Sandhill Crane

One of the Sandhill Cranes at the Calgary Zoo was in the pond where the Mule Deer live. Don't remember seeing one in the water before. Taken on October 8th.

A date has now been set for my brother's funeral - February 3rd. Amazing how many things have to be decided upon for a funeral. My life-long friend Linda in Birmingham, England, is still working hard to make this the best possible (simple) farewell to my brother. She sent me a second draft of what will be said at the Service and, to read it, one would think that the person who is going to lead the Service had known John for years (he's never met him). He and Linda have done such an amazing job of this. When I read it through the very first time, I kept gasping, as the words so perfectly described my brother. Beautifully written, way beyond any possible expectation. My close friends will read out some "Memories" from myself and each of my three kids. I don't know how they will be able to do this - I know I would never be able to do it myself - far too emotional! Does anyone have any suggestions about possibly audio-taping the service? I had a look on the Internet yesterday to see what kind of little gadgets there are, preferably digital, not tape. Not a very successful search, though, so I must take another look. Linda and I had both had this idea to record, which would be wonderful if we can think how to do it.