Remote blogging by the firepit

It's been quite the mixed summer in Edmonton as far as the weather goes, but there's no complaining about the weather right now. It's been a beautiful week in Edmonton - hot and sunny - and next week promises to be more of the same.

Right now I'm sitting by our backyard firepit getting ready to roast hotdogs for supper. It's 29 outside, and not a cloud in the sky. Life is good!

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