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While finishing my MA degree this summer I was hired at Public Works and Government Services Canada in Minister Fortier’s office.  It has almost been 2 months now and I love my job!  On Tuesday Prime Minister Harper hosted a BBQ for exempt staff at his house.  I attended with my colleagues and got to meet and get a picture with him. 

At long last we did our registry this weekend.  We spent hours at The Bay looking at kitchen stuff and discussing what we really need and would like.  Yet, when all was done and we printed it out it just barely went on to 2 pages.  This is for a few reasons.  First, we don’t need a lot and have a small apartment.  We look forward to one day having a house and needing everything from magazine racks to six different types of wine glasses, but we are not there yet.  Second, we like to be reasonable and didn’t put things that were (in our opinion) significantly over priced on the registry.  Third, The Bay doesn’t have some of the stuff that we would have liked to put on the registry, in particular a Kitchen Aid Professional Mixer (thanks to Patti & Bud we now have one!).  We do however plan on adding some dinnerware to the registry and I think it will be the Denby White collection.  We think this is a classy simple pattern that will leave the focus on the food rather than the plate.  It also goes well with white or glass platters.

A word of caution: we have heard from my sister and others that The Bay is great before the wedding but after the wedding they are less than helpful.  In particular, I have heard stories of gifts being bought but not received.  So if you are thinking of buying us a gift on the registry please give us the cards that The Bay gives you to ensure we can thank you properly.  Also, if you purchase it online please let us know as well. 

While The Bay isn’t good at everything they do some things well.  Don’t be afraid to shop the sales!  When we were doing the registry yesterday the 10pc Henckels cookware set was regular priced at $799.99 but was on sale half-off.  Also, given that The Bay has locations all across Canada you can purchase a gift in your hometown and The Bay here will let us know we need to pick it up.  No shipping charges or fear of it getting broken!

Thank you in advance for wanting to wish us a long and happy life together!  As most friends and family are in BC we wanted to make this as easy as possible so if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to drop us a line!

Tanya and I recently returned from Victoria where we spent a great week with family and celebrated her sister’s wedding. Tanya was the maid of honour (ahem..best woman). You can view pictures of the ceremony and reception by clicking the photo gallery link on the right.