Martensville Tourney

A couple of weekends back I ventured 5 hours East to Martensville Saskatchewan for an indoor plastic bat and ball tournament. It is exactly like it sounds, and it is awesome. Wiffle ball in a curling rink (no ice) is pure bliss. It has been a couple years since I took part in the tourney and it was pretty obvious that my ball skills have deteriorated heavily. Somehow, huge quantities of booze didn't help my coordination.

The ball of course was secondary to seeing Rob and Bryce. We pretty much hung out from the time I arrived Friday night to Sunday Morning when I left. We even got a replacement picture for the missing Christmas Sweater portfolio.

(Note Rob's sweet hat)

During the weekend many 'pops' were drank and many new/old friends were visited.

 Check out the table dancing way in the background.

It was a fantastic time, and Rob/Carrynn were fantastic hosts - they even mailed me my work shoes and some of my clothes I left behind. It was such a good time it took me about 3 days to fully recover body and mind. I'm not sure if I could do this tournament every year - or if I'm even allowed back in Martensville for some time....

 Bonus Pic - I was in Saskatchewan twice in April and the first time I went through my old closet and put together this sweet outfit. Christina has forbid me from wearing it again.

Going Home Again - Saskatchewan Visit (Part 2)

A big part of any trip home is visiting friends and family.
I was lucky enough to see Rob's family and Bryce my first night in town.

We arrived at Rob's just in time to watch most of the overtime game. The Blackhawks won and Jayman took off on a victory lap around the block.

On the way back from Greenwater I stopped in St.Brieux to see Regan Uliski and his family.  It's been 3 years since I saw Regan.  Regan works for the RCMP and was starting the next day in his new detachment in Naicam. They had just moved into their new place right on St. Brieux lake and it was cool to see how much his kids have grown and their new place.

The new place.

Regan's oldest Marino and his beloved Wii controllers

The middle sibling Shula

 

Family picture (missing Gadsden, the youngest, who is napping)

The final night in Saskatoon Stephanie hosted a BBQ which was fantastic.

I also got the chance to visit with Randy and his family at Round Lake where I was treated to a lunch of both duck and buffalo. Amelia is growing like a sunflower plant - skinny and tall. Unfortunately I was charging my camera battery at the time so you'll just have to take my word for it.