Yep, today was the day! We headed out after a great omelet dinner and packing the last of my gear (two large suitcases and my ginormous backpack. I think maybe I have too much stuff. I mean how much can you fit in 3 drawers, some shelf space and hanging space????) Anyways, after saying a tearful goodbye to Janelle, we drove away – straight into a TWO HOUR border line-up! It's hard to be reasonable to those who cut into the line from VYE ROAD when you've been waiting since before Costco but we tried our hardest and made it through.
Well not really actually because then we had to go inside to get my student immigration stuff. You would not believe how complicated it is to go the washroom in US customs! They have to check your “orange slip” to make-sure you aren't gonna go dump something contraband down the toilet and then they have to push a button and then you have to push the door a certain way and of course, by this time, the whole room is staring at you so it's super awkward...I wouldn't really know though because I was just one of the people staring, I didn't actually go...anyways...
Just our luck, there is a fee that NO BODY told me about and it HAS TO BE PAID or you can't get your visa-ma-bob. Sooooo, Dad was released and went to Auntie Elaine's place to pay online and print the proof, then came back and I had to get fingerprinted and everything and FINALLY, an hour later, we left. So it has now taken us 3 hours to get 20km. The day was turning out GREAT!
In reality, the rest of the trip was pretty much uneventful, except for the few wrong turns we made. (Technology these days! Maggie, our Magellan GPS, was a little confusing, but I'm pretty sure Dad has her figured out now.) We had to make a couple Looeys (this is what we call LONG u-turns) and a much need Starbucks break but we made it to Maple Grove in a grand total of 10 hours...(Google Maps estimated about 4 ½).
So ya, it was your typical Styles trip, full of random stops, laughter, stupid jokes (mostly related to RV, the movie) and of course, Dad 'wandering' on the road as he observes the landscape. All in all, it was a blast, we just pray tomorrow will go more smoothly as the estimated time is already 2 hours longer!
Ahoy travellers! I'm glad to hear you made it safely to Maple Grove, even after some minor set backs. But lets face it, it wouldn't be a true Styles trip without some kind of detour or 'Looey' (lol, i like this term you've made up but it makes me lonely for you all at the same time).
ReplyDeleteI'm mananging better than I thought i would so far…Cassie and I went shopping around 3 yesterday and I bought a new purse, i really like it (that one i was telling mom about). Then we went and got some steaks at Clancy's Meat, went home and enjoying a lovely meal. The rest of the night we watched movies (Diary of a wimpy kid and Jane Eyre).
I LOVE your letters by the way! Almost forgot to read them lol. Today I went to Jordan and Ness's for breakfast and played with Jayden for a bit then I had to go home to bring Skittles to the Vet. But some excitement today! Java found a mink in the back yard! Ya, weird huh? I heard her barking like crazy so i went to check it out…I thought it was a rat at first till it made this horrible screaching noise, kinda like a hawk makes but harsher. Anyways I think its under the deck still.
Right now I'm Jordans again, just had supper with them and Dustin and Kelly and we're about to play four player Super Mario! Wahoo lol. Well at least i'm keeping busy...
Well i love you and miss you so much! Keep safe!
PS um question for Dad, how many scoops for 4 cups of coffee?? i failed in my attempt this morning :S
PPS analea, what email are you using right now??
PPPS oh ya, Danae, i think i encountered those vulgar little boys on my walk today…now i know what you mean. I was a bit rattled when I got back to the house. I feel like spying on them to find out how to talk to their parents! lol but that would be creepy on my part ;)
LOVE you a million daisies! :P
haha wow!!! sounds like a blast! Totally wish i could be a fly in ur car to observe it all! :)
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