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03/02/2003 Archived Entry: "Keep Movin' On II: The search for apartments"

Yesterday was a big up-and-down day...it started off getting up early and driving towards Tsawassen, only to find out along the way that the apartment we were heading off to see wasn't actually going to be emptied in time for us to move. Since we had much time to kill before our next appointment, we decided to investigate the area around it. It turns out that it's right next to one of the coolest places in the lower mainland...Garry Point park in Steveston. :) Actually, I restate that...the park is somewhat L-shaped, and the apartment is right in the corner of the L. Excellent location, every day we could walk down and have tea on the oceanside rocks, or find a bench and watch the people who bring out their huge fancy kites (though I think I'd like to join them - I love kite-flying). During the summer we could see the Tall Ship festival within a two minute walk of our front door. All year round we could get into model boat building events, or rent a sailing dinghy for the day for full-size water enjoyment.

It's a lot closer to work, and no bridges or tunnels along my commute. A little more expensive, but then again there is much less crime than where we currently are. It's worth it.

Now we have to wait and see if we get the place. Jen and I will be sorely disappointed if we don't.