Well, we've been catching as much as the Olympics as we can - and following the many story lines - bad weather, bad officiating, bad Zamboni's, bad ice. Canada's not doing too well in some organizational point of view (not that we can control the weather) But, we're getting some medals, which is nice.

Had a nice long weekend - although not productive in real estate - 2 appointments made and 2 cancelled. Both of these were people who contacted me, wanted me to set up appointments to look at properties (on the weekend), and then both cancelled within 2 hours of the scheduled time. Then, of course, the seller's are rather annoyed having tidied up in preparation and made plans to be out for the showing. all in all, not fun!

However, it was a darn good weekend from a NASCAR point of view. Saturday, we caught the first Nationwide race - Danica Patrick was the big news - she did okay - nothing spectacular, but I'm sure she'll improve. I imagine Daytona is quite daunting. It was mentioned that she probably turned the steering wheel more on Saturday, than she has done in her entire career with Inda cars. The truck race was on in the evening & it was a good race as well.

And, of course, on Sunday we had the Daytona 500. I noticed there wasn't nearly the drafting there has been in past years. And the cars got quite spread out, also unusual for Daytona. Then the track got some potholes that took quite a while to fix. Still, it was first "real" race of the season and great to watch. Bill and Andrea came up for the afternoon - so good company, good race.

Last night a strange cat came up to the house - sending Nibbles to the rafters in the garage, Tigger up a tree in the front yard and Buddy high-tailed it to the bush. Kris found him up a tree - about 60 feet up a tree!!! Much calling and coaxing, but we finally left him alone and sent mom (Nibbles) out. Shortly after they both appeared at the door, so all is well.

Our snow-blower snapped an axel last week - sending Rick scrambling for a new part - which John Deere no longer makes. Even with John helping from Florida - no part was to be found. Deciding that having a new axel machined was too expensive, Rick had a local welder weld the axel back together - should hold - Graham's a good welder. But, after getting the the blower put back together, the muffler blew off. Fortunatley, a new muffler was easily obtained at a garage in Renfrew for $50.

then, to add to our mechanical woes, Kris's car wouldn't start this morning. Since he was parked behind my car, he had to use the truck to tow his out of the way. He and Rick figured it was either the fuel pump or ignition - both expensive to fix. However, Rick went on the internet and googled the problem and BINGO, had several helpful answers right away. Turns out it was a security problem and easily fixed by simply turning the key in the ignition and leaving like that for 10 minutes. wow - you can find out ANYTHING on the net!!!

So, all seems to be in order now - the car's starting, the blower's blowing and Buddy's inside & not up a tree!

Today's picture is from last summer - my brother, Phil, his grand-daugher, Solina Mae & grand-son, Wesley - it's a nice reminder of warm summer days, isn't it!

okay - I jusr realized how whiney my blog is tonight. sorry!