Unpacking in TO

This week has been more than eventful. I finished my job with the City of Guelph, and I've moved to Toronto this past Thursday to start my new job at the Ontario Power Authority. My first day at the new job is Tuesday, and I'm really looking forward to it (although, slightly nervous.)

I just want to thank Dad and Uncle Ian for helping Pete and I move. Dad, thanks so much for helping us pack up, and for driving the moving truck for us - and for dealing with last minute moving craziness. Ian, thanks so much for the warm greeting to the neighbourhood, and for helping us unpack... and for photo-documenting the move-in unloading. Some of you pictures are shared below.
This is a cute picture of Pete loading the elevator for another trip up to the new apartment

Wow... we have a lot of stuff. The place was pretty full once we were done unloading.

This is our new view. We face the north side of the building. It's quiet and has lots of green space.

We are on the 4th floor - just where the tops of the trees are.

This is me, trying to figure out where to drop off the Uhaul truck.

Dad is checking out the view.


Tangent was the best little mover. She was PURRFECT in the car while I was driving. She got a little freaked out when we let her out in the new office room, but she came around pretty quick once she had her food, litter box and bedding back.


At the end of the day, Ian took us all out to dinner. Here Pete and I are happy to be in TO, but very tired from a long day. (And full from the Mandarin Buffet ;)

Best Green Party video ever

Very motivating... if not somewhat cheesy. I love it!


Click here to see video.


Just a reminder... The byelection in Guelph is Sept 8th! But, you can vote anytime at the election office on Eramosa Rd!

In this byelection, the strategic vote is a Green vote.

Let's make history!

Seriously? Wow....

John McCain supports offshore drilling, and approves this message!

Check out video here.

See treehugger breakdown of this video here. In summary:
-Geologists aren't 100% sure how much oil is actually available (they guess its about 17.8 billion barrels), which is 2-3 years of US demand .... offshore drilling is not a long term solution
-Production wouldn't begin until 2017 ...offshore drilling does nothing to help American families now
-Oil prices are determined on the global market ...offshore drilling will do nothing to lower the cost of fuel

Any politician who claims they can reduce the cost of oil is lying.

Gore is all 'a-buzz' in the Green blogsphere, again

Check out Gore's latest speech here.

Can the US electricity come from 100% carbon emission free sources in 10 years?

Just try not to smile!

A good friend of mine forwarded me this amazing video. Click here to see.

It put a smile on my face, and it will probably put one on yours.

Enjoy!!!

;)


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