One Year

The Lord of the Trash. In the winter time, you have to cover your trash with a blanket to keep the ravens (crows, or rats with wings) from chowing down on the tell-tale black plastic bags. Here, Joseph strikes a pose for all who aspire to become kings of their domain.

A good day boarding is just like a good day playing golf. It sure beats any kind of day working. After nearly 10 hours on the slopes, Sam still is ready for more (tomorrow maybe). He was moving slow for a couple of days afterward.

Like I said, a good day... Joseph upon his triumphant return from a Nordic skiing race. He did a 5 km course, and had a local skiing coach tell him that he could get free personal lessons to clean up some small technique errors that will help him go much much faster. We are supposed to go to a biathlon race next week, if the weather improves a bit.

Lass Saturday night, we went to a Celtic Ceileigh (a local rendition of Robbie Burns Day). The Scottish Highland Dancer on the left is one of the YW in our ward. There were also 2 primary girls dancing. There were pipers (bag pipers), Irish Dancers, plenty of Scotch wiskey (which seemed to be the main reason for the party), and of course, a bit of hagis. It was piped in properly and a great toast was offered for the hagis and all who partook. We all did. It is, to my taste buds, akin to liverwurst meatloaf. Joseph did not enjoy it at all, and I think Samuel just barely tolerated it. Other dishes for the supper included Irish Stew, potatoes, and turnips. I saw several people I know from around town, and we all had a good laugh or two. If you are interested, Simpson is a part of the Highland Fraser Clan.

Joseph really knows how to treat a lady to a good time. Holly really had fun with Joseph and Samuel. At one point she managed to get $15 out of Joseph's wallet. She was half the fun for the evening.

The cat and the monkey.

"Who you gonna call? -Ghost busters!" Remind you of the stay-puft marshmallow man?

Jezzy and Holly are in our ward. Jezzy is considered by many in town to be the best Highland Dancer in Fort Mac. She is a very nice girl, and love to dance. She has also been learning to be chorister in our ward, leading hymn for 2 Sundays so far.

Holly not tripping-up the older crowd. The MC, in the kilt,

Here is the one year shot. As soon as i find the original pic taken at this spot, we will post a series of photos throughout the last year. It has been difficult at times, and exhilarating at others, but I think we are in the right place doing the right things.