Laura leaves for Spain and Portugal in a week tomorrow. She is very excited and is starting to pack her suitcase that she got from the Bako’s for Christmas. The weather is much like Chathams, in the low digits to low teens. She will take rain gear and sweaters.
Any travel tips for her would be appreciated.

Brian was in Ottawa for 4 days participating in the all Ontario High school Nordic Skiing (Cross Country) Championships. He had a blast in the capital city and felt very grown up traveling on the coach bus. He raced in the Jr boys category, witha a field of 140 participants. He crossed the finish line with amazing speed and agility. He placed 61st well above his goal of breaking 100. He is a keener and loves the sport. You can’t imagine the energy and endurance that you need to do this sport. Way to go Bri we are all very proud of you!

Willy Wonka had his never-ending gobstopper and Harry Potter is partial to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans – but the maker of KitKats has proved that truth is stranger than fiction.

As well as the cumin and masala flavour, Nestle is considering offering lemon cheesecake, liquorice, saffron and passion fruit. Why would they do this? Nestle sales are down because people aren’t eating as much chocolate… and not because they crave a Curried KitKat!

Lemon cheesecake KitKat is already sold in Germany and Japan, and the group confirmed it may be brought to Britain.

Just wanted to pop in and say how wonderful it is to have such kind and loving family and friends. Have a Happy Valentine’s Day

Martha left for school this morning with a spring in her step and confidence that she would tower over her competition in today’s basketball game. She is part of the staff team at her school and they are scheduled to play against… not the students, but the Canadian Half-Pints.
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