Takashi & Sachiyo called us on Skype.

   In Sapporo and other places, it seemed to have snowed much, but here in Tomakomai, the weather was fine, though it was a little windy and cold in the morning. I walked eastward to the Tomakomai river, because the wind was not blowing against me. I saw three or four salmon in the river today.
  In the afternoon, Takashi and Sachiyo called us on Skype. Sachiyo was given an award titled "Mt.Fuji Award", for her big contribution to the company this year. We were glad to hear that.