Finally, time to catch up.
Hey everybody, you've all been so patient with my short commentaries attached to pictures I thought, since I finally have a little time, that I would catch you all up.
Life has been exciting as always here. Everything is constantly changing for us which keeps us on our toes. As I mentioned before, school is done on Wednesday for Scott and surprisingly he's quite relaxed. None of the usual scramble to get marks in, etc. This is because he had a much easier semester than the last. He taught shop, of course, and some gym, a CAPP (Career and Personal Planning) class, and a tutorial. Compared to the Accounting, Earth Science and no preps of last semester. He's quite happy with what his schedule looks like for next year (so far). He'll be teaching a little more shop, along with running the Math Essentials program (easier math), and I believe he will also have one computer class. This is exactly what he wanted so we are quite happy. The administration at the school will be changing completely next year. Our vice principal has left for another job and they've decided not to replace her. Our principal has taken up a superintendent position and we are quite happy for him and think he will do well. We may have our criticisms about these folks (as most people do their bosses) but really, they've both been very nice to us and we wish them the best. (And just in case you think the last few sentences have been ass-kissing, keep in mind that we have not shared more than the occasional picture from our blog with anyone in town or at school.) Another interesting thing that has happened with Scott and school was that a couple of his shop kids were extremely successful at the Yukon Skills Canada competition. Cougar came in first with his welding. And Kylie got silver for her woodworking. Awesome kids. Scott is very proud and they are both just back from the national skills competition in Halifax (Scott decided it was a bad time at school for him to be away for a week), I haven't heard yet how they did. Anyways, that sums up the goings on at school for Scott. He also has been hard at work on his Beetle and it is very nearly ready to be insured. All it needs is the back up lights fixed and Scott is pretty sure he has that covered. We're likely to get insurance on it later this week, depending on if the insurance company requires an inspection. There's been lots of yard work to do since the snow so suddenly disappeared; Scott’s been working hard on that, too. He's been happy and healthy and all in all making me a very happy girl. As for me, things have been at least as hectic. As soon as I was done subbing, Breakfast program, and tutoring I went and got myself another job. I am the new surgical assistant for our vet. Crazy, I know. It's hard to get skilled labour up here. So I spent two days training last week, not nearly enough but the assistant who is leaving the position is not available on Tuesday. So tomorrow I'm on my own. Warning**the following few sentences should be avoided by those people easily grossed out**I've been there for 3 surgeries and did most of the work (of the assistant) for the last one. The first two were a tumour and a castration (neuter), and the one that I did most of the work was a spay, the most invasive surgery. I don't actually touch anything in the surgical site but I do all of the calculations and drawing of the drugs, set up and operate the anaesthetic machine, monitor pulse and respiration, and lots more. It's really scary and wonderful. I haven't even felt faint yet at the sight of the innards of poor defenceless creatures! I feel like since I've been in Dawson I've been challenged in such enormous ways: first the subbing (in most places you have to be a certified teacher to substitute), now this. Not to mention, the extreme weather and remoteness. This is such an adventure. I'm so glad to be able to share it like this. And because you can never challenge yourself enough and no adventure is too big, we've decided that I should finally decide what I want to do when I grow up and pursue the education required to fulfill it. I've signed up to do the Bachelor of General Studies-Arts and Science program at Athabasca University, which is an accredited distance learning school (though it has a campus also). That is a 3 year program and once I've completed that, provided my grades are sufficient, I'll apply to a post degree program somewhere down south and obtain my bachelor of education that way. I've already got the 100 unpaid hours working with children I need to graduate. lol. And the current principal at the school is writing me a letter of reference for my portfolio. I've received my first two courses in the mail already although technically I don't start until July 1. Like I said before, it's all very exciting. So, the vet's assistant job is only a couple or 3 days a week so I'll have time to pursue my studies. I won't sub much in the next couple of years, choosing instead to have a full course load so I can complete the first degree in as short of time as possible. Thank goodness I'm surrounded by teachers! So anyways, that's what is going on with me. As for the both of us, we are rediscovering Dawson in the spring by walking, biking, exploring...it's a truly beautiful place with unbelievable history. I have to say, I don't think we are ever coming back. At least not for a very long time. We are in love with the Yukon. We are likely to buy some land somewhere, build ourselves a log cabin, and just wait out our days. lol. Just like most other people here. You all should come for a visit. There's a reason so many people make the long journey out here each summer.
Speaking of making the long trek. We are about to have our second visitors in Dawson!!! Scott's parents are coming! In about 2 and a half weeks they will be arriving in Whitehorse, picking up a rented rv and making the 6 hour journey to Dawson. It will be a blast! We are planning on taking them everywhere here! They will never want to leave. You too should make the trip. Summer, fall, winter...it's all amazing. And really, the mosquitoes haven't been so bad. And if you are afraid of bears then just come in the winter (bring your parka). Regardless of when you come it will be a grand adventure. (Okay, I have to stop now before I have to charge you travel agent fees).
Life has been exciting as always here. Everything is constantly changing for us which keeps us on our toes. As I mentioned before, school is done on Wednesday for Scott and surprisingly he's quite relaxed. None of the usual scramble to get marks in, etc. This is because he had a much easier semester than the last. He taught shop, of course, and some gym, a CAPP (Career and Personal Planning) class, and a tutorial. Compared to the Accounting, Earth Science and no preps of last semester. He's quite happy with what his schedule looks like for next year (so far). He'll be teaching a little more shop, along with running the Math Essentials program (easier math), and I believe he will also have one computer class. This is exactly what he wanted so we are quite happy. The administration at the school will be changing completely next year. Our vice principal has left for another job and they've decided not to replace her. Our principal has taken up a superintendent position and we are quite happy for him and think he will do well. We may have our criticisms about these folks (as most people do their bosses) but really, they've both been very nice to us and we wish them the best. (And just in case you think the last few sentences have been ass-kissing, keep in mind that we have not shared more than the occasional picture from our blog with anyone in town or at school.) Another interesting thing that has happened with Scott and school was that a couple of his shop kids were extremely successful at the Yukon Skills Canada competition. Cougar came in first with his welding. And Kylie got silver for her woodworking. Awesome kids. Scott is very proud and they are both just back from the national skills competition in Halifax (Scott decided it was a bad time at school for him to be away for a week), I haven't heard yet how they did. Anyways, that sums up the goings on at school for Scott. He also has been hard at work on his Beetle and it is very nearly ready to be insured. All it needs is the back up lights fixed and Scott is pretty sure he has that covered. We're likely to get insurance on it later this week, depending on if the insurance company requires an inspection. There's been lots of yard work to do since the snow so suddenly disappeared; Scott’s been working hard on that, too. He's been happy and healthy and all in all making me a very happy girl. As for me, things have been at least as hectic. As soon as I was done subbing, Breakfast program, and tutoring I went and got myself another job. I am the new surgical assistant for our vet. Crazy, I know. It's hard to get skilled labour up here. So I spent two days training last week, not nearly enough but the assistant who is leaving the position is not available on Tuesday. So tomorrow I'm on my own. Warning**the following few sentences should be avoided by those people easily grossed out**I've been there for 3 surgeries and did most of the work (of the assistant) for the last one. The first two were a tumour and a castration (neuter), and the one that I did most of the work was a spay, the most invasive surgery. I don't actually touch anything in the surgical site but I do all of the calculations and drawing of the drugs, set up and operate the anaesthetic machine, monitor pulse and respiration, and lots more. It's really scary and wonderful. I haven't even felt faint yet at the sight of the innards of poor defenceless creatures! I feel like since I've been in Dawson I've been challenged in such enormous ways: first the subbing (in most places you have to be a certified teacher to substitute), now this. Not to mention, the extreme weather and remoteness. This is such an adventure. I'm so glad to be able to share it like this. And because you can never challenge yourself enough and no adventure is too big, we've decided that I should finally decide what I want to do when I grow up and pursue the education required to fulfill it. I've signed up to do the Bachelor of General Studies-Arts and Science program at Athabasca University, which is an accredited distance learning school (though it has a campus also). That is a 3 year program and once I've completed that, provided my grades are sufficient, I'll apply to a post degree program somewhere down south and obtain my bachelor of education that way. I've already got the 100 unpaid hours working with children I need to graduate. lol. And the current principal at the school is writing me a letter of reference for my portfolio. I've received my first two courses in the mail already although technically I don't start until July 1. Like I said before, it's all very exciting. So, the vet's assistant job is only a couple or 3 days a week so I'll have time to pursue my studies. I won't sub much in the next couple of years, choosing instead to have a full course load so I can complete the first degree in as short of time as possible. Thank goodness I'm surrounded by teachers! So anyways, that's what is going on with me. As for the both of us, we are rediscovering Dawson in the spring by walking, biking, exploring...it's a truly beautiful place with unbelievable history. I have to say, I don't think we are ever coming back. At least not for a very long time. We are in love with the Yukon. We are likely to buy some land somewhere, build ourselves a log cabin, and just wait out our days. lol. Just like most other people here. You all should come for a visit. There's a reason so many people make the long journey out here each summer.
Speaking of making the long trek. We are about to have our second visitors in Dawson!!! Scott's parents are coming! In about 2 and a half weeks they will be arriving in Whitehorse, picking up a rented rv and making the 6 hour journey to Dawson. It will be a blast! We are planning on taking them everywhere here! They will never want to leave. You too should make the trip. Summer, fall, winter...it's all amazing. And really, the mosquitoes haven't been so bad. And if you are afraid of bears then just come in the winter (bring your parka). Regardless of when you come it will be a grand adventure. (Okay, I have to stop now before I have to charge you travel agent fees).
So, as much as we adore Dawson, we're going to take off during the hottest part of the summer. Our plans are to spend July in the Queen Charlotte islands. It should be nice and cool and I don't imagine many people take their kids there so it should be fairly quiet compared to lots of places we hope. We've arranged for some friends to come housesit (can't really take the cats with us but Milo's coming, of course) and we're quite excited. We'll be taking off as soon as Scott's parents depart. Also, during the month of June I'll be housesitting in a place that has no internet. It's just down the hill but they have a parrot and so I have to spend lots of time there. My point is you probably won't get much more than pics for most of the summer. Keep coming back though, as I'm sure we'll have many more exciting adventures to share.
Well, I hope this long, long post gives you a clear picture of life with us in Dawson. We miss you all and hope to see you soon.
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