At the Movies

It has been a relaxing weekend.  We had a chance to go to the Carnduff Theatre on Friday night with another couple and saw The Butler.  It was so refreshing being able to "go out" as we haven't been able to do that the last three years.  We did find a lack of babysitters (we have a surplus back home with all the family members all queued up) here though.  With it being rural there aren't many people nearby and many of those who are able can't afford the pay cut (the allowances out here are ridiculous).  The theatre was pretty amazing.  It is a converted church from way back that recently purchased a digital projector.  Tickets are $6 with popcorn only $2.  Not bad for a date night.

Saturday we travelled into Estevan for our weekly grocery and city experiences.  At night I went to Carievale's Hoedown.  It is a fundraising event to support the local arena, riding area, ball park, and hall.  It consisted of around 100 silent auction items that have been donated by local businesses and families.  Some were small (pies, baked goods, etc.) while others were a lot larger (Apple TV, brand new chainsaws, $500 Spa gift certificate, etc.).  Needless to say they were all out of my price range, as the pies were at $50 when I had left. 

Claire has been getting opportunities at Carnduff School recently which has worked out.  It is a much larger school, which includes a high school.  She has enjoyed working there and subbing all around.  She doesn't have to mark or plan, so who wouldn't.  I like her only subbing too, because I can still rely on her to help out marking sometimes too.