The Regina Adventure

We started our morning early...and should have had an inkling of the day that lay before us by our icey driveway and frozen garage door. Glen's workshop was to begin at ten o'clock...so we were confident that by leaving at seven o'clock we would be able to make the two hour drive and have time to spare. The next 140 km were like driving on a skating rink. Needless to say the school buses were cancelled that day. We perservered in the hope that the road conditions would improve. There were six transports off the road and one completely turned over in the ditch and a car accident on a side road. By the time we reached Fort Qu'Appelle a thick fog had settled in so we didn't make up for any lost time in the valley either. We arrived in Regina at All Saints about ten thirty......it was indeed a harrowing drive.
A great friend from my growing up days in Regina picked me up at the church and we spent the day together. Marian and Trevor have recently retired so there was lots of catching up to do. We had lunch with Marian's Mom....she is an amazing lady for her 87 years...it was such a treat to touch base with her again. She was like a second Mom to me whilst I was attending the University of Saskatchewan in Regina and my parents were in Ottawa. Marian and I did some power shopping for the Christmas parcels...and talked!!!
Glen and I met my sister Rhonda and Reg for dinner at Joey's Seafood for all you can eat fish. My niece Anna and her family joined us so we got to chatter with three year old Mahalia and admire five month old Ezekiel....he is a healthy, happy boy!!!
Following dinner we made a quick stop at Cosco! We found Christmas cards and wrapping paper...it was a very productive tweny minutes!!!!!
Reg and Rhonda offered us over night hospitality. They have a great home off Prince of Wales Drive. It has a huge yard with a wonderful deck. We hope it is the first of many visits.
On Wednesday we had a quick visit with Jean [Grandma Jean] before striking out....this time we encountered blowing snow on top of the already icey roads for the last leg of our journey. We are definitely considering hibernating for the winter.
Saturday we wended our way to the Recreation Complex where we partook of a great fall supper...cabbage rolls, perogis, turkey, turnips, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, and pie for dessert. It was a delicious feast. The complex is very impressive...they have a very modern kitchen, a steam table for serving....we met many community members. There is a skating arena as well as curling rinks....very well maintained.