MAYFAIR — SaskPower didn’t make much money from its customers in November and December. Meanwhile, in Alaska, over 100 inches of snowfall has been recorded. Some ski hills in British Columbia have shut down due to a lack of snowfall. Weird weather patterns all over North America are occurring. The traditional Groundhog Day Feb. 2 indicated that there will still be six more weeks of winter. Are we surprised?
This past Saturday, my neighbour from Oregon who winters in the same senior trailer park as I took a one-day bus excursion to Mesa near Phoenix, Ariz. to visit over 1,600 shops under one roof at Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet and to see the largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in the world. This organ has been described as part symphony, part military band and part theatrical sound effects.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb.13, as the monthly potluck in Ruddell is proving to be a fun time. It will begin at 6 p.m. with a Valentine theme. Come out for great food, draws and socializing.
Friends from near Whitkow returned from an all-inclusive near Cancun, Mexico happy and refreshed. Flying presents a problem because the planes never seem to keep accurate schedules. Yes, there are many variables including de-icing the wings of the plane. They waited an extra four hours at Saskatoon airport. One of my sisters faced the same problem in the past three weeks.
My son and his family recently returned from Disneyland and Scottsdale, Ariz. They visited Nikki (nee Olyinyk) and husband Andrew Johnson and family as they spent time at Disneyland and the Johnson household. Nikki grew up in North Battleford and since COVID doesn’t present an obstacle for travelling anymore will frequent the prairies more often.
Snowmobilers mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2. Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association. Inc. is sponsoring a 70- to 120-kilometre trail ride and are hoping by then there will be snow. For more information, please call 306-883-8043. Money transfers are a quick easy way to make payment so send the $10 or three tickets for $20 to this email address: rabbitlakeag@gmail.com. One must be 18 years of age to purchase a ticket.
Interested ladies in Rabbi Lake made beautiful chenille rugs the last week in January. They were under the instruction of Vikki.
If one wants an exciting job for the summer, the duration usually a few days before the Victoria long weekend in May until September, provincial and regional parks are advertising for management with other job postings.
Valentines Day happens to land on the Wednesday that Mayfair Library is having a noon luncheon for everyone who wants to step out. It is the usual soup and potluck with many treats. Theresa, our librarian, always makes sure everyone has a good time.
In Yuma, Ariz., I was a hostess for “Saskatchewan Days,” which went over well recently in my senior park. There was much chit-chat, laughter, games, snacks and drinks. It was for people who still reside in our great province or were born here and have relocated elsewhere. One man was born in Denmark, worked in various places around the world then relocated 29 years ago to southern Saskatchewan and is there to stay. He returned once to Denmark in 1998. Many have interesting stories about their careers and family life. We all have one thing in common — fully retired or semi-retired enjoying a warmer climate.
We have had an abundance of rain in this desert area this winter. Recently there was rain again for two days and much cooler weather hovering in mid 60s F.
By now most are busy going through their bills and receipts for the income tax deadline is April 30. This is one job I dread doing.
