After our record breaking last few days the week has ended cooler. Yesterday it was a rain day, which is probably about the third one this summer. The river is low (see photos) and needs the rain but the only problem I have with the rain is that the grass grows! More mowing for me. Anyway today is back to a bright blue sky and very sunshine although a little cooler though at15c.
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Yesterday was a very busy day, I went to work at the office as part of my return to work plan building up to fulltime after the initial rest for Bells Palsy and after work a nice walk in the rain twice around the Beaver trail as part of my new improved David keep fit regime. I am definitely fitter and I have lost a little weight and as I get fitter I will take on more strenuous exercise. (Don't want to have a heart attack).
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In the late afternoon we also visited the local Enterprise office, and discovered that Julie wasn't eligible for Self Employment Benefit because she hasn't claimed EI (employment insurance - Dole to Brits) . However they have another program where she can get a loan with one year no payments and no interest. We are finishing her Business Plan and applying for that program. The advisor was impressed with Julie's purses and feels there is a definite market for them in Fredericton. I am making the frame for the exhibition stand and Julie spotted the perfect shelving units (they fold up) for the exhibition. It's all very exciting (for us anyway).
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As promised I took some photos today of the beautiful autumn / fall trees to share with you all. Ceri Davies told us of a view point were you can see across the Saint John river valley which is next to us, the photos below were taken from that vantage point.
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Views across the Saint John River with Hart Island in the middle. The river is low, the trees on the island are normally on the riverbank.
I don't know if I have told you this but Gemma is part of the SaveGrad committee and they are raising funds for a Save Graduation Party (alcohol free). Today she and a group of the committee have been raising money by giving car-washes for $5. She seems happier now than ever before.
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It seems like Kathryn is feeding the birds and squirrels of the whole east coast, we have flocks of birds queuing up for her bird table. Her Biology and Chemisty courses at UNB seem to be going ok she doesn't tell me much.
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Tonight is our monthly Pub Night with the Newcomers Club at the Lunar Rogue on King Street. I am really looking forward to that especially after England won through to the last 8 in the RWC 2007.
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