What a great way to end July and start August! I got a new job in a completely different line of work, my Grandma & Grandpa had their 60th wedding anniversary, and I got to spend a weekend with my parents, brothers and their families. The only down side is that Mel and Mae are in Germany and I don't get to see them until November!

So for those of you who I haven't kept up to date (sorry), on July 30th I started with my new employer Chapman & Associates (www.chapmanassociates.ca). We are a retained executive search firm. Very basically, companies engage us to fill gaps in their organisations with the best people possible. These people may currently be employed or not. It is our job to find them.

Mel and Mae are doing well in Germany, visiting friends and family. Mel is making sure that she keeps busy as well by helping out at the butcher shop as much as she can. I'm sure this helps keep her sane.

Alrighty. Hal will be posting pictures from Grandma & Grandpa's anniversary bash so I will leave that out.

All the best,

Ryan