Eugenie <sakiwieug>


Kia Ora!

So here I finally am...in the sprawling metropolis that is Fort McMurray, hoping to make my millions just like every other person in town.

After a season in Fernie, I headed to Vancouver, spent a bit of time on Vancouver Island, then went on a roadtrip to Seattle and along the top part of Washington and Idaho and then back up to Canada through Cranbrook, BC, all the up to Banff, Alberta, and then on to Edmonton before the final leg...as far North as we'd dare...to Fort McMurray

I've added a bunch of photo's of the trip, which is probably the last time for quite a while that I'll be uploading photo's as unfortunately Fort Mac is not the most scenic of locations. However, there's about 1 500 photo's in total in my gallery by now, so I'm sure there'll be plenty to amuse you.

Always love hearing what my friends around the world are getting up to, so please don't be shy...send me a message or email.
Eug x

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Any NZ music. Particularly Fat Freddie's drop, Black Seeds, Salmonella Dub, The Feelers, Blindspott, Kora, Opshop, Hollie Smith, Pacific Heights, Shapeshifter, Tim and Neil Finn, Brooke Fraser...I can go on for hours! YAY! I can now add a Canadian band to this! The Tragically Hip!
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Recently saw "The Constant Gardener" - excellent!
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Snowboarding and Telemarking!
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  • 19 August - Sunday

    Well the evil Facebook has me firmly in it's grip and I've been snobbing Bebo a bit, I have to admit :( Shame on me! Here's a quick update.

    Still driving the Haul Trucks for Cross Contracting and just trying to save as much money as I can. Hoping to go to London 7-17 November, then head to South Africa for a while to see my family.

    Had my funnest night out in Fort McMurray (or Fort McMoney or Fort McNewfie...whichever you prefer!) ever last night. Went out with 2 South African girls and just had a blast. We were speaking in Afrikaans all night and it was such a treat to chat away in my mother tongue again. We were talking about funny afrikaans words and a couple of times I laughed so hard that tears were streaming down my cheeks and I was kicking myself for not wearing water proof mascara!

    My grandma has just been diagnosed with Leukemia (after recovering from a stroke and just generally being in ill health...she's 90 after all the poor thing!). I'm desperately afraid she won't hang in there until I get back. Wish I could hop on a plane tomorrow and be there with her. It's one of the things that makes it really hard being so far away from your family.

    On a happier note, my second Canadian working holiday visa came through today. I couldn't believe it! It only took 2 weeks...I wasn't expecting it until early September. I'll activate this visa when I get back from South Africa, so it will be valid for a year from that date, which is just great. Should hopefully give me plenty of time to get my residency application sorted. I can definitely see myself living in Canada for a few more years...think I'd like to study here end of next year...but who knows right? That's become my motto lately! Seems the more I try to plan things, the less control I have of what end up happening! Maybe that's for the best.

    I'm afraid life here really is pretty boring...we've had a couple of zero degree mornings (though it did warm up to the early 20's later in the day). It's a chilly reminder that winter's never far away in this country.

    Oh, I did go to the golf driving range on Friday with 2 of the guys I used to work with. That was hilarious seeing as I've never actually even held a gold club in my hands before (put put doesnt' count!). Lots of fun and the greens were just stunning. I had no idea that had a place this beautiful in Fort McMurray. I just couldn't believe it. As we were driving, this little fox came right up to us...then strutted along past the other golfers looking for a bite to eat and then went off on its merry littly way. Bit disappointed I still haven't seen a moose yet, but at least I got to see my second bear a couple of weeks ago when Chris and I were driving back from Edmonton. That was quite a treat. Saw a little white tailed deer too.

    Ok that's it for now folks. Lots of love! Eug x


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  • 31 July Tuesday

    Grrr...I'm not a very happy chappy today. Just got back from a wonderful weekend in Edmonton with Chris, to find out that Cross doesn't have any work for me Mon and Tues. They better bloody well have some work for me tomorrow or some heads will be rolling. I understand that's the nature of contract work, but bloody hell, I've only just started...the least they can do is give me some hours so I can get some experience before they tell me to stay home. Then again, last night I dreamt a rolled a truck, so maybe it's just as well I'm at home today :)

    So...trip to Edmonton. We left at 4:32pm on Friday, a whole 2 minutes after Chris finished work. That's definitely the first time I've actually left on time for a road trip :)

    We got to our hotel about 9pm, dropped our bags off (mmm....king size bed!) and headed to Sam Wok for some pretty authentic Chinese food. Really delicious and ridiculously cheap. Then back to the hotel for a well deserved snooze.

    Saturday we headed to West Edmonton Mall (supposedly the biggest mall in the world?) and did some shopping. I found a wonderful undie shop and bought some little treats ($360 later! ouch! And that was just 2 bra's and a pantie! haha! too much information, I know!). I made up for my undie splurge by getting 2 boob tubes and 3 halter neck tops for under $120 in about 30 minutes flat from a funkie little store.

    Then it was time for dinner at Tony Roma's, followed by the Simpson's movie which was just hilarious! What wasn't so hilarious was waiting in line for 25 minutes to get a coke! Gotta love Alberta's service industry :(

    Hit the road on Sunday and I was totally stoked to see another little bear (about the same size as the one I saw in Vancouver Island). Soooo cute!!! Still haven't seen a moose though.

    To add to my frustration the last 2 days, I haven't been able to log into my Orcon email for 5 days and can't log into MSN either....but everything else works fine. Oh, and Facebook is doing an upgrade at the moment so can't log into that...and it's not like I have any friends in town to go hang out with...so needless to say I'm feeling a bit depressed and bored at th moment. Think I'll go for a run to get some endorphins flowing through my bod...things might look a bit brighter then.
    :(

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  • July 21 - a month later...

    Well I've been in Fort McMurray almost 3 months and just started my 3rd job on Monday. The guy I was steaming for was a bit dodgy with the pay and I didn't want to get into trouble...especially seeing as I'm going to apply for Canadian residency. So...Last week I started the job hunt all over again. Tuesday morning I went for an interview at Golosky Trucking Company and also faxed my resume to Cross Contracting. Tuesday afternoon Golosky called me and offered me the job...and an hour later Cross called me offering me heaps more money and better shifts...without ever having met me and without me having any experience driving Haul Trucks. Oh the beauty of living in Fort McMurray.....siiigghh...

    Wednesday morning I called the guy from Golosky to let him know I won't be taking the job...and Wednesday afternoon he called me up and invited me to dinner on Friday. Definitely the nicest guy I've met in a long long loooooooooong time...but I'll be leaving it at that ;)

    So Mon, Tues and Wed this week I was in training...Thursday we were on lightning alert for most of the day, so I only got to do one load all by myself. And not just any load...we had to back up a ramp only slightly wider than the truck, with the main slurry pipe on one side and a drop on the other side. Oh, did I mention we had to back up around a bend too?!!!! I had so much adrenalin in my system it was unreal. Was pretty stoked with myself when it was all said and done though.

    Friday we turned up to work and everything was under water thanks to the storm the night before, so we got sent home unfortunately (still get paid for 3 hours). Oh, I should mention that this is a union job, so they pay us ridiculous amounts of money, time and a half after 8 hours a day (we work 11.5 hrs a day) and time and a half on the weekends!!! I still can't believe my luck!!! :D I like to think I deserve it though.

    Today is Saturday and unfortunately everything is still soaked, so we got sent home again which really sucks, especially seeing as it's a time and half day, and next weekend we have off (because of our 11 on, 3 off shift). Next weekend Chris and I are going to Edmonton for a bit of shopping. It'll be the first time I've been outside Fort Mac in the 3 months I've been here, so I'm really looking forward to it.

    So hopefully I'll be pretty well off after working here for a few months...if we ever get to work that is!!! Yes, I'm just slightly sour :(

    Should get my 2nd working holiday visa in about a month, so I'm stoked!!! Umm...really haven't been up to much else here. Went rollerblading the other day and ended up with huge blisters on the arches of my feet.

    Oh what an exciting life I lead...it's so much like Fernie....NOOOOTTT :D

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  • Tess
    Tess

    Hello there our litle south african, canadian Kiwi girl haha. Hope all is good with you and that you are looking forward to the winter season. Have you followed any of the world cup? I know you were as crazy about it as I am when you were here! Ok chick take care and hope you are doing real good! Angelica says hi! :)

    92 weeks ago
  • Geoff Billing
    Geoff Billing

    Hey, long time no see, but I guess thats understandable being on the other side of the world and all. Looks like your having a great time!

    105 weeks ago
  • Fleur S
    luv Fleur S

    Hey Sexy Steamer
    Job sounds like fun !! Long hours though !! Think of the money honey...
    Hope to catch you on Skype this weekend....
    Love from Welly
    Fleury
    XX

    108 weeks ago
  • Celine TheGiantSquid
    luv Celine TheGiantSquid

    Hi ma petite Chérie, how are you?
    I browsed through your photos, what a great life you have there!!!! is Canada as much fun in summer?
    nope, no heading to Europe. I'm quite happy to stay here and see what's round the bend.
    what about you? not coming back down under for a holiday?

    110 weeks ago
  • Seeby Woodhouse
    Seeby Woodhouse

    thanks! how's life? you still in welly? do you have a girlfriend now or something? I see you have a female 'other half' haha - still mountainboarding??

    112 weeks ago
  • d M

    WHAT?!? ... wheres the photos of the BULL riding? :D
    And you want to move to Alberta and marry a COWBOY

    113 weeks ago
  • Snow Munkey
    luv Snow Munkey

    Haven't heard from you in ages, mind you, i take full responsibilty, im pretty hard to track down at the best of times :) . Bought a 5 year pass to Ruapehu on Monday so looks like ill be here for a while. Guess that means that you'll have to come back here;) .

    113 weeks ago
  • Fleur S
    luv Fleur S

    Sounds like you're having a blast Eugy....What has Vancouve let itself in for !!!
    I have started work again after 5 mths off, pretty tough.... Skype soon my friend, so so much to catch up on darling !!!
    Love n Hugs from Welly
    Fleury
    XX

    114 weeks ago
  • Billy
    luv Billy

    miss you

    115 weeks ago
  • Mairead Skelly
    Mairead Skelly

    hey there girl. you have a buzy bebo site. still here in Fernie for the next few day or so. we had another big party at our house on the last day and ther has been a lot of drinking with all the people leaving so i am ready to give it all up now for good. I know it won't happen but its a good intention. I 'll be in touch. xx

    115 weeks ago
  • Angelica Vestin
    luv Angelica Vestin

    Hi girl! All is good in Welly. Winter is coming and you know what it is like here then ae!!!! The photo is taken in Vancouver in one of the national parks. I absolutely LOVE Vancouver. I could see myself live and work there for a few years after I have graduated here. How is Canada treating you? Alot of snowboarding and playing around in the snow? Hope all is good girl :) Later!!

    115 weeks ago
  • Tess
    Tess

    Hey Hey...hope you are doing good over there in Canada. Yeah the 7s was awesome heaps of fun. How is everything over there what are you up to? Do you work or just play arpund in the snow?? Haha Ok lady let me know take care!!

    116 weeks ago
  • d M

    Made it to the end of a season huh?

    .. does the mountain give you a medal or somethin'?

    Great photo's of the BIG air. Happy for ya

    116 weeks ago
  • Angelica Vestin
    Angelica Vestin

    Eug!!! How are you doing? How's Canada treating you girl?? Hope you are doing good and having an awesome tym!! Take care, Angelica :)

    116 weeks ago
  • Amy Smaill
    Amy Smaill

    Eug!!! What awesome hotdog day photos, hope you don't mind if I steal some of them :D

    118 weeks ago
  • Katie Shew
    Katie Shew

    Hey Chook!!

    Hows Fernie?! There is light at the end of the tunnel with only 6 weeks to go before I finish work for Whistler Blackcomb :O Its gone super fast!!

    Hope you're doing great, are you coming past Vancouver again? We should catch up!! Woohoo!!

    Take care my little Kiwi :D

    KT xx

    118 weeks ago
  • Chris Reid
    Chris Reid

    hey i might be down that way a week from today .. tis either fernie or jasper not sure which one to go to for few days, going heli skiing on monday and tuesday cant wait will beeeeeeeee sssssssssiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccc
     cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc
     ckkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     !!!!!!!!

    120 weeks ago
  • Fleur S
    luv Fleur S

    Will skype this week honey, promise...Off to lunch with Kat, I'll give her a love from you XX

    120 weeks ago
  • d M

    Awesome trip to the hut with your friends.

    I'm rally happy that you've got such a good group that you can rely on each other out there.

    The weather looked awesome and amazing at the same time.good for you. Certainly not your last trip out I'm sure..

    120 weeks ago
  • Chris Reid
    Chris Reid


    hey yeah hayley and i should be down that way in next few weeks am trying to sort out times etc whats your mobile again and ill give it to aaron and he will give you a bell on monday or tues

    121 weeks ago