We left Edmonton yesterday after arriving on Wednesday, September 9th from Lethbridge.
We enjoyed 5 days of visiting with Todd's parents Jean and Archie, and his brother Chrys, his wife Sharon and their son Zach, and daughter Carly.
We were busy with school, going to West Edmonton Mall - the boys had never been, so I reluctantly took them, although I enjoyed the fact Sharon went with us so I had someone to hang with. We also took the tour at Historic Fort Edmonton, a place I never knew about, and it was recommended. Very cool fort, not for war, but for commerce. It makes me realize how much the Hudsons Bay Company built this great country of ours. They had all the different furs in the trading area, fireplaces in every room, the stories of how the trappers had to carry 180 pounds all the way to the Bay was amazing. To make more money some carried up to 5 90 lb packs of furs weighing 450 lbs. These men were tough.
It was peaceful and quiet in New Sarepta, with only the coyotes howling during the night, reminding us where we were. As we sat around the fire at night, the dogs would bark everytime they thought they heard coyotes. I personally did not wish to run into one.
We visited Shelley, Todd's sister and her husband Dennis on Saturday. They live in Westerose, south and west of Edmonton. they also have a large property, horses, mules, and jacks - not sure if I am describing it correctly! Dillon drove the tractor, we walked out to the horses in our flip flops (not too smart), we ate burgers grilled over the fire pit, and had a great time. Zach created a new nickname for me there, not a compliment, so I got him back the next day when I told his mother how he ate whip cream out of the dispenser! Zach you are very funny and alot like your Dad, probably quicker with the comebacks if I must say!
Monday evening saw us say our goodbyes to Chrys and Sharon as they had to work on Tuesday. Tuesday saw us say bye to Todd's Mom and Dad, pack up and head off south east toward Saskatoon, SK. We actually made great time and arrived in Regina last night around 9 pm.
We got up early this morning and here we are (Damian and I) at Starbucks in Chapters, having an Americano and checking email and writing my blog updates! I feel a bit like I'm at work, on my laptop, I still connect with partners, check out the store in terms of presentation and beverage quality, I only ask questions however when I see something I think is out of place. Like yesterday in Lloydminster, they put lids on the drinks. I asked why, and she didn't quite know and said she thought they were the only district doing it. Test, I thought or just a tactic to keep customers happy, not sure? I love being a customer for now!
Well I must be off and help the boys with their school work. Take care!
We enjoyed 5 days of visiting with Todd's parents Jean and Archie, and his brother Chrys, his wife Sharon and their son Zach, and daughter Carly.
We were busy with school, going to West Edmonton Mall - the boys had never been, so I reluctantly took them, although I enjoyed the fact Sharon went with us so I had someone to hang with. We also took the tour at Historic Fort Edmonton, a place I never knew about, and it was recommended. Very cool fort, not for war, but for commerce. It makes me realize how much the Hudsons Bay Company built this great country of ours. They had all the different furs in the trading area, fireplaces in every room, the stories of how the trappers had to carry 180 pounds all the way to the Bay was amazing. To make more money some carried up to 5 90 lb packs of furs weighing 450 lbs. These men were tough.
It was peaceful and quiet in New Sarepta, with only the coyotes howling during the night, reminding us where we were. As we sat around the fire at night, the dogs would bark everytime they thought they heard coyotes. I personally did not wish to run into one.
We visited Shelley, Todd's sister and her husband Dennis on Saturday. They live in Westerose, south and west of Edmonton. they also have a large property, horses, mules, and jacks - not sure if I am describing it correctly! Dillon drove the tractor, we walked out to the horses in our flip flops (not too smart), we ate burgers grilled over the fire pit, and had a great time. Zach created a new nickname for me there, not a compliment, so I got him back the next day when I told his mother how he ate whip cream out of the dispenser! Zach you are very funny and alot like your Dad, probably quicker with the comebacks if I must say!
Monday evening saw us say our goodbyes to Chrys and Sharon as they had to work on Tuesday. Tuesday saw us say bye to Todd's Mom and Dad, pack up and head off south east toward Saskatoon, SK. We actually made great time and arrived in Regina last night around 9 pm.
We got up early this morning and here we are (Damian and I) at Starbucks in Chapters, having an Americano and checking email and writing my blog updates! I feel a bit like I'm at work, on my laptop, I still connect with partners, check out the store in terms of presentation and beverage quality, I only ask questions however when I see something I think is out of place. Like yesterday in Lloydminster, they put lids on the drinks. I asked why, and she didn't quite know and said she thought they were the only district doing it. Test, I thought or just a tactic to keep customers happy, not sure? I love being a customer for now!
Well I must be off and help the boys with their school work. Take care!
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