Ian Tyson, Ralph Klein, Peter Mansbridge and me

Our American freinds probably won't recognise who these people are, but it is comforting to be back in the land where these are household names. Ralph is the Premier of Alberta(like the governor) and it's good to be back in his quiet jurisdiction. The older of you will probably recognise Ian Tyson, one of Alberta"s favourite sons who penned the song "four strong winds" with his wife Sylvia in the late sixties. The opening line goes " Think I'll go out to Alberta, weathers good there in the fall..." Actually it seems a bit chilly after Israel, but that's ok..it's quiet with tons of space and plenty of elbow room for everyone. Peter Mansbridge is the anchor of the evening news on the good old CBC, and I felt like hugging my tv when he came on tues. night. It's funny how familiar things can seem so good after you have been away for a while.
Of course the best thing about being home is seeing our family and freinds again. Our phone hasn't stopped ringing since we arrived home and it really is overwhelming to find out how many people have been praying for us, and thinking about us. I think things actually look worse on tv than they are in reality, but of course we were on the quieter side of the border. I don't think it would be so great on the Lebanese side. Anyway, if any of you back there are still reading these, we will continue to pray for your safety as the dig continues, and hopefully it will still be a fruitful year of archaeology depite the turmoil. Keep us posted as to how you make out. If anyone back in the states wants to keep in touch our e-mail is: curlingnut@billybob.com and we would love to stay in contact with you. We will try and let you know how our move to Kitimat goes once we are established there. Keep in touch and we will talk to you later eh!!!