Author Topic: The New Year in Montreal (Read 6814 times)

Joe K · « **on:** December 31, 2007, 08:19:07 pm »

Well we finally did it and I am posting this from our new home on Rue Fullum, near the gay village in Montreal. This move has been over two years in the planning and it was a royal pain in the ass, but worth every frustration and setback to see it finally happen. We are very happy with the new house, even though the dogs absolutely hate the cold and snow. But they will adjust and eventually they will get to like their little coats and booties.

Just wanted to let some people know we made it and to wish you a Happy New Year.

Joe & Stephen

bear60 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:25:50 pm »

Happy New Year.... to the two of you
What a wonderful way to start a new year.

northernguy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:46:20 pm »

Bienvenue a Canada.

Sorry can't do the accents.

Robert · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2007, 09:06:35 pm »

joe

congratulations! I know you've been working on this for a long, long time. It must be a great feeling. What a wonderful way to start the new year. For our next gathering in MOntreal, you can have us all over for cocktails.

.

robert

Jody · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2007, 09:22:36 pm »

Dear Joe and Stephen...I remember you talking about moving to Montreal when we were there but I figured you dropped the idea in the time that has passed...I must admit I am a bit shocked but happy for you at the same time.
It took alot of guts to leave Ft. Lauderdale but you are gutsy guys not afraid of a challenge. Happy New Year north of the border!!!

Bon chance to you both in your new home.

Jody

allanq · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2007, 10:28:24 pm »

Joe,

Happy New Year to you and Stephen! I wish you both all the best as you start your new life in Montreal.

Allan

pozguy75 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2007, 10:32:36 pm »

Hey guys, this is great news! Happy New Year to you both, and here's a toast to your new home!!

newt · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2008, 12:38:45 am »

Happy NY and Happy Canada to you both

- matt

Now playing: Mary J & George M, As

Jacques · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2008, 01:48:02 am »

Bienvenue à Montréal, Joe et Stephen,

bisous

Jacques

HIVworker · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2008, 01:57:24 am »

Joe!!!!

Long time no hear! So you finally made it to Canada!!!!!! Congratulations to you and Stephen.

You are a great guy and I still love reading your blogs.

Best,

R

mjmel · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2008, 06:19:14 am »

Best Wishes to you both in your new home, new country, and new year.
Booties for the dogs! Buurrrr.

Mike M

J.R.E. · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2008, 07:37:25 am »

Joe,

Wishing you and Stephen the very best for 2008 !!! Also wishing you the best in your new home !

Ray

BT65 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 01, 2008, 07:42:19 am »

Congratulations Joe and Stephen! Have a wonderful new year in your new home! And keep warm!

Cliff · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2008, 11:11:19 am »

Joe,

I remember when you first mentioned the idea of moving to Montreal in the forums. I'm excited for the both of you. It's always nice when dreams do come true. But they take a lot of hard work. So congrats!

Cliff

DanielMark · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2008, 01:43:20 pm »

Welcome to Canada, Joe!

And if you're wondering if this is a typical Canadian winter, yes, it is. (Don’t tell the puppies).

Happy New Year to you and your partner, and happy new beginnings!

Daniel

Queen Tokelove · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2008, 02:16:00 pm »

I remember you mentioned moving to Canada in your blog. I do read yours. Congrats on the move, what better way to start the New Year.

Buckmark · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2008, 02:17:11 pm »

Joe,

Congratulations to you and Stephen on your move to Canada. It sounds like you are very happy, and I hope it all continues to go well for you.

As time goes on, particularly over the next year or two, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts and experiences about what it is like to pick up and move to a different country. I also think it could make for a fascinating story.

Poz editors -- are you paying attention?

Sincerely,

Henry

naftalim · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2008, 11:56:38 pm »

Great. Montreal is an awesome city, I grew up there. Very vibrant, great food, a people with joie de vivre. All the best. You have to go to Schwartes on Main at least once.

StrongGuy · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2008, 12:03:46 am »

Great town and glad to hear you made the move and things are looking up.

Try to stay warm!

Peace
Mike

Lisa · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:53:38 am »

Hey you guys!
I am positively tickled for both of you. I know this was an arduous journey, but that journey made all of the blessings possible. I wish you both well, and that you are both finally happy. Claude mentioned that you may all get together some time, so give him a huge sloppy kiss for me.

I will be thinking of all of you.

englishgirl · « **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2008, 02:34:40 pm »

congratulations both of you xxxx

AlanBama · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2008, 06:41:29 pm »

Hey Joe,

Congratulations on getting moved and settled in! I know you've wanted this for a long time.

I wish both of you a happy, healthy 2008.

Hugs,

Alan

red_Dragon888 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:50:33 pm »

Finally a happy ending or is that a happy beginning? Either way, have a safe and wonderful New Year...

aztecan · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:24:35 pm »

Hey Joe,

Congratulations to you and Stephen! I think it is fantastic that you have made the move you wanted to make for so long.

This conjures up memories of two tall, sexy men in leather kilts wallking along St. Catherine Street.

Here is wishing you both a happy, healthy new year.

BIG HUGS,

Mark

Sky · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:45:42 pm »

If Mike "Hick"abee wins the election next year we may be neighbors lol!

joemutt · « **Reply #25 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:53:16 pm »

Be Happy in Your New Home! I remember reading about those moving plans and then you're actually there now! Congratulations!

Ric Wilke · « **Reply #26 on:** January 04, 2008, 12:17:24 am »

Dearest Joe and Stephen,

Congratulations!!! We know how much you wanted to move north of the boarder, where our marriages are recognized. Montreal is a beautiful city and Thom and I consider ourselves so lucky to have been married there. And we will never forget your part in our ceremony. You guys are too wonderful for words.

The dogs will become used to the snow as our eleven month old lady is doing here in Wisconsin.

A most Happy New Year to you both and please don't forget your devoted friends here on the forums.

Hugs, Ric and Thom

quarterhorsetn · « **Reply #27 on:** January 08, 2008, 08:04:53 pm »

I am very happy for you both.

Brian

Joe K · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:37:14 pm »

Thank you all for the warm wishes and I would have responded earlier, but getting internet access in Canada is just as slow as in the states. Otherwise we love it and even went to our first Ikea store (how domestic can you get). We are very busy getting the house in order but it's great, it was just redone two years ago and we are renting so our housing is less than 1/4 of what it cost in Florida and no 3 insurance policies, so financially we are way ahead.

I'll do a blog entry to share the details of the journey, our border encursions and smuggling Serostim into Canada from New York.

Happy New Year to you all.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2008, 06:09:38 pm »

WOW! At last! Lots of good luck, health and happiness to you guys in your new home!

Wonderful that you made your dream come true.

Cheers,

anniebc · « **Reply #30 on:** January 09, 2008, 06:16:20 pm »

Hi Joe

It's great to hear you and Stephen are settling in well..I love Ikea but we don't have them here in NZ.

Look forward to reading your blog sounds like your journey was well worth it.

Hugs
Jan

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