Tuesday May 4, 2004
I made my way to Cape Vincent, NY to perform another expedited mail run today. It was bright and sunny but there was a brisk cold wind whipping the water. The Canada/US ferry is pretty puny compared to the Wolfe Islander III, holding maybe 7 cars to the Wolfe's 55. The crossing was much like what I imagine a roller coaster would feel like, only a bit wetter.
I decide to foot it across and almost got into the States without being questioned about my travel intentions. I think the guard thought I was one of the locals or something. The whole trip (ferry - drive - ferry - walk - ferry - drive - ferry) took about 3 hours and the same number of loonies. The ferryman was nice enough not to charge me for coming right back.
Heat was restored while I was out. For a while it was uncomfortably warm and then the thing decided it was time for cool and turned off (or died?) a couple of hours ago. Back to what was normal for the building prior to the snafu caused by the upgraded hot water tank installation. Not wonderful, just normal for us.
I've been up for a whole 'normal' day for the first time in a long time and not one nap was needed. I think this getting mad and not taking it anymore thing has possibilities.
Before I go, I must mention that one of my nephews turned 21 today: Happy Birthday, Kevin! I don't have any recent photo's, but this is one of my favourites. It was taken on the famous (within the Halligan clan) Trip To The Cottage in Quebec. A card is in the works, buddy.
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