Getting ready for winter

Finished getting the yard ready for winter. Will be able to spend the rest of the afternoon writing as the rain (and possibly a touch of snow) comes. 
 

The end of Splice

I'm very disappointed that the Filmpool Board (with the exception of Jeremy Ratzlaff) voted close down my Splice zine passion project this evening. I've really enjoyed reaching out to people and compiling lists of successes, announcements, and upcoming events for one side of the zine and writing or guiding/editing film reviews/discussions about local films/filmmakers on the other side. I saw it as an important way for us to share information, to share our love and respect for each other and our films, and to build a pool (note, the reason we called ourselves "filmpool") of writers who would be ready if/when we are able to get proper funding for the publication again. They so vehemently disliked it that they not only put a stop to my mini-low-budget-micro-publication zine, but they closed down the whole committee and reabsorbed Splice into the Board where it will only activate again if it has a stink load of money, which isn't any else's priority this year or next. 

As I've moved into the fall (both literally as well as figuratively) I find that all I am really happy about doing is writing, and I felt that contributing in that way to the Filmpool would be mutually beneficial. They didn't see it that way. Ultimately, it's not really my Filmpool anymore.

 
 

Janice moving

 Janice has been a very fun and inspiring painter in out weekly Balkwill sessions for the past few years. Today is her last day with us as she is moving to BC. We'll really miss her. 

Felipe and Bernie

 Felipe Diaz and Bernie Hi did presentations about the Canada Council and Sask Arts this evening at the Filmpool. It was a good talk with enough room for questions. You can always learn something new, and we did (there is a downloadable form on the CC website so you can work off line!!!). Great to see them. 

Family visits

 Margaret's cousins stopped past the house on their way home this morning. Carl will be back in the spring to show his new film. 

Fred's funeral

Funeral today. Frank and Carl and Carl's son Julien drove in from Alberta. Many friends and family came out to the service in Southey. After the interment, we finally got a look at George's new house (in progress). Wow, it's big and beautiful. 

 

Margaret's birthday

Happy birthday Margaret, as well as Griffin who shares the date. We joined Griffin, Bob, and Bob's parents at Bushwakkers for supper then cake at their house. Nice evening.