I got more sad news today. I had called my neigbours who are helping look after my house. During the chat, I asked what was happening in Brandon. She mentioned that a 36 year old fellow named Ashley Haslett had died. She knew his father. Oh my gosh! I worked with Ash years ago when he and I were assistants to Jim McCrae. Ash was a fine young man who was very intelligent and had a super personality. The world is a little dimmer now since his flame was snuffed out. Peace be with you, Ashley.
Yesterday, we gals and Jake went to Stanhope Beach for an invigorating walk. The waves were crashing onto the shore. The red soil tinted spume was churning and left globs of suds on the sand.
There were traces of snow on the grassy dunes, and lots of flotsam lying along the shore line. Jake, a typical boy was fascinated by the gory parts of the dead seal that was lying in amongst the jetsam. Kylie made history as she didn`t cry over the body. We found lots of flotsam and the beach bums collected a bit of sea glass other wise known as mermaid tears.
When I woke up this morning , it was to a Thomas Kincade painting. The snow was gently falling in huge flakes and the landscape was breathtaking. I took a few pictures but probably didn`t do justice to the scene. The kids had a blast later as they made a snowman. Jake demolished the thing before I could get a shot of it though.
It will be back to a routine tomorrow as the children head back to school. They leave here abour 7:45 and get home about 2:35. They will have lots of things to tell us after seeing their friends again.
It is time to go cheer for Canada in the last period of the Jr. Hockey game against the USA. Go, Canada, Go!
Cheers from Donna
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