Skill's Canada Competition..............

Not very ofter I write about Pete twice in a row. But this was a special occasion. By winning the provincial skills competition earlier this spring, he advanced to the nationals. And this year, they were held on P.E.I. Competitors from all over Canada, in a very wide range of skills gathered in Charlottetown for a two day face off. The category that Pete entered was called : Automation and Controls.Day 1

These pictures were taken about halfway the first day. A lot of work done, even more to be done yet. There were seven provinces and territories competing in this category.
It was amazing how many things were going on at the same time. The amount of talent gathered in one place was totally incredible.
Day 2
As you can see, the parts that were on the table yesterday, are now in the box, or cabinet as they call it. Looks complicated Pete. Glad you know what you are doing. Next came the programming of the computer part, called the PLC. And at 4:35 pm, time was up. And an exhausted bunch of guys started cleaning up their stations and wait for the judges. But winners would not be announced until the next day. Saturday, the last day of the four day event, got everybody together once more for the closing ceremony. It was held at UPEI. This was the long anticipated medal presentation. Here Pete found out that he had won the bronze medal. The medals were presented by
Mike Holmes. He was also one of the main speakers.
He was one of the judges of the carpentry skills. It was a good experience for everyone involved. It sure opened my eyes to the amount of talent God has given to all these competitors. May we put our talent to good use................

Graduation 2009......

Congratulations to Pete. He is officially graduated from Holland College as an Electromechanical Technician. He finished top of his class. And received the Proficiency and Initiative reward. Way to go Pete. Just figured I would share that with you.Right now he is working on the farm, but next week he is going to enter the National Skills Competition. They are held on PEI this year. That should be a good challenge for him. Opening ceremony on Wednesday, two days of competition, and then the closing ceremony, just like the Olympics. All the best Pete.
On another note, I meant to post some pictures yet of Dianna and Micaiah's visit with us a few weeks ago. My, how time flies. Well, here are a few of them. We had a great time. It was so much fun to have them around. A real privilege to see our grandson again. And my, how he has grown.
Relaxing by the fireplace.
Have to go for ride in the tractor before he goes back home to New Jersey.

Driving the tractor with Pake.
A few more years, and he will be a pro.
Three weeks was a nice long time, but all things come to an end, and so did the visit. Until we meet again, hopefully in the end of August when, the Lord willing, we will welcome the arrival of our next grand child. Sorry Dianna for taking so long to get these pictures on.