Tag Archives: ExPat

Dear Spouse, I`d like an RV for my Birthday

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Emily Cannell

During the six days of driving it took Offspring #2 and me to cross this great country, I came to the conclusion that an RV would have preferable to the Toyota we had to push half the way to California. … Continue reading →

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Moving Diaries- Episode 2 Cont`d. I See Red Shoes Under That Barn

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Emily Cannell

When we last left off, pots and pans, the coffee pot, and two suitcases were hog tied to the top of the car. Neither me, nor Offspring #2, nor any number of thieves would be able to break in to … Continue reading →

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Moving Diaries- Episode 2- One Teenager, One Car,Two Dogs, and 3000 Miles

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Emily Cannell

In the Clampitt family we love our Offspring but it`s possible we love our dogs more. When you think about it, until the Offspring can talk, a pediatrician and a veterinarian are interchangeable. Both keep you up all night as … Continue reading →

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Moving Diaries- Episode #1

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Emily Cannell

Forgive me blog friends, it`s been three moves and two countries since my last post. Those of you who hang around  me know I like to use pictures to illustrate my evocative ideas, however, I can`t find any because they … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Drawback to the Clampitts` Move to Canada…

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Emily Cannell

is Offspring #1 can drive. We`re more concerned about ourselves than him as one of us has to sit in the front seat while he learns. It was much easier to guide him from the coffee table to the couch … Continue reading →

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Vancouver – A Great Place to Leave your Children

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Emily Cannell

So I must admit. Spouse and I started our indoctrination trip in Vancouver for purely selfish reasons. I haven`t calculated exactly how far Vancouver is from Montreal but give or take  4,889 km or 3,037 miles would be a good … Continue reading →

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Moving Teenagers- Are You Up To It?

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Emily Cannell

Moving teenagers- are you up to it? That depends. Are you willing to stick your head inside the mouth of a Great White Shark? Would you let a rabid dog chew on your ear for days at a time? Are … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima – Is It a Must See?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

I`ll admit it to you. As much as I like to check off all UNESCO sites no matter how uninteresting some may be, Hiroshima was not high on my list of places to visit. As a UNESCO site it draws … Continue reading →

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Beginnings and Endings

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Emily Cannell

The Nose called. “Talk to Dad- here he is.” He`d been sick. “Hey Dad- I`ll be there on the 23rd. Just dropping our stuff in Montreal first.” His voice had changed since he`d gotten sick- a sickness of unknown origin. … Continue reading →

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“You Know You`re In Japan When….”

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Emily Cannell

It`s time for another captivating installment of our continuing series. We switch our attention to practices less commonly discussed in the journalling done on the plane ride home, however, that doesn`t mean it isn`t exciting. Today`s riveting cultural tidbit? “You … Continue reading →

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