"Like them I led a settled life, I threw it all away"

[theducks]

Maybe not seeking gold and fortune, and I hope our journey ends up better than brave Franklin's, but anyway.

Status update so far:

• Resigned from my job as of 12 June 2009


• Elizabeth has a leave of absence for 12 months starting 19 June 2009


• Booked plane tickets to Canada, leaving Perth in the evening of 24 June 2009


• Requested to break tenancy as of 12 May 2009 (Will be staying at mum's place)


• Heard positive sounding noises regarding possible employment at a Canadian University (!)


• Cancel cable (done 2009-04-23 for 2009-05-24)


• Cancel internet(done 2009-04-22 for 2009-05-22)

Todo:

• Pack house up and move to Mum's place


• Organise sale of furniture to jetblackvalias and anyone else who is interested - see http://canada.theducks.org/forsales.html


• Cancel telephone


• Cancel power


• Cancel gas


• Change address at Australia Post (to where? mum's PO Box or Elizabeth's parents? Hmm)


• Move subscription address for Australian Personal Computer


• Book accommodation in Vancouver for initial 2 week period


• Weed possessions significantly while at mum's place


• Cancel contents insurance


• Suspend health insurance


• Work out what we're going to do with our car


• .. more to follow I suspect

Comments

[dannipenguin.livejournal.com]

I propose the subscription to APC can in fact be cancelled.