Lists II

Not much to report today, just bits and bats. Only about -5 the last few days so not too cold, although 3 inches of snow once again brought native Calgarians to a standstill. Skiing was good, plenty of snow at Sunshine Village although I'm a little unsure skiing in too much powder, it's a whole new ballgame. Next weekend we're going ski-dooing, which should be nice. High speeds, little braking and vague steering. praise be for crash helmets. Also, Vicky's choir performance was well received in church this weekend. Well done V.

This last Sunday saw us burning DVDs of our last couple of months ready to post home for Christmas. See them soon at at theatre/lounge near you...

Secret Santa is in full swing here at school. I haven't done this for years and I am pleasantly surprised to find that I am more focused on the giving than the receiving. Maybe I am growing up. That said, my butter candy was a brilliant surprise treat and I thoroughly enjoyed it walking home. Thanks a lot, SS, whoever you are.

I am very excited to discover that the fabulous Counting Crows are releasing a new album soon called "Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings." Hurrah! Look forward to me boring many of you with how great it is just as soon as it comes out!

I'm working on a list of things I still want to do before I die. Not that I'm feeling morbid, I just saw someone else's list and it intrigued me. Suggestions please either as comments or emails to pobham@yahhoo.com.

I am also trying to post an interesting/amusing quote on each blog. Any ideas for those, please comment or email pobham@yahoo.com. Here's today's from W H Auden, who I am really enjoying at the mo...

Base words are uttered only by the base

And can for such at once be understood;

But noble platitudes — ah, there's a case

Where the most careful scrutiny is needed

To tell a voice that's genuinely good

From one that's base but merely has succeeded.