Back in Fort Smith

Well, I got back from Yellowknife tonight (7:00) and went to play hockey at 10:00. It was interesting. I now have a jersey (and soon my name will be on it) as well as socks that match our jersey. It definitely makes me feel more like part of the team.

For those of you who didn't know I play hockey (new development this year) I am and my positions are usually the forward positions (left, center and right). It is fun and definitely a workout (which is great). We have a tournament here in Fort Smith this weekend and I am guaranteed to play four games so cross our fingers everything will go well and we will win.

Negotiations did not get finished so I will be going back up to Yellowknife to continue them at some point in the New Year. It is unfortunate that more couldn't be done this week, however we needed to do things the exact way that they happened. Who knows what will happen. I spent three days up in Yellowknife and worked for maybe a total of 6-7 hours the whole time. The rest of the time was spent shopping and spending time with friends in Yellowknife. It was definitely a good experience and a good break from work.

Well, it is late and I should really get ready for bed. That's pretty much all of the news that I have right now anyway. I will keep you posted for further news on the tournament.

Negotiations

Hi everyone. I am up in Yellowknife for Union Negotiations (for work) and I have decided I love it. This is of course mainly because I haven't had to do any real sort of work and I spent a good portion of the day shopping. Gotta love it.

I got into Yellowknife this morning at 8:10 and we went to the hotel room. I found out that I got a hotel suite. My own room, kitchen, living room, bathroom and storage room with a washer and dryer. It is sweet. Considering I thought I would have a room with a bed and a t.v. and that was it, this is awsome. Plus the hotel is right across from Wal-Mart (which for those who know Yellowknife it is also right beside the hospital - convienent especially considering my track record).

I went to supper with Ben and Steph tonight and the food was delicious. I forgot my leftovers either at the restaurant or at Ben and Steph's house (which is really unfortunate). It was good fun to see both of them again and I spent a lot of time laughing (which is great). I met their two puppies who are really cute and well behaved.

Well, not much else has happened today. It has been fun, but I am looking forward to going home on Thursday night. Well, I should go to bed now. I have a long day ahead of me tomorrow.

Welcome to our page

Well, we decided to try out a blog page in order to share with everyone what is happening in our lives. As we are so far away, we do not always get to see all of our loved ones, so this will hopefully be a way that we can keep in touch.

Currently the weather here is cold however it could be much colder. Christmas is coming soon and we are starting to get into the Christmas spirit. Soon it will be time to decorate our Christmas tree and get our Christmas decorations up. I can't wait. This time of year is always exciting. The lights, sights, sounds and smells are always great.

We are looking forward to May when we get to go to Cancun for my brothers wedding. This will be fun as this will be a family vacation and wedding all in one. Plus, we get to leave Fort Smith and experience Mexico (at least I will if my passport ever shows up).

I will be going up to Yellowknife this week for Union Negotiations and hopefully that will not be as bad as I am anticipating. This will definately be a learning experience that I am sure I will never forget.