Working vacation

I haven't posted in a while because I've been out being useful. The week after Canada Day was a stay-at-home vacation week. Apart from mostly doing nothing, I got quite a bit accomplished. I replaced the fence on one side of the yard last year, so this year was the time for the remaining side. The yard & pool area look better now, with outdoor speakers, mulched gardens, power-washed deck, etc, etc, etc. A total break from the usual, spent almost nothing on gas, meals and accomodation... and got something useful out of it too. I did spend money on some new lawn furniture. So you know where find me... bring your suit.

Janet is a high school student

Another milestone for this proud father... On June 26, Janet graduated from Grade 8. She's now on her way to high school. Oh my. I could go on and on about how hard she worked, how much she deserves high praises and all that, but as a parent I have other comments to make. First, grade school often seemed like a steady sequence of P.A. days and substitute teachers showing videos. Next, the last days of a school year a interesting because of the stream of information and work being brought home that had been hidden at the bottom of a locker all year. Finally, the fact is that there was much learning and growing going on. She's an amazing, smart, beautiful, talented daughter! Look out high school!!