Beers in Canada

Well here we are in Campbell River, BC... our new home! We can't believe it. The trip went really great. Some highlights:
- We spent our 1 year anniversary in Banff
- We went to IKEA twice!! (maybe just a highlight for me -Andrea)
- We got to go to dinner with Dori in Langley, BC. Thanks Dori!!! We look forward to seeing you on the island soon!
- We took a day trip to Victoria where we saw Starbucks on every block and got to visit MEC

Now we're chilling at Taco del Mar ... our favorite fast food Mexican restaurant.

We miss you all soo much.

James and Andrea
ps email lots!!!

Hello Everyone,
James and I just finished watching the Tyee Fishing Club here in Campbell River. They are out catching large salmon fish. There were about 100 boats out on the water and when they catch a big salmon they bring it in. If it weighs more than 30 pounds they get to ring a bell 3 times. Its a long-lasting tradition here in Campbell River... really cool to see. Ives... you would love it!!

Anyways... we just wanted to say hi to everyone. We're having issues with our condo but we plan to resolve it all tomorrow when I let James off his leash at the real estate office. You're going down Remax!!!

We miss everyone.... but we really like it here. It is so beautiful. We went for a 2 hour walk along the ocean today. You guys are missing out!

Andrea and James

Check out new photos in our image gallery to the right of your screen. We have photos on there of our trip up to Campbell River and of watching the Tyee Fishing Club.

Peace out!

Presentations... presentations... and more presentations. In my first class on Wed. I found out that I have to give THREE presentations. This is exactly what I didn't want! grrrrrrr.
Day 2 (thursday) I found out that I barely have to go to school. SWEEEET! I have classes all day Monday, 1/2 day Tuesday & Wednesday, no school Thursday, and a half day some Fridays. Not bad eh? It makes up for all the presentations.
I'm in a class of about 35 students of which only 10 make up the Adventure Tourism program. The rest are in the tourism and hospitality program. The outlook on the course looks really good.
Now for your part, I will need your prayers to get through the presentations as I am not very comfortable with them. So pray especially hard AND long on sept. 29th, oct. 25th, and nov. 27th & 29th. Thanks guys...

I'm off to study... NOT
JAMES

Hey guys,
Just wanted to point out that we have new pics in our image gallery. These pictures just so happen to be taken right outside of our condo, not to brag or anything. So feel free to browse through the pics in the cruiseship album.
Thanks Chris for putting a link on your blog to our blog. We appreciate your welcoming us to the blogging world.
Talk to you later,

James & Andrea

Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you know that I survived my first day of work today. It went pretty good. Everyone was really friendly and I think its going to be a great place to work. The store is smaller than my previous one but it is still pretty busy. Nothing really major happened today so I don't have any fun stories to tell.
Have a great week!

Andrea

The countdown is on! I will be 26 years old on September 21st! I'm kind of in shock from this realization. I think this birthday means that I am officially an "adult". I don't like the sounds of this.
James and I have enjoyed a couple days off together. We went out to Quadra Island yesterday. It is only a 10 minute ferry ride east of us. There isn't a lot there but we checked out a few resorts. The resorts do whale watching, grizzly bear, fishing, and kayaking tours from the lsland. It is beautiful but very remote.
Today we're doing catch up stuff - running errands. Its pretty nice here today: ~20 degrees and sunny.
I hear there is snow coming to Saskatoon possibly this weekend?! That sucks.
I think we'll miss the snow at Christmas but not really at any other time.
We're still awaiting our first visitors!!! My mom and dad should be arriving Oct. 4 and then staying for a week until they take off to NEW YORK CITY for a few days. We're really excited about them coming. James just told me that his parents are likely coming in October too. How lucky are we?!
So basicly we are now booking for November/December for our next visitors. Any takers??

Have a good one!
Andrea

Hi guys,
Just in Courtenay chillaxin at an internet cafe place downtown. I'm enjoying catching up on emails and blogs while James is out talkin bikes at all the local bike shops. He has probably gone to all the kayak stores too. Its a sunny day here which is nice after a few days of rain.
I'm excited because its 2 days until my birthday and I managed to get my shift changed at work on my b-day. I work until 4pm now which is cool so that James and I can spend the evening together.
There isn't much new here. James and I plan on checking out a golf course on the way back to Campbell River to see if it will suit my dad's golfing abilities when they come out. We're getting excited about our visitors and excited about checking out Tofino. Don't worry Ives, we'll check out the surf for ya!
Oh, and we found this new Mexican restaurant in Courtenay. It looks so Mexican. It is this bright yellow cement building with authentic Mexican tiles all around it and beautiful gardens. It looks really cool. Wish you guys could see it!

Have a great day!
Andrea

Well, my 26th birthday has come and gone. I had a great day though. I mainly spent the evening chatting with friends and family. It was so much fun. First I spoke with Chris and Sue on Skype ( a free online phone service). Then James took me out to dinner to Moxie's on the ocean. After dinner Grandma Beer, Grandma Enns, Sherry & Ken, Mom & Dad, and Jamie called. I got to spend lots of time catching up on Saskatchewan news.

Thank you to everyone who sent cards and/or gifts and/or emails. Thank you Sally for the birthday card. It was so cute. Thank you Alyssa for the necklace. It is so pretty. Chris and Sue.... I just picked up the book you gave me. Thank you! I'm sure that I'll enjoy reading it. It looks great.

James had all the mail laid out for me on the table when I arrived home from work. James spent the evening surprising me. Everytime I turned around there was something new on the table. First there was a birthday card on the table from him. Second, there was an icecream cake on the table saying "Happy Birthday Andrea". It was so exciting that he had a cake made for me. What a sweetie. The last time I got to the table there a little box with a bow on it. I opened it up and there was an oval shaped silver locket with a gold cross on it. It is so pretty. Just what I wanted! Now I just have to find photos that can fit in it! Any ideas anyone?

I have uploaded some photos of James and I on my birthday. You should be able to see the cake he gave me along with the cards and some gifts around me. I'm wearing the cardigan mom gave me. Fits perfect mom!

I'm excited to go shopping next week when my parents arrive with some gift money that I received. Finally... an excuse to shop!! hehe

I must mention on behalf of my significant other though.... to all those who sent packages to Andrea ENNS.... it is difficult for me to claim them at the post office because my last name is actually changed to Beer (effective August 28, 2005).

The weather here has been beautiful - summer temperatures. Its great.
We move into our condo on Saturday. We can't wait to move in and get settled. It will be so nice. Anyone wanting to help is sure welcome!!!!!! I know my parents intentionly didn't come this weekend just for that reason! (just joking momsie... you guys helped enough already).

Keep sending us emails. We love hearing from you guys.
We haven't had any emails from a few people in a while... namely....
* Amber
* Ken
* Chris and Sue
* Ives Guardado

hehehehe. Not to make you feel bad or anything.... we just miss you.

Andrea

Well, my 26th birthday has come and gone. I had a great day though. I mainly spent the evening chatting with friends and family. It was so much fun. First I spoke with Chris and Sue on Skype ( a free online phone service). Then James took me out to dinner to Moxie's on the ocean. After dinner Grandma Beer, Grandma Enns, Sherry & Ken, Mom & Dad, and Jamie called. I got to spend lots of time catching up on Saskatchewan news.

Thank you to everyone who sent cards and/or gifts and/or emails. Thank you Sally for the birthday card. It was so cute. Thank you Alyssa for the necklace. It is so pretty. Chris and Sue.... I just picked up the book you gave me. Thank you! I'm sure that I'll enjoy reading it. It looks great.

James had all the mail laid out for me on the table when I arrived home from work. James spent the evening surprising me. Everytime I turned around there was something new on the table. First there was a birthday card on the table from him. Second, there was an icecream cake on the table saying "Happy Birthday Andrea". It was so exciting that he had a cake made for me. What a sweetie. The last time I got to the table there a little box with a bow on it. I opened it up and there was an oval shaped silver locket with a gold cross on it. It is so pretty. Just what I wanted! Now I just have to find photos that can fit in it! Any ideas anyone?

I have uploaded some photos of James and I on my birthday. You should be able to see the cake he gave me along with the cards and some gifts around me. I'm wearing the cardigan mom gave me. Fits perfect mom!

I'm excited to go shopping next week when my parents arrive with some gift money that I received. Finally... an excuse to shop!! hehe

I must mention on behalf of my significant other though.... to all those who sent packages to Andrea ENNS.... it is difficult for me to claim them at the post office because my last name is actually changed to Beer (effective August 28, 2005).

The weather here has been beautiful - summer temperatures. Its great.
We move into our condo on Saturday. We can't wait to move in and get settled. It will be so nice. Anyone wanting to help is sure welcome!!!!!! I know my parents intentionly didn't come this weekend just for that reason! (just joking momsie... you guys helped enough already).

Keep sending us emails. We love hearing from you guys.
We haven't had any emails from a few people in a while... namely....
* Amber
* Ken
* Chris and Sue
* Ives Guardado

hehehehe. Not to make you feel bad or anything.... we just miss you.

Andrea