Hockey Night

We are now is the thick of Hockey season in Canada. Our London Knights are finally on some kind of winning streak, after losing the first six games of the season. Last Friday the Knights played the Barrie Colts. The significance of this game was that each team had an ex-student of RMC. This made it a little difficult to decide who to barrack for, the loyalty of London, or the Colts - which features Marcus Pepe. In the end a good night was had by all, as you can see. I am pictured with Maria, beside me and Victoria - her first Knight game. We were also fortunate to have friends in a Private Box, of course we visited them - thus enjoying our seats high up in the rafters, plus the luxury of a suite. The Knights ended the night winning 4 -3 against the Colts.

Halloween Houses

Here are some photos of my neighbours house and their efforts to celebrate Halloween. People put a lot of effort into the decoration of their houses leading up to this night. As you can see, Al and Brenda are highly original in their choices. Even with the Grim Reaper standing by my car, only once did I do a double take. Not bad eh!? However, on the night of the October 31st, it was the older kids and parents who were more easily scared, and not the little kids. I feel they are to excited at the thought of all the candy and gifts they will be receiving.

Black'n'White Halloween

A Ghost Story

by Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr.

On a dreadful stormy night
My dear Tommy had a fight
With great Peter Snookum Snee,
Cat of fighting pedigree.

In this battle, sad to tell,
My poor Tom, alas, he fell,
Ending thus his earthly life
Through the wicked God of Strife

On the next night while in bed,
Sleepless and with aching head,
For my Tom, my precious pet,
My poor eyes with tears were wet.

Suddenly his voice I heard,
And in ghostly whispers purred,
"I am coming, mistress, dear,
Yes, 'tis true I'm very near.

"Good cat heaven have I left,
I would comfort you, bereft
For your precious Tommy pet,
I would teach you not to fret.

"Do you hear me in the hall
With my ghostly soft footfall?
Up the stairs I bound to thee,
Jumping steps from one to three.

"Now my paw is on your door,
I turn the knob one-two-three-four,
And you may see your Tommy now--
Me-ow! Me-ow! Me-ow! ow! ow!"