The month started fine, with balmy temperatures and the
annual Thanksgiving visit from big brother. We relocated to our friends’ yard
and they ventured off on a road trip.
Then things changed! Snow fell and the temperature dropped.
Even with some adjustments, the furnace seemed to be running all the time. The
propane budget was blown away with the wind - $250 worth over one month!
Finally, there was a short reprieve in the weather. The
folks from our winter housesit were able to begin their journey to Arizona
and we were able to move into their house. Our kids graciously arranged their
busy schedule to help carry boxes and, of course, my piano.
My thinking about full-timing in Canada
has changed a little now. I love RV
living, but housesitting is a pretty good arrangement for Canadian
winters! It was a welcome change to be
cozy and comfortable with an unlimited water supply, and to know it would still
be that way in the morning. The cable and internet services are a big plus for
long winter evenings as well.
The move was made just in time. Within hours it was snowing
and blowing again. But I was tuned in to TSN ,
just in time for the last Roughrider games of the season.