I Don't Think We're in Paris Anymore Toto

Well I've been in St. John's for just over 72 hours and I've already been through 2 winter storms. I guess that's my punishment for bragging about how nice the winter in Paris has been.

We take possession of the new house today. Everyone is very excited and anxious to start moving. Lori's parents have sold their house so we'll be packing up and moving over the next couple of weeks. Not sure when Lori will be able to get away for a visit. I think we'll have to change the name of the blog to "One Canadian in Paris and One Canadian in Canada" for the next little while.

Anyway, we won't be moving too much today because I'll be planted in front of the TV watching Canada and the U.S. play hockey this afternoon. GO CANADA GO!!

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Caught

Things have been quiet for us lately, we are taking a break from traveling for awhile. Lori has been busy at work and I've been catching up on my French training. We've also been working on the final details of buying the house in Newfoundland. I'm flying back in just over a week to take care of the closing. My trip is open ended right now, meaning I'm not sure when I'll be back in Paris.

We received some good news this week, they caught the person who broke into the apartment and apparently we were not his only victim in the area. Of course none of our stuff was recovered, but under French law, we have an opportunity to confront him in civil court to try and recoup some of our losses. The chances of getting money from someone who makes his living by stealing are slim, but I think it's great that the victims get a chance to face the culprit who caused them so much grief in court. Unfortunately, I won't be around for the trial and chances are Lori will be too busy, but it feels good to know that he has been caught and is being punished.

I hope everyone has a good weekend. I'll be watching a lot of the Olympics this weekend since Lori is gone for work. Take care.

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