Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	Just because its there doesn't mean you have to drink it. Get yourself a Nalgene bottle and fill it up with water and drink that instead. Easy peasy	Reba	Female	0	2008-12-12 07:30:00
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	I grew up in Ontario my entire life, I'm 41 years old, and Cream Soda to me has always been red/pink. We called it Red Pop when I was a kid. I don't think I've ever seen clear cream soda, at Becker's or any other store. As to the HFCS argument/article, sugar is sugar. See the one posted by Emancipation. I will attest to sugar withdrawl symptoms! When I started doing Atkins and went cold turkey off of sugar, I had about 3 days of withdrawl. Others have complained of withdrawl symptoms for up to 2 weeks! (depends on how much sugar you used to eat in a day). And if you learn to read food labels, sugar is not just listed as sugar, but as 4 or 5 other things as well, all just in one product! There is so much hidden sugar in our diets that most of us have no clue what we're eating anymore. Now that I'm off all sugars (except the naturally occuring in foods), and the withdrawl is gone, I don't even miss it. It would be nice though if people would stop trying to stuff cookies and cakes in my face, with the "aw c'mon its The Holidays!" No thank you. I'd rather have broccoli	Reba	Female	0	2008-12-11 07:30:00
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	Hire a lobbiest to hit Washington then. But apparently the HFCS proponents already have, judging by the rencent commercials on TV. Personally I hate the stuff, and nothing DPX says will change that. I see absolutely NO reason it should be added to simply everything, and yes, it DOES change the taste and texture of foods. Why the hell does it need to be added to dill pickles, or mayonaise or rice krispies or or or? bah....	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-17 07:34:00
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	Linens 'n' Things is going out of business and everything is on sale of course. I saw on their website they have a yogurt maker for $23.99, so I might check out the store in Hickory on the weekend to see what the store price is. it may be less, who knows. At least I won't have to pay shipping.	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-05 07:22:00
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	I think it had a lot to do with my weight gain as well, but I also had/have a thyroid disease that gave me a lot of problems, so I dunno. My doctor says I shouldn't have gained as much as I did, just from the thyroid problem, so I'll blame the rest of it on HFCS Yeah, I've noticed a lack of yogurt flavours here too with Danone Activia has a lot more flavours in Canada and the UK, but here they only have 4 flavours. Vanilla, Peach (yuck), blue berry and strawberry. They have rhubarb flavour in the UK! I LOVE rhubarb flavour! And in the big containers, they only have Vanilla. The big containers are cheaper and less waste. I'd like more than just vanilla though. Weight Watchers yogurt has a lot of flavours though, and Yoplait (I don't particularly like Yoplait though for some reason I've not quite been able to pinpoint). And a couple of store brands have a lot of flavours. The "Light" versions do not contain HFCS, but they use artificial sweeteners like Splenda or aspartame instead. I've been thinking of buying a yogurt maker and just making my own. Its actually cheaper. If I just had some more counter space for another appliance!	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-03 19:34:00
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	You're welcome I noticed it a couple of weeks ago when Food Lion here had it on sale twofer. A couple of the "discount" (Fred's, Dollar General etc.) stores carry it here too, maybe check some of those around you. Again though, sometimes the store brands will cost less and also don't have HFCS in them, just plain ol' sugar. Hubby thinks I'm crazy, and sometimes a single grocery trip can take over an hour because I'm reading all the labels, but I just can't stand the stuff. Sometimes though, you just have to break down and give in. I can't find any tomato soup without it in, and I can't afford the shipping costs from Canadian Favourites. I also haven't been able to get home in over a year, and I don't think anyone is coming to visit any time soon	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-02 09:58:00
Canada	So THAT'S why coke tastes different in the USA	QUOTE (Cassie @ Nov 1 2008, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HFCS is the bane of my existence. I can't drink my favourite Ocean Spray juice because there's too much added ####### to it, and if I want it "lite" -- well, shall I have chemical sweetener with my 100% juice?????? Blah! The damn stuff is in everything and it drives me nuts. Ocean Spray is now HFCS free. Check the front label.	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-01 09:00:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	QUOTE (flames9 @ Dec 6 2008, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why did Sask get brought up? Personally I know it is the best province, but I rather keep it a secret and keep the population to a million,lol I have a few friends who are from Saskatchewan, and one drunken evening we figured the world revolution theory. Plus, its the easiest province to draw, (far easier than Ontario that's for sure!), so I think we're on to something	Reba	Female	0	2008-12-07 09:55:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	Well if the rest of the country is so concerned with the amount of power Ontario has, perhaps they should just pick up and move to the other side of the country, join forces with the Maritimers and Newfoundland and then overpower Ontario and just quit whinging Sheesh, Ontario can't help it that the population is higher there than in prairie and western provinces, now can they? Nor can Ontario help it that Alberta is the bible belt of the country, and that easterners (including Quebecers!) tend to be a lot more Liberal, and liberal, than them! Why hate Ontario for being liberal? For chrissakes, Alerberta's right next door to the (formerly) Socialist province of Saskatchewan! Birthplace of universal healthcare! (the world revolves around Saskatchewan yanno, just check their clocks next time all the rest of us have to switch to day light savings...their clocks don't have to change!).	Reba	Female	0	2008-12-06 11:22:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	The world revolves around Saskatchewan anyhow. Arguement over	Reba	Female	0	2008-12-02 18:46:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Nov 27 2008, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm thinking of getting Canadian citizenship simply so I'll never have to deal with the government again in that capacity. Of course, when that time comes around, I'll have to be extra careful that the government spells my name right. Apparently, they can't be bothered to correct it. One thing about Canadian immigration however is that if you gained your LPR status thru marriage, and if you move to another country, but remain living with and married to your Canadian spouse, you do not lose your Canadian LPR. So you could move back to the US for a couple years if you wanted, and easily return to Canada with no hassle. The US does not reciprocate this policy however.	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-29 09:09:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	You can have 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or or or if you want. My Aunt has 3. UK, Canada and US. There used to be a lady here at VJ who had 6, and was working on US for the 7th. Again, if you want to keep up with all those passports, its up to you. And if the countries you're getting citizenship in allow multiples, what's to stop you? Some countries however do not allow dual or multi-citizenships.	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-27 08:09:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	Here is the Oath of Allegience: "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God." In some cases, USCIS allows the oath to be taken without the clauses: ". . .that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by law. . ." bold my emphasis to point out this is the specific line that gives most people the idea that they can't be dual citizen with the US. But as others have pointed out, Canada does not recognize this verbal renunciation, and the US for the moment does not enforce it, so technically you can have more than one citizenship with the US. You can have a dozen or more if the countries allow it and if you want the hassle of all those passports Not everyone can actually say the oath however, without their fingers crossed, so its totally up to you.	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-26 07:34:00
Canada	Dual Citizenship?	tonnes of info on naturalization here at VJ. In the Naturalization forum, rather than the AOS forum.	Reba	Female	0	2008-11-25 07:19:00
Canada	Oath ceremony today!!		Reba	Female	0	2008-12-16 20:01:00
Canada	Oath ceremony today!!	QUOTE (Emancipation @ Dec 15 2008, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> love it.. if I ever take my oath.. I'm SO wearing something CDN tee hee... well done Flames.. congrads! I have a t-shirt that says Canadian Girls Kick ### if you'd like to borrow it you're more than welcome	Reba	Female	0	2008-12-16 07:29:00
Canada	ontario license plates renewal???	You would need an address to give to the license office for your plates for them to send you a new registration. They will also want to change your drivers license to the new address. My vehicle was in Canada at first when I was here and my mother was driving it, she went and put in a change of address and got my new sticker and they also sent her a new Ontario drivers license for me with the new address. Once I got here I have licensed it in the US. When do your Ontario plates expire? Edited by Leafgal, 02 May 2008 - 06:23 AM.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-02 06:19:00
Canada	Drivers License	You were right in VA it is just to give them your Canadian one and get a VA one. Although they are very strict on the documentation they will accept in order to do the exchange. I am sure you will do fine on your driving portion since you did on your written.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-04-22 06:23:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Congrats to you all, I am thrilled for you it is a great feeling to finally have a date. Hopefully more will come through today and tomorrow.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-12 11:12:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (melusine @ Jun 9 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> me too it just came in !!!!! it have all crazy colors on it it's so cool ! Congrats good to hear and best of luck with your move also.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-09 14:21:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Jun 9 2008, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I lied! It's here!! Yeah, now next step is the move and good luck with that.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-09 12:00:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	The only reason it took so long was because the place was packed. Once they called me up there I wasn't there for 15 minutes.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-07 16:21:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	I went through the rainbow bridge and they knew how to handle the K-1 visa and were really good. It took a long time but we crossed on Black Friday and didn't get there until like 2 in the afternoon. I do suggest which ever one you cross at try to get there earlier so it isn't as busy.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-07 16:10:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (jmd+jonna @ Jun 6 2008, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hooray my visa is at the post office! rachel? is the canada post website showing anything for you? so Im leaving canada next weekend leafgal: you know that with their win detroit is only 2 cups-win away from replacing the leafs in 2nd place for teams who won most cups? 1st place is of course unreachable for any team as it is owned by the greatest dynasty of all sports: Les Canadiens de Montreal with 24 cups!!! Well good to know that Detroit is gunning for something other than the Cup lol. What state are you moving to so I can make sure you get your Toronto Jersey lol. JillA I believe they extend the expiry dates so don't worry about that. Everyone the process you are going through now is just part of the process. Remember how this feels because you will do it again with AOS, but at least then you are together with your significant other. I wish everyone good luck with getting interviews very very soon. I am rooting for you.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-06 18:36:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (jmd+jonna @ Jun 5 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Leafgal @ Jun 5 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CBR now that was not only mean but cruel too. Now I going to slink off to the corner to pout. Wasnt CBR, was me! so youre still nostalgic about 1967? hahaha! OMG I missed the orginial post, how is that possible. The only reason you are going to get away with this is because it isn't DOUGIE. Well I only wish I was older and into hockey in 67 so I could have something to hang onto all these years lmao.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-05 20:10:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	CBR now that was not only mean but cruel too. Now I going to slink off to the corner to pout.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-05 12:09:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Melusine now have a glass of wine and kick back for the night and get to bed by 11 tonight, or else.....	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-03 17:38:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Melusine, hope you have just as wonderful an interview tomorrow.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-03 07:47:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Laura I hope they mail you another letter out tomorrow if you call, if not ask if the email you have will suffice. I am sure it will all be fine.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-02 22:27:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Jun 2 2008, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Approved. QUOTE (jmd+jonna @ Jun 2 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Touchdown Steelers! I got approved today(well if I judge by the fact that the officer said "good luck down there in the us")! so it went pretty smoothly except for the long wait, was there from 8h30 to 11h45 I think I saw rae if she was a sophisticated looking redhead with a sleeveless burgundy shirt Im quite quite quite happy! CONGRATS raeandscott and jmd+jonna that is wonderful news for both of you. Now you get to do the big move. QUOTE (BIGG DADDY @ Jun 2 2008, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, Just got off the phone with DOS......Interview scheduled for June 27 8:30am! Good luck to everyone and Congrats to those who are on their way!!!! Congrats on a date.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-02 12:33:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	I have to go out for a bit but I will be checking back for the good news.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-02 08:35:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Sounds like a nice dinner will be had by all. Remember to relax and have a good time while you are there, and don't stress about the interview tomorrow (I know easy to say hard to do, but I have been there and it was easy) put your paperwork in order and you will do fine, they are all very nice there and patient so like I said don't stress to much. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and can't wait to read about your time there. Lights out at 11 tonight, and I mean be ready to sleep then lol. Best of luck to you both. And I will be checking to see if the light is off and that it is quiet in your room at 11:01	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-01 11:32:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (erinanddavid @ Jun 1 2008, 09:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ May 31 2008, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The train today was hell. It left NY on time but then we stopped in Saratoga Springs b/c there was a freight train ahead of us that had broken down and we couldn't bypass it. We were there for 2 1/2 hours before they transferred us onto buses, drove us up to Plattsburgh, and then transferred us back to a train to cross over the border. I got in at 10pm instead of 7. Tired. Time to go take a relaxing bath with the boy now. Hopefully Leafgal won't be in the bedroom.... sorry to hear about your travel delays. but seriously, was leafgal in the bedroom? inquiring minds want to know! best wishes for tomorrow. i can't wait to hear your good news! erin Rae so sorry to hear of your delays, but the good news is you got there (positive thinking kicking in), and hope you have a nice relaxing day today. Erin, no I couldn't make it yesterday but maybe today......	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-06-01 08:30:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Rae hope you had a great train trip (and nap) and nice reunion with Scott. Don't stay up too late on Sunday night or else young lady, don't make me come up there(because if I do I will be staying in the same room, ha ha ha). Can't wait to hear all about your interview and how easy it was, and it will be they are very nice there.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-31 13:56:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ May 30 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Eric_and_Corinna @ May 30 2008, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good luck Rae! Thanks!! QUOTE (Leafgal @ May 30 2008, 10:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh no there will be no celebrating before update on VJ, else all you will think about while you celebrate is did I check the room fully, did I look under the bed, what is that noise. Oh you don't think you will remember this but you will so better update before celebration or it will be in your head Okay, I promise to run straight to my computer and write a review and *then* hug and kiss Scott. Later. Good good because you will be with him soon enough full time so you have lots of time to kiss him later lol. Sorry Scott What time do you leave tomorrow	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 22:13:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ May 30 2008, 10:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you thank you thank you leafgal! For you advice and wishes of luck. I agree; it won't hurt to ask them for a copy and hopefully they'll just give it to us there; fingers crossed. I'll be sure to post an interview (just as soon as I am done celebrating with Scott ). Oh no there will be no celebrating before update on VJ, else all you will think about while you celebrate is did I check the room fully, did I look under the bed, what is that noise. Oh you don't think you will remember this but you will so better update before celebration or it will be in your head	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 21:57:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	rae not sure if you will read this before Monday, but I don't think it can hurt to ask them for a copy of the form. I wanted a copy because I can't prove I had my vaccinations without it(and since the immigration doctor gave me my boosters he knew what I needed, and btw he did it for free the vaccination which I thought was great since I know if I had of gone to Toronto it would have cost me $175 for the shot) and I thought it would be good to have for my doctor here. Best of luck and I hope that the Consulate gives it to you, and if not I wouldn't stress about it just enjoy your visit with your soon to be husband in a wonderful city. Have a great train ride and relax so you are refreshed when Scott picks you up. And don't forget to post after your interview we will be here waiting ALL day until we hear, no pressure lol. Edited by Leafgal, 30 May 2008 - 09:07 PM.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 21:05:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	When the doctor filled out my vacination (I had him give me my boosters as I knew I needed them and had no vacination records) he gave me 2 copies of it and told me I could make copies of them. It was just a sheet showing which ones I had and which ones were not needed. I did send a copy of it to my lawyer with my new medical since had been over a year before when I had the other one in Canada (didn't file AOS right away).	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 11:56:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	Absolutely on the xray I took mine because I was sure I would get asked if I didn't have it. I bet they wait and if you don't have it then they ask for it, sick sense of humour I am thinking. Have a great trip to Montreal and a great interview on Monday rae_and_scott and and Melusine have a great interview on Wednesday. Best of luck to you both even though you won't need it. The xray is big when you think you have to cart it with you, I thought it was too. It is about 12 by 18 and like I said I didn't put it in a suitcase was so paranoid something might happen to it so held onto it all the way from Toronto to Montreal on the train lol. And for the record I had to redo my medical and they don't do xray here they do a skin test so it is sitting in my closet lol. Edited by Leafgal, 30 May 2008 - 11:29 AM.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-30 11:28:00
Canada	MTL (and others) Waiting for an interview date	OMG I am so thrilled for all of you, what an awesome day. CONGRATS to everyone who got their interview dates, good luck, although none of you will need it.	Leafgal	Female	Canada	2008-05-14 11:49:00