Snow is interesting stuff

The first major snowfall of the season is always an interesting time and it doesn't matter where you are. It changes a lot of dynamics in the lives of those who are affected and makes you wonder if many of these folks even turned their brain on when they got up in the morning.

We were in Edmonton for a little family get together and they have a lot more snow there than we did when we left Bonnyville. Their side streets were covered with about four inches of the white stuff and it was piled high on lawns where it had been shovelled from drives and walks. The main streets weren't much better with the usual ridges between the wheel tracks making lane changing a challenge and intersections were polished to a glassy sheen. Speaking of a sheen, I wonder why people seem to think that the faster they accelerate from the stop light the quicker they'll get off the ice. Can't they figure out they are only making more ice for those that follow. I think its just a macho thing with some of them. They think they are showing us just how much power they have under the hood. Geez smart guy try it on dry pavement out at the drag strip. Just Dumb. Anyway, to continue it wasn't long before the radio stations were loaded with accident reports - mostly at intersections where someone had slid through the light or tried to turn across traffic while spinning their tires (see previous sentences). Or, there are those drivers who believe they are bullet proof and because the speed limit is posted at 60 KPH that they can safely maintain that speed inspite of the slippery, snowy conditions. Just Dumb. As we were leaving the city to return home on Sunday we saw the aftermath of a dandy crunch with pieces of plastic blown all over the road, one car's front end totally destroyed and the other vehicle was up on a hedge and pile of decorative rocks on the right side of the road. It too was smashed up so they both must have been really clipping. The local TV network had a camera man out there shooting coverage for the 6 p.m. news and sure enough it was on there..Time for us to get the heck out of Dodge. (City that is) and head back to Bonnyville. Hmm more snow falling than when we left and we came home to a winter wonderland. Can't hardly wait for the intersections to get polished up here.
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I'm going to put a poll up here because I'm curious about the state of politics in the area. The results of course will be unofficial but I'm curious and want to know. I also want to know how many of you read this blog and if there's any value to it or if there are things you'd like to hear about. You can post your comments at the bottom. The poll will be located on the side bar. Oh, and if you have a community event or some good news, pass it along. I'm trying to keep this blog as light and fun as can be although I might get a little rant on once in a while but I'll try and keep it fun.
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Don't forget, The Fort Kent Seniors will be holding their breakfast on Sunday, December 19th at the Senior's Centre. It's a great deal and It's a great way to catch up on what everybody is up to.  Doors open about 9 a.m. I believe so we'll see you there.
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Duane Steele

Also, country music artist, Juno and CCMA award winner, prolific writer of great songs, Duane Steele is going to be performing at the Players Lounge on the west end of town on Saturday the 18th. Get your tickets from Sarah and tell'em I sent you.
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I know one thing you folks like and that's the jokes cause you've told me in our conversations. So here's this weeks funny.
A man returns home a day early from a business trip. It's after midnight . En route home he asks the cabby if he would be a witness.  The man suspects his wife is having an affair and he wants to catch her in the act. For $100 bucks, the cabby agrees.
Quietly arriving home, the husband and cabby tip toe into the bedroom. The husband switches on the light and yanks back the blankets. Sure enough there's his wife in the arms of another man!
The husband puts a gun to the naked man's head and the wife shouts. "Don't do it! I lied when I said I inherited money.
He paid for the Corvette I gave you.
He paid for our new cabin cruiser.
He paid for your Oiler season tickets
He paid for our house at the lake
He paid for our membership at the country club
He even pays the monthly dues."


Shaking his head from side to side the husband lowers his gun. He looks over at the cabby and says, "What would you do?"

The cabby replies, "I'd cover up his butt with that blanket before he catches a cold!"

Have a great week. Dave