White-out!!!

[Lindsey]

Oh my gosh the weather is just terrible! There are white-out conditions, highways are blocked off by police, the winds are so bad that the snow is blowing totally horizontally. It's not that cold, just hovering around freezing, but it's so dangerous to be out there with no visibility.

My brother has already asked my dad not to come into the city tonight, since travel is not advised around his area. As far as I know, those highways are still open, but I'd rather him be safe! It's really going to put a damper on our moving weekend since it will still be snowing tomorrow, and we are renting a moving truck starting at 7:30 tomorrow morning (thinking everyone would be in tonight!) And hopefully the highway to our new house will be okay...

I just knew something like this would happen Actually I thought it would be cold and rainy. A blizzard didn't cross my mind.

[Blueyes]

You WOULD have a blizzard on moving day Y'all be careful Lindsey!

[DianaB]

How disappointing. I'm sorry that you're having miserable weather....especially with you trying to move. I hope that it gets better so you can have a good time moving! At least this will be a memory of your first day in your new house......just think......tonight you could be in the hot tub!!!!!

[paula1961]

I sure hope the weather is better today for your move Lindsey!! How is it going?

[Janet]

Thinking of you this morning Lindsey. Sure hope the weather calmed down enough for you to get moved without any difficulty. Stay safe in that snow.

[Lindsey]

Well, we got moved!

Actually on Friday night we went to look at a brand new dining set that someone had just bought from an expensive furniture store, but decided to move to Montreal at the end of the month. So this set was worth about $2000 and they decided to sell it for $500. We bought it immediately! The leather seats on all 6 chairs were still covered in plastic!

On Saturday morning we dropped off Layla at my grandma's house, picked up the moving truck, and picked up the dining set. Then we headed back to the condo and got a few things loaded before my uncle and my cousin's husband showed up. So they got most of the big stuff moved. My uncle said he heard travel was still not recommended around my dad's area so we weren't sure if he'd be there in time. My dad finally showed up and said conditions were terrible until about an hour out of the city. He was in 4 wheel drive for the whole trip and it took about 3.5 hours instead of 2.5. My brother was supposed to come but at the last minute his girlfriend decided she needed the SUV for the day and so he needed to be picked up Of course she needed it at the last minute!

We got a ton of stuff into the house, and Scott's parents came and his mom cleaned the kitchen before I unpacked things, and that was really nice because it was pretty disgusting! We went back into the city and Scott and I bought pizza for everyone who helped. My brother's girlfriend showed up for pizza too, because it turns out she decided not to actually go anywhere that day and just stayed at home with their vehicle. Shaun could have used it after all.

Then we picked up Layla and headed back. SHE LOVES THE HOUSE! I thought we'd block her off in one area but I don't think we even need to. We put one pad by the back door and without fail, she has used it every time. Even in the middle of the night the first night, she went all the way downstairs to pee! I am so happy! I shoveled off our back deck yesterday and she was ripping around the yard like crazy And last night there were a bunch of kids in the neighborhood playing on the street and she was right at the fence barking her little heart out

Last night Scott asked if I had a white sheet, so I pulled one out and he hung it from the ceiling in the top room. Then he set up his projector and we sat in our papasan chairs and watched a movie. It was awesome! I think we will be buying a pull-down screen for that area.

Anyways, we are very very very happy and I don't think it's really hit me yet that the house is OURS!

[DianaB]

It sounds like home already, Lindsey!!! I can't wait for you to get everything in it's place and take pictures!!! Wish that I could come and see it in person!!!

[Lindsey]

I can't wait either lol!

And if you ever want to come see it in person, ANY of you, our doors are open! I would just recommend coming in the summer time! I don't know how many are willing to brave -50 degree temperatures in the winter

[judy]

It sounds so wonderful Linds! Congratulations to you, Scott and Layla on your new home!

Tell Layla we are very proud of her (except Max who says she should not get you used to her behaving so well). Annie thinks she is doing beautifully!

Sorry moving day was a blizzard. Saskatchewan sure has a lot of weather!

[Lindsey]

Thank you Judy!

Yeah you could say that again! The day before it was warm enough to wear shorts and no jacket, and the next day, blizzard! I just found this video, I'm not sure if you'll be able to see it...

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/you...051/1/cask0276

Those were the conditions on Friday afternoon. Terrible!

The same day, winds were so strong in Scott's hometown that they had to evacuate a downtown building because it was swaying in the wind, up to 18 inches at the top And people were getting nauseous from the movement. Here in the city, a roofer was blown off a 3 story roof while trying to fix damage from the wind (not exactly a smart move)... He survived and is in hospital. Unfortunately, one woman was killed when a small shed type building on skids blew over and squished her between it and her car

[DIANE W]

Congratulations to you all in your lovely new home, it was terrible that the weather was so awful for you, but at least you are HOME now and everyone is safe and sound.

I cant wait for pictures and the dining furniture sounds a bargain - wlll done.

[paula1961]

I'm so glad you guys got moved Lindsey! It does sound like that it feels like home to ya already. That's just wonderful! I'm so happy for you and Scott. And it sounds like Layla is making herself right at home. Good girl Layla! Can't wait for pics

By the way, you did get an awesome buy on that dining set. Congrats!

[gja1000]

Lindsay! I can't believe you are all moved, that is just too cool for words. I'm so happy that Layla feels at home. You know, dogs know much more than we do about our environment. I think that is a very good sign!

[Lindsey]

I spoke too soon! Yesterday she had pooped in the living room! I wasn't too upset about it though, because she had used her pad to pee on all day And so far she's doing WAY better than when we first moved into the condo!

I felt so bad for her leaving her there all day because we were quite late getting home last night (stopped at a hot tub store to ask about chemicals, stopped at the condo to load the car with more stuff, went grocery shopping) so she must have thought we were never coming back! But I found her vibrating with excitement at the top of the first set of stairs I think she slept all day.

[judy]

Awww! What's sweeter than coming home to a yorkie?