last night I scuttled to the parking lot and raised the dead. Over the holidays, the maintenance crew buried my car in snow-- heavy, compacted snow. But I prevailed and shoveled the snow then took a deep breath, sat in my car and turned the key. It's alive! I knew Slepniir would not let me down. Afterall, we have been an item for 7 years. We've driven over 3 provinces and many, many towns and cities together. We've driven through every conceivable weather condition to be found in Canada. We've driven through mountains, over hills and dales, relaxed on a few ferries, and conquered the great prairie. I love my car and my car loves me.
Tonight I continue to pack and get ready for the last great trek home to Newfoundland. I was also happy to see I didn't overpack my car last December. I guarantee I'll be able to fit my stash and my book hoarde into my car-- even my duvet.
I'm really excited to be going home. I have a plan and it's good. Though, I might not be home for long. I have a lead on another job here in Alberta and it's left me torn. On one hand, I want a nice, relaxing 4 month vacation so I can catch up on being me. On the other hand, I don't want to be without a job, especially one that pays well. We'll see what happens tomorrow. I'll make the call because who knows, I may be able to take some time off while I wait for the new project to ramp up. I don't want to get ahead of myself though. First priority is to get home alive.
Even though I've found myself unemployed, Project Noble Beaver is still a go. Today while reading the comment board on the CBC I saw these two posts; "what the hell is made in Canada anymore? Can you give me some products I might consider buying?" and "Seriously, have you ever tried to buy only things made in Canada? It's almost impossible unless all you're buying is Quebec maple syrup and Alberta beef..."
Obviously they are not knitters and they are not me. I've found a lot of products that are Made in Canada. I have a wonderful group on Ravelry that have been brilliant at providing me with even more companies that sell or make products here in Canada. It's not impossible and I'm going to prove the pessimists wrong. So far I've been given the names of Canadian companies that sell and make paint, furniture, mattresses, cosmetics, soap, medicine, coffee, tea, chocolate, linen, wool, yarn, vegetables, dairy products, meat, fruit, tools, and clothing. This project is not going to be easy, but it's not impossible and doomed for failure.
Whatever your decision about the job turns out to be, I hope you can find peace in it.
Posted by: karin | Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 18:09
Here's another product that was designed, printed and manufactured in Newfoundland:
http://www.jellybeanrow.com/
I'm enjoying your blog (especially the photography) though I have no idea what it is about. I suspect that's because you're still trying to figure this out for yourself. Good luck with whatever lies around the bend.
Posted by: Geoff Meeker | Friday, March 20, 2009 at 08:43
Geoff ~ thank-you for your comment. Unfortunately, due to losing my job in the Oil Sands, I have to move back to Alberta. I am really heartbroken because I love Newfoundland. I've only been here 3 months but it's home.
Perhaps I will figure out what my blog is about someday. Right now my blog is locked down because I haven't paid typepad their monthly fee so you can find me at http://othila.blogspot.com.
Posted by: Sonja | Monday, March 23, 2009 at 01:04