After a full week without internet at home thank goodness. Yes it seems a little sad that we should be so happy about it but when you try not to use the net at work for personal stuff it makes it difficult when you are feeling a bit home sick and out of contact with everyone.
So its been a week since we moved into our new place. Its lovely, warm and close to public transport (even so I miss my car!). You don't realise how much you rely on your own transport till you don't have it. Everything has to be relatively well planned so as to make the buses. Grocery shopping is a bit of a nightmare. The super cheap supermarket is 3 separate bus rides away from us (50 to 79 minutes depending on the transfers) which is making me think I'd rather pay the extra to shop locally!! *GRIN*
We had our first day of full on snow, by which I mean it was actually snowing during waking hours on the weekend and it was stunning!! See below:
We celebrated James' birthday in a suitably ANZAC fashion.....we found a fish and chip shop! In an attempt to make sure it was special I tried baking a cake in two halves so I could put the frosting in the middle as well as on the top. Turns out if you read instructions you don't end up smooshing one layer cause you thought you had to level it with a knife (apparently you can just turn one of the cakes upside down when you get it out to cool).
James got a few goodies from Riley and I though I will let him tell you about them.
I received the best picture from Mum the other day and I really think Partners in Crime is the best caption for it!! (N.B. the container they are getting into has Riley's treats in it!!)
I have found the local knitting group who are fantastic, they made me feel totally welcome and I have to say its nice to making some friends here in Calgary. We have a long weekend this week so now that James and I are settled in we are going to try and get out and see the sights!!! Will up date you again soon.
Love Chantelle
2 comments:
Oh that photo is soooo cute!
Now email me your phone number and the time difference and I will give you a ring. I will try not to ring you at 5am :)
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you.
I'm glad Rilley is doing well. You will be glad to know that your personal effects well looked after.
David and I fired up the Cube for a little Star Wars Lego action.
Better yet, "Black Adder Lunchs" are back on my menu!
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