Up early and on the road for another long day of driving.
The brief and dramatic blizzard we drove through yesterday put a bit of fear in us. We still have a long way to go and really don't want to be winter driving at any point of this "Fall Tour". The oddity of the snow was that it was very local - hitting only a small portion of Quebec but wreaking havoc including having a semi-trailer spin and flip over in the ditch. The wind whistled loudly all night long and we expected to wake up to a Christmas scene - but the ground was clear - the temp at 6 with no sign even of frost.
Passing through Quebec we were able to have a quick visit with Chantal, Martin, Etienne and Arianne. What a lunch! The connection with Chantal was back in Fort Frances some 13 years ago. It was great to see her and her young family - great models for SAD no more merch I might add
Tour Day Sponsors are Evan, Camille, Charmaine and Sullivan Strong of Calgary once again - thanks so much for the encouragement and very very generous support.
Random quotes of the Day
The time will come when winter will ask you what you were doing all summer
Henry Caly
Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt
William Van Horne
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes
Marcel Proust
As the run/cycle portion of the tour has been completed, the readership of the blog has understandably declined. For those still following along - I drop a bit of a bomb shell that will be announced in the Calgary Herald next week. You get to hear it first.
I will be relocating my practice from Brentwood to Crowfoot Village Family Practice as of November 15. (only 3 weeks away). My plan was to make the switch in December but circumstances are such that this move will be occurring sooner than anticipated. So........ for all my patients who are reading along - you may want to check the CVFP website as you will need register with this clinic (soon).
www.cvfp.com
This is an extremely positive move for me! The new clinic is truly NEW and their set-up is sophisticated and "cutting edge" for family practice. I will be teaching family practice residents again and working in quite a different multi-disciplinary system. The transition will be challenging - but the results should be extremely rewarding for everyone - stay tuned!
we're still reading the blog religiously (Sunday tomorrow you know so the blog is part of our religiousity - now there's one for you Mr. Omigashiwa) Not that we wish snow on your return trip, but you have to admit you've driven a charmed route weatherwise from coast to coast, so a little challenge will keep you wide awake! Apparently, the snow will abate here in the Prairies until you clear the area, at least that what we're anticipating based on your weather karma thus far. Keep the stories coming and the shiny side up,
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Wow....how exciting....full of surprises you two are.....got filled in last night by the bonne fire with the Bubbles crew! Change is wonderful, nothing to keep you from being sad, when there is so much to learn and do again. No moss growing on you guys. Stay safe and congratulations, important to do what brings you happiness and ease of work. You love to teach, bravo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the move Dr J. Travel safely.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Dr J on a smooth transition and much joy and happiness.....this will be a great fit for you and glad you are teaching!
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