still on track

So it turns out that it cost me $500 to find out I owe $1600 in taxes. AAAARGGGGGHH. So a new bike is definitely out of the question. I've been rebuilding an old Fiori Napoli that I have turning it into a touring bike. So far I've changed the handle bars, brake levers, brake cables, seat and added a mirror.The picture above is the bike before any modifications. I plan to put new wheels and tires on it and that should be all it needs. I sold off a bike and trailer combo to a coworker and the remaining stock from my 125G planted tank to a fellow aquarium enthusiast. I also picked up a camouflaged tarp and some reflective safety tape from Canadian Tire. I was donated another camo tarp and a sleeping bag. I still need a camp stove and cooking utensils.
I spoke this week to the two different people who want to join in for the first part of the journey and they are both still on board. The "plan" so far is to leave Ottawa on the 1 June heading towards Trenton Ontario where my brother lives. One rider will ride to Kingston with us and there meet up with his wife who will drive down for the weekend. They will spend a few days in Kingston together and then take the car back to Ottawa.
The other rider is so far joining me for the first month or so. She has to be back in Ottawa for July 1 but may just fly or bus back from wherever we are to Ottawa and then return to me on the next day. That is all tentative though at this point.
I still need to find a new home for my two cats. That is my biggest worry (besides financial) at this point.