Photo History: Part 4

When we returned to Camsell after taking time to go to teachers' convention in Saskatoon, then attend Mike and Sharon's wedding in Wynyard, we got to experience our first snowfall of the year. It didn't stay, so we were still able to use float planes for travel to Uranium City.

However, later in the month, ice started to form on our bay of Lake Athabasca. Freeze up was definitely an event that changed travel habits. For three to six weeks, all travel was suspended, even receiving mail, until the ice was strong enough for the small planes using skis. Of course, some travelled sooner using dog teams and snow machines.

Yesterday we travelled to Humboldt in order to pick up a table and set of chairs that we will eventually haul to the States for Tasha and family. On the drive down, we got to watch the sunrise. Before the sun actually made it all the way clear of the horizon, we spotted a number of deer and two coyotes. The ride to Humboldt was interesting enough as we passed through the hilly and sparse bluffs. It was a ride through memory lane as we recalled a number of cross-country skiing events including a 20 km loppet that took us to Mount Carmel from Dixon.

While in Humboldt after we picked up the table and chairs, M. got to meet her second cousin, Debbie and her new partner. We had a good visit over lunch before heading back home. Again, deer were moving making us drive with extra caution as the sun was setting. We didn't want to end the day with an accident because of hitting a deer crossing the highway. Back at home, it was time to relax and enjoy a few hands of on-line bridge before calling it a day.

Today? Well, it has been back to scanning slides as well as searching the Internet for possible teaching jobs for next year. Tonight we will play bridge with a neighbour couple rather than on-line bridge. It should be a good evening.