So I'm official, finally have my press card which allows me to work here on my J1 visa. Have applied for my residency permit so it looks like I'm here for a while. All in all not bad. The food has been good, the apartment not bad. I just need to figure out how to work the laundry machine!

The weather is not nearly as bad as you folks back home. But there is a strong wind every day so some decent windchills with highs around the zero mark. Looks like the days could be long when we file, but I won't know until I get my stuff.

Apparently there is a problem at customs. Something about batteries and certificates etc, etc. Since I wasn't the one who handled it I have know idea what was done, and what wasn't. Not sure when it will be allowed in. I've been told from 3 weeks to maybe 6 months.

I have been able to rent a toy camera and Ben and I have been trying to get some interviews shot because once the Chinese New Year festival starts, the city shuts down. Nothing will be done for about a week.

I'm optimistic that the equipment, all 450 pounds of it will show up, it's just my contract might expire before that happens!

Have arranged for a little shopping time over the next couple of days so we hope to have the office looking more like an office soon. Maybe by Tuesday.

Well enjoy the weather Canada!