Election Day! Yes, I voted.
March has flown by and April too. I am baching this week because Linda is in Canmore with a few of her friends from high school/university days. I just was playing hockey this afternoon and I only have one game left before the season is over, then slow pitch begins next week. I really don't play much slow pitch anymore because we are beginning our west coast motor home adventure May 16. When we get back, we will be spending most of the summer at Elk Ridge.
And now...the March/April highlights:
1. Linda and I flew to Montreal last week to spend time with Scott and Sara. Scott and Sara were wonderful hosts. On the first day in Montreal, Scott and Sara had to work so Linda and I toured a history museum. Scott was free on the second day so he took us to a famous Montreal smoked meat sandwich diner, Schwartz's. While we were eating, a camera crew was setting up in the back of the restaurant. We guessed they were filming a promo for the restaurant, but we soon discovered the cameras were there to film Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who dropped by to shake hands with customers and, of course, pick up a smoked meat sandwich. He came by table and chatted with me. Linda had gone to the washroom. She was just a little shocked when she returned to find the PM was there. She took a selfie with The Big Guy. What are the chances of bumping in to a PM in a restaurant during one of the most consequential election campaigns in Canadian history?
2. Fortunately, we have been able to see the grand kiddies frequently over the last two months. Linda took Bug out for a girls day on Saturday to celebrate Bugs 7th birthday on April 12. Luvisa had her friend birthday party at the Forestry Farm Zoo... the perfect place for a little girl who loves all animals, especially creepy crawly things. Luvisa received a pet lizard complete with an enclosure/terrarium. The lizard's name is Shy because he is shy. Makes sense.
3. Luvisa has also been in dance competitions traveling to Lloydminister and North Battleford. Gunnar stayed with us when Luvisa and Mary were in North Battleford. Gunnar is an easy boy to have as a house guest. I keep him busy with monster trucks, playing hockey in the garage, and playing at the playground. I also take Gunnar to preschool frequently. He loves his grandpa apparently; therefore, I have to pry him off me when I drop him off at preschool or at the baby-sitters.d
4. Linda and I have the grand dogs until May 2 because Haley and Dustin are in France and Portugal for 15 days on a European vacation. The dogs are getting old (Approximately 14) so they are not as boisterous as they used to be. Jaxon, the male, doesn't even lose his mind when he meets other dogs when we take him for walks. Pieces, the female, is less mobile. When she is done walking, she just lays down and refuses to move even when she is in the middle of an intersection. I had to phone Linda to bring my vehicle last Thursday because Pieces decided she was not walking one more step. Fun times.
5. In March, I went with Mary and the kids to Regina because Mary was judging a cheer competition. I entertained the kids by taking them out for lunch and then to visit my brother, Vince. Apparently, Gunnar had too much pop. He projectile vomited in the hotel room on my bed and in my shoes, then he was fine. More good times.
6. Linda and I have moved up to intermediate level in pickle ball so we are getting generous doses of humility on a regular basis.
Well, that's all for now. Until next time, take care of one another and everyone who needs help. We are all in this thing called life, together.
