Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	QFT I smoked for over a decade, and would at this moment, in fact sell my soul for a cigarette. You never really completely free yourself from the cravings once the hooks are into you. Actually, I don't crave them at all, and I've quit for over 18 years now. Smoked from age 14 to 27. My late husband says I was a "wanna be smoker" cause it was Players Extra Light, and I only smoked half a pack a day, ( unless I was drinking..lol) So maybe that's why I don't crave as much? However when I was going through a terrible, stressful time with my marriage back then....oh yeah..the urge was there. I didn't though. Surprising. I almost did it like those boys back in the 50's asking for condoms!! I'd go to 7-11, pick out a bag of chips, bottle of pop, chocolate bar..whatever. And when I got to the counter I was going to casually say, "Players Extra Light please"...but I always chickened out!! Ended up gaining weight because of the chips, chocolate, pop.....	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2010-01-06 11:56:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Your computer does MP3's. Just listen to them with Windows Media Player. Hey Thanks!! I'll try that later....	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2010-01-06 10:09:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	I was bored and went exploring in the drawers of the old computer desk in my fiance's room. Turns out it was full of my sister in law's stuff. I found a huge box of crayons, some nice water colour pencil crayons and two packs of cigarettes from Taiwan. My fiance wants to smoke them out of curiosity, even though they expired almost 5 years ago I also found like 30 of those little containers of the lead for mechanical pencils, score. I told him he can smoke the cigarettes, just not around me. He's not a smoker at all, but it's just a curiosity thing. I don't think I could watch him smoke them since he's not a smoker. Is that weird? I've always wanted to try smoking just once, to see what it's like, but I'm scared of getting addicted. I also found a picture of him from high school graduation, haha. Never heard of cigarettes expiring.... But I never let mine do that anyways when I smoked. Just one word... Don't!! Just like the others said. What an incredibly expensive habit! And sometimes, harder to quit than heroine. Trust me, you enjoy everything more if you don't smoke. Taste; smell; have more energy...wow...the list goes on!! Personally, I'd take a picture for humour, but throw them out. Don't Smoke! Don't even think about it. Reason: My mom is now on a lung transplant list, from having asthma and smoking for 35 years which ultimately turned into COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) which means, for the past 8 or so years, any time she caught a cold she ended up in the hospital with pnuemonia, ended up on oxygen, and now on the list. You know how hard it is to breathe when you have a chest cold? Imagine it 3 or 4 times worse, and that's how she is every day (less than 20% lung function). So...I know I sound like an afterschool special. But please, if you want to live, don't smoke. BTW, my mom is going to be 56 tomorrow, and she's one of the youngest on the list with her condition Sorry to hear this... yummy. i'm fearing the coffee will freeze tonight and tomorrow though. I agree....Stay warm everyone!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2010-01-06 10:05:00
Canada	Advantages of dual citizenship usa/canada	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 10 2009, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay, I'm really annoyed that the US can dictate what countries I can or cannot visit. Along with all the other things said about naturalizing..... if your US citizen spouse dies and you move back to your home country, you cannot collect the survivor's pension if you have not naturalised. That's good to know to. And I guess also makes sense. I'm already getting survivor's from Canada. It's not that much a month, but it will come in handy! (and add to the combined household income)	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-10 09:58:00
Canada	Advantages of dual citizenship usa/canada	QUOTE (thetreble @ Jun 10 2009, 07:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tim-the point is, is that while you might be healthy as a horse, if something happens to you here in the US and you don't have insurance, you are in big trouble. BIG trouble. Financially. At that point you might as well just go back to Canada!! yes I know, I'm probably going to look into travel insurance to cover me for a time. Not sure how it works exactly, but hopefully by 6 months? Probably pricey I know, but worth it. Apparently, I should be able to do that.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-10 09:54:00
Canada	Advantages of dual citizenship usa/canada	QUOTE (borderdriver @ Jun 9 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As for getting Canadian Medical (this is fact is based from BC Medical). Even though you're a canadian citizen, you're not able to get medical benefits if you live in US - because you're no longer a resident. If you return & live in Canada, there is a 6 month waiting period before you can have medical benefits. (i dont know why-its just the rules). but yes, I found out about this after I canceled my medical and when I was finally approved for a small surgical procedure, the surgery date was after the date of my coverage - even if my inquiry was long before I canceled my medical. BC Medical will not "un-cancel" or extend the date of your medical coverage even if I still have an active home address in Canada or still work in Canada. bottom line was, I don't live in Canada so they told me to walk. - i finally found something I hate about canadian medical. lol. yeah...I'm going to miss it too.....But, without trying to sound.."impressive, stuck up, gloating" you pick the adjective...I'm very healthy. I don't have any ongoing medical problems. My doctors have always been impressed with my health. So barring maybe a car accident, God forbid!, I'm hoping that by the time I'm able to work, I'll have found a job were the employer pays for the benefits.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-09 11:12:00
Canada	Advantages of dual citizenship usa/canada	Very good insight to this. Although I won't be able to file for naturalization for a few years yet, what helped to make up my mind is just not having to deal with USCIS. I'm just not really a form filler out type of person!! And of course, no chances of denial, getting deported, that kind of thing. Not that it would happen. I've a few years yet ahead of me to read up on all the other benefits.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-08 22:15:00
Canada	Going back to Canada-giving up citizenship	Sorry to hear this. I really don't know too much about this part, however he's still Canadian so it shouldn't be a problem. Tell him to see if they still have him in the Government system with his SIN card. He'd be able to work right away. I really hope that somehow the two of you can work things out.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-01 10:13:00
Canada	Major Passport and Family Death issue	Sorry for you loss I hope everything works out for you quickly.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-12 07:12:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	You know..the main topic of this thread has slipped a wee bit...the spelling differences. LOL.. But actually it's just unique to see all the things that are different. Between State to State, but also Province to Province. I curious to know if those that have been living in the States for a time now, get told by their family and friends back home, that they have picked up the accent of their surrounding areas. Tim's pretty sure I'll probably pick up a wee bit of a Southern one. I'm sure for the most part, it's possible I may start saying "ya'll" like I was born with it!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-14 10:48:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Jun 13 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hehehehe, I have always called it lever to rhyme with fever as well. Lever rhymed with never sounds so pretentious!l LOL I have no idea what I say with this one!! I don't think I use it often enough...but wow...you all sure have me thinking now. I'll be on the lookout for it. Er, or maybe I should say, "hear"out. Ok..not sure if this one's a big deal or not...vase....I thought I had always pronounced it with a long a sound, but I don't. It's more of a short o sound. Vos. Haven't a clue if that's just me...	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-13 22:50:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	Ok...not difference in spelling or food or the way we pronounce our words, but... runners vs. tennis shoes!! I just say runners!! Don't even call them running shoes. When I was in California last year, I was at the beach with my friend and her sister, and I said, "so glad I didn't wear my runners". Her sister looked at me and said, "huh????" I had no idea. So Gayla informed her..."tennis shoes".... Not sure if they're called runners anywhere else in the States. I can't wait to tour and see all the differences everywhere.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-11 12:16:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (redBlue @ Jun 11 2009, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 9 2009, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Aren't hush puppies a type of shoe? In toronto area,yes they are type of shoes ..very comfortable and good quality.. was wondering about the same thing ..why are these people talking about shoes in the middle of food/language discussions ...so funny! I've had hush puppies in the South..I like them! I'm hoping someone else will tell me what they are again... I think deep fried cornmeal or potato balls? Sometimes they have onions in them. They're very tasty.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-11 12:13:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (borderdriver @ Jun 9 2009, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dont know why but its always irritated me when americans already know im canadian and when i say about... and they hear it as "aboot", they get excited and say "OMG THERE IT IS!!"... seriously?! i've asked my husband and in laws and they cant tell or they just dont catch it??? I know..I've gotten that alot too. Or of course..."do you say "aboot?" how do you say "garage?" "do you speak french?" I've had that one a few time... I don't mind over all...I just laugh with them... QUOTE (tgorety @ Jun 9 2009, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wait 'till my fiance comes from South Texas to Eastern Canada (New Brunswick). Oh that slow, easy, mumble of Easterners against the slow drawl of South Texas should be so much fun. Then add some beer, wine or margaritas in there we should take the ferry over to Newfoundland and start our own language. Have fun with it - we do. exactly!! I have so enjoyed meeting Tim's family and friends...he has a lot of them!! I'm the minority...the new kid on the block...the one with a different accent...LOL	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-11 00:31:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 8 2009, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was never so disappointed than when we were in NC and my husband announced we were going to pick up BBQ for dinner. So we get to the place and he orders pulled pork (which I'd never had before), coleslaw, and hush puppies (or something to that effect). I was, like, .... where's the chicken and the ribs and the burgers? I don't like American BBQ. LOL Yeah, Tim was so excited to show me that! I have to admit, it was pretty good! And I love hush puppies!! I've also discovered I like grits. Now I know I'm talking the southern part of the States with this. Our friend from California can't get them, so Tim likes to send some out to her when he can! Guess when your living in Rome..you do as the Romans!! It's going to be interesting adjusting to all this.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-09 09:04:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (uscandual @ Jun 5 2009, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Regarding accents, I never thought I had a detectable Canadian accent either, but I've been stopped several times by Americans who ask me "You're from Canada, right?" I'm told it's the "out and about" that gives it away. I don't discern it myself, but clearly people can pick it out of my speech even years after I've left Canada. Here's a discussion of the whole out and about thing... http://www.antimoon....um/2002/252.htm THAT is a biggie! I know a lot of Canadians don't think they have accents, but we do!! One American I met said it had something to do with "a's" like we soften them in certain words. As we were taking I said the word "about"...(didn't realize it of course) and he said "there it is!!" A lot of times when I meet Americans, and they find out I'm from Canada, they always ask.."oh...do you say 'aboot'?" That is actually how they hear it. I had no idea. Took me a long time to see it was true. I really like to listen to American words now, and detect the difference. Course with Tim it's hard..he has a southern accent!! Another word too, if it's ever come up is garage. Maybe not all Canadian pronounce it the same way I do, but it also was a great conversation...and I've been asked how I pronounce that one too.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-05 22:30:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (amberL @ Jun 5 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Washroom vs restroom, my hunnie says " I am going to the restroom." And I always reply "are you planning on taking a nap in there?" Oh yes!! It's so funny!! I told Tim that you actually see it spelled up here! The one he caught me on was the difference between BBQ and grill. Here, we just say BBQ. "Come on over for a BBQ!!" Simply put; we're burning hamburgers outside!! He was real curious when my sister was going to BBQ the salmon we caught. Then after dinner he says..."ohhhhh you meant GRILL the salmon!!" I blinked at him..."yes..what did you think?" He says...it's only BBQ when you put BBQ SAUCE on it!!!! Oh...silly me...of course!! *shrugs*..I've so much to learn....	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-05 17:32:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (uscandual @ Jun 5 2009, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> When you're in a restaurant and want to pay at the end of your meal, do you ask the waiter for your bill, or ask him for your check? In Canada I always used to ask for the bill. Here I ask for the check. wow!! Never heard myself with this one..I really can't answer what I say! I'll have to listen to me more. Spelling is one thing...but I'm sure most Canadian also get teased about out accent!! A few Americans can tell a Canadian just be what's being said. In Hawaii, my friend and I were asked if we were Canadian, and I asked "how did you know?" she answered by saying...now get this..."You have Peter Jennings accent"!!! How funny!! But other than "eh" there are other words that are spoken with a "Canadian" accent..	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-05 16:10:00
Canada	The joys and differences between US/CAN spelling...	QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jun 5 2009, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't NOT say "eh" it just works so well at the end of certain sentences. And the one word I can't get over is 'check' which I always saw as 'cheque'. I need to go check on my cheque. Not check on my check. check it. Yep...my money is in cheque!! Not check...LOL... QUOTE (RYCK @ Jun 5 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am so glad i don't say "EH" .... I admit that I do when I'm home...but it seems that when I'm down south, I hardly say it although Tim has heard it a few times... Reminds me of a joke we heard.. Americans should say "B" Because Canadians say "eh" and Mexicans say "si"......	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-05 16:05:00
Canada	Have to have surgery...UGH	Sorry about your surgery. But at least you know you'll feel better after. Wouldn't want to start a new life with problems, and thankfully you're getting it done here first. You never know. You just may find they call you for an earlier appt. anyways. I hope it all goes in your favour. Have fun in Florida!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-10 08:05:00
Canada	Yayyyy, interview scheduled	Congrats, on your interview date!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-12 17:56:00
Canada	Vancouver Medical Thursday May 27th	QUOTE (minnew @ May 28 2009, 07:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If there is no other things pending with your case then you will be approved but asked to come back the next day after 2 pm to pick up the visa, there have been some VJers to get their visa issued the same day. I am leaving today after picking up the visa (*knocks on wood*) to fly back, btw I am never flying Air Canada again! I have had it! So I am relaxing a bit this morning before leaving to head downtown Vancouver. If for some reason my Visa is not ready for pick up i will have to bring an Xpresspost mailer back to the Consulate. I plan on bringing one, or just getting one there maybe, just in case. I'd be flying back to the Island Wed. evening. The flight leaves at 7:00, so hopefully enough time to get the rest of the visa ready. I would really like to go home with it I have no worries about my medical, or police record, or really anything, but I'm still erring on the side of caution only because one never knows! Have a safe trip back home, and I hope you enjoyed your visit to Vancouver! Tim will be up for the interview, and I'm hoping we can go to Stanley Park or something after my medical. He's only been to Canada once..and that was to visit me on the Island!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-05-28 23:26:00
Canada	Vancouver Medical Thursday May 27th	QUOTE (BradnKim @ May 27 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey there, Congrats to both of you for getting through your medicals! Minnew, did you pick up your visa or are they mailing it to you? Kim I'm wondering the same thing? I'm having the interview first, then the medical the next day. I'm curious whether or not they'll issue the visa after seeing the med results? Or will they have to mail it. I plan on leaving Wed. night for home. (Thank God for West Jet!!) Edited by TimandJoyce, 28 May 2009 - 07:01 AM.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-05-28 07:00:00
Canada	Hello from CO!	That's great Huggles!! Nice and easy POE, and even a thunderstorm!! Ok..I happen to love those..so it would be exciting!! Have fun in your new domain!! I can't wait until it's my turn!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-15 00:15:00
Canada	Got My Learner's Permit!	Great post! Well, not that he was rude to you, but you sure handled it well! Gee, maybe I should apply at DMV when I can work. Gotta have a ray of sunshine somewhere.... Congrats on your learners!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-15 18:43:00
Canada	NOA2!	Congratulations!!!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-16 18:18:00
Canada	Grocery Items Unavailable in the US	QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Jun 19 2009, 05:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The whiter the bread, the sooner you're dead - I have no idea where I heard this when I was little, but it has stuck with ever since that's funny!! I should show my husband to be... I really didn't think to take a picture. But let me tell you I was shocked! Lots of different company names for bread..and amazing how often the word "white" was on them. Not sure if I should mention names...but I don't think there is a Costco where I'll be living. An oinky store..( if any one knows that one) and a couple others. I'm so used to Safeway!! Kinda the opposite of what I'm used to. I think it's going to take a while to find my way around these new stores. When I did finally discover whole wheat/whole grain bread, I gave one to Tim and said.."see how HEAVY that is? So full of nutrition!" And yes, I agree. Not all Americans eat unhealthy. However Tim is kinda up there with those that do.. It's ok...he's going to get a wife now..... Edited by TimandJoyce, 19 June 2009 - 08:38 AM.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-19 08:37:00
Canada	Grocery Items Unavailable in the US	Is it just me..or the South....but when I was in a grocery store in SC, I noticed they had every kind of WHITE bread, and butter bread, and all sorts of bread...but hardly any whole wheat!! I had to search high and low on those shelves!! Yikes!! I'm a whole wheater...all the way!!	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-19 00:22:00
Canada	Grocery Items Unavailable in the US	QUOTE (July09Bride @ May 22 2009, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We've decided to try and make runs to Sarnia as needed to get ketchup. I like Canadian ketchup much better than US ketchup, and my fiance' says he won't come to the US without an established bottle (or 2 or 3) of Canadian ketchup. lol So, when I came back from visiting last weekend, I brought back 2 large bottles from Costco and I'll bring back another 2 bottles when I go there for his birthday (just days before he moves here!!!). That way, when he gets here, we can grill for dinner that night and he'll have his Canadian ketchup sitting on the table! ..."love me..love my ketchup!"	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-05-22 21:20:00
Canada	Grocery Items Unavailable in the US	QUOTE (amberL @ May 21 2009, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They sell Miss Vickies in South Carolina, I have bought them there, they even had them at the bar in the airport. Not that I'm a BIG chip eater, but they do?? Never noticed. I'm moving to Sumter, SC this summer!! Guess I'm just a die hard Old Dutch fan myself...	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-05-22 14:36:00
Canada	Grocery Items Unavailable in the US	QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jan 25 2009, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Guess what the Wegmans by me started carrying?? Mint green aero bars!!! I nearly cried when I saw them! I was sooo happy! I bought like 10. Oh how sad. I asked Tim if he'd ever heard of that store...and he said no...	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-01-26 00:29:00
Canada	Grocery Items Unavailable in the US	QUOTE (rhymeswithcandi @ Jan 22 2008, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Smarties is another one to add - Smarties here aren't the chocolate candies like we get in Canada and the UK. Americans call those sour little candies that come in a roll (like Rockets) Smarties. Oh that's so funny!!! I have 25 pages to read of this thread..( I just found it ) but needed to reply to this!! That's exactly what I told Tim!! I hadn't looked for Smarties before on any other trips..but it was during our trip in May, when I grabbed a bag of trail mix and said "looks like there's smarties in here" ( should have seen the look on his face, especially when I sung the Smartie song). So I explained...and later...he showed me US smarties!!! LOL LOL LOL I said.."What??? those are rockets!!" I saw him in Orlando last October. ( That's when he proposed to me ) and of course, I brought down Smarties for him to try. ( he likes them!!) Wonder if that was what made him propose??? hmmmmmm	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-01-20 15:34:00
Canada	Someone to help you in your home	yep..house keeper probably...but also wouldn't mind the gardener. I think a housekeeper would be ideal only a couple days a week..or less. Just for all that "deep" cleaning I don't like to do.. A gardener to start me off by landscaping, and styling my flower beds and such, but after that...I could take care of it...	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-17 23:05:00
Canada	Ever wonder where your money goes?	QUOTE (thetreble @ Jun 21 2009, 06:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (TimandJoyce @ Jun 20 2009, 09:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only liquor stores in Canada have license. But everywhere in the US..it's free game!! Well, not free..you have to pay for it. I think you can even buy it in the dollar stores! LOL. Not all states are that free with their liquor. We have liquor stores in New Jersey, but you aren't allowed to sell booze in grocery stores and definetely not placesz like Walmart. Many states have different laws pertaining to the sale of alcohol so it's not all free game. Cool! That's interesting to know. Course, I'm not exactly a "state" travereller...But everywhere I've been so far, west side, and east side, I noticed it the grocery stores, and gas stations etc. It is quite a shock at first.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-21 08:31:00
Canada	Ever wonder where your money goes?	QUOTE (MrsCat @ Jun 21 2009, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gotta love the Canadian forum. A topic started about tracking a one-dollar bill turns into talk about cheap groceries and where the buy the cheapest booze. God I miss my country.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-21 08:29:00
Canada	Ever wonder where your money goes?	QUOTE (minnew @ Jun 20 2009, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My $$ is definitely going to be going towards the commissary on base when I get to NE! But less of it than I would fork over at Walmart or a local grocery store! Every time I have been in the commissary I am like a kid in a candy store! Most items are HALF the price than at local grocery store, some items remain the same, but it still a deal when you can spend almost 40 bucks less on your grocery bill! I will probably still shop at Walmart and Target, but not for groceries, maybe canned items, but thats probably it. I was shocked to see that WalMart sold liquor! Where I am in Canada they don't! Only liquor stores in Canada have license. But everywhere in the US..it's free game!! Well, not free..you have to pay for it. I think you can even buy it in the dollar stores! LOL. Actually, the dollar store I went to in SC even had a frozen food section! That I like! And the cleaning supplies where NOT the cheaper kind, but name brand. I'll be doing lots of shopping there for sure.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-20 20:57:00
Canada	Ever wonder where your money goes?	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 20 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Uh oh. She said Walmart. *bites fingernails* I'm just getting all I can right now because Tim DOES NOT like Walmart, and I don't like fights!! Now, before anyone says anything, I respect him and if he doesn't want me to shop there...then I won't. Course, once I learn how to be a Southern Belle....I'll bat my baby blues at him......	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-20 18:07:00
Canada	Ever wonder where your money goes?	QUOTE (MrsCat @ Jun 20 2009, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought this was going to be about budgeting. Cause I really do wonder where our money goes! I thought that too at first...I was going to say.."Oh I know where MY money goes!!" *Walmart, USCIS, Walmart, Safeway, Walmart......*	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-20 17:16:00
Canada	Wearing shoes in the house?	QUOTE (reeses16 @ Jun 20 2009, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My dog just passed way last week, if we ever get another dog he would definitely be an outside dog. I'm so sorry! QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 20 2009, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ontarkie @ Jun 20 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With us its not that they don't know how we feel its they dont care cause they think they are better then us type of attitude. That's just rude and inconsiderate. yeah! I hope you can work everything out. It's sad when some people just don't have enough respect. I'm not sure how I'll handle the "no shoe" rule later. At the beginning of course, I don't think I'll push it.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-20 18:22:00
Canada	Wearing shoes in the house?	For sure I take them off!! However, when I go to a house, and the floors don't look "clean" well, then I'll leave them on. I have also left them on in my house, but only cause I knew I was in quick, and out the door again. I can't stand wearing shoes all day!! I really like going barefoot. And yes, shoes on in a house is a little more Americanized. I work at Curves for women and a couple years ago, we had a gal from California come up for the summer as she and her husband were camping nearby. I just loved her. She was so funny!! The subject of shoes came up, and she said "I can see why you need to take them off!! You all have so much more DIRT up here!!" She told me she never had to sweep out her camper as much as when she was here! Oh, how I loved that! I'm not going to be too upset when I have company in my new home and shoes are still on the feet. After all, I'm in their territory. Who am I to try and change what everyone is used to. Who knows? Maybe my example will catch on? ... Edited by TimandJoyce, 20 June 2009 - 08:52 AM.	TimandJoyce	Female	Canada	2009-06-20 08:52:00