Thanks to all who enquired about our well being - other than a leaky basement (due to 14 inches of rain) all is fine. We're as green as Ireland and the lawn squishes when walked on.
Many, many others were not so fortunate with the welfare of affected livestock and crops yet to be determined, and no doubt the loss will be substantial. The BBC reported “One farm that we went to had 60 cattle drowned in the fields." (see Calgary Sun article).
Stay tuned for the story on Stampede - it will happen 'come hell or high water' . . .
Updated information at www.calgarystampede.com
FYI - If you are traveling to Stampede bring lots of spray - the number of mosquitos in Alberta now rivals Manitoba!
