Jun 28 2005
We…are….moved….
I am writing this surrounded by boxes, sitting in an uncomfortable chair, the acoustics are strange and I’m not entirely sure where my shoes are.
Other than that the move went as well as a move can. There were no unusual mechanical failures, no disappearing possessions, no strange events. It was a little “hot”, no scratch that….it was AMAZINGLY hot, and thankfully the movers took one for the team shuffling 2 computers, a few hundred hardcover books, 300 DVDs, a couch, desk, bed, crib, dryer and assorted other belongings from one inaccessible apartment to another.
It’ll be a few days before we’re settled in properly, the highest priority here at our new west facing apartment was preventing unwanted intrusion by the sun, and a shameful amount of effort has been expended connecting air conditioners, hanging blinds and trying to keep the temperature in here at a “human” level.
Note: I swear, if one of you Vancouver types pops off about the weather I WILL drive across the country and inflict my wrath upon you (As this mainly consists of sitting on your couch, eating your food and generally making a nuisance of myself, I strongly recommend you think twice about it).
Anyway, we’re almost back to business as usual, although I was going through internet withdrawl…go figure.
3 Responses to “We…are….moved….”
Note: I swear, if one of you Vancouver types pops off about the weather I WILL drive across the country and inflict my wrath upon you (As this mainly consists of sitting on your couch, eating your food and generally making a nuisance of myself, I strongly recommend you think twice about it).
Is there a problem with the weather in your part of the world? We seem to be stuck in the never ending cycle of warm but cool enough to ride your motorbike comfortably with a day or two of rain every other week to scrub off the road oil.
By the way, I’m a Surrey type, so your threat is meaningless to me!
Glad to hear that the move went off smoothly. Me, I’d be worried about anything in my life going that easily and sit there wondering “Oh Great Murphy in the Sky, what have you got planned for me now?”. But try to enjoy it before the other boot drops…
You don’t want Vancouver stories, eh?
I had a townhouse in Burnaby with west-facing floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms. Summer was not fun and heavy drapes were mandatory to keep the place from turning into an oven.
I hope the summer warmth you will undoubtedly experience is offset by other living space improvements. We are struggling with the “move/not move” issue ourselves. Hopefully we will vascillate on the issue long enough to get some other plans and events in our lives sorted out.
I understand TO is even more expensive to live in than Vancouver. How in Hell is that possible? Have fun setting up your bookshelves and rediscovering some forgotten gems.
Good to see you back online.
And good to see that your bandwidth is still holding out (one day to go!)