2020 Goals
I was pretty successful with last year’s goals. However, one goal I really want to commit to this year is losing weight. I moved it to the top of my list. Here are the rest of my intentions for the year: Physical/Health Goals Lose 20 pounds Walk – 250 km Hike – 150 km Bike – 1100 km mountain biking – 100 km Intellectual Goals … Continue reading 2020 Goals
2019 Goals Revisited
Travel/Camping This year I am not going on a big travel trip. Instead I am traveling further to camp during the summer. I plan on venturing out on at least three camping trips. I will visit Prince Albert National Park, Waterton National Park, and one or more provincial parks in Saskatchewan. July – Prince Albert National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park, Writing on Stone Provincial … Continue reading 2019 Goals Revisited
Top Ten Games
Here are my current top ten favourite board games to play. This list will change from year to year as I discover new games. 10. Farkle 9. Ticket to Ride 8. Blokus 7. Isle of Skye 6. Age of War 5. Carcassonne 4. Lords of Waterdeep 3. Castles of Mad King Ludwig 2. Risk Legacy 1. Colt Express Continue reading Top Ten Games
Amnesty Update 2019
Here is my yearly update on the appeal letters I have produced since joining Amnesty International in 2003. Letters written: 700 (year end projection) Years Involved: 17 Average letters per year: 41 Most letters written in one year: 72 (2005) Countries written to: 140 Replies received: 15 Prisoners released: 98 Other actions taken: 33 Top five countries: Canada 60, USA 28, China 23, Colombia 19, … Continue reading Amnesty Update 2019
107th Grey Cup
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will meet Sunday in the 107th Grey Cup! Here is a look at how the teams match up on paper: Winnipeg was last in passing averaging 212.2 yards a game. However, they were first in rushing at 147.9 yards a match-up. Hamilton placed first throwing the ball. They tossed for an average of 313.3 yards per game. The … Continue reading 107th Grey Cup
Neelby, Saskatchewan
A post office opened on a farm in the Neelby vicinity in 1904. Later, John Miller took over and moved the post into his store located in the townsite. The Neelby School was built by W.R. Webb of Broadview and opened on November 15th, 1905. The CPR laid track through the area in 1906 and 1907. This branch ran from Reston, Manitoba to Wolseley, Saskatchewan … Continue reading Neelby, Saskatchewan
Horror Movie Wrap Up #2
Here are the horror movies we watched this October! I highlighted the movies I enjoyed the most in red. Happy Halloween! Continue reading Horror Movie Wrap Up #2
