this week.  On Monday, I had lunch at Mary's and yesterday, Mary came to my place for lunch.  I already had a swing for the baby in the living room and now I have a pop and jump in the kitchen for Luv's jumping pleasure.  Man, I love that little girl.  She is just perfect.

Sad to say, my scoring streak ended at three games.  Now I am concentrating on being a defensive specialist and a playmaker. 

The next session of hockey begins next week.  New team and new line mates.  Playing 60+ hockey is one of the highlights of the winter for me. Another highlight this winter is a trip to Costa Rica scheduled for December 2-16.  I am starting to get stoked for that one. 

Thank you to everyone who reads this blog.  Thank you to everyone who loves me and encourages me.  I am getting better.

September 20

The big news is: I bought my first new vehicle in 10 years...a 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.  I was looking for a vehicle that had Bluetooth before I got a ticket for using my cell phone.  I also wanted heated seats and all wheel drive.  Furthermore, I was paying a pretty penny to plate and insure two vehicles.  I was able to sell both my old vehicles very quickly.  My neighbor bought my old RAV4 and I sold the Camry on Kijiji.  The Camry was sold to the first buyer on the first night for my asking price.  In other news, I saw the band, Chicago, in concert on September 7 and I went to the Rider game on September 15.  Chicago was a winner, but not so with the Riders.  Haley is back into the swing of things at Delisle Composite School.  Dustin have very full and happy lives with work, going to the gym, attending concerts/sporting events, and looking after the grand dogs.  I get to see Mary and my Luv Bug often.  The Luv Bug is growing like a weed.  She is very active.  She loves to jump and she navigating around the floor by rolling over and over.  Mary and Morgan are having Luvisa baptized on Thanksgiving Sunday.  Hockey started on September 4 so I have 5 games under my belt.  You probably have read about my 3 game goal scoring streak in the Star Phoenix, but just in case you have not followed my hockey heroics, I thought I would let you know. 

September 10

The Labour Day weekend was spent at the lake.  On the Saturday of the long weekend, I attended a barbeque for Haley's father in law's 70th birthday.  I slept at Haley and Dustin's cabin on the Saturday night because I suspected the night would be cold in my wooden shed.  On Sunday, Mary, Morgan, and Luvisa came over to the cabin.  We spent the morning on the deck drinking coffee, then we watched the Riders vs. Winnipeg before I headed home.  On September 4, I played my first hockey game of the season.  I hadn't been on skates since April.  The lungs were burning, but my body held up well.  I already have three games under my belt.  Last weekend, I went to see Chicago(the band) in concert at the Center of the Arts in Regina.  Next weekend, I plan to join my brother, Vince, for the Rider game on Saturday...might need my rain gear.  The big news for today is: I just bought a new vehicle.  It's been 10 years since my last new vehicle.  I wanted a vehicle with Bluetooth, heated seats, and good gas mileage.  I purchased a Rav4 Hybrid.