Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Goodbye north!

After ten years of living on the frozen north we are finally back to a warmer climate. This time our destination was Vancouver Island. The packing took forever, I had no idea that we will be able to fill a 26' truck... It was filled to the ceiling! The closing date on our house was October 15 and a day before we had appointment with the lawyer so we decided to come to the Island on the October 13th. Well, we did not leave Yukon till late October 11th...

According to google maps the whole trip should take approximately 35 hours but the truck was driving slower than expected and it took over 40 hours of driving.

From the start we were behind 11 hours... There was no time for site seeing during the trip or anything - we had to catch ferry on the 13th. We did not sleep much during the trip and I was so sick and tired of following that U-haul truck for over 1600 miles...


Mom spotted a lovely place for a lunch


and after all we did catch ferry to the Island right on time. I was a little disappointed because of  lack of turkey sandwiches  (at least!) on the ferry, burger with french fries had to do for Thanksgiving supper.

To make a long story short, everything else went as planned. I am so tired and have tons of unpacking to do but we are all happy to be here. The house is lovely with a gorgeous ocean view, Frosty has a new neighbourhood to discover and new rules to learn. I'm hoping for a stitchy night soon.

So long my friends,
Evalina


32 comments:

  1. Best of luck in your new home. I love Vancouver island. There are so many beautiful places on the island.

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  2. You have chosen a lovely part of the world to live in!

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  3. I'll miss your beautiful frozen scenery, but you're in another natural wonderland, so I'll look forward to that. Congratulations on a new house!

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  4. Can't wait to see new photos of where you live , good luck with the unpacking hugs.

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  5. Good luck with your new home! Looks like a great place with great view :)

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  6. best wishes for your new home dear x

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  7. I always read your posts but somehow missed the one about you planning a move! Congratulations! I have only been to the island once but I think you are going to love it! Anxious for pictures. Best of Luck!

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  8. What a lovely spot you have chosen for your new home. Enjoy!

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  9. Wow! Very exciting! I look forward to learning more about your new home.

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  10. Best of luck with your move, sounds like you live in a wonderful place.

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  11. You took me by surprise with the move, too. It seems you are a fine bunch of planners and packers, and drivers. Looking forward to your changes!

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  12. Welcome to the coast! It's beautiful down here and a lot warmer, albeit wet. If you come to Vancouver let me know and we can meet for coffee!

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  13. Enjoy your new home. I truly understand the long hours and miles ( we drove 6 days and 3000 mile) so it is time for you to relax and unwind.

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  14. Best wishes for much happiness in your new home

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  15. Congratulations on your move! I'm looking forward to you sharing a little about your new home as well as your beautiful stitchery!

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  16. Phew, what a trip! Congrats on your move and new home... good luck on getting settled quickly!

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  17. Wow! That's quite the trip. Vancouver Island is beautiful - I'm jealous of your ocean view! I used to live in Victoria and my parents still live around there. Sometimes I miss is so much - it's so peaceful:)
    Jenn

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  18. So happy to hear that you made the trip safely Evalina. Looking forward to seeing pictures.

    Linda

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  19. Wow what a trip, glad you have arrived enjoy your new home hugs Lynda Ruth

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  20. That was a long trip. Glad you arrived safely. The ocean view sounds amazing. Hope you enjoy setting up your new home. love Annette

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  21. Oh Evalina, I didn't know that you were going to move! Are you a gardener? I have some gorgeous gardening photos from Vancouver Island, I think it is supposed to be heaven for roses. Enjoy your new home, and I hope to see lots of pictures!
    Melinda

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  22. Welcome back to B.C.! Beautiful part of the Island you've chosen. Glad you all made it safe and sound and I'm looking forward to pictures.

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  23. Congratulations and best wishes with your new home. It sounds fabulous!

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  24. Wow! Big move! I cannot believe that you are leaving the Yukon! I will no have to read back over your blog to find out the whys and wherefores (I have been a bit remiss in keeping up with your news lately!)

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  25. Welcome to the Island!! I hope that you'll be able to come up for a visit! Maybe in the spring, when we have a lot of baby goats to play with!! Hugs!!

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  26. Congratulations on the move, hope you settle in soon and show us some photos of the new area. Your journey makes me realise just how big Canada is. Last time I travelled for 36 hours I crossed five countries from England to East Germany!

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  27. Welcome to the island..... .let me know when you are settled and we can meet for lunch !!!!

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  28. Good luck to you and congrats on your move. Nice to think of you in warmer climates.

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  29. Wishing you much happiness and peace in your new home! All the best!

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  30. I'm so sorry that you have left when we had just met. You have moved to another beautiful place though. Enjoy your new life there. :)

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  31. I'm very behind on blog reading but wanted to say congratulations on the move. It sounds like your new place is lovely! I would adore having an ocean view.

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