I have a New Year’s Day tradition; I go to the Lieutenant Governor’s house on Dewdney Avenue and soak up the ambiance, company, and free food and drink. It’s the only time of year when I can be sure to get something back from the government (if April’s tax season isn’t kind).
Patty had never been before, and so was hesitant about leaving the house on a -22C day. But after she dragged her feet a little, and rejected all of my perfectly acceptable clothing suggestions (only to find something better on her own), we were out the door. The car was easily removed from its parking space, which was almost a surprise considering we (ok, I) got it stuck pulling into the spot last night on our way back from some parties. We got a parking spot in the lot right beside Government House (which is usually packed full), and once Patty saw the inside of it, I think she felt almost silly about the hesitation in going.

I picked up some liquor from Saskatchewan talk radio star (and sometimes blogger) John Gormley and his wife, as they poured drinks for the crowd at the Levee. Toth, an MLA, was pouring coffee for people at the other end of the ballroom, and someone else I didn’t recognize was also serving. John paused for a moment so that Patty could snap a picture of the two of us. He also recognized me as I introduced myself, and commented on reading my blog before, which was nice of him. The man must have a steel trap of a mind in so far as remembering people, since it’s been well over a year that I’ve been able to listen regularly (to rant on my blog about something I heard on his show) or to phone in.
After leaving Government House, which has a new museum section upstairs, Patty and I went to some relatives, and had Western Pizza ordered in for supper to celebrate the sale of unwanted bedroom furniture. Thank you UsedRegina.com (gee, I should ask if they’ll sponsor my blog, I gush about that site every other week it seems).
Among the topics of conversation were football and sports in general. We mused if the Riders acquiring Clermont will help the team or not. I’m not sold yet, with some reservations about Clermont’s attitude should it remain as gruff as it was while he played for B.C. He certainly has a long way to go to become a fan favourite.
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