I flew to the Maritimes on Jean-Baptiste Day, a national Holiday in the French province. When I arrived at Halifax's airport it was just as hot and sunny as it had been in Montréal. Krista looked smashing in her business outfit - and I couldn't help but grin to myself as I noticed how some of the guys' heads turn. We start catching up almost instantly, and making plans on our way back into the city. It feels great to be back in Halifax!
Our friend Anie invited Krista and me for a BBQ at her new crib that night. A great new home, I must add. Her pets (a kittie and a doggie) are just an adorable bunch. We briefly talked about my relocation, and that's when Anie said she thinks Krista should marry me... Long story short: I freaked out.
The next day I met up with one of Krista's coworkers who relocated from Denmark for lunch. Being an ICT person herself, she had no trouble getting a job. She's certainly given me some food for thought.
On Friday Krista and I finally took Foxglove for an actual test "drive". Thanks to a very weak reverse (there is something wrong with the motor) she has trouble docking the new boat. Trusting me with her life she wanted me the first person to accompany her on the first real outing.
I got a general run down on Foxglove and what she expected me to do when it came down to docking; jump off the boat onto the dock with the lines of both bow and stern, and basically pull the boat in.
Krista is now a member of the Armdale Yacht Club (she suggested it as a place for our wedding ceremony) and so we left from there to McNabs. Once we got to the island we tried docking - and it went fairly well. By the time we were completely done, we suddenly noticed that a pretty heavy fog had rolled in. Me being the laid back person I am talked Krista into going back via the Halifax harbour coast.
And by the time we had turned the boat fog was starting to cover the other side of McNabs. It suddenly seemed like a very bad idea to go back (especially without GPS). Needless to say we had to dock again. The second time went extremely well, and I was instantly promoted to First Mate. The downside: we were probably going to spend the night on the island. I really wouldn't have mind if I hadn't a prior engagement to meet two friends for a concert at Alderney Landing.
Long story short: Krista called friend Mike Tilley aka Captain Redbeard for help. He dropped me off at Alderney Landing, and dropped Krista off at the yacht club (where the car is).
The concert was good: Sarah Slean was a great new find (musically), Divine Brown reminded me of a Motown singer (she totally had the attitude according to my friend Kelly) and Paula Cole was awesome. She delivered, in my opinion, and I am glad I was there to witness that.
I crashed at a friend's place, one who's been promising me a pancake breakfast for the longest time. So, while I was enjoying a pancake brekkie with friends Krista hauled ass: Foxglove had to clear off the dock at McNabs (government regulation). She called me and asked me to meet her ASAP, as she was on her way to meet Mike to get the boat.
In the end Kelly and I took a cab to Bishop's Landing (that's on the Halifax side). We took Kelly for a little cruise along the harbor and back to the Armdale Yacht Club. The sun was out and it was a beautiful day.
The docking went perfect. Krista wants me to stay the entire Summer. I wish!
We went out on a little road trip: I wanted to see the tides at Bay of Fundy, so Krista drives us to Annapolis Valley aka The Valley. Also a great region for fresh strawberries, crisp apple cider and Nova Scotian wine etc. I buy some presents for the family and a friend. At one point, Krista turned on the radio after getting back into the car, and I was instantly happy: Serena Ryder's "All for love" was on! She dubs Serena Melissa junior *lol* because she thinks Serena sounds like Melissa Etheridge.
I happened to cook us dinner a couple of nights in a row, and on the second night Krista was sitting in (what she calls) her "man chair", watching TV while I slave away in the kitchen, when she says all that's missing is a beer and *belch* that she feels like the husband *snickers* An interesting analogy, eh? Anyhoo, I teach Krista how to boil rice - NOT the instant kind - the Asian way. (She thinks it's funny I don't know how to boil potatoes... Eh, dude, I'm Asian!) After a few good attemps I think she now has the hang of it.
One rainy morning I decided to install Saffron's cat door. Having to use pre-millennium tools it took me much longer than anticipated. We had dinner at her mom's place (I really liked her chicken) and went out for boating after that. While Krista noticed I take to it very quickly, I have to admit I was enjoying boating very much.
I suggest you now get a refill of whatever beverage you were having. There's one more post to go...
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