July 15

First of all...an update on the E Bike odometer.  I have surpassed 1200 kms.

Other highlights of July.

1.  Deb came up for July Long.  We had a chance to go kayaking on Pike Lake.  I always launch from the north end near the Boy Scouts Camp.  The north end of Pike Lake is quite beautiful.  There are huge areas of lily pads and several varieties of trees along the shore. There were also several species of song birds and we even saw a painted turtle sitting on a log.  I'm sure the turtle was an escapee from someone's aquarium.

2.  Slow Pitch season began yesterday.  There are several modifications to the game in order to maintain social distance and clean surfaces.  For instance, one player on each team has the responsibility of sanitizing the bat after each at bat.  Runners cross a safe line rather than touching the bases.  The game went smoothly and the new measures weren't a big obstacle to exercise and having fun.

3.  Hockey is starting on July 21.  I am sitting out of hockey for the summer.  I am not sure how they will be able to social distance in a hockey game.  I guess I'll have to buy a 2m long stick.

4.  I have been enjoying the usual summer activities ... going to the lake on weekends, golfing, patio lunches with my girls, playing with Bug, back yard barbecues with friends, morning walks, having social distance coffee dates and good conversation with friends, and lotsa biking.  My buddy, Rick, and I have a weekly DQ Blizzard.  It's good to have a  friend with a coupon book.  My yard takes a little work, but with all the rain, the yard looks amazing.

5.  Today, I am traveling to Elbow to spend the next two days sailing on Lake Diefenbaker with my good friend, Dave.  Should be good fun being a salty dog.

Well, it's time to wrap this entry because I hear my E Bike calling me for my morning ride.

Life is good.

Consider this:  It's not who's to blame.  It's who do I blame.