January
20030101 Wednesday High: -8 Low: -17
Welcome 2003, first day I have felt well after 5 days of stomach flu. We are experiencing a winter with very little snow cover. Will it be a dry Spring? Time will tell. There are not very many birds at the bird feeders this winter. Did the cold spring of 2002 affect their numbers?
20030102 Thursday High:-6 Low: -9 Sunrise 8:26 Sunset 4:39 Re: Winnipeg MB times
New Moon. Back to work. Quite a lot of catching up to do, as most of December was spent getting ready for Christmas. I’m working with the TOPS records also as they need to be in the mail and postmarked by January 8. Temperatures are way above normal.
20030103 Friday High: -2 Low: -5 Sunrise 8:26 Sunset 4:40
Spent the day in the city, doing errands and spending time with William. This is his first time showing signs of “making strange”. A very warm day with a south wind, and melting on the streets. This is not the January weather of my youth-it is noticeable. 1 minute more daylight today
20030104 Saturday High: -2 Low: -6 Sunrise 8:26 Sunset 4:41
Our travels today – Stead and Beausejour. We washed Ann’s car to return to her on Monday. Drove around the Beausejour car lots to see what kind of used vehicles were for sale. We relaxed most of the day, tried cross country skiing (not for me) and then snow shooing for a little while. Cloudy, grey and damp today.
20030105 Sunday High: -6 Low: -8 Sunrise 8:26 Sunset 4:42
Off to the city to visit and babysit William this afternoon. We met Harold for supper this evening. It was a cloudy and gray day again. The temperatures are quite warm for January.
20030106 Monday High: -3 Low: -10 Sunrise: 8:26, Sunset 4:43
Mom’s 80th birthday. She is sounding great when I phoned her. Heather was able to get some days off to spend with Mom & Dad. Picked up Ann at the airport this afternoon & returned her car to her. A clear night for a change.
20030107 Tuesday High: +8 Low: -2 Sunrise 8:25 Sunset 4:44 2 minutes more daylight
An incredibly warm day. Many records were broken across the province today. Much of the snow has melted. We sure could use a good snowstorm. I’m concerned things will be quite dry in the spring.
20030108 Wednesday High: +5 Low: +3 Sunrise 8:25 Sunset 4:46
Warm and very windy. Snowing by 9:00 p.m. We had our first TOPS meeting of the new year. We are all inspired to try a little harder on our weight loss this year. Time will tell. We really need more accountability to each other.
20030109 Thursday High: -6 Low -13 Sunrise: 8:24 Sunset: 4:47
Cold and windy today. The yard is very icy and footing is treacherous. We made a trip to Winnipeg to send a shipment off. I am still battling this flu virus. It seems to hang on for a long time.
20030110 Friday High: -19 Low: -26 Sunrise: 8:24 Sunset: 4:48
Very windy and cold. I did not venture outdoors today. Chris told me that if I had to pick a day not to go outside, today was a good choice. I spent the day knitting, TV watching and sitting by the fire. It is a rough life!!! I count my blessings.
2003011 Saturday High: -18 Low: -26 Sunrise: 8:23 Sunset: 4:49
Sunny and cold. We went to Pine Falls for breakfast. It was a beautiful drive but windy and cold. Spent the rest of the day bottling wine, reading etc.
20030112 Sunday High: -18 Low: -22 Sunrise: 8:23 Sunset: 4:51 12 minutes more daylight this past week
Sunny and windy. Off to church to attend our various classes. My goodness my 3-year-olds were rambunctious today. We enjoyed lunch at Boston Pizza and then went shopping for a snow suit for William. No luck.
20030113 Monday High: -17 Low: -26 Sunrise: 8:22 Sunset: 4:52
Ladies Bible study started again this morning. We are meeting at Dora Cross’s home. Also starting today is the evening Bible Study on Genesis with Alex Cross leading. I really enjoy both. A cold but very sunny day. Tonight was very cold but with no wind and lots of moonlight.
20030114 Tuesday High: -17 Low: -24 Sunrise: 8:22 Sunset: 4:54
Bitterly cold with wind but very sunny. Stead Aerobics started again this morning. We haven’t done aerobics for a month, so we were a little rusty. It is great fun though. The dogs are getting somewhat housebound with the cold weather. We all need to get out walking soon.
20030115 Wednesday High: -11 Low: -22 Sunrise: 8:21 Sunset: 4:55
Warmer today. We went to Winnipeg to send off some course materials. Chris drove me to Economy Textile and I bought some quilting fabrics to use for William’s quilt. Now I just need to find the time to make it
20030116 Thursday High: -13 Low: -21 Sunrise: 8:20 Sunset: 8:57
It was a bitter wind today, somewhat warmer but nasty outside. Even the dogs didn’t last outside for long. Chris was off to Winnipeg around 4:00 p.m. to ship some last minute class materials to Halifax for the workshop. Lingering twilight now till 5:30.
20030117 Friday High: -6 Low: -18 Sunrise: 8:19 Sunset: 4:58
I had a good day workwise today. It started snowing this morning and then the wind blew all night. The 1 inch of snow we got was blown away and piled into the familiar drift patterns.
20030118 Saturday High: -15 Low: -24 Sunrise: 8:18 Sunset: 5:00
We attended the annual Woodlot Association MB meeting today. It was held at the Jessie Salteaux Resource Center just outside of Beausejour. I really enjoyed the walk and talk portion, learning a lot of “tree” things. Things like male and female trees, green and black ash trees, tree duck nests, beaked Hazelnut bushes etc.
20030119 Sunday High: -11 Low: -26 Sunrise: 8:17 Sunset: 5:01 16 minutes more daylight this past week.
A bitter wind today. To church and then to babysit William. He is laughing now and is very strong in his arms and legs. Pat and Barry Senyk came over for a cup of tea and a visit with us.
20030120 Monday High: -20 Low: -28 Sunrise: 8:16 Sunset: 5:03
Cold, cold, cold. The house kitty-corner from Sherwood store caught fire this morning. The community story has it, that mice chewed through the electrical wiring in the attic. However, a grow operation of marijuana was found in an outbuilding – tsk tsk. Bible study morning and evening.
20030121 Tuesday High: -20 Low: -27 Sunrise: 8:15 Sunset: 5:04
Still cold. Aerobics at Stead Hall this morning, Beausejour in the afternoon for dog and cat food and a few groceries.
20030122 Wednesday High: -25 Low: -34 Sunrise: 8:14 Sunset: 5:06
Windchills of -40 today, but very sunny. I spent the day getting ready for our trip to Regina/Shaunavon Saskatchewan tomorrow. TOPS meeting tonight.
20030123 Thursday High: -23 Low: -34 Sunrise: 8:13 Sunset: 5:08
Left at 8:00 a.m. for Regina. Dropped off McPhee at Mike and Gayleens. We arrived in Regina about 3:00 p.m. There was snowing and blowing from Whitewood on. We met with Harold Peters for supper.
20030124 Friday High: -16 Low: -24 Sunrise: 8:12 Sunset: 5:09
Our travels today took us from Regina to Shaunavon, arriving about 3:00 p.m. We had some trouble getting up the lane at the farm. They have a good amount of snow. Very very cold with a high wind chill. Mom and Dad look good and feel good. So far Chris isn’t doing too bad with 2 cats in the house.
20030125 Saturday High: -20 Low: -23 Sunrise: 8:12 Sunset: 5:15
Well, wouldn’t you know it. I opened my big mouth and Dad sent Blair into town to buy a set of clippers. I ended up cutting their hair (as the only barber in town closed). Thankfully it was just a simple crew cut, and I now have a couple of references if I need a new profession.
20030126 Sunday High: -22 Low: -31 Sunrise: 8:10 Sunset: 5:12 18 minutes more daylight this past week
The temperatures recorded here are for Winnipeg but in Shaunavon SK we awoke to a very windy cold morning -20. All day long we watched to temperature rise to about +5 at 9:00 p.m. Mom and I (Blair and Chris) went shopping this afternoon to the “Bargain Shop”. We had a fun time as usual.
20030127 Monday High: -8 Low: -22 Sunrise: 8:09 Sunset: 5:14
We left about 10:00 a.m. for Regina. Between Gull Lake and Swift Current, it was pouring rain, then changed to big fluffy flakes of snow. We made good time to Regina in any case. Enjoyed having supper with Harold Peters.
20030128 Tuesday High: -16 Low: -30 Sunrise: 8:07 Sunset: 5:16
Arrived in Winnipeg about 4:00 p.m. We had supper at Mike and Gayleen’s then went to the church meeting. We voted to call a new pastor.
20030129 Wednesday High: -13 Low: -26 Sunrise: 8:06 Sunset: 5:17
The weather has warmed up but a strong SW wind this evening. Kelly and I tried to go to our meeting in Beausejour this evening. However I decided to take Kelly home instead because of the drifting snow over the highway. It was hard to see.
20030130 Thursday High: -7 Low: -15 Sunrise: 8:05 Sunset: 5:19
Warmer today. We spent the day in Winnipeg. I babysat William. Chris ran around on Ben Graham Group Inc business. There was a flat tire, which was totaled, so we drove home on the donut. We did enjoy supper at the Wintergarden restaurant with Pat and Barry Senyk. They would like us to become a deacon couple at the church.
20030131 Friday High: -7 Low: -16 Sunrise: 8:03 Sunset: 5:21
It was very pleasant outside today. Kelly Shumila and I assembled the new exercise bicycle. It is certainly a different form of exercise. I really notice it.
February
20030201 Saturday High: -5 Low: -7 Sunrise: 8:02 Sunset: 5:23
A perfect day. I accomplished all I set out to do. We went snowshoeing in the back trails. This is only the second time this winter. Shame on us. There was fresh snow overnight and the temperature was pleasant so it was beautiful.
20030202 Sunday High: -2 Low: -6 Sunrise: 8:00 Sunset: 5:24 19 minutes more daylight this past week
Church and a movie. Freezing rain on the way home.
20030203 Monday High: -16 Low: -22 Sunrise: 7:59 Sunset: 5:26
Windy and cold again. Bible study this morning and this evening. I am struggling with my eating and exercising. I hope I can get back on track.
20030204 Tuesday High: -19 Low: -32 Sunrise: 7:57 Sunset: 5:28
Aerobics at Stead Hall this morning. It was a real workout. I enjoyed puttering this afternoon. Cold but pleasant, bright sunshine, no wind.
20030205 Wednesday High: -16 Low: -20 Sunrise: 7:56 Sunset: 5:29
Blair is 34 years old today. I remember the call from Mom to let me know of his birth. I was attending the University of Regina at the time. How exciting to have a brother!!
20030206 Thursday High: -22 Low: -33 Sunrise: 7:54 Sunset: 5:31
We left for Winnipeg at 11:00 a.m. We dropped by the accountants for the T4s, made a bank deposit and stopped at Superstore. Home by 4:30. Cold and sunny day.
20030207 Friday High: -7 Low: -15 Sunrise: 7:53 Sunset: 5:33
Radar for grooming – I tried a new groomer at Beausejour Animal Clinic. I went to the hairdresser for a perm. It was windy today with snow in the afternoon. Quite a wind tonight 50-70 km/hr
20030208 Saturday High: -18 Low: -28 Sunrise: 7:51 Sunset: 5:35
Cold, cold, cold, sunny and windy. I for one am getting tired of the constant cold. I find myself tense and on edge. The dogs are in and out, in and out. It’s sunny out and they want out but don’t stay out long.
20030209 Sunday High: -18 Low: -35 Sunrise: 7:50 Sunset: 5:36 22 minutes more daylight this past week
Cold and windy again. We got home from church by 3:20 pm. I went to the barn to check on the cats. I imagine they are just as tired of the cold as we all are.
20030210 Monday High: -16 Low: -33 Sunrise: 7:48 Sunset: 5:38
Cold, cold, cold. I spent the day catching up with my office work so I can get away to Edmonton later this week. Snowy by evening.
20030211 Tuesday High: -15 Low: -25 Sunrise: 7:46 Sunset: 5:40
Winter is long, we are all getting a little cabin fever, lack of exercise, overeating and getting a little on one another’s’ nerves. Come Spring Come!
20030212 Wednesday High: -16 Low: -28 Sunrise: Sunset:
We left about 11:00 a.m. to get some errands done this afternoon. Enjoyed supper at Montana’s, then off to the movie theatre to see “Chicago”. We really enjoyed it. Chris and I, Gayleen and William stayed at the airport hotel to catch our early flight to Edmonton tomorrow morning.
20030213 Thursday High: -16 Low: -28 Sunrise: 7:43 Sunset: 5:43
Caught the 8:30 a.m. flight to Edmonton this morning. This is William’s first airplane ride. He did really well, just fussing a little at the end. It is great to see Kirena and Sean and Craig and Dena again.
20030214 Friday High: -22 Low: -28 Sunrise: 7:41 Sunset: 5:45
Craig had dental surgery to remove 2 wisdom teeth this morning. Chris drove him there and back. Dena, Kirena and Sean along with Gayleen and William went to play group this morning. Happy Valentines Day. Back in Manitoba Mike and James went snow boarding.
20030215 Saturday High: -17 Low: -36 Sunrise: 7:39 Sunset: 5:47
Chris took Kirena to West Edmonton Mall for a walk and lunch. Both of them had a good time. I spent the afternoon with Dena, and Gayleen looked after Sean and William. Craig recovered from his dental surgery. Our Ben Graham Group Christmas dinner with Sue and Mark. It was a good time.
20030216 Sunday High: -3 Low: -19 Sunrise: 7:37 Sunset: 5:48 25 minutes more daylight this past week
This is Sean’s Dedication day. Both sets of grandparents and Great Aunt Melvina, Tita Gayleen and William were there for the event. As well as friends of Craig and Dena’s. It was a great day for everyone.
20030217 Monday High: -6 Low: -8 Sunrise: 7:35 Sunset: 5:50
Kirena awoke with a cold this morning so we will attempt the West Edmonton Mall and the rides some other time. William is having a great time visiting his cousins. He is a great boy. We are so blessed with all our children and grandchildren. God is good to me!
20030218 Tuesday High: -9 Low: -13 Sunrise: 7:34 Sunset: 5:52
Chris, Gayleen and William left to fly home at 7:30 a.m. I stayed on to give Craig and Dena an extra pair of hands to get ready for their open house on Saturday and Sunday. They are trying to sell their home. Kirena went to the Dr for an eye infection. It was a gorgeous day here +3. I certainly enjoyed the warmer day.
20030219 Wednesday High: -5 Low: -14 Sunrise: 7:32 Sunset: 5:53
I painted the trim and the doors upstairs today, then watched the children while Dena worked on the things she needed to do. A cold front has come into Edmonton. I am tired when I go to bed at night, but the activity is good for me.
20030220 Thursday High: -16 Low: -19 Sunrise: 7:30 Sunset: 5:55
Cold and snowy in Edmonton, worked at cleaning and Dena cleaned closets. Sean had his 4-month immunization shots. He is growing fast. Such a happy, content little boy. He loves to be talked to and really enjoys his big sister. He watches her constantly. Life is good.
20030221 Friday High: -20 Low: -25 Sunrise: 7:28 Sunset: 5:57
We managed to get Craig and Dena’s house ready for the weekend “open house” and everyone packed up and ready to leave the house by 5:15 p.m. Craig and Dena dropped me off at the airport for my flight to Winnipeg, then they continued on to Lacombe for the weekend. Cold in both Edmonton and Winnipeg.
20030222 Saturday
Off to Beausejour for breakfast and a few groceries. It is beautifully sunny, but still very cold. We spent the day catching up with things after 10 days away.
20030223 Sunday High: -20 Low: -31 Sunrise: 7:24 Sunset: 6:00 25 minutes more daylight this past week
Cold again. This was our last church service in the school on Jefferson Ave for Garden Park Baptist Church. Next week we will be in our new building at 1825 Inkster Ave. We were home by 2:30 p.m. Great
20030224 Monday High: -21 Low: -36 Sunrise: 7:22 Sunset: 6:02
Still bitterly cold with high windchills. I sure can notice the longer days now. It was still daylight when I finished my supper dishes and the sun has moved further north. In the morning I can see it when it rises now it is not hidden behind the trees to the southeast.
20030225 Tuesday High: -15 Low: -26 Sunrise: 7:20 Sunset: 6:04
I woke up with a sore throat and no energy but went to Aerobics anyway. Well not such a good month as I have gained 5 pounds according to their scales. I really have no energy to diet or exercise.
20030226 Wednesday High: -12 Low: -30 Sunrise: 7:18 Sunset: 6:05
A much nicer day. We went snowshoeing – so that tells me how nice it had gotten. I have come down with a miserable cold.
20030227 Thursday High: -10 Low: -24 Sunrise: 7:16 Sunset: 6:07
Left at 7:30 a.m. to be in Winnipeg to pack up my Sunday School room. We will be moving to our new building on Saturday. Home by 3:00 p.m. – nicer today – the sunshine is warm now.
20030228 Friday High: -8 Low: -20 Sunrise: 7:14 Sunset: 6:09
A pleasant day – went to the “Boat Show” in Winnipeg this afternoon. It was a lot of fun looking at the boats and dreaming. They were very expensive!! In the evening we went to the new church building to start the move – it is a great facility.
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