August 1, 2015

Bob: A busy day has finally come to an end although Bonnie is still preparing pasta for tomorrow's Munch 'n Mingle. Began the day with a brisk 50 minute walk. Then we got ready and drove to the Etobicoke Chapel (where we usually meet) and helped clean the building. We were only able to stay for 45 minutes, but it was mostly done when we finished. Almost got a speeding ticket on the way there. One of the main streets has a speed limit of 40 kilometers. There were about 3 cars in front of me going about 50 when I saw the 2 policeman just standing on the sidewalk shooting radar with a handheld gun. I was able to slow down, and he didn't have anyone pulled over.
When we got home we had to hurry and eat lunch and then head to the temple. We were going to help with the baptisms as the Mission President had taken an Elder to Rochester, NY for emergency eye surgery. On their way back they had problems with the Elder's passport and they were delayed for hours at the border.
When we started scheduling the workers for the baptisms there were only 2 of us that could do the baptizing, Elder Erickson and I. So he and I split the 14 patrons. Each patron was baptized at least 10 times. It really wasn't hard except trying to pronounce the French, Spanish, Polish, and other foreign names. I am sure I butchered several names.
 It took a little longer than originally planned. We ended up not leaving the temple till after 5. When we got home we had to grab a quick snack and then finish getting the apartment ready for the guests who were coming at 6:30. We had 4 missionary couples and the part time Mission Office worker over for games and munchies tonight. The Barretts brought their favorite game for us to play. It's called 'The Great Dalmuti'. It was a lot of fun. We saw a different side of several people tonight while playing the game. I think we'll do this kind of get- together more often, especially when the temperature starts to drop.
In the game each participant wears a hat. You can pick up any hats you want at a local Salvation Army, etc. At the end of each hand you change seats depending on when you played your last card. The first person to get rid of all his cards in a hand becomes 'The Great Dalmuti' for the next hand. The hats stay with the chair, and don't go with the person. So someone different might wear the hat each round. Some pictures of the players are below.
Hope everyone has had an enjoyable Saturday. Hope your Sabbath tomorrow is the best.
Love,
Dad/Bob

Bonnie

Elder Bugnet, Sister Bugnet, Elder Barrett, Elder Conrad, Elder Erickson

Bob, Sister Barrett

Sister Barrett, Laura, Elder Bugnet, 

 Elder Conrad, Elder Erickson, Sister Conrad, Sister Martin (The Great Dalmuti), Sister Erickson

Bonnie: Bob has done a good job of recapping what our day was like. It's almost midnight so I'm headed for bed!