So, I've worked almost every Saturday and Sunday since the new year, trying to complete this manuscript. The original delivery date was 1 February. My editor said he could give me "a couple of weeks," so I was ready to send it off today, knowing that I want/need to give it a thorough read. In our exchange of e-mails this morning he said, "With regards to reading the work, you have a few weeks before the ms is actually due." Huh? I wrote back to clarify and he replied, "I have you down for a 1 March delivery. I gave you an extra couple of weeks since I am familiar with the fun of teaching and writing at the same time." Woo-hoo. I'm glad I didn't know that and now I have a couple of weeks to read through it at a sane pace. I'll be glad to never see it again, but I'm really glad to have that cushion!
In other news, Saturday we had eight little boys at the house for 6YO's party. It was crazy, but fine. I am particularly pleased that we managed a party without the participation of any "licensed characters." We went with bright primary colors, made an activity of coloring their gift bags, etc. For those of you unfamiliar with the world of kids' parties, it's become insanity and a good number of folks are fighting back. But, yes, by "gift bags" I mean the "parting gifts" for the little guests. We got each of them a wooden letter of their first initial that they decorated, a punch balloon, a box of sour candy hearts, and little "Wooly Willy" thingies. We were going for the "old fashioned birthday party" theme. And, in really big news - this is the first year that P didn't bake a cake that I would decorate using the bag, tips, etc. No playing Martha this year. But, we'd better start planning for February '08... Just kidding.
Yet in other news, we're broadening the scope of possibilities for our initial home in Canada. For a variety of reasons (e.g., law school and contacts), we're now also looking at Fredericton, NB. Not the big immigration destination - which is and of itself is somewhat of a draw - but appealing for a number of reasons. Anyway, when in NS, instead of touring Cape Breton we're going to visit NB and see what we think. We'll end up someplace!
I suppose I should get back to work. Just thought that I should take a few moments, while I could, to post a bit o' update. As I like to say, more as it happens!
Oh, but... how 'bout those Dixie Chicks!?!?!?!
10 months ago
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New Brunswick, eh? Now that's news.
Let us know your thoughts - We've never been, but I'm sure it's just as beautiful as the rest of our future homeland.
As for the Chicks:
They rule!!
Happy Birthday to the little guy.
I told Emilio I want to check out the Toronto burbs as a comparison to NS.
Our day in NYC yesterday reminded me how much I like visiting big cities.
web - Yeah, keeping the options open... We like what we've learned, but we're taking a "wait and see" approach. So much depends on the options for work and for P to take the law courses she'll need to complete.
tom - Thanks! You said it for me, I like VISITING big cities. Having lived in DC, NYC, and Boston, I love visiting, but I'm ready for something a little slower. Though, truth be told, if we were childless a loft right downtown would be okay, too.
Won't it be interesting to see how it all plays out for us all...
Won't it be interesting to see how it all plays out for us all...
However it does will have to beat living under "the decider's" regime.
Yes, indeed!
I guess we're rather unadventurous moving from Seattle to Vancouver. :-) We are looking forward to visiting and exploring other parts of the country.
But, Vancouver is awesome!
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