Week ending June 27, 2013

Saturday morning we decided it was time to find an internet connection or somewhere to use our cell phone, so we could find out what was happening with our kids in High River.   We talked to several people, who figured that the closest cell connection we would get was down at highway 55, about 90 km south, so we decided to drive towards Prince Albert.  On our way we stopped to get diesel.  The cashier said she thought there might be wi-fi at a resort a few kms away. So off we went. After 8 kms down a gravel road we found the resort, and sure enough they had free wi-fi.    Thankfully Trev had sent an email to let us know that they were all safe, evacuated and staying with Sue's parents.   We exchanged a few e-mails.  They were fine, and  once they get back into their home, he will let us know how much damage has been done.   We also got an email from Elizabeth in Canmore; she was dry.   Once we get to a more civilized campground I will check with the rest of our friends. Our thoughts are with all of them, particularly Al and Sharon, who live fairly close to the Bow River in Canmore.

Once we got back to the campground we planned to take out our little boat, but clouds rolled in resulting in a tremendous thundershower. Consequently the afternoon was spent playing Wii. After dinner we watched the hockey game. 

Sunday morning we walked through the resort area, where there are number of 'cottages', mostly people from Saskatoon.  Unlike us they enjoy the communication-free zone. The afternoon was spent watching the Nascar race.

Monday dawned cloudy and muggy. In the morning we walked up to a ham radio shack, next to the local airstrip.   After bushwacking our way across to the campground, instead of going around by the road, we dried out in the trailer.   (The bush was very wet from the overnight rain).  In the afternoon we wandered down to the lake for a while.   Monday night was a very disappointing hockey game. Maybe next year the Bruins will win the cup.

Sunshine and warm weather finally arrived on Tuesday morning.  We headed to the lake with our floaties.   After a couple of hours and a sunburned back we headed home for lunch. 

Wednesday was another damp day, so we dug out our pilates dvd and did some stretches. 

On Thursday, we packed up the trailer and headed toward Prince Albert.  We phoned Trever to talk about whether he could use our help once he was able to start cleaning out their house.  He said he had plenty of help, so we don't need to hurry back.   After picking up groceries, we went to the PA Exhibition RV park, between a couple of rows of trees, behind the horse barns, and set up for a week stay.