North of 49

Finally my full funding has come through so tuition is paid and rent is paid, books and tools have been purchased. Well till next term at least. I still have issues with my ankle but at least I can walk with two legs. I say this because one of my three room mates has only one leg. It makes you appreciate the appendage you have no matter how dysfunctional and painful it might be to use. I am supposed to go to Calgary for a visit with the orthopedic surgeon but can't do it, I can't afford the cost in dollars or time. Hope I can get a referal up here. My Daughter Caira was married into the Gregorash clan. My good friend Mick and I went from Calgary to Lethbridge and back in a rental which came to about $65-$75. Getting from McMurray to Calgary was a $400 -2 hour plane ride, the way back was a hundred dollar 12 hour bus ride. It was worth it to see my little girl married to big ol Ben. When I got back to my dorm I get a message from my youngest daughter, "Daddy I am pregnant!...

So I have safely arived in Ft Mac with few mishaps except navigating Edmonton which didn't go well because of the amount of road construction enroute. Beside that and a crappy burger for lunch things went smooth on the drive and I pulled into the parking lot right on time. Still a few things are not in place the major one being my financing. It seems that I owe the Government a chunk of cash and they are going to extract it from my student loan. This fact I missed when debating the viability of this venture. I had concluded that I would have to get a P/T job but my loan was going to take care of my school expenses. I have a shortfall of exactly $2129.58! YIKES! To add to the mix we have my Daughter doing her vows on the 18th of this month, I wonder if it can be afforded. I planned on getting new tires after I was sure of my money situation and at this time it looks as though I won't be there or won't be here. If I can't pay all of my rent then I will have to pack it in...