Jay's work with CIC seems never ending. The latest snag concerned a 'missing' medical assessment for Min Hee. Fortunately our neighbour was able to help by connecting us with a new clinic in Kelowna, so the gang drove there last week, saw the official CIC doctor and paid the required fee. Now, after an assessment this week and the exchange of more money, this glich in the file should be behind them. Immigration involves a staggering amount of paper work and palm greasing. I don't know how Jay has done it. He overheard me on the phone last week dealing with a minor insurance problem concerning mom's death. My irritation was evident in my tone of voice, and after I had hung up, he said," Imagine going through that on an almost weekly basis, dealing with more serious issues in three languages for over a year?" I can't.
Tomorrow the work starts with a bang on the basement renovation. The man with the machine that grinds through the concrete floor to clear a path for the pipes that will connect the new bathroom to the original plumbing arrives tomorrow. His reputation precedes him. Apparently he has equipment that rivals what was used to construct the 'Chunnel' between England and France. Most of the dust will be sucked up by a vacuum as the tunnel is bored. I don't think there will be any way of eliminating noise; however, so I am grateful to be house sitting for Mo and John for the next four nights. The girls will probably rise earlier than usual and go with May to either the Rec. Centre or climbing wall. They've been enjoying both those places lately. Jay will be lugging the big chunks of concrete out to the back to be hauled away, along with all the branches he removed from the trees. We're into the big work. I've always enjoyed that, although now more at a distance.
Min Hee and Jin Hee feeding the goats at Davison's Orchard
Bill, Sharon, her daughter and grand daughters enjoying one of May's feasts.
A view of Eva Lake in Revelstoke National Park, last Sunday's hike
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