Tuesday January 29, 2013

Tuesday January 29/13  update #353

I had collapsed into bed around 10:15 so I was up at 6:15 this morning.  There was a blizzard happening and no deer in sight.   Then, all of a sudden, this dog comes on the crest of the ravine, but wait, it is not a dog, it is a coyote, furry tail and all.  He gave me a look but went down the ravine before I could get my camera set.

I set about getting ready to pack, do laundry again, etc.   I was pretty upset at all the things I had to leave behind due to weight issues in my main suitcase.  There are just too many things that wouldn’t fit, or be allowed, in the carry-ons so many tools and clothes were left behind.

The temperature was –22C with a wind chill of –36C and it didn’t change much during the day

Bella’s son Greg had an awesome idea to get a 4.8watt solar charger for my car battery so I stepped out to pick one up. Hopefully this will alleviate any future problems car-starting problems.   The blizzard stopped around 10:30am and the sun was shining but still cold. 

I made one last trip into Calgary to see Mom and to meet up with my cousin Maurice Jalbert who actually got there before me.   It is sad to leave my Mom again but maybe this will give her reason to continue her good health until I return again.   Maurice and I went to Boston Pizza for supper and we kept ordering exactly the same things while having some scintillating conversation about life and family and travel.  Maurice is hoping to venture our direction possibly in September so we will look forward to that.  

I have a couple of photos but will have to post them at a later date as everything is packed up for my exit from Okotoks at 2:45am.  Thank you to Gord Berberich for the ride to the airport at that ungodly hour.

That was today’s excitement.   Hugs to all.