Winnipeg in April, I have been here often this time of year for sporting events, the people are very friendly and interesting and always talkative. The lady who made my noodle box yesterday asked me how I felt about the city and of course the weather. It is interesting here this year, because not only has it been a wet cold winter, but the river has risen immensely, and hotel rooms are almost unavailable (somehow we only had one for 8 instead of 2 rooms on arrival). Many, many people are out of their homes due to flooding and as well the ice pieces that have hit and destroyed some homes. There are signs of it on the streets and in the parks, as the grass has become unsettled mud, and the drains are overflowing in many parts of the city. Due to these conditions the city seems very bland compared to other years where the plants and the trees are just starting to bloom. But I could also see the big opportunity that I am also seeing at home and that is maintenance of the awnings, shades and canopies all over the city. We are in the process of adding maintenance and cleaning to our services, and Winnipeg has even more possible customers that Victoria. But back to Victoria, over the next couple months we will be out giving possible customers ideas on how to rejuvenate, change, and maintain their canopies...I am looking forward to getting out in the community and seeing old and new customers and creating more relationships... well I am off to the airport in a few hours, until next time.