All Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion

Coming down the drive.
First attempt.

Ship shape and Bristol Fashion....... well almost. September 1st was moving in day. The movers arrived and  after much deliberation made it down the drive. At first they said that the truck wouldn't get down the drive and that they would have to do 'a shuttle'. This apparently meant that they would have to transfer everything into a smaller truck,come back another day and it would cost another $600.This was not going to happen and if it did we wouldn't be paying the $600.As you can guess getting it across Canada wasn't cheap. This was just the beginning of what turned out to be  an interesting day. Needless to say we are in dispute with the moving company. We have used the same company since leaving England and this is the first time we have been disappointed.I wouldn't mind ( well I would ) but you have to pay the truck driver before they will unload. Basically they have you by the short and curlies before they start.

  Moving is a bit like a hangover really? We always end up saying 'never again' but once the memory has faded we do it again........ and again , sometimes because we have to or like us because we get bored very easily. The madness has to stop. There are bits that I like about moving believe it or not. I love unpacking the boxes and rediscovering 'stuff'. This however can be a down side as I get side tracked with old photos and memorabilia instead of putting stuff away. I also quite like the adventure of it all or maybe I should say 'did'.


This time has been a little different for me. Before we have always has some kind of plan even though that plan maybe didn't always turn out......well? as planned I suppose. This time I think I am missing friends more.Yes you make new friends but I feel like I am thinking about it more this time instead of in the past just letting it happen. I miss calling up a friend  and meeting for coffee and a chat or having  dinner and a heated discussion with people you know well. Ignore me I'm just getting maudlin in my old age.


Since leaving the corporate world we have always had our own business too. Mexico being the exception to that rule but then again Mexico was our little blip on the radar. This time we are undecided. An opportunity to do the coffee shop again did present itself but it  just didn't feel right this time.

So now  we ( and that's a Royal We ) have decided to look at the job market. That should be a novelty. It's been awhile since 'we' had a 'proper 'job.  Stephen says the days of careers and prestige are not important any more to him and something with less stress would be a nice, so it looks like a helper in Home Depot is looking good. The other 'we' thinks maybe the jury is out on this one for awhile. I'll think of something to do I'm sure. One step at a time, one step at a time.Should make for interesting blogging?

So two weeks later and pretty ship shape in my book. There are pictures on the wall and beer in the fridge........ and after 3 months without a fridge I can't tell you how good that feels. The fridge in the motorhome didn't work. Oh, did I mention we finally saw the back of the 'old girl' Yep, someone saw the for sale sign and she's gone. That's one hangover I am never going to repeat.

Setting up the Barbie.

Stephen bought a barbecue ( great deals around now) Saturday so he's a happy little 'grill master' and before anyone wise cracks about summer we are having some gorgeous warm sunny barbecuing weather. Although I have to admit that at the same time we were looking at barbecues we were looking at snow blowers.Oh well that should give all you Job's comforters something to talk about?

I have started making my own bread again and the first batch of wholegrain was indeed succesful. The Taco Maya apron helped don't you think. Thanks Taco Maya.




I now have my very own art and craft room. It is just great having a space where I can just leave and close the door without having to pack everything away. I was even reunited with my sewing machine. Not that I am  big on sewing but it looks like I will be doing some curtains and cushions.I also found that I had a lot more than I remember. A nice surprise. Just have to get cracking now.

And for all you doubters, notice, I have found a use for the gourds I brought back.Next the sea shells.