Our new neighbourhood

The PhoenixWednesday the final pod arrives and once it is unpacked, we will be officially moved in! The first picture is of our new building, named the Phoenix, as viewed from the park by the Fraser river where we often take Bailey for her daily stroll.

FREE Pooch ParkingThe River District is part of a planned community with many amenities a couple of years away. However, there is a distinct feel to the neighbourhood. We’ve been welcomed to this area by so many people, it’s hard to believe. Even Bailey feels welcome – check out the free parking and free water for the dogs!

A view of the riverIt’s a working river, for sure, with lots of tugs towing various vessels and big log booms up and down the channel. Here a big heron gets a look at the area from atop a big piling.

Bailey watches the riverBailey never gets tired of checking out the river. If I let her get close enough, she jumps right in. There are other parks, but we haven’t ventured far yet.

 

Happy Birthday, Pam!

Pam turned 50 again today, and it was a pretty nice day. We are still living in the hotel. The flooring guys didn’t quite get it done before the long weekend, unfortunately.

The old carpet and appliances have been removed, the whole apartment was skim coated with cement to completely level it, then came the flooring install. No transitions at all, except into the two tiled bathrooms! You can play hockey on it….

We have been cleaning for the long weekend. The floors will be done on Tuesday. Our new bedroom and dining room furniture arrive on Wednesday. So Wednesday the 9th will be the first night in the new place.

We are both pretty much running on empty. It’s hard to remember what day it is, let alone what needs to be done! Good thing we don’t have a phone, since the telemarketers could talk me into anything right now.

I have no pictures to offer – I have a camera, but I can’t remember how to use it — just kidding…. I just haven’t taken pictures – there is so much to do, there is no time to take pictures of it.