Apr.24, 2014

Is it only me or  ahs anyone else noticed that when watching the news we get only half the story. I know I've mentioned this before but it's beginning to get on my nerves. I'm often heard talking to the TV asking questions about the rest of the story. Then we have that tragic incident in Calgary and the reporter is talking about what type of flowers the people are carrying. What? Is this important to the story? this whole thing is devastation to the families and friends of the deceased and here is the reporter trivializing the funeral. I'm left shaking my head.
The weather has given us some nice sunny days and the seedlings I've started have hope of being planted in the garden. The full moon comes in the middle of June so annuals will be late going into the garden. Isn't that what the Farmers' Almanac always said? Plant tomatoes after the full moon to moss the frost. and then who really knows what Mother Nature will do. This winter and spring have been highly unpredictable so who knows what summer will be like.

Reminder
The annual Soup and Pie supper will take place at the Rosenfeld Good Neighbour Center on Thursday, Apr. 24. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Hockey update
Locally most of the hockey has been over for a while but the Altona Maroons are still playing for the provincial trophy. The Senior A championship game was played on Apr. 19 at the MTS Iceplex which saw the Maroons take on the Deloraine Royals. The end result was 3 - 1 for the Royals. Though the trophy didn't come home with them, they put up a good fight. Better luck next year, Angus Klassen.

Music Festival
Madison Smith, daughter of Ronn and Loretta Smith, entered the vocal solo, 16 -18 category at their Red River Valley Festival of Arts last week. She sang Shenandoah and won the Town of Altona trophy. Congratulations from the community and especially from Grandma and Grampa Schroeder on a job well done.

Progress report
If I'm to be totally honest, I have to admit that last week was not my best week. My physiotherapist gave me some new exercises for my ankles on Monday and by Wednesday they were blown up like huge grapefruits. I couldn't get into my shoes and it felt as though they were on fire. I did as little as possible and Dave came through hosting Easter with flying colours. He marinated and roasted a duck on the smoker outside while the ham was in the oven. Add varenika, vegetables, schmont fat and blueberry sauce and dinner was served. To top that off we had one of his fabulous apple pies for faspa.
By Monday the swelling had gone down and I began a bit of walking at physio. After I walked the length of the room the therapist imitated me and I burst out laughing . He walked like a duck so that's what I look like. Dave was right again telling me that I look like a duck. Now begins the next chapter in recovery - to not walk like a duck.