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Tuesday September 22, 2026

So Sunday evening I actually got a call from my friend Don from his new digs in Holden, Alberta, on Highway 14 southest of here.  It was pleasing to hear the strong robust voice of my friend who was reported to be deceased last Wednesday.  He says he is enjoying his new place but admits to missing going shopping and cooking for himself....

Yesterday, I cancelled my Prime membership again...  They sure are slick, allowing you to "pause" your membership, but the fine print says they will automatically reactivate it after 90 days!!!   Sneaky buggars.... 

Today, I could see a lot of leaves turning colours today, the first day of Fall, officially...  So I did a small tour on the Gio and took a few shots.  Surprisingly, the Saskatchewan River valley is still completely green!

Tonight I will be treated to Eggs Benedict by my niece who has all the ingredients already....  This is probably only the third or fourth time I have ever enjoyed them.

Our Great-nephew Lochlan is doing absolutely amazing 3 weeks after his liver transplant.  The posts by his parents are so touching and uplifting to see Lochlan mobile and grinning away!  Keep those prayers coming for all sick kids, and THANK YOU. ♥ 

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Sunday September 20, 2026 Kaleido

 

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Sunday September 20, 2026

 So last night I did wander down for the start of the Recovery Day late day festivities at the downtown Day'O'Min Park, where they were promising music and activities.  I did not realize that this would again be run by the indigenous population, so , again, nothing was happening, to speak of, because they are always on "Indian Time"....  So I contented myself to take a few shots and return home to watch football and baseball.

The Blew Jays are again in fine form to miss the playoffs after a lacklustre season with substandard coaching and sloppy play and faltering pitchers...   My Stampeders blundered their way to win on a 62-yard field goal on the last play, against the worst team in the league, Ottawa, who are 0 - 13....  

My Oilers, mostly rookies who looked really good, beat the Jets, so we may actually have something to cheer for again.  Hopefully the new taskmaster coach will whip them into shape and restore their pride....

Today, I saw there was a "Kaleido Family Arts Festival" up in Alberta Avenue where I lived 1977-1979.  They had many things happening and people were enjoying the balmy 26C sunny day.  The classic car "Show & Shine" was great, and they had a sidestreet garage sale where I found a couple of items to bring home, especially a baseball glove and softball, and a very large cover to hopefully fit my largest frypan.

On the way back I decided to try my coupons at Popeye's Louisianna Chicken and opted for a spicy chicken sandwich, cajun fries, and a Sprite.  It was only my second time there ever,.. and this meal will make me come back!

 

There was some "excitement" this week when I was told on Friday that my evicted friend Don had died on Wednesday...  The story went round and round, then was disputed by Felix who claimed that he spoke to Don yesterday morning!  So the new story went round and round, debunking the old...  My calls to Don himself were ignored.... 

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Day'O'Min is ringed with these owls

Me reflected

One of 2 teepees on site

Outside the other

Inside

I think he is an Oiler fan, lol

On the front fender

Today's Kaleido Family Arts Festival

Look at the name on this one...

The smart kids area

Impressively tall

My garage sale purchases

More gorgeous old beauties

Loved this wall mural

 

 

Saturday September 19, 2026 Recovery Day

 

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Saturday September 19, 2026

 Friday morning, my lovely wife met with our friend Tom Butynski in Tulua to take possession of the cat that that we had procured him 6 years ago, which he had named Miss LeeLee, ..in Spanish LiLi....  The good news is that our other 3 cats seem to tolerate her presence with nonchalance...

I treated myself to a Harvey's Angus burger and onion rings for supper.  

Today Dawn and I first went by car to a Community Yard Sale and BBQ for something to do and picked up a few minor things.  "Need vs Want" being the operative shopping tenet...

Then we came back home, changed and jumped on the Gio to head downtown.  I stopped briefly at the Library for 2 more books.

And we went across the road to meet friend Tracey and 2 of her other wheelchair-bound friends at Recovery Days (for addictions of all kinds) at Churchill Square...

The day is sunny, 26C, with gorgeous blue sky...  I was thankful for my Blue Jays cap and the roof on my Gio...  There were a couple of bands playing...  The first one was just plain awful... the lead singer (and his backups too) couldn't find a note with catcher's mitts...  But we lasted through it, then had to get out of the sun.  

There is more music later, not far away, and I just may make an appearance there too...

And there is a country dance tonight too that I wanted to attend, but the people I hoped to go with pooped out on me. 

 I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Community Yard Sale

My purchase

Churchill Square was busy

Dawn

The terrible band

Tracey on her Gio, with her friends

Winston himself

Indigenous dancers were good, but brief