Day 4 (part 1) Saskatchewan - Vanscoy

Vanscoy - Agrium Potash Mine

Early morning Hot balloon

I was so tired last night but could not sleep until 2 o'clock. My mind seemed to keep on working for the whole night. Woke up at 6 this morning. After eating breakfast, I drove to a small town which is called Vanscoy and locates at south west of Saskatoon.(approx 2 to 3 thousands people) One of the potash mine is over there... Almost missed the small road entry. Worked through lunch hour and left there around 2:35 pm. Here you go... Regina!

Day 3 Saskatchewan -Saskatoon

Saskatchewan Berry











Day 3 morning




PCS Lab

The Hilton Garden Inn that I stay












The sky was not clear when I was driving to University of Saskatchewan this morning. Sun was blocked by the thick flog or smog.

After so many tests, we found the root of the problem. Thanks God.. Finally it is over and we can move on. However, I am half day behind my schedule. Have to catch up all the works tomorrow and wish for the best too. Hopefully tomorrow afternoon, I will not be so tired when I am going to drive to Regina.

After taking meal with my client, I just realize that Saskatchewan has its own berry. It is called Saskatchewan berry. They can be used to make pie, ice tea...etc. I tired the Saskatchewan berries today. They are sweet, more or less like blue berries. However, I do not like the berry ice tea, it tastes like medicine to me... yuk!

Tonight I had a dinner with my clients... It was a very nice restaurant and I had a steak and lobster...cheese cake for desert... I did not talk too much during the dinner since they were talking about golf, politic in here and their retirement plan investments.

Day 2 Saskatchewan -Saskatoon

Pilot plant








University of Saskatchewan







Day 2 in here was tired... I spent the whole day in University of Saskatchewan since my client has its own potash pilot plant within the university.

The weather was hot and humid today. Temp was up to 29 deg C. We did 30 tests today and for every test, we had to walk up to the 3 storey high humidity control room. Lots of exercise for my legs today. Unfortunately, we still cannot find out what's the problem between the results ... So it means I will have more stair climbing for tomorrow.

Tonight I walked along the river side, people were so friendly and greeted me along my walk. I guess you do not see this in a big city likes Vancouver anymore. Agree or not?

Day 1 Saskatchewan -Saskatoon

Spinach spaghetti

Broadway bridge

Saskatoon downtown

After approx. 3 hours flight (had to stop at Calgary for 1 hour), I arrived at Saskatoon safely. The weather was better than I expected. The temp was around 26 deg c. This is the first time for me to drive alone in a totally strange place. I hate to read the map and drive at the same time but ... so far so good la. Hilton Garden Hotel is very nice and clean. I have a room with two queen size beds.

Tonight I had an Italian crusine, I ordered a spinach spaghetti and sea food chowder. After dinner, I would like to buy some grocery but all the super markets are closed at 6 pm in here.

Tomorrow will spend a whole day in University of Saskatchewan. Meeting with client and run some test as well. Hopefully can get out early and do some shopping.
Flora called me tonight and told me that Eunice has missed me. After hearing my voice on the phone....she started to cry! Poor girl! Daddy misses you all too...I will be back soon.


Hilton Garden Inn

Business Trip to Saskatchewan

On Sunday morning, I will be flying to Saskatchewan for a week of business trip... The first stop will be Saskatoon. I am going to visit several Potash mine sites and run some tests along with them. On Wednesday afternoon or evening, I have to drive extra 3 to 4 hours to my next stop - Regina and do the same thing with other mines.

I will drive a lot on this trip ( all the mines are away from the city) and unfortunately I have to do it by myself. Hopefully I will not get lost in the middle of no where la!

Lord, please give me a safe trip and enough sleep. Flora will has extra strength to take care of Eunice and Isaac in Vancouver too amen.

雞毛掃衫的故事

我有一件印有雞毛掃的T恤。每當Isaac見到我穿著這T恤時，就不禁說：「毛掃...毛掃...」。然後我問他雞毛掃用來做乜嘢？他就很自然的回答我說：「毛掃...毛掃...打...姊姊...打...姊姊!」我和太太就不禁地笑起來。

平時很小說話的弟弟，有陣時他講嘢起來都幾攪笑"嫁"！

薯仔的收成

在三月的時侯，我們把四個已發芽的薯仔種在泥土裏。現在便是收成的日子了。我們總共掘出了二＋個薯仔。詩詩同孝恩也不知幾開心，因為他們也有參與這掘薯仔的盛事ma!

那些熱烘烘的baked potato,Creamy 的Mashed potato, Yummy 的Scalloped potato 和脆卜卜的薯片便有着落了。

三月時薯仔的post link: http://myshofar.blogspot.com/2007/03/blog-post_19.html