The Halifax Trip

Well, it has been an eventful two days...we left early yesterday morning for Halifax, and spent the morning having Brad drop off resumes in over a dozen Welding shops in Burnside and area. He got some good vibes from several of them, so hope that he gets a bite. Then we went in search of apartments...there wasn't much to pick from in the price range they can afford...the first place we looked at was a DUMP and STUNK. It was so tiny, there wasn't room to turn around. BUT the second place they looked at was so awesome, they jumped on it right away. It was $600/month with heat and hot water included. The apartment is clean, new looking with beautiful kitchen cupboards, roomy and bright, with a lovely view overlooking the harbour and bridge I think. We were shown the one down below it, but she clamied it was even nicer. A very secure building, nice laundry room right there, and an underground parking garage. So, they filled out an application and found out some hours later that they were accepted for a one year lease. AND, it is just down the street from where her father lives, so he can walk over any time. Which is awesome, then he doesn't have to bring HER, who Amber does not like, let alone me.

Following checking out the apartment, we were heading over to look and see where her father lives, and happened to skim a curb with the car and popped a tire. Thankfully it happened just up the street from the Toyota dealership!!! So Brad and I whacked on the donut tire and headed back to the dealership where they replaced the tire (all covered under my Extended Car Plan) and we were on our way. We headed down to Halifax Shopping Centre where Amber found the perfect prom dress at Sears at a very reasonable price, and then we picked up a tie for Brad, and shoes for the kid. They also bought some household items too.

So then we headed back to my neice's house for the rest of the evening, and visited. My other neice showed up and it was great to see everyone.

This morning we have to go to the bank, sign the lease, check out the shipyards (more resumes from Brad) and then we get to go home...I get to relax, they get to pack. Their apartment is free to move into on the 15th of this month, which is just next week! It panicked them a little, but they will be ok. We will be moving them on the 19th, as we have to wait for the weekend for me to be able to drive the truck up there. Amber can't move up until the following weekend as she has her Grad stuff all that week. And sometime in there I have to move out of my place!!! I just don't see any restful days coming soon...And I haven't even begun to pack!!!

no wonder I am tired...