I have been very busy the last few weeks working on a big proposal for an regional wide healthcare network including WAN, LAN and Voice over IP across all the health authorities in New Brunswick. Value $22 million so big push on to win it.

This winter is starting a little different from our first one. 2nd December and it was about -5c freezing rain everywhere. Far to dangerous to drive. I lit a fire in the woodstove this morning.

Last night we met Derek Kirby who runs the Christmas Craft fair and discussed Julie's idea about making purses (handbags to you Brits). He said there was a waiting list to get into the fair and he would only accept high quality craft because he didnt want to devalue his show. He obviously doesnt understand Julie's nature as a perfectionist. I am sure that anything she produces will be way upto and probably above his expectations.

NewComers club meeting at Dooly's (pool hall) then onto Pizza Delight after. A great evening. The new comers club has really helped us to settle in.

Lazy Sunday morning -8c, fired up the stove and made some porridge for breakfast for everyone.

Julie worked on her bags while I carried on fixing up the basement to make a new guest bedroom.

Sunday dinner was a favourite of mine, Trout, sauteed potatoes and peas with a grape and almond sauce. I then spent a lazy afternoon watching X-Men while the dishwasher did all the work.

Newcomers executive committee meeting at Tim Hortons in the evening to discuss events for Christmas and January.