Bonnie: We just got back from taking a car to some missionaries and bringing a truck back to the mission office. It's almost 10:00 pm. I'll let Bob tell about that. Last night we had our friends from our Branch in Temiskaming spend the night, Brad and his daughter Kayla. Kayla had to take the SAT this morning and because the computer is right next to her bedroom, we didn't want to keep her up by using it. It was wonderful because Brad brought homemade spaghetti sauce, noodles, salad, bread sticks, and the best part, his mother's homemade butter tarts for dessert! We were barely home 5 minutes from the office when they showed up. Another wonderful thing about it is that there are left-overs, so I don't have to cook much this week. After dinner, Kayla studied for her test and we went to the temple to do sealings. Brad had some important ones to do, (though they all are!) and Bob had four from two years ago to do. It was a great way to spend the evening!
And today was a fun day for me because I had no cooking requirements (we went to Flips for a late breakfast) and the apartment is presentable as far as cleanliness. So, I went shopping!
I will let Bob finish up. May all of us feel the Savior's love for us tomorrow as we partake of the sacrament (the heart of the Sabbath, according to Sister Marriott). I love you all!
PS: Happy Birthday, Lori! And congratulations to Magnolia HS for winning the State Championship!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Final score: Magnolia 62 - East Hardy 0. I don't understand this one. Last week East Hardy ran over St. Marys, who lost to Magnolia earlier this year. The Magnolia -St. Marys game wasn't that much of a blowout. Sometimes that funny shaped ball takes wierd bounces.
Had to go get the pickup and trailer from the Ossington Zone leaders tonight. They moved out of their apartment and into another one today. Google said about 63 minutes. But the route went down the Don Valley "Parking Lot". I knew that on Saturday night at about 6:45 traffic wouldn't be that bad!! Wrong again. I guess that is why it's called a 'Parking Lot'. They have a real good design. There is an HOV lane on the left side of the highway. (You don't think it's necessary that I tell you which side of the road the HOV lane is on? Found an HOV lane on the right side of the street later tonight!) Anyway, the HOV lanes splits into 2 lanes with one lane going to the 401 route. The HOV lane for the Don Valley Parking lot comes to a screeching halt and cars have to merge into a lane on the right. On the other side of the road a right lane is also ending so that lane has to merge left. You can guess what happens. The guy that designed this road had to put a lot of thought into 'how can I make this a permanent bottleneck???' He did a great job. And an HOV lane on the right side of the road! I have never seen that before. Don't know who thought that one up. It's a real big help with the buses stopping to load/unload every couple of blocks and people whipping out from behind the bus into the regular traffic lane.
Another thing the First Mate told me tonight. The Elders go to the public libraries to receive and send emails on Mondays. They have to take a letter with them from the Mission Office saying they live at such and such address or the library won't let them use their computers. So much for 'public' libraries.
And the final thing to make my day. My 2 year contract with AT&T ends today. They told me on November 11th to call them today, December 5, if I wanted to cancel my contract without an early termination fee. And being that I want to get as far away from AT&T as I possibly can I was more than willing to call them today. Funny thing happened though, they won't let me cancel the phone unless Scott Crossley calls them and puts a new security code on the account! Needless to say I think the AT&T service rep, Carlos, completely understands exactly how I feel about his company.
Enough rambling for now. Love to everyone. Hope your weekend is going great. Good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Saturday, 5 December 2015
Thursday, 3 December 2015
December 3, 2015
Bonnie: It's just before 10 and Bob barely got back from making an extra trip back to the office. He'll explain when he writes. I've just finished cleaning the apartment because we are having guests tomorrow! Our friend from Temiskaming Branch, Brad Suave, and his daughter will be staying the night with us. She is taking the SAT Saturday in Toronto. They will leave after that so it will be a quick visit, unfortunately. Anyway, Bob says that Brad will be bringing dinner with him! That sounds wonderful to me.
It was a good day at the office and I was able to accomplish much. Zone Conferences are next week, starting Wednesday, so I have to be prepared Tuesday with the supply orders, ESL supplies and all of the Christmas packages for each zone. Tomorrow we will be getting all of the packages straight. Many packages will need their new zone put upon them because of transfers. It will be great to have the help of the Cannon's!
I will let Bob finish up. I hope all of you have had a wonderful day today!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: I am taking a few pieces of furniture downtown in the morning. Going right back to the Toronto Stake Center where I went Tuesday. Going to try a different route this time. Since I'm going to be at the Stake Center I went back to the office to get some accounting records to store there. We don't have room for them. The Canadian law requires us to keep financial records for 7 years. If I see anything before 2009 tomorrow I'm bringing it back and getting rid of it.
I feel like I am trying to get a cold. Have felt this way all day, but I seem just slightly better. Hope it passes without too much trouble. We don't have time to be sick!!
Called the computer guy in Utah about my hard drive today. I don't think he ever mailed it. I asked if I sent someone to pick it up could they get it. He said he would have it ready Monday. Ronee wanted to know what I wanted for Christmas and I told her I wanted her to pick up the hard drive and mail it. So she is going to go get it for me. I just hope he gets it ready.
Well I'm turning in. Hopefully I can sleep all night tonight. Last night I woke up after 3 with the total comforter on top of me. I was burning up. I can't imagine how I got the whole thing on me.
No one guessed when we would get snow by the way. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
It was a good day at the office and I was able to accomplish much. Zone Conferences are next week, starting Wednesday, so I have to be prepared Tuesday with the supply orders, ESL supplies and all of the Christmas packages for each zone. Tomorrow we will be getting all of the packages straight. Many packages will need their new zone put upon them because of transfers. It will be great to have the help of the Cannon's!
I will let Bob finish up. I hope all of you have had a wonderful day today!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: I am taking a few pieces of furniture downtown in the morning. Going right back to the Toronto Stake Center where I went Tuesday. Going to try a different route this time. Since I'm going to be at the Stake Center I went back to the office to get some accounting records to store there. We don't have room for them. The Canadian law requires us to keep financial records for 7 years. If I see anything before 2009 tomorrow I'm bringing it back and getting rid of it.
I feel like I am trying to get a cold. Have felt this way all day, but I seem just slightly better. Hope it passes without too much trouble. We don't have time to be sick!!
Called the computer guy in Utah about my hard drive today. I don't think he ever mailed it. I asked if I sent someone to pick it up could they get it. He said he would have it ready Monday. Ronee wanted to know what I wanted for Christmas and I told her I wanted her to pick up the hard drive and mail it. So she is going to go get it for me. I just hope he gets it ready.
Well I'm turning in. Hopefully I can sleep all night tonight. Last night I woke up after 3 with the total comforter on top of me. I was burning up. I can't imagine how I got the whole thing on me.
No one guessed when we would get snow by the way. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
December 2, 2015
Bob: Not much happened today. Just taking care of loose ends from the transfers. Started packing up the accounting records for 2014. Going to put them in storage. We are supposed to save 7 years worth, but I'm not sure where 2011 - 2013 are stored. Will have to go back to Toronto Stake Center and look for them.
Scheduled the lease signing for the new Vertica apartment for tomorrow. We'll see if they show up this time. This will be my 3rd trip there to sign the lease.
Weather is still holding. We are hovering just around freezing. The Canadians seem surprised that we don't have any snow yet, but they don't know the power of Bonnie's prayers. We'll see how long it takes before we get some permanent snow. Anyone want to venture a guess???? Give me a comment.
We came home early and have spent the night at home. I have done some accounting things on the computer while Bonnie is working on Christmas cards among her chores.
Going to call it a day. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It was a good day today, although there were some surprises. We had to pay $88.97 for a package for one of the sisters! Mom did everything right, such as saying it was a gift and the value was under $60.00. I don't know why Customs charged for it, but they did. I finally got through to someone at Canada Post and they said to appeal it by filling out an E-14 form that I could get at the post office. Right!!! The post office people didn't know what it was. So, I guess I need to get someone else on the phone. I will contest this for sure. Then, just as we were about to sit down for lunch, a sister came in with Christmas cards of every missionary in the mission. But, because transfers were yesterday many of the addresses were wrong. So, we went through all of them, putting the correct zone on them. It took about an hour.
One nice thing is that I will be turning over the First Aid kits to the Cannon's. It think it's an appropriate assignment. And it will give Sister Cannon a concrete responsibility. It's been great to have them in the office to help out.
MLC has been cancelled as far as having any of the Zone Leaders coming to the office for supplies tomorrow. That has been such a relief. There is a lot to do for the Zone Conferences next week, though, such as taking all of the Christmas packages there. And supplies. And ESL stuff. It will be good to get the packages delivered, that's for sure.
Well, it's time for bed. My love to all!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Scheduled the lease signing for the new Vertica apartment for tomorrow. We'll see if they show up this time. This will be my 3rd trip there to sign the lease.
Weather is still holding. We are hovering just around freezing. The Canadians seem surprised that we don't have any snow yet, but they don't know the power of Bonnie's prayers. We'll see how long it takes before we get some permanent snow. Anyone want to venture a guess???? Give me a comment.
We came home early and have spent the night at home. I have done some accounting things on the computer while Bonnie is working on Christmas cards among her chores.
Going to call it a day. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: It was a good day today, although there were some surprises. We had to pay $88.97 for a package for one of the sisters! Mom did everything right, such as saying it was a gift and the value was under $60.00. I don't know why Customs charged for it, but they did. I finally got through to someone at Canada Post and they said to appeal it by filling out an E-14 form that I could get at the post office. Right!!! The post office people didn't know what it was. So, I guess I need to get someone else on the phone. I will contest this for sure. Then, just as we were about to sit down for lunch, a sister came in with Christmas cards of every missionary in the mission. But, because transfers were yesterday many of the addresses were wrong. So, we went through all of them, putting the correct zone on them. It took about an hour.
One nice thing is that I will be turning over the First Aid kits to the Cannon's. It think it's an appropriate assignment. And it will give Sister Cannon a concrete responsibility. It's been great to have them in the office to help out.
MLC has been cancelled as far as having any of the Zone Leaders coming to the office for supplies tomorrow. That has been such a relief. There is a lot to do for the Zone Conferences next week, though, such as taking all of the Christmas packages there. And supplies. And ESL stuff. It will be good to get the packages delivered, that's for sure.
Well, it's time for bed. My love to all!
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
December 1, 2015
Bob: Well transfers have come and gone with problems surfacing. To begin with, the A/Ps and I spent so much time making sure the Elders/Sisters transferring to a bus pass area got the money they needed that we forgot about the Elders/Sister not transferring that still need bus pass money. Discovered this morning that I had not given them any money. Had to make an adjustment today so I hope it hits their cards in the morning.
Secondly, there were some new threesomes created. Some of them only have 2 beds!! A/Ps were scrambling tonight to see if they could find beds in their Zones already. May have to make some deliveries tomorrow or Thursday. Ossington Zone needs the truck and cargo van Thursday to move 2 sets of missionaries into their new apartments.
Elder Cannon and I went to the Toronto Stake Center and picked up the missionaries transferring out of that Zone. We were about 45 minutes late because of the traffic. Then when he took the missionaries who were transferring into the Zone back they had to wait on a Sister that was 2 hours late. On the way back he got lost and didn't get back till after 4:00.
Other than those few things it has been a pretty good day. The weather wasn't too cold thankfully because it drizzled most of the day. A little cooler and it would have turned to snow. We went to Institute and it rained on us both directions.
Time to turn in. Love to all and good night brother.
Bonnie sends her love.
Dad/Bob
Secondly, there were some new threesomes created. Some of them only have 2 beds!! A/Ps were scrambling tonight to see if they could find beds in their Zones already. May have to make some deliveries tomorrow or Thursday. Ossington Zone needs the truck and cargo van Thursday to move 2 sets of missionaries into their new apartments.
Elder Cannon and I went to the Toronto Stake Center and picked up the missionaries transferring out of that Zone. We were about 45 minutes late because of the traffic. Then when he took the missionaries who were transferring into the Zone back they had to wait on a Sister that was 2 hours late. On the way back he got lost and didn't get back till after 4:00.
Other than those few things it has been a pretty good day. The weather wasn't too cold thankfully because it drizzled most of the day. A little cooler and it would have turned to snow. We went to Institute and it rained on us both directions.
Time to turn in. Love to all and good night brother.
Bonnie sends her love.
Dad/Bob
Monday, 30 November 2015
November 30, 2015
Bob: Another month has come and gone. It seems as though time is flying by. Most of today was spent getting CDs ready for the departing missionaries, checking on apartment offers and paying some bills. I am going to go with Elder Cannon in the morning as he is picking up missionaries from the Toronto Stake Center that are transferring out of the Ossington Zone. We take them to the Brampton Stake Center and then take the missionaries transferring into Ossington Zone back to the Toronto Stake Center. Seems like an extra trip, and it is, but there isn't a good way around it.
It's very late and we have to leave at 7:10 in the morning so good night everyone. Hope you have had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
It's very late and we have to leave at 7:10 in the morning so good night everyone. Hope you have had a wonderful day. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Sunday, 29 November 2015
November 29, 2015
Bob: It has been a good Sabbath Day. I am only aware of a few mistakes I made today, but the biggest one was upgrading to Windows 10. I have been trying to recover files and get things back to normal since. If there was a way to reverse this I would do it. So consider this a warning if you are tempted to upgrade. Microsoft is tyring to make their software look like their worthless phone. That's another thing I would never pay for, a Microsoft phone.
The weather started off in the 20s but got up to the 30s. Still not very warm for us old folks. Thankfully there is no white stuff on the ground to worry about.
I see that Magnolia won their playoff game yesterday so they will play on Wheeling Island Saturday night playing East Hardy in the state final. Good luck Blue Eagles! Magnolia beat Williamstown 13-7 and East Hardy romped over St. Marys 36-19. Magnolia had beaten Williamstown earlier in the season and they beat St. Marys on their field by about 20. So it could be a close final that goes either way.
Bonnie is on the phone with Jeff's family I think. Talked to Scott earlier. She just rotates as she can't call everyone in one evening. We have tried to Skype, but just can't seem to get it to work very well. Another good Microsoft product.
Sacrament was really good today. One of the young men told the story about Tom taking a whipping in school for a little guy. The chapel was really quiet and I saw the Bishop wiping his eyes. Of course the talk was about what the Savior has done for us. Very good talk and very emotional.
Better hop off here and get to bed. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I have been able to do alot this Sabbath Day. The tree is up, with another set of lights on top of the original set, which don't work. We didn't even put up all of the ornaments that were left for us. It's just enough for our apartment. I am happy with it. I've been able to talk to three of my children to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. And my next project is to get things ready to mail for Christmas. I'm making headway tonight!
It will be a busy week ahead, with both Transfers and MLC in one week. I hope I have enough supplies ordered. I'm never sure about it. And the packages keep mounting. I pray that they all get delivered in time so we can get them out to the missionaries by next week at Zone Conferences. It will be heartbreaking if they don't get here in time!
I really enjoyed Sacrament Meeting. As Bob has mentioned, a young man told one of my favorite stories. I think it's called "He Took My Lickin' For Me". Aren't we grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ who did in fact take our lickings for us? I know I am. I hope your Sabbath has been inspiring, even a "revelatory experience" as Elder Perkins taught us when he was here. I love you all.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
The weather started off in the 20s but got up to the 30s. Still not very warm for us old folks. Thankfully there is no white stuff on the ground to worry about.
I see that Magnolia won their playoff game yesterday so they will play on Wheeling Island Saturday night playing East Hardy in the state final. Good luck Blue Eagles! Magnolia beat Williamstown 13-7 and East Hardy romped over St. Marys 36-19. Magnolia had beaten Williamstown earlier in the season and they beat St. Marys on their field by about 20. So it could be a close final that goes either way.
Bonnie is on the phone with Jeff's family I think. Talked to Scott earlier. She just rotates as she can't call everyone in one evening. We have tried to Skype, but just can't seem to get it to work very well. Another good Microsoft product.
Sacrament was really good today. One of the young men told the story about Tom taking a whipping in school for a little guy. The chapel was really quiet and I saw the Bishop wiping his eyes. Of course the talk was about what the Savior has done for us. Very good talk and very emotional.
Better hop off here and get to bed. Love to all and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Bonnie: I have been able to do alot this Sabbath Day. The tree is up, with another set of lights on top of the original set, which don't work. We didn't even put up all of the ornaments that were left for us. It's just enough for our apartment. I am happy with it. I've been able to talk to three of my children to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. And my next project is to get things ready to mail for Christmas. I'm making headway tonight!
It will be a busy week ahead, with both Transfers and MLC in one week. I hope I have enough supplies ordered. I'm never sure about it. And the packages keep mounting. I pray that they all get delivered in time so we can get them out to the missionaries by next week at Zone Conferences. It will be heartbreaking if they don't get here in time!
I really enjoyed Sacrament Meeting. As Bob has mentioned, a young man told one of my favorite stories. I think it's called "He Took My Lickin' For Me". Aren't we grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ who did in fact take our lickings for us? I know I am. I hope your Sabbath has been inspiring, even a "revelatory experience" as Elder Perkins taught us when he was here. I love you all.
Love, Mom/Bonnie
Saturday, 28 November 2015
November 28, 2015
Bonnie: It's been another long, but fulfilling day. Dinner was fun with the missionaries. The turkey was done just right and the gravy turned out well. I was able to heat up the rolls in the microwave, so that was also good. We were taught about the atonement by the APs. It was very special and I felt the Spirit strongly. We have so much to be thankful for. It's an amazing thing. We have so many tender mercies each day. It is very evident to me that Heavenly Father is real and that He has a plan for us. And it's all possible because of the atonement of Jesus Chirst. We followed dinner with getting a few of the dishes done and then heading up to the Erickson's for their get-together. We were over an hour late but got to visit with several of the other Senior couples. We left a bit early because we still had cleaning up to do. That's all done now and I want to go to bed soon! In the morning before church I will be making two tuna noodle casseroles for Munch and Mingle. I have a pumpkin pie, too, because it is the birthday Sunday tomorrow, the only day we have dessert at M&M. I also want to get our Christmas presents ready to mail to our nine children. It will be a wonderful Sabbath!
Love to all, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie has pretty much filled you in on our day. She did set up the christmas tree, but that is all that is up. The tree has lights on it already, but they don't work. We'll have to get some lights to put on it. I'm sure there are plenty of other things to put on it.
Did go over the Cannon's to see how they are doing. They appear to be pretty tired from their trip. They said they weren't going out today.
I made a trip to Staples and picked up some report covers that are needed at the office. Also went to Walmart and picked up a couple different christmas candies to set around the apartment. Got some quick links for the safety cable on our cargo van. The pin to hold the tongue on the ball keeps coming up missing so I would bet the one quick link we have won't last too long. A few extra won't hurt.
Elder Cannon has been asked to drive the van and cargo trailer to the Toronto Stake Center on Tuesday morning and pick up the Ossington Elders/Sisters being transferred and bring them back to the Brampton Stake Center. I don't know for sure, but he may have to take some new missionaries back to the Toronto Stake Center in the afternoon. We'll play that by ear. I hope he is a quick learner as I probably can't make 2 trips on Tuesday.
Well, I'm going to bed. Hope you have had a great Thanksgiving weekend so far. May the Sabbath Day be a blessing in your life tomorrow. Love to all, and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Love to all, Mom/Bonnie
Bob: Bonnie has pretty much filled you in on our day. She did set up the christmas tree, but that is all that is up. The tree has lights on it already, but they don't work. We'll have to get some lights to put on it. I'm sure there are plenty of other things to put on it.
Did go over the Cannon's to see how they are doing. They appear to be pretty tired from their trip. They said they weren't going out today.
I made a trip to Staples and picked up some report covers that are needed at the office. Also went to Walmart and picked up a couple different christmas candies to set around the apartment. Got some quick links for the safety cable on our cargo van. The pin to hold the tongue on the ball keeps coming up missing so I would bet the one quick link we have won't last too long. A few extra won't hurt.
Elder Cannon has been asked to drive the van and cargo trailer to the Toronto Stake Center on Tuesday morning and pick up the Ossington Elders/Sisters being transferred and bring them back to the Brampton Stake Center. I don't know for sure, but he may have to take some new missionaries back to the Toronto Stake Center in the afternoon. We'll play that by ear. I hope he is a quick learner as I probably can't make 2 trips on Tuesday.
Well, I'm going to bed. Hope you have had a great Thanksgiving weekend so far. May the Sabbath Day be a blessing in your life tomorrow. Love to all, and good night brother.
Dad/Bob
Does anyone know what this might be?
Our staff Christmas photo
Our Thanksgiving guests: (l-r: Elders Baumgartner, Forsyth,
DePeiza, Patrick, Sisters Vance, Davis & Martin
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