More Zone Conferences

 Wednesday we had zone conference for Isle de Montreal and Rive Sud zones.  As usual we had to be outdoors checking the cars.  You should have seen John and my outfits.  He was wearing his underclothes, then long johns, a pair of pants and windbreaker pants that Alec gave him.  On top he had a shirt and a sweater.  Then he had on 3 jackets in graduating thickness and warmth.  He had on big snow boots, a scarf, the hat Lana gave him with ear flaps and gloves.  I actually cut the fingers out of one of the glove so that he would have the ability to hold the gauge to check the tire air pressure and the treads of the tires as well as all of the fluid levels.  I was lovely in my own undergarments, long johns, sweatpants,  t-shirt, a turtleneck and a sweater.  Then I had on a scarf, my huge puffy fake fur, hat and gloves.  The best part of my outfit, however, was the men's snow boots about a size 12 when I wear an 8.  They were heavy too so that I had to make an effort to lift my foot up to hoist myself into the trucks.  When we came in a couple of times to warm up I was told that I was setting the trend for the height of fashion. HA!
The luncheon for these next 2 conferences was a lovely array of fruits and veggies, authentic Texas BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and ice cream sundaes.  We stayed to eat on Wednesday, but Thursday we went home right after inspecting the cars because I was so worn out.  It was really, really tiring going in and out of cars and trucks and fighting the cold and the wind.

Here is a blurry photo of the "Car Tzar" training the missionaries.  As you can see he is bundled up, but  not yet wearing his huge warm, hooded eskimo jacket.  I did my training part after he finished.

                                          Some of the missionaries listening to the assistants.

                                                           Smile Elders

Thursday we had the Mount Royal conference which went well.  I always love teaching the young missionaries.  They are all so attentive and polite.  They are always so warm and friendly when talking to me too.  I have developed some good friendships with these awesome young people.
With the new age requirements announced at the last church conference, we had a lot of new missionaries coming in.  The president expects at least 50 in the next 6 months.  We know we will be getting 17 new cars within the next couple of months.