packing updates

Almost done with the packing, surprisingly I think we will get the comforts we want withing the moving budget they gave us. The Xbox of course is coming on the plane with us, the Wii will have its time through Canada Post. Yes moving via Canada Post, really the only way to get boxes of stuff there. Once we get there we can place orders for big items via sealift,  this is how they get things like building supplies, vehicles and other items that are too big to fit on a plane.  No one is going to ship you a sofa or elliptical via plane.

We managed to sell off our appliances today for less than we wanted, but the clock is ticking and it was a relief to know that they will be gone this week.  I also found someone who just moved and is starting from scratch, she;s going to rummage through the kitchen etc and see what she likes. Less to store :)

Our apartment is gone, but we found out that our land lord rented it for April rather than March so we are stuck with having to pay a months rent. If anyone needs a place in Montreal for a month - make us an offer!

Now to stock up on warm socks and long underwear for the grueling weather ahead.  Today's forecast is a balmy -37 with a wind chill of -44, it will be about the same when we land on Monday.

bad blogger

I've been knocked out with a nasty cold the past few days, so I can't say anything has gotten done. There is talk of a "packing party" this Sunday, the extra company *should* help me keep my focus in making piles of  sell/no sell/donate/etc. 

I'll update you will more insanity as it ensues.
 
A

The countdown begins

We'll count backwards

Feb 15th

Day 13 - opened my email to find our itinerary for march 1st. MARCH 1st - all happening so fast, I'm so excited I could puke!  Luckily I have Wednesdays off so I can get some stuff done tomorrow (My many lists are in disarray however I will try to get around to posting them sooner than later).

Tomorrow's exciting adventure list includes:
1) Finding someone to do my taxes
2) Airline approved carrier for the wee one
3) Shop for boot, socks, scarf, hats, mitts


4) Book vet visit for Laavie
5) Cancel hydro, Internet, Netflix (how i will miss thee Netflix) .

what to do in Pond Inlet

I've gotten quite the few comments on how bored we will get when we move.  I think city life has conditioned us to believe there is nothing to do outside its glorious gates. A small list on what we will be up to while we're not working:

Kayaking
Fishing
Dog Sleding
Snow Mobile / 4 Wheeler excursions
Whale watching (and other creature watching)
Photographing everything
Exploring the ice caves
Drunken poker games
Camping in the national parks

On those -60 blowing snow blizzard days, there is always a coffee & Baileys, a warm bath and a good book.  And cable And the internet. Our time in the north is what we make of it, I think the above is a good start.

Cheers,

A

Pond Inlet

Got the call today - we are going to Pond Inlet.  The photos that I have found look pretty amazing and we are both terribly excited to be moving so far north. Now to attempt to concentrate on my last big project before I leave.

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Today was unproductive at best.

Nunawhut?

I always get nervous on days like today. I always hate giving my notice under any circumstance as you never know how your boss(es) will react when you give them the news. It can determine just how well the last weeks at your job will go.

Luckily, as I started to spread the news of our plans, I received more kind words and encouragement than the expected "why??" *insert funny look here*.  I was assured we'd be missed, and some of my co-workers already started to stock up on hugs. *shucks*

As excited as I am today to finally break the news of our plans, I know the weeks ahead will sadden me when I have to leave my work family behind.  I have promises of adventure tales and photos to live up to. I better brush up on my photography skills in the coming weeks.

We should know early next week where our new home will be and how much time we have to get ready. I'm not going to start stressing about all the "to do's" until Monday. I plan on dragging M around the city to enjoy it while we still can.  I think a trip to ChuChi is in order.

Till Monday,

A

Dance Off

We got the call from Winnepeg this afternoon!  They are meeting with the managers this week to see who needs us, and we will have our offer Monday. I immediately scheduled a dance off for Thursday evening. We are both super ecstatic and can't wait to hear where our new home will be!