The theme song of my children's summer sports camp in Huntsville Ontario and
We are moving form Soi 22 where we have been living for over 5 years, outwards to near the airport. It is amazing how much stuff we have accumulated over those 5 years.
the Imagine Dragons version ..
We move once again about the 4th week in February to Canada for 6 months. We are, therefore sending some of our stuff to the village about mid August and are moving only what we will need for the 6 months out near the airport.
Ideally we only want to take just the stuff that will travel to Canada with us in our first move. That means, what stuff fits in 6 large suitcases weighing under 25 kilos each. That is the allotment for use when we fly internationally.
I certainly will fit in 2 large suitcases as I will be taking 2 laptops, some backup drives, some clothes (not much) and some papers that will be required when we land in Canada to apply for a SIN card and child allowance for Jaidan. That means another trip to the translator for translations of Jaidan's birth certificate, our marriage licence, etc.
Jaidan is a suitcase of clothes, and a suitcase of his favorite toys.
Thavorn will be the problem as she has accumulated many purses and clothes over the last 5 years. Purses can be bought for 300 baht here in Thailand. Ditto for jeans, skirts and tops. However, she should fit in 2 large suitcases.
I am finding it difficult to jettison the paperwork I have accumulated over the years to apply for visas for Thailand and Canada. I have multiple copies of everything and receipts for airline flights and condo rentals going back 5 years. I no longer need them as Thavorn has her Permanent Resident Visa, but it is still difficult to get rid of so many documents which were necessary to securing our new lives.
It will also be difficult to leave the community, here on Soi 22 that we have become part of. 7/11 employees lend us umbrellas when we get caught out in the rain and motorcycle taxi drivers give us free rides now and again. The food vendors know how we like our noodle soup and the massage girls no better than to solicit my business, but instead ask, 'Where is Jaidan?'
However, I usually view change as good and rejuvenating .. so off we go :-)
Thavorn preparing dinner ..
We figure these 2 sweaters will be good for our trip to Canada .. bought both for 800 baht
Jaidan playing in the Queen's Park
TTYL
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