Managed to see a few places on both Saturday and Sunday - some weren't in the right area, others not available just yet, but then we managed to look at a place that was perfect!
It was the right size, in the right area, the right price and AVAILABLE! We were very lucky to find one so quickly - but glad it worked out so well.
I took him to the local Toyota dealership, and we looked at a few vehicles. At first, we looked at the Cienna - but seeing it up close, it was huge! At least to a guy that had just arrived from Germany, where the biggest cars would be considered average at best here... After speaking with the Rep, we started to look at the Rav4 - was a decent size, and had the option of a 3rd row of seating. Also had 4wd, a nice option for someone not used to driving in the winter here.
For a break - we took him to Tim Horton's! It's basically a religion in Ontario and most of Canada... It's about as Canadian as you can get with coffee and donuts as the main attraction. It was one of the places we used to always insist on visiting when we came back from overseas! Of course it's not quite the same as it used to be - it's owned by the Wendy's burger chain now, but we choose to ignore that point. They just about lost me forever with that stupid Tim card - no longer accepting debit etc... they say it's for speed, but we know better...
For you expats out there - what's the furthest you've taken Timmies? I've smuggled some in my car down to my work friends in Virginia...
Anyways - thought I'd grab some video of the 'occasion'. He seemed pretty pleased with the day, and the treats.
BTW - Peanut Butter is VERY uncommon outside North America. You can find it - but you have to really look, and it's not that good either...
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Hello and "hola"- Saw your comment on my blog and popped on over to your blog. Interesting to read about an ex-pat gone back! Having an online presence and living in a tourist town, I often have readers ask me what they can bring down for me. TIMMY'S! So, Timmy's coffee has found it's way to Cancun (thank my lucky stars). The other treat that I always request is Triscuits (I know, strange thing to miss but I do) and peppermint patties. Just got my fix last week from my parents, yum! Nice to "meet" you, I'm putting you on my reader (though the snow and cold videos make me shudder). :)
I can't believe you're feeding poor unsuspecting immigrants donuts! tsk tsk. Ah well, as long as everyone's happy and didn't need their stomachs pumped. ha ha
We export donuts - they export tacos! We could probably both do with a stomach pumpin...
When I moved to Germany, it was with the same company - so we'd have colleagues over quite often and I would have them bring english magazines - those were our 'strange things' to import. And I love triscuits - so completely understand!
Sorry about the cold vids - I do have some nice camping posts in the archived section. Hopefully it will start warming up sooner than later...