Let's Bring You Up To Speed

Well, well well. Time has a funny way of getting away from you. It is now September and it has been too long since we found our way here. To be completely honest, not much has actually changed. We survived another Virginia summer, although in all honesty it wasn't very hot or humid. Of course now we'll have a super hot and wet fall, with the coming of tropical storm season. We stuck around home here in VA, with the exception of a few work-related trips Chris (and I) took to Pennsylvania. Chris is exceptionally busy with work and will frequently be going away on business trips. I am still at home, not yet working except to help out at Neel Co. when they need an extra hand in the office.
We are still waiting for our applications to be processed for permanent work status and until we have that, we won't be visiting NS due to possible complications for our applications. It is all very bureaucratic.

The fall brings with it long anticipated visits from family. Chris' parents may be coming down in October and my folks are expected to arrive in early November (perhaps with a few extra people - maybe Gram, Sandy and/or Norah-Bean - all of whom would be most welcome!!).
Also with autumn approaching, hockey season approaches. We are both still avid Caps fans and are counting down the days to the season opener. Considering how well the guys did last year, we have heard season tickets sales are way up so we expect it may be more difficult to get good seats. All of the games are televised so we'll watch regardless. Chris may take a day to scope out the training camp, which includes the team core and some up-and-comers vying for positions on the team. We have some changes to the roster: veteran goalie Olaf Kolzig is now playing with the Bolts in Tampa, and Huet went to Chicago (we play them in our home opener - can you say awkward??!). We now have Jose Theodore joining Brent Johnson (Johnny) in the net making a (hopefully) consistent force in the net. Only time will tell. 15 days 'til training camp...