The excitement builds

Every day brings us closer and closer to Alaska. We're both starting to get really excited now. Mostly we've been stressed. Worrying about this and that and everything else in between. But in betweeen we get smidgets of excitement. And, that's where we are today.

Brent's still trying to figure out how to get his guns to Alaska. Canada has all these darn rules! What the heck? So, we're trying to figure out the best, and of course, cheapest route to getting the goods there. And of course, legal is important too. Right? lol.

So, tonight we rented a car, dropped off the Envoy to have the serpentine belt changed, and a heater put on the coolant line, or something. I'm not up on all that auto stuff.

Brent talked with Tracy at Boeing regarding some last minute details. She's so great! Always enthusiastic, always so helpful, anyway, turns out we don't have to lug all of Brent's tools with us. Boeing provides everything he needs. What a relief. And what a change! We're pretty happy about that development.

Oh, also I posted a (free) ad on the Delta Web News for a place to rent. We'll see if it actually brings us anything. It hasn't posted to the site yet, but it should soon. Hopefully.

Happy Day!

A day of rest.

Last night I did virtually nothing in the interest of the move. We sat, snuggled Ches and the neighbor dogs, and cats, and relaxed.

I did call on another rental. However, since it's available Dec.1 we won't be putting ourselves on the list. So, I wait. Some more. I'm trying to stay positive and know that we'll find somewhere to live, but my faith waivered, for a just a minute, yesterday.

Today's a new day. Enjoy it!

Seven Strangers...Picked to Live in a House...

Much to Kyle's dismay our trip won't play out like a season of the Real World. I'm still laughing, thanks Kyle. However, we'll try to keep a diary of the trip as we go and post when we can. I'm expecting that it won't be while we're on the road, but after we're settled. Either way, we'll keep everyone as updated as possible. And try to share as much of our journey as possible.

Last week we both went and got our passport paperwork done. "They" said that it would take 4-6 weeks. Since we had 8 weeks at the time, I'm really, really hoping that it only takes 4 weeks. However, I've chosen to not worry about it because frankly, I have enough other stuff to worry about.

Today our Space Saver bags came. You wouldn't think someone could get so excited about space saving bags, but these little honeys are gold. You know the ones, with the commercials that show the exasperated housewife shoving 15 comforters, 6 blankets and 3 sets of sheets into one bag that becomes a 4"x4" square after all the air has been sucked out. They really DO work. And now, now they come in cubes. Can you imagine all the goodness that we can shove in them? Awesome. I can't wait.

This week has been cruising by much too quickly. We're trying to get stuff done, but it's hard at night with the lack of light and the constant state of chaos. So hopefully this weekend we'll be able to sort and get a handle on some things, move it around so that it's efficiently stored for the time being, and try not to drive eachother absolutely batty in the mean time.

I will state for the record. I make no guarantees.

I checked on a couple apartments tonight. Rented. We still have time. I'm not freaking out...yet.

Tomorrow Chessa will be spayed. I need to schedule more appointments for us, the vehicle and so on. For now, it's late, and I need a bed.