On the Home Front

We've had a few quiet days here and really don't have much to report. We've had an opportunity to walk the neighbourhood and have spotted a few small coffee shops, pubs and restaurants that look interesting. The main outlet for REI is about five blocks away. REI is just like Mountain Equipment Co-op so it has an abundance of rain gear and outdoor wear should we need to stock up. They have a huge climbing wall in the store and a landscaped bike trail just outside the front door. It looks like you are in a remote wooded area. The bike trail allows you to test drive bikes before you make a purchase. I'm enjoying the sense of being in the woods when I'm actually just a few blocks from home. We have rounded out our kitchen supplies with a trip to the nearby Safeway and are still trying to get used to the grocery stores having a huge selection of wine and beer.

Yesterday we had one last visit with Sandra and David Mandzuk and got to meet their son Will. What a great kid! He kept himself amused while we talked boring adult talk for hours. David has completed his treatment here in Seattle and they are packing to return to Saskatoon. They are so happy to be heading home and shared all kinds of tips and several boxes of handy supplies with us. We are praying Arnie's treatment is as successful as David's has been.

It's Sunday evening. We've been on the phone with my parents in Yorkton, Arnie's Mom in Regina and Eric & David in Saskatoon. Everyone is doing fine and it is wonderful to hear their voices. So in closing, here are photos of our handsome sons and their beautiful girlfriends. The photos are a few years old, but they make me smile.
(Eric & Krystle at Eric's convotation. David & Amy-Leigh enjoying a laugh.)

Arnie & Brenda