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This cross country ski trail follows a lovely stream (which Mat my or may not have drank directly out of) all the way from Canmore to Banff.
What is Goat Creek?
Before retirement Pat and Werner met with a group of old teacher friends at this SW Calgary diner style restaurant Friday mornings before class.
What is Phil's Restaurant?
These three great lakes are the only ones no one in our family has lived beside.
What are Huron, Michigan and Erie?
Kids and grownups alike were given a break when this sweet treat was introduced in 1935.
What is Kit Kat?
If you look closely at the family monopoly board once played by Cool Pat as a child, you'll notice this childish insult written on the board.
What is "Patti Stinks"?
Playing sports growing up, this was Werner's number.
What is 6?
Many of the teachers who we members of this esteemed club once taught together at this school, where Pat and Werner met.
What is David Thompson School?
Located in beautiful Prince Albert Park is Saskatchewan, this beauful body of water once saw a diorama of the Battle at Batoche constructed in its sand on a family trip.
What is Waskesiu Lake?
Not to be confused with the popular Canadian lunch staple, this basketball star wore number 35 when he won back to back NBA championships in 2017 and 2018.
Who is Kevin Durant? (KD)
We all know Pat loves to get out and ski each winter, especially if this well known Alberta cross country blogger lets her know conditions are right.
Who is Skiier Bob?
This longtime comedian famous for his duo sketch television show, made his directorial debut with "Get Out."
Who is Jordan Peele?
This simply iconic song ends the John Hughes movie that is this category's namesake.
What is Don't you Forget about me?
Despite being generally referred to as another body of water, the world's largest lake borders Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
What is the Caspian Sea?
This stylish President, America's 35th, wrote a variety of books including: A Nation of Immigrants and Profiles in Courage.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Though it took her until retirement to get into video games, this edu-tainment app has Pat getting points on the daily!
What is duolingo?
Originally played on open ice rinks, Hockey is one of Canada's national sports. When Werner played the sport, this was his position.
What is the Goalie?
En garde! Easter Breakfast would not be the same without this type of food battle.
What are egg fights?
When not hanging out on the boat, Werner and Pat love to catch a few tunes at this summer event.
What is Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival?
When Pat was 35, this man was Prime Minister of Canada - who may people found taxing.
Who is Brian Mulroney?
Pat's favourite NFL the Buffalo Bills made it two the Superbowl four consecutive years in the 90s, an accomplishment almost as impressive as her no-knead overnight bread. How many of those years did they win the Superbowl?
What are zero times?
Stretching from Newfoundland to British Columbia, this series of paths is the longest recreational hiking network in the world.
What is the Trans Canada Trail?
Often consisting of meat or cheese on toast, this word means breakfast in German.
Was ist Frühstück?
Questioned by modern swim experts, this is how Cool Pat taught Mat to put his head underwater after he expressed some fear about doing so.
What is throwing him in the pool?
Though it wasn't his beloved Bears, this team won the Superbowl when Werner was at the Young age of 35.
Who are the San Francisco 49ers?
This member of the Corvidae (Crow) family is notorious for swooping to protect its territory during breeding season. It can also be seen often grabbing a drink with friends in Pat's backyard.
What is a magpie?