I was able to get some roadtrips in, and the kids had fun. It's rather wet and cold here in Sudbury and I actually had to close the windows before going to sleep... gone are the days of listening to the wind blowing through the window. :)
The Vale strike is over and everyone is back to work now. It was almost an entire year and many people ended up losing their homes or vehicles.
Speaking of homes, we painted the kitchen and living room and laid down new flooring. Here are some photos of it, taken with a point and shoot camera:
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