November 19, 2015

Bonnie:  We're getting started early on the blog tonight. I'm glad for that because I want to go to bed early. Tomorrow Elder Perkins is coming to finish his visit by presiding over MLC. He will be leaving after lunch, but I'm not sure what time. Anyway, Bob was all set to leave today before 5:00 and I still needed to clean and straighten the office before we left. I vacuumed and dusted in the outer office and it looks much better. I've hidden away all the packages and Bob emptied all the garbage. It looks presentable. We then went to the bank (I'll let Bob tell about that) and then to Costco to get the treats for the treat tray. We're having the little cinnamon rolls, the brownie bites and a selection of chips as our offering. I'm sure the missionaries will be pleased with it. The poor Erickson's spent the day in Bracebridge inspecting cars. She came by tonight to get the key to Barrett's old apartment, where they will be moving Saturday. We're getting a new couple who want to be on the first floor because she uses a walker and cane. They will live in Erickson's old apartment. Anyway, to make a long story short, Sis. E. looked like she was ready for a restful night. I'm sure it will be a good day tomorrow. I just have a few preparations left to do, such as the mail. Of course, the mail is a huge deal the closer we get to Christmas.
It's getting colder, especially when the wind blows. It's all good, though. The Lord is blessing me so that I'm not cold very often. What a tender mercy! Maybe I'll have to write that on our Tender Mercy Jar and get some candy--NOT! I've had more than enough candy!
Sweet dreams, everyone I hope you're warm and snuggly tonight.
Love, Mom/Bonnie

Bob: Let me tell you about the bank. It is amazing that Canada is so far ahead of the rest of the industrialized world. They make it such a joy to do business here. They informed me tonight that they will no longer let us deposit checks that say 'Canada Toronto Mission'. Only checks in the name of the account, 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada' will be accepted. Also, they will not honor our checks to buy money orders, nor will they certify our checks. To make this an even sweeter deal you have to stand in line for a good length of time before you get to hear this. I am calling Salt Lake tomorrow and letting them deal with the banking situation. I can send them the checks and they can deposit them in the local account. As far as getting a money order for a rent deposit I'll just keep telling them we can't get one. That always makes the prospective landlord anxious to accept your offer to rent.
Didn't hear anything today about the proof of insurance for the apartment. Actually, we don't need the apartment now until about the 1st of January. I think I'll drop that tidbit of information when they finally call to complete the closing, if they call. They could have had about almost $2000 Monday, but that is now off the table. Anyway, there are lots of other apartments to rent.
Went to Costco tonight after work. We learned that Thursday is a good day to go. The checkout lady looked about beat. She said she couldn't wait to get home and sit down, but that Thursdays are not that bad, really. She said Friday is much worse and that there is no descriptive terms to describe Saturday and Sunday. And now they are staying open an hour later on the weekends. She said she is thankful she doesn't work on the weekend.
Better wind it up for the night. Love and hugs to all. Good night brother.
Dad/Bob