The List

A spitball list of things that need attention for Operation Arctic Viking.

This will grow & change shape as we add more things. Where possible they’ll also become tags in posts, so you can search for blog entries about them.

• Getting there
  • Pathfinder
    • Chris to take Alex, pets and essentials in a Transit type van (Telemachus) ahead of shipping containers/Bedford MJ (Ulysses)
  • Shipping containers
• Transport
  • Land Rover (Frank)
    • Tow, drive or shipping container.
    • Tow – Dolly behind Ulysses. Remove rear half shafts. *No need. Select 2WD & put all selectors in neutral*
• TRUCKS!!! – See Vehicle Overview.
  • Bedford MJ option
    • LGV licences
      • Circa £1000 for practical & theory.
        • £2000 if going with articulated (possible worthwhile for driving jobs)
    • Ro-Ro commercial ferry to Gothenburg
    • Shipping container on rear
  • Transit with pets option
• House
  • Location
    • Jokkmokk
• Jobs
  • Lorry driving (for both Chris and myself)
  • Quality Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Food Industry
  • Equine
• Education
  • School for Alex
  • Languages for Chris and myself
• Pets
  • Passports for cats and dogs
  • Gregory the Crow – To stay and live in England
    • Raven Haven or to cousin Wendy
• Shooting clubs
  • How to transport rifles
  • Swedish legalities
  • Local clubs
  • Hunting licence
• Banking
  • Setting up an account ahead of moving
  • Mortgages
  • Clear UK accounts
• Health care
• Food
• Law
• UK House
  • Sell
  • Lease