Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Oct 19 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Krikit @ Oct 19 2008, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Emancipation @ Oct 18 2008, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> made my 1st red velvet cake tonite.. Hubby licked the beaters & the bowl (probably literally).. He now has "pink" cake lipstick all over his face. silly man Pics! We want pics! Of the cake, that is. lol I've never had/made red velvet cake (sounds so American, doesn't it? lol) but when I read that I immediately thought of the groom's cake in Steel Magnolias. That's all I have for memories too But Hubby bought a box mix when he was in LA last month, so I figured we'd give it a go. He asked me to put cream cheese icing on it too, which is pretty stinking amazing I must say.. here's the pics.. how do you ice a red cake with white frosting without the cake bleeding through anyway? I did SUCH a horrible job of icing make double the icing	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-10-19 17:57:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Our neighbour's lawn is covered with signs affiliated with various republicans trying to get elected, many of them good ole Oklahomans in the good ole boy network. I feel like going over and planting a sign with the word "Seriously?" in the middle of them.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-10-11 11:42:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (KarenCee @ Sep 13 2008, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sigh....gas in our little corner of the world is already at $4.82 a gallon. According to one of the gas websites (where you search for the cheapest gas) WE are so far the highest in price. $4.82 a gallon...and that's at one of the supermarkets....just since yesterday's reported price of less than $4.00 that blows my mind -- we're more than a dollar less here! I do not understand the huge disparity in prices!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-09-13 20:15:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	we've priced tickets home for Christmas. all I can say is: the airlines are a total rip off. *sigh*	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-08-21 10:25:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Put the house up for sale today. crossing fingers for a quick sale!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-08-04 16:56:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Jul 21 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jul 21 2008, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmm, maybe only if your family doctor doesn't do that type of thing? I know of many women here that do that...but I think it's unnecessary unless you have specific issues that need to be addressed. I went to my family Dr. in Canada for everything. If she referred me to a specialist, then I went, otherwise she handled it. My Dr. here is my GP, I have my yearly "wellness woman" PAP with her. I don't need any pills, but I would assume she'd prescribe them if I needed them. Well that's exactly what I was thinking.. I don't have a family Dr either.. so i'm on the hunt for that as well.. *sigh.. Hubby is sure I have to go see a GYN which I'm thinking is overkill.. i just need a birth control prescription and a pap.. I have my "regular" doctor, who does my paps and stuff, but she referred me to a OB/GYN when I had other symptoms -- both of them are excellent doctors. I am very fortunate. Trailmix -- we're fixing to get ready to move as well. We found a fantastic one on Friday, we just have to sell ours first! Fingers crossed. It is definitely a buyers market out there right now, so you have the luxury of being thorough and looking at a lot of options before deciding.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-07-21 11:40:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Karen -- love the pics!!!! Lost 3.5 pounds this week!!! YAY! Working on getting our house ready to stage to be sold -- booooooo! The Closer starts again tonight, and Psych starts again on Friday -- YAY!!!!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-07-14 12:09:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Necrotica, I am just so pleased for you! Congratulations!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-07-11 22:44:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Good luck Marilyn. It may be hard at first but I have a feeling this job would be like you said, helpful in your healing. So on the topic of trips, my mom mentioned today something about her and Dad maybe coming down to see us in the fall. They haven't been here since our wedding 3.5 years ago, and she finally feels well enough to think about a big trip. YAY! I hope we can figure something out!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-07-09 12:56:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jul 6 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Having a wonderful time here in Pubnico! We had a family/friends get together today...lots of family, family pictures, and lots of food. Tomorrow is our 2nd anniversary and we're going to his parent's cottage by the lake...Joel's parents are babysitting so we get to spend the night there. *sigh* It is heaven being home again...even though technically I'm not Canadian (merely an honourary one). First stop out of Halifax airport was...TIMMY'S!!! Anywho, it's late here and we are bushed! It was a long day but a very enjoyable one. Y'all take care now, y'heah! *sigh* sooooooooo jealous!!!!! Wish I was there in NS too. have a wonderful wonderful anniversary!!! PS> Stacey -- our dog hates fireworks too (especially since our neighbors all around us spend close to the GDP of a small European country on fireworks and set them off for as many days as they are allowed). It takes him a bit to calm down each night and he's awfully fidgety, but if he can hunker down near one of us, he's ok after a while.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-07-06 20:28:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jul 4 2008, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Finishing up some last minute packing...waiting on Joel to get home. Then we're off...gonna spend the night at a hotel near the airport so we don't have to make a mad dash, two hour drive to the airport in the morning. I'm all jittery inside! We're going home!!! yay!!!!!!!!!! have a wonderful wonderful time!!!!!!! Wish I was going with you. Not Emancipation, as Krikit already called shotgun.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-07-04 14:03:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (flames9 @ Jun 19 2008, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> had a blast in the Columbian ice fields!! The snocoach tour is a must!! Just outside of jasper saw a momma bear and her 2 small cubs, got some spiffy pics!! awesome view on the jasper Tram!! Nw in Edmonton! Did the galaxy land rides yesterday!! i kicked butt at mini golf!! today is the water park, 5 pin bowling and a movie!! back to calgary tomorrow, then to saskatoon on Saturday!! Think I wil take a break from tim hortons today,lol have been average 3 xl daily!! If I got a dollar for every exclamation point you used in this post flames, I'd be rich Oh, and lay off the Timmy's it looks like you're OD'ing. Krikit, you have Ikea and I am jealous!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-19 10:25:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	marilyn, you are an official freecycler now!! http://www.freecycle.org/ (Oh and I want to see pics, I love Christmas decorations	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-17 19:06:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ Jun 16 2008, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Karen, so sorry you were the salutorian but if things don't work out, you might still get the job and, as Krikit pointed out, you will be on the short list for another opening. Exactly.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-16 16:38:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jun 12 2008, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KarenCee @ Jun 12 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK...had the interview this morning *expels breath I've been holding* It sounds great...very flexible. I can work from home as much as I want as long as the job gets done, which is great for me since I have Anna...they also pay mileage since the job requires making home visits with families, and I get two weeks vacation, one week of that after six months. No benefits, but Joel can get insurance for us through his employer. Did I mention it pays $8K a year more? If chosen (oh I hope I am!) I will immediately have to fly out to St. Louis, MO for training and certification as a Parent Educator. The interview....it was an hour long! A member of the board of directors sat in on the interview with the program director too...didn't know I would be interviewed by two people...and they seemed very pleased with my answers and my resume. All they asked was for a 18 month to 2 year committment. LOL, I figure if I can commit myself to 13+ years as an educator, I can do this. Anywho...they said they will make a decision very quickly and will call me either way. Ok...nail biting time...and they're already short! Oh Karen, this sounds wonderful!!! This would be SO great for you, and your family!! I do so hope they will get back to you quickly and that you're the one they choose! Being able to work at home will be wonderful! Yes, you mentioned it pays more, and isn't that exciting as well!! I don't know where you'll be taking your training in St. Louis, and what they might cover in regards to housing, but please know that my place is open to you for whatever you need!! If they're covering a hotel, and you'd rather stay there, then that's okay, but PLEASE lets get together!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed and will include you in my prayers. Yep, I'm with Carla and everyone else: Karen, that sounds so good! I got excited just reading your description of it! Will be sending good vibes and prayers your way!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-12 11:22:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 11 2008, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ Jun 11 2008, 10:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 11 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jun 11 2008, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning! Thought I'd brew up a cup of "worldly" coffee this morning! Congrats Cassie on your 10 year GC!! That's exciting news. What a drag having to wait so long! But that's behind you now... trailmix...that's so nice that the women said something...too many appreciated things go unsaid! Good morning Carla (nice coffee)! So where is everyone? It used to be that I would get up and there would be entertaining posts for me to read in the morning, you layabouts! Ok, it could be that I was in mountain time and now in Eastern time....so you guys may have to start getting up earlier I'll get right on that Thank you Cassie! See Cassie is a nice person! awww But you just love me for my posting, not for the person I really am! Edited by Cassie, 11 June 2008 - 09:53 AM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-11 09:52:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 11 2008, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Jun 11 2008, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning! Thought I'd brew up a cup of "worldly" coffee this morning! Congrats Cassie on your 10 year GC!! That's exciting news. What a drag having to wait so long! But that's behind you now... trailmix...that's so nice that the women said something...too many appreciated things go unsaid! Good morning Carla (nice coffee)! So where is everyone? It used to be that I would get up and there would be entertaining posts for me to read in the morning, you layabouts! Ok, it could be that I was in mountain time and now in Eastern time....so you guys may have to start getting up earlier I'll get right on that	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-11 09:47:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Thanks guys!! The DH and I have been putting off our special his birthday/ his new job celebration dinner at a ritzy steakhouse place until we had a smidge of extra cash (him being out of work for 2 months was a little scary) but after that news I might just say screw it and let's put it on the credit card!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-10 12:46:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	My 10 year green card has finally been approved -- 1 year, 1 month, and 3 days after submitting, 2 years and 3 days since I first became a PR. I'm a little excited! Edited by Cassie, 10 June 2008 - 10:02 AM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-10 10:01:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jun 8 2008, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 77.50 to go see new kids on the block! #######!??? Talk about cashing in on the past. i am totally still going i dont care hehe you sound like my friend who sat for an hour and tried to get free tickets that the local radio station was offering! Methinks she still gonna go too!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-08 21:08:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 8 2008, 02:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> FABULOUS, Karen! Oh, you are SO prepared for this! You not only have the experience with the teaching, you've also got your own personal experience to draw on! This is just the thing you need. You'll be able to get out and about and meet people and offer encouragement. Counselling and training draws on your teaching skills. It sounds like you are burning out in your teaching position, and that is not a good place to be. Think of this position as a stepping stone to further advancements in your career. If you don't like it, you can go back to your teaching regimen. This would not be coming to you if you weren't ready for it. I'd go for it! You can do iiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!!!!  cheerleader.gif   11.49KB   0 downloads What Krikit said! I am excited for you!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-08 17:45:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 5 2008, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Jun 5 2008, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 5 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So netflix brought us a movie on Tuesday - Tara Road - it's based on the Maeve Binchy novel of the same name. Tara Road was an Oprah's book club book - which I read and loved and have since read every book that Maeve has written. Anyway, it was a pretty good movie, it's funny when you have read the book though, I kept kind of filling in the parts that I knew had already happened and you keep thinking - if you hadn't read the book would this really make sense? I guess so! Funny, the movie was never actually released in the theatres in the U.S., I don't know why. Oh and I sent a postcard to Maeve to tell her how much I like her books and she sent me a postcard back! That is the coolest thing! I agree! And I enjoyed the book, too, Trailmix. But I think my favourite one was Evening Class. But I'm not sure, yet, because I still haven't read them all. I have read all her novels and most of her short stories, and Evening Class is my favourite with Scarlet Feather a very close second, and Quentin's a very close third. But heck, I love them all, she is fantastic!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-06-05 13:00:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (liz_legend @ May 29 2008, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks so much Cassie! You're the only one who's helping me with this thus far! I love this kind of stuff	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-29 16:44:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Or ('cause I have been thinking about this since last posting!) To Mom & Dad with love and gratitude Oliver & Lizelle 23 Aug 2008 all centred on the plaque, if that makes sense.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-29 16:00:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (liz_legend @ May 29 2008, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We got Oliver's parents a Grandfather Clock as our thank you gift to them for the wedding.. our only issue is, we want to put a little plaque on the inside of the door to personalize it for them with our wedding date on it... but we are having issues with how to word it... and it's not coming out very poetic at all... here's what we've got so far To Mom & Dad 23 Aug 2008 Love, Oliver & Lizelle We love you Mom & Dad 23 Aug 2008 To Our Mom & Dad 23 Aug 2008 TOTALLY WELCOMING YOUR SUGGESTIONS! How about: to Mom & Dad with our love and gratitude 23 Aug 2008 Just a thought. Or the first one on your list. Edited by Cassie, 29 May 2008 - 01:01 PM.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-29 13:00:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ May 25 2008, 02:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ May 24 2008, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ May 24 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ May 24 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Going car shopping today, then on to an auction tonight....yay! So Cassie what colour Corvette have you selected? candy apple red, baby!!! We ended up with a cobalt blue 2008 Ford Focus. Apparently Ford is having a big sale and we stumbled onto it today. It's a nice car -- we are pleased Now to come up with a name for it! The Blue Mule, what else? Now Cassie, remember in your new Focus you must always start every drive by playing Hocus Pocus by Focus for good luck; if you can't have 620hp on your side, you can always have providence. I seriously nearly peed myself laughing as I watched this, seriously. It has everything you could want: yodelling, the 70s mullet, the rock flute, and bug-eyed whistling. I am going to have to download that somewhere and play it when my husband is nowhere near, because he's still over in the corner in the fetal position crying "make it stop".	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-25 13:39:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (IR5FORMUMSIE @ May 24 2008, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Cassie @ May 24 2008, 10:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Going car shopping today, then on to an auction tonight....yay! So Cassie what colour Corvette have you selected? candy apple red, baby!!! We ended up with a cobalt blue 2008 Ford Focus. Apparently Ford is having a big sale and we stumbled onto it today. It's a nice car -- we are pleased Now to come up with a name for it!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-24 17:29:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Going car shopping today, then on to an auction tonight....yay!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-24 10:24:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (liz_legend @ May 21 2008, 09:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> David Cook Won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-21 22:52:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (KarenCee @ May 20 2008, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Seven weeks til we fly out...and we've got a direct flight from Atlanta to Halifax! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-20 20:41:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (flames9 @ May 18 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I only get the Sunday paper--and I only get it for the coupons that come only on Sunday!! Rest goes into the recycling bin!! same here!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-05-18 20:50:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (MissStacey @ Apr 28 2008, 07:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> RIP Coopers balls. Poor Cooper!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-04-28 11:14:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	*waves from Canada* (Is it sad to admit that as soon as I got into Pearson, I found myself a Mr Big chocolate bar and nearly cried tears of delight while eating it?)	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-04-18 07:17:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	Hugs to you Krikit!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-04-13 20:05:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Len_and_Bren @ Mar 10 2008, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 10 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So I got a bill in the mail from some hospital visit I had about two months back and I get on the phone to call and inquire why I recieved a bill when I have insurance. She was asking all these questions and I had no idea what she was on about so I said: "I am really sorry but this is all really confusing, I just moved to this country" And she says: "Well you sure do speak very good English ma'am" in a stern tone. I replied: "BUT IN CANADA WE HAVE THIS STUFF COVERED FOR US!!!" She apologized quite a bit. I hear you sister aye. I just got a bill for stuff dating back three months ago that up until this point was covered by my insurance. It's this kind of ####### that makes me hate the US healthcare system.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-03-10 14:41:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 10 2008, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My husband made our first BIG purchase together this weekend...we just got a new car. Its a 2008 yaris...and its SO CUTE! As soon as I saw it, I knew we'd be driving it off the lot and we did. we are seriously considering trading in our current two cars for two Yaris -- keep me updated on how good your car runs!	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-03-10 10:41:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 8 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning! Yes Cassie, what did your Mom win!? My Mom won the Stampede dream home in 1959! It was actually Dad... not only did he get half a cup of coffee thrown in his face (apparently Mom forgot her cup still had coffee in it in her excitement), he still has the fake cheque in the garage.......for $1000. My brother is convinced that it is his turn to win something -- between that and the trip to Paris I won, he feels left out of the family luck	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-03-08 17:17:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 7 2008, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Crikey! @ Mar 7 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 7 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In RI now till Tuesday!! Have had TWO timmies AND they have tasted great!! AND it is ROLL UP THE RIM TO WIN time here!!! HE HAWWW Life is good,lol Waaaaaaaaaaah. I HATE missing Roll Up The Rim time!!!!! The commercial for it keeps coming on tv and i'm thinking - it's a bit over the top, the people are so excited - about on par with the 'we just won lotto 649' commercials. Here you go crikey: http://www.rollupthe...php?showGame=en hey, my mom dumped the rest of her coffee on my dad when they found out they had won one of the big money prizes -- they need to put THAT in the commercials	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-03-08 02:45:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 3 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, I don't know what ECMA's are either. *gasp* heresy! East Coast Music Awards Basically a week long party with some awards at the closing night	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-03-03 16:35:00
Canada	Off Topic Forum...	QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Feb 26 2008, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guess I'm too late to give you a cup of hot brew this morning Sprailenes! Enjoy your first day at work however! Karen, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. In honour of your flu like symptoms, I'm making YOU a cup o' tea. Cassie...sorry you've got some hard decisions to make...know that we're here for you!!!!! And with that...a VERY good morning to everyone! Carla -- thanks muchly! One of two decisions have been made, still working on the other one. But feeling much calmer today.	Cassie	Female	Canada	2008-02-26 11:01:00