Our trip to Buffalo on Sunday went pretty well, but we didn’t end up getting our car on Saturday because we couldn’t get paperwork done so we had to borrow a car. Special thanks to Todd for letting us take his car all the way to Buffalo! We had no trouble going down, but on the way back in to Canada the customs agent hassled us about having an American vehicle. We had all of Todd’s registration and insurance for the car and also a note that he wrote giving us permission to use his car, but she was still displeased with the whole situation. She actually almost made us pay import fees on Todd’s car! Thankfully she just let us off with a warning. We finally have our new car in our possession! Today was my fourth trip in five days to or through the Kitchener area (a two hour drive each way). We first checked the car on Thursday, checked it again on Saturday and paid for it, drove by Kitchener on the way to Buffalo and finally went back today to pick up the car. We have a new car, but I’m tired of driving! Next Monday we start building our Jungle Camp home, the countdown is on! Tonight Jim and I worked on our laundry tub, almost getting it done. I’m not sure how I got this dirty since Jim did all of the welding. I still need to put together more of my plumbing and electrical but we’re getting there! Debra finished sewing all of our curtains and cushion covers and canning our meat. We are looking forward to the opportunity to start building, but the task is also daunting! We have heard that in past years most people end up working 12-14 hours per day on their home in order to get it done before move up day. But don’t worry, we promise to keep you updated! :o)
On this day..
- NTMC Graduation - 2005
WOW! What a lot of work you have ahead of you. BUT, it does sound like a great adventure. I wonder how Canaan will do.
Will you be able to post on your blog while at Jungle Camp?
Katie
Hi Katie,
Can we post? Technically, no. We won’t have power or internet. BUT, mail will be brought in every day and we can send letters. We’re planning on sending a letter to my family every other day which they will post for us! We’ll see how that works :o)
Hey you three, glad to hear you got a car and will begin building your jungle home. Hope everything goes well and I don’t blame you at all for being tired of driving. After 13 hours from Canada to PA I did not want to even look at my car for a few days. Take care.
Hey Norm… You kind of look the same as when you polished Dads wheels. =)
What a stud! =) Debra
What are the exact dates of Jungle Camp? We will be praying “extra hard” those days!! Just remember…it’s sort of like camping, and we all LOVE camping. Right?
Cara for the clan
Hi Cara!
Jungle camp goes from June 17-July 14. You can always see our schedule at:
http://copelandministry.blogspot.com/1990/01/ntmc-2006-schedule.html
that link got cut off, but on our ministry page (copelandministry.blogspot.com) on the side menu bar click on ‘our training’ then ‘2006 schedule’