Goodbye hell on wheels, hello Meep Meep

 Annika and I ventured towards Langdale terminal at Gibsons to catch the ferry to Horseshoe bay. Parker decided he was going to ride one of our bikes to the lake and fish, We offered to drop him off and pick him up, but he insisted he would sleep in a bit and venture out later that day. 

We arrived at the ferry terminal at 30 minutes before our reservation time. We waiting i line behind three cars, and arrived at the gate 27 minutes before our reservation time. The BC employee advised us that we were “expediently late” for our reservation and proceeded to put us in the standby lane. Apparently a reservation means shit by BC ferry standards, and if you are less than 30 minutes early for your reservation it is null and void. The BC ferries are a whole other reality and force to reckon with her on the coast. Thankfully we still made it on this ferry. We learned from a friendly person to record when you get into line so they cant cancel your reservation.

We got to the Cruise America location in Vancouver. They came out and inspected the damage to the RV, shrugged their shoulders and proceeded to refund me $97 because I went under mileage. WTF? Okay than….by Cruise America, thanks for the great insurance policy.

We caught a UBER from this location to Downtown Kia to pick up my new car. Kia paid for the UBER. I sent Annika onto IKEA because I knew with insurance, paperwork, etc ….I would be about 2hrs getting my new car. She was more than happy to oblige as she had a list of things she wanted for the tiny home.

To say BC insurance is a chaotic mess is an understatement. Not only do you need a full drivers abstract ( that my agent failed to inform me about) the BC government owns the insurance company and the rates are crazy. We worked around this mess by insuring me as an Ontario driver. A bit more expensive but once I chance my Ontario licence to a BC licence , I will be refunded the difference. The rate I had to pay would be similar to a first time driver in Ontario. Other that gas prices, real estate and insurance…..BC is neck and neck for expenses to Ontario. Actually I find groceries the same or somewhat cheaper than Ontario

So after all this I got my first ever, solo owner…..paid in full brand new Kia Rio. Her name is Meep Meep, because that is the sound she makes when you lock her.

Because of the delays with this, we changed our ferry to a later time so Annika and I could get all our shopping done in Vancouver. One thing while looking for cars in Vancouver online, all the used cars had accidents….I can see why. These guys drive like complete idiots in this city. It is worse than Montreal and Toronto combined.

Anika and I had a great day at IKEA. By the time I arrived to join her, and when we left she had spent 5hrs in the store, and I had to drag her out….lol

We had a good day. Onto the ferry!

Parker called through the day stating that he would not suggest riding our bikes on the highway as it was a death trap. He was getting caught in the rain and wanted me to pick him up on the way home. We pulled up just as the sun was setting. He hid the bike and I gathered up a very soggy Parker who was wet , tired and hungry. Annika and I stopped and picked up some delicious Ramen from a little restaurant in Sechelt 

Parker had not been completely skunked. He caught 2 cutthroat trout and a bunch of pumpkinseeds.

When we got home, Tia was waiting at the door and decided to rush out and disappear..Annika was a mess. Parker was cool and calm as usual , and I was trudging through woods trying to find her. Come to find out she was in love with our neighbours outside orange Tom cat. After about 15minutes I found her laying right beside him. He was nestled in the woods, not leaving her side ( she is fixed, so no risk of babies) we had no idea the name of this cat, but Annika and I decided to call him saviour. He was the sweetest Tom we have ever met. The night before he had scared the shit out of Parker, and tonight all three of us were hugging, kissing and thanking him for keeping Tortilla safe.