On Saturday, we ventured out of the city and headed south into the suburbs. Will wanted to go to a specific bike shop and we needed to get some groceries. ..
Becoming a resident, Part 2
Posted by on July 27th, 2007 in expat and mental stateAnother part of becoming a resident is the realisation that local practices really are the most practical response to local conditions. That idea looks obvious when the words appear on my screen! ..
Our first visitors
Posted by on July 18th, 2007 in dublin, entertainment and expatSettling into our lives in Dublin has been a long (but fun) process since Will arrived. ..
Becoming a resident, Part 1
Posted by on July 13th, 2007 in dublin, expat and mental stateThe first step to becoming a resident of a city? Actually moving there. The moving company retrieved the paper and cardboard Wednesday evening, so I can say that we’re moved in.
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Two tugs, Tina. Only two tugs.
Posted by on June 26th, 2007 in expatAs Will said yesterday, we are really excited to get the sea shipment. ..
Seventy percent unpacked
Posted by on June 26th, 2007 in expat and mental stateOne of Anita’s friends said that you reach a point of despair in unpacking: You are 70% unpacked, and you have no idea where to put anything that you unpack beyond that. ..
Paper Paper Everywhere
Posted by on June 25th, 2007 in expat and mental stateSo far, the toughest part of unpacking is the grey paper wrapped around everything. ..
Our stuff arrived!
Posted by on June 25th, 2007 in expat and mental stateOur shipment of stuff from the States arrived this morning! This is the shipment that went by sea. It was unloaded in less than two hours, by two young men and their supervisor. ..