Well, the position has been finalized and the formal job offer has come from their management and to Julian. He called me this morning to let me know--of course, I missed the phone. Gah. That is why Star Trek is so much more efficient--they need only speak out loud to answer theirs. When I'm making a mad dash for my robe and my vibrating, shrilling phone at 6am, I am overcome by intense jealousy....
So, I will have a departure date on Monday. Which is very exciting. We get to book one-way tickets to England...Yay! My visa and work permit also came through this week, and Mike's supporting documents have been sent to the British High Commission; we're just waiting for response for his. As I didn't submit the correct papers, they didn't give me the British Ancestry visa that I applied for--instead they gave me Right of Abode, which gives me the right to live and work in Britain until my passport expires. Then, if I want, I can reapply for it and get another one. I don't really know what this means or what they're talking about--I just know that the solid black letters say, 'RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE UK' which makes me not want to throw up.
Now, to sell the scooter. When I have done that I will really feel like I'm on my way. And, also, I might cry a little. The scooter has been deemed, 'Unprotected' in the underground parking lot, and Mom keeps insisting that she absolutely will not drive it to work. I think she would like it come summer--she's working at Holes now, which would be the perfect place to drive to on a scooter. Alas, she's all worried about things like 'getting squished' and 'other drivers.' No heart... So, it must go. It shall make room for a car and a scooter in the UK. If anyone knows anyone who wants a 2006 50cc Piaggio Typhoon including helmets and locks for $2300, let me know. It's only got 3,000 kms on it, and I'll throw in the first 2 pre-paid visits to Top Gear for service.
It's weird to think that our location will change soon. I will no longer be living in Edmonton, my home. Just for a while, but still. Anyway, I will sign off for today. Mike and I are driving Mom to work, and then we're babysitting for Morgaine. She's 8 months now; so cute. When I figure out how to post pictures, I think she'll be one of them. Bye!
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I'm so excited for you--just think, we can spend Easter together!
You should throw a link to our blog on here and I will do likewise.
I totally will--for those of you who do not know, Erika and her partner Lester are good friends [as opposed to sucky ones?!] who are currently located in Dublin, Ireland. You can read about their adventures at www.lesterikatravelblog.blogspot.com.
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