Heigh ho, height how, it's off to work I go

Got a pleading call yesterday from work. The person who was covering my friend Caitie's maternity leave quit out of the blue so they need someone till Dec. 18. It's only Mondays and Fridays so I agreed. I am still not sure if it is the right thing to do, but I guess I am committed now. It is very strange how familiar that place is, not much changes there. Except for reporters, they are always coming and going.

We had a nice time at Matthew and Kaley's wedding last weekend. It was a really warm fall day so they had the ceremony outside in a tent. The reception and dance were good too, everyone was so happy. We were able to visit with Heather and of course Sam and Grace, especially Sam since we don't see much of him. We stayed at a hotel in the west end until Monday.  On Sunday there was a gift opening (which I don't really understand the point of) at Matthew's house which they just renovated. Out for supper on Sunday with Grace and Dallyn and Sam and Nancy. All in all a good weekend.

Our friend Lou Soppit died on Thanksgiving. He was mayor of Rocky for 27 years or so and the most energetic person I have ever seen. It's difficult to picture him gone. The funeral was Tuesday, very simple service, then a reception at the Lou Soppit Community Centre. We have got to make some younger friends.

Tim and Courtney have been busy packing and planning their move. The move-in date has been pushed up to Nov. 6. The new owner takes possession that day and they get possession the same day so I am sure it will be a frantic time. I think the boys and I will enjoy a quiet day here.

Geoff is still working on the garage. He has sold a couple of things, including the clarinet and the old big tent.

We had a good visit from Allison on Thanksgiving. She is like all Sivaks, does not need entertaining and understands people who want to sit around and read. She played with the boys when they were over and Kane was quite taken with her. When they came over on Sunday for Thanksgiving dinner the first thing he said was, "Is the visitor here?"

Those boys are ever more delightful. It is so much fun to have them over. And they have fun too. Courtney said the other day that Grady sometimes gets up in the morning and says, "Baba's house?"