We have had a full range of weather – wind, rain, a couple of dustings of snow, a bit of sunshine and temperatures down to minus 8. All in all a typical Vancouver Island Winter.
My parents went home from their holiday and are now planning their next visit. They are both retired now so it makes it easier for them to come over and spend a longer length of time with us here and my sister in Vancouver.
Anja’s swimming club has started again and she swims once a week for a couple of hours. We do have our own pool but it would probably be a bit chilly at the moment! Saying that, I don’t know what it is with Canadian teenagers but whenever Daniel has friends around they decide to jump in the pool, even fully clothed, and sometimes in below freezing temperatures. They don’t stay in for long though! Unfortunately two of his friends decided to jump in a couple of weeks ago and they had a race who could dive in first so they jumped in fully clothed and they all had a good laugh until one of them realized he had left his $300 cell phone in his pocket. An expensive mistake!
Daniels basketball is going well and they have been doing well in tournaments. They are busy getting ready for the Mid-Island Championship, Vancouver Island Championship and Provincial Championship so a busy and tough schedule ahead.
Mette is still busy selling houses. Vancouver Island Real Estate prices are still rising and the market seems as hot this year as it was last year so she is busy rushing around showing houses.
Hockey is a big sport here in Canada and we were lucky enough to have the Sweden under 17 team come here and play our local team the Cowichan Capitals. It was a good and exciting game and the players showed a lot of skill.
I had an unwanted trip in the ambulance. I had a headache attack last February and was rushed to hospital by ambulance. After having a few tests I was diagnosed with Cluster Headaches. I have had a few minor attacks since then but nothing too much until now. So after another blue light trip to the hospital I have now been referred to a neurologist and have been to see him. He has confirmed that it is Migraines and has provided some good tips and techniques to try and live with them. On a positive note I can definitely say that the treatment I received from the paramedics and emergency room staff was outstanding and I was taken good care of. Just don’t fancy making this a regular trip!