I had so much fun at this weekend’s PFRA Bonspiel that I just had to write about it! The PFRA (the branch of Ag Canada that I work for) hosts an annual tradition of bonspiel which is held at various towns or cities across the Prairies. This year was in Regina, and I had the pleasure of being part of the bonspiel organizing committee. It was, in my humble opinion, a huge success. We had an awesome turn out of 26 teams registered (mostly coworkers from all over the Prairies), plus guests for the Friday and Saturday night social. That’s over 104 people in attendance!!
Best thing about bonspieling (with PFRA) is that you get to dress in costume. In going with this year’s theme of “Deja View: you’s a has-been”, our team went as Elvi (plural form of Elvis). I tried to be in character throughout the Bonspiel, but I eventually ran out of steam by Saturday as I was suffering from a terrible hang over. Tim really enjoyed the event- he only fell over once and many thought he didn’t return the next day because of his injury (everyone was asking me where he was and if he was okay). In fact he wasn’t in costume Saturday so no one was able to recognize him 
We ended the bonspiel with a delicious banquet meal at the Victoria Club, danced for a few tunes and mingled with coworkers. By the end of the night I was feeling abit sad…I’m really going to miss my coworkers and PFRA. I’m hoping Transport Canada will be just as fun; if not, I’m going to have to start a tradition of bonspieling for the department
(The Elvi- second runner up for most entertaining team
(Coworker in his Green Acres costume and his son Arnie)
Tim and coworker Erin sweeping HARD!!!
Coworkers in WKRP Cincinnati costume- first prize for Best Costume)
Couply shot of Tim and I at Saturday night’s banquet.
Great job with your costumes. Glad you had so much fun
Fred and Arnold Ziffle
Thanks Fred! I was abit horrified to see Arnold get tossed about during Rasputin though! I hope he wasn’t too badly injured that night. Poor guy.