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QUOTE (thetreble @ Mar 30 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (xtinab @ Mar 30 2009, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm on both sides with this one. I can understand having it for long trips, but I've seen a 2 year old who screams and points at the stupid thing any time they get in the car, even if its just a 5 minute drive! That drives me insane! Since when are parents so afraid to say no to their toddlers???


See, that's the sick thing in my opinion. The pointing and the " I need this mommy" act. laughing.gif I hope when I have children I can stick to my guns and say no. I know I do this with my dogs at the moment laughing.gif
(although there is really no comparison there haha)


I hope so too... my parents told me I was a hellion on wheels as a child. Seriously, I threw the worst tantrums (maybe it's because I'm a redhead LOL). One time in the grocery store checkout I demanded a chocolate bar. My Mom calmly told me no, it's too close to suppertime. I pitched myself on the floor and started convlusing in hysterics, all the other patrons were GLARING at my Mom. I played limp and she couldn't pick me up, she said it was the most horrible thing ever. I feel so bad, I hope I don't get repaid by having hellions myself!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-30 13:06:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Mar 30 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Mar 30 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When my honey wanted to surprise me and take me "into nature", well, there was line-up, pay to get in, park in a huge parking lot, and then go by tons of kiosks (food, etc.) to get to the nature part: an arboretum.

Sweet lord have people here never been in the wild?!

Would they die without food and drink for a few hours??? without direction? without loud music? without buying something????


sigh

No need to answer...and oops, please forgive my outburst; better placed in The Vent section. blush.gif


I always wonder this. There is such a big to do about anything and everything these days. You see parents bring their kids to a zoo and they come out with ice cream and 10 toys.


You know what else bugs me along these lines.... And I aplogize to anyone in advance if they do this but it bugs me.... when people have those TV/DVDs in their car to entertain their kids on road trips or whatever.... when I was a kid, we sang songs, played I spy, etc.... now they plop the kids in the car and turn on the telly. What about other forms of entertainment besides mindless TV/movies!!


When I was a kid, we used to drive up to my grandmothers house near Lake Tahoe from Los Angeles. It was about an 8 hour drive. We would play games and stuff for the first couple of hours. Then at about the 90 minute mark, the walkmen would come out. After about 2.5 hours, we would be fighting to the point where my dad would pull over and get out the duct tape to deliniate the physical border in the backseat. After fighting for another hour about who actually controlled the piece of the backseat that was covered by the tape, we would pull over again and my dad would make a new border, complete with a 8" buffer zone in between that he declared was his area and anyone that went on it would get spanked.

Point is..... a DVD player in the car would have saved me from getting smacked in the mouth by my dad several times over the years tongue.gif


rofl.gif OK I see your point
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-30 12:52:00
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QUOTE (thetreble @ Mar 30 2009, 12:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SpiritAlight @ Mar 30 2009, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
When my honey wanted to surprise me and take me "into nature", well, there was line-up, pay to get in, park in a huge parking lot, and then go by tons of kiosks (food, etc.) to get to the nature part: an arboretum.

Sweet lord have people here never been in the wild?!

Would they die without food and drink for a few hours??? without direction? without loud music? without buying something????


sigh

No need to answer...and oops, please forgive my outburst; better placed in The Vent section. blush.gif


I always wonder this. There is such a big to do about anything and everything these days. You see parents bring their kids to a zoo and they come out with ice cream and 10 toys.


You know what else bugs me along these lines.... And I aplogize to anyone in advance if they do this but it bugs me.... when people have those TV/DVDs in their car to entertain their kids on road trips or whatever.... when I was a kid, we sang songs, played I spy, etc.... now they plop the kids in the car and turn on the telly. What about other forms of entertainment besides mindless TV/movies!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-30 12:44:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 30 2009, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning. The inlaws are on their way to the airport. star_smile.gif


kicking.gif Hallejula!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-30 09:23:00
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Kathryn's Kittycats.... maybe you could start up a website, take donations towards the animals health and well being!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-29 23:06:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 28 2009, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yea they start playing REAL games next week though.. I'm terrified.


He'll be fine. Practice will help him. I had him in short track speed skating when he was 6 and 7 and thats the extent of his on-ice skating and he was really good at that at the time. But he's 10 now so it's been a while and speed skating and ice skating are two very different things. It's really my fault and stupidity for throwing him to the dogs today without really putting him on the ice beforehand to condition his legs a little more. You live, you learn. I feel really bad. Its really my issue, not his, he had fun. But I still feel bad. I need a couch to lay on and a therapist. laughing.gif


Nev that's so cute, he seems to have enjoyed himself though! I think hockey is scary, there is so much fighting and hockey parents are whacked. Glad to hear you're not like that laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-29 12:34:00
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QUOTE (childress_london @ Mar 29 2009, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OK everyone, I found a great source of Kinder Surprise Eggs in Houston! They are at an international food store called Phoenicia and they had tons! I asked the cashier if they had them year round and he said yes! So there you go. Maybe they aren't banned anymore? IDK, but it is possible to find them. :-D I don't know if they do mail order, but you can contact them and see.

http://www.phoenicia....com/index.html


Yesterday at Metro they had jumbo kinder eggs, they're huge! I laughed and thought of you all
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-29 12:30:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 28 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 28 2009, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's sooooo cute, a real coinkydink if you ask me!! Would the wedding be in Edmonton? A Hawaii wedding would be awesome!


I don't know where they would have it. I'd say my brother is the go to the courthouse type or elope. But I think Stacey's family would want a larger wedding. I will be interesting how it all pans out.

Chris and I had planned a bigger wedding in Seattle. After 3 weeks of fighting about details we decided to elope and get married a year earlier. laughing.gif Sometimes (and just sometimes) I wish we had waited and had a bigger wedding.


That's how I feel... I love how we just had a small ceremony, none of the typical wedding drama. Even though I should be looking forward to our wedding next year, I already dread it. Because Glen's family is like you shouldn't invite this cousin, you should invite this person, my friends here want me to have the wedding in Canada, weddings cause so much drama I'm not into that. I'm doing it more for our families than myself, I could care less about the party and all that stuff.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-28 15:24:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 28 2009, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
heart.gif Coincidence?

I get this email from my mom this morning, she sent it to my brother, his girlfriend, Chris and I:

Good morning all,

Just wanted to say that I got chinese food this week and got a fortune cookie stating:

Soon wedding bells are in a family member's future.

Then I get this email from my brother this morning:

Well mom -- that is pretty funny because as of last night Stacey and I are now engaged. That has to be the strangest coincidence ever.

I'm over the moon for them. My brother and Stacey have been together for 5 years. And for the last 3 years my brother has swore that he doesn't believe in the institution of marriage, that its a sham, marriage is only a piece of paper blah blah blah.

I actually joked when I was home, that when they come visit in August, I'll arrange a sunset wedding for them on the beach.


That's sooooo cute, a real coinkydink if you ask me!! Would the wedding be in Edmonton? A Hawaii wedding would be awesome!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-28 15:04:00
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So I just spent $85 at Zellers on Canadian items.... good thing I'm driving home or I'd have no room for all of this! I got 2 bags of baked old dutch dill pickle chips, 4 bags of bits and bytes different flavours, jumbo bag of wine gums, 6 boxes of KD, 20 pairs of my favourite socks I can't find anywhere but Zellers, BBQ peanuts, hmmm what else. I still need to get a 24 of Alexander Keith's!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-27 11:07:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 27 2009, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its officially spring for me, I am having my first water ice of the season! biggrin.gif

Mmmm I love ritas.


Rita's is awesome! Last Friday on the first day of spring they were giving free water ice away. But the line was 2 hours long!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-27 11:01:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 25 2009, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Holy mackerel. That was a major rewrite. That's pretty scary the amount of misinformation that was in that text. Darnit! That means I'm going to have to really start paying attention to what's going in the wiki. Flipping flip flip.


I see you fixed it, thanks Krikit! I am happily in Canada, at my Mum's. The drive was great, smooth as ice. Border had 0 cars, arrived and my Mum was so thrilled to see me. Went out for dinner, and then my sister came over to introduce me to her puppy, he's so cute. Should be a splendid visit!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-26 22:51:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 25 2009, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 25 2009, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh, I'm glad to hear it's incorrect. Seriously I have paranoia when it comes to crossing back, even though I have spoken to a few people who used it and said it was fine. I'm even packing my entire AOS application with me just in case.

Can I change Wiki?

I'm pretty sure everybody can, but I'm not sure. Trailmix is the expert on that. But I could do it if you don't feel comfortable..... if you post the link. laughing.gif


http://www.visajourn.../Advance_Parole

Thanks Krik!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 21:22:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 25 2009, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 25 2009, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys I was researching AP in Wiki and it said this:

Failure to properly use an AP when departing the US can result in a technical "abandoning" of an alien's Permanent Residency application and further result in the denial of re-entry into the United States.

I thought you use AP when re-entering the US, not departing? I'm confused.

Yeah, that's incorrect. Are you going to change it?


Oh, I'm glad to hear it's incorrect. Seriously I have paranoia when it comes to crossing back, even though I have spoken to a few people who used it and said it was fine. I'm even packing my entire AOS application with me just in case.

Can I change Wiki?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 21:16:00
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Guys I was researching AP in Wiki and it said this:

Failure to properly use an AP when departing the US can result in a technical "abandoning" of an alien's Permanent Residency application and further result in the denial of re-entry into the United States.

I thought you use AP when re-entering the US, not departing? I'm confused.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 21:02:00
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Oh Cat, that sounds freaking awesome!! And the rent is sweet! I really hope you get the house, then we'd like pictures!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 12:21:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 25 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yesterday, I went to check out a rental house and the landlady, hugged me 3 times. I do not come from a huggy family. It was very awkward. I mean, she was nice and genuine, I think she's really needing to rent her house. laughing.gif


Maybe that's custom in Hawaii instead of the traditional handshake unsure.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 12:12:00
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QUOTE (Ber + Ter @ Mar 24 2009, 08:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Have a great trip! And don't be too chatty with the POE if you can help it.

It was weird, during my last trip, the POE officer asked me how we'd met and I said...on an online game, sort of like World of Warcraft but korean. Then the officer yelled a samurai war cry (or the equivalent) then let me through. It was VERY interesting to say the least. >_>


OMG haha that's funny. I bet the officer is a huge WOW himself.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-24 20:30:00
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QUOTE (Danu @ Mar 24 2009, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 24 2009, 08:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh!!!

Well thats nice of the dickhead to watch the kids while you're gone. tongue.gif


laughing.gif thats the only thing i could think of it standing for


Maybe ex dumb husband?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-24 20:09:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 23 2009, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm heading off back to the land of palm trees and coconuts in a few minutes.

When I checked in this morning, I managed to snag a seat in the 6th row behind first class (meaning more leg room). And no one is booked to sit next to me. Oh please let this be the case when I get on the plane.

On the flight over, I was booked in the exit row near the aisle. Meaning tons of leg room. Just before we leave, this guys walks up and asks is we can trade seats, since I'm sitting next to his wife in the other aisle and their coming home from their honeymoon. Wifey-poo is looking all doe-eyed at me. I'd have to be the tin-man to say no. So I trade seats. I didn't even ask where he was sitting.

Window seat, next to the mom and nanny with twin 8 week old babies and a two-year old from hell. Though the family was nice and babies were cute, it was not a relaxing flight.


That was nice of you, I'd do the same! I'm a sucker. The worst flight I ever had was right next to the loo.... it was stinky and everytime someone would go in I'd cringe.... so nasty.... have a safe and good flight!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-23 10:05:00
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Thanks everyone! I am so happy, I forgot to say something which I wanted to originally. The thing that makes me so happy is that Glen could have put a ring on his CC like a year ago. But he is so financially responsible, which I love. He never charges anything, and if he does it's paid off ASAP. His attitude is if you can't pay cash for it, don't buy it. Obviously not meaning like a car or house but other purchases that are deemed "not necessary" like clothes, jewels, etc. So he saved up for awhile for the special ring, and paid cash for it. That's what I love about him and makes me proud, is his financial smartness. I'd prefer it be paid off than put on plastic LOL. I never cared about the "ring" because I was with the man I love and that's all that matters. But now, I'm super happy to have it laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-22 10:57:00
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QUOTE (Danu @ Mar 21 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
awww thata so sweet. Congrats jill biggrin.gif now you can add engaged to your timeline laughing.gif


rofl.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 20:32:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 21 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay sounds awesome! Omg you get to show your ring off to everyone! Yay! biggrin.gif

Have fun!


Wheee!! I can't wait! I'm driving so it'll be really fun to see everyone and show off my bling LOL
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 20:04:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 21 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 21 2009, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm very happy today.... Glen presented me with the most beautiful "engagement" ring... yes I know it's backwards LOL, but with the cost of immigration and the move he wasn't able at the time to propose with a ring. We knew all along we were going to get married, so we did! I just didn't actually have an engagement ring. I wore my Gran's ring but it's very old and worn so I don't wear it really, plus it's too big. So anyway, today I was out all day and when I came home, he surprised me! There were roses rose.gif all over the bed, candles on the dresser, and little cardboard hearts he cut out. In the centre was a box, with a ring inside! Oh and champange too! I was thrilled, I just didn't expect it but I am really happy heart.gif Here's a few pics. We just got home from a romantic dinner


That is ADORABLE!!!! Congrats! I am so happy for you! Now we must have a night out on the town to celebrate for sure! biggrin.gif


YAY!! We'll have to plan something, when I get back from Canada!! (Leaving Thursday for 1.5 weeks!)
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 19:48:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 21 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
crying.gif Oh Jill - I just got goosebumps. That is so incredibly romantic. And such a wonderful presentation too. rose.gif



You'd better be shaving stuff right now.


laughing.gif I took care of that this morning!! I was just truly surprised, it was really romantic and I cried crying.gif I feel like the luckiest woman in the world to be with such a great person!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 18:59:00
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I'm very happy today.... Glen presented me with the most beautiful "engagement" ring... yes I know it's backwards LOL, but with the cost of immigration and the move he wasn't able at the time to propose with a ring. We knew all along we were going to get married, so we did! I just didn't actually have an engagement ring. I wore my Gran's ring but it's very old and worn so I don't wear it really, plus it's too big. So anyway, today I was out all day and when I came home, he surprised me! There were roses rose.gif all over the bed, candles on the dresser, and little cardboard hearts he cut out. In the centre was a box, with a ring inside! Oh and champange too! I was thrilled, I just didn't expect it but I am really happy heart.gif Here's a few pics. We just got home from a romantic dinner

Edited by JillA, 21 March 2009 - 06:36 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 18:35:00
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Happy Saturday everyone!! It's a beautiful day today, I'm off to a bridal shower. Have a great day!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 09:47:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 20 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG, Spike and Kate from Degrassi are in Edmonton and going to a club tonight for a Degrassi Reunion Night. I so want to go. I need to buy some leg-warmers and a headband. cool.gif


I heart.gif Degrassi! I met Joey at Fairview mall in Montreal like 17 years ago, I got his autograph and thought I was soooo cool!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-20 09:56:00
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Well maybe I like skanky rofl.gif

Edited by JillA, 19 March 2009 - 02:02 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-19 14:02:00
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 19 2009, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 19 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there spirit!

Thanks for all the happy thoughts about house hunting you guys smile.gif

You know it's funny, before we arrived here I thought - oooo lots of shopping to be done in the U.S. - in fact Mike and I took a trip to Montana once just for shopping. So I have these particular undies that I like - I can find nothing similar here - so yes - I ordered underwear from Canada - it arrived the other day laughing.gif

I find Kohl's to be great in the underwear department.


QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 19 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On one of my first trips back to canada after moving here---I had a FULL suitcase of toilet paper!! lol At the time, anyone that went to DC went to a separate line and they opened up ur suitcases!! The security gal had a good laugh at my full suitcase full of TP!! What kind i say, I'm picky,lol Thank god Costco suffices my TP fetish,lol

laughing.gif Reminds me of the time the airport security opened up my laptop bag and found it full of rice. As I stood there waiting to be released the officer yells to another officer for everyone to hear "It's rice, Bob. Just rice." as he zipped it up and shook his head. blush.gif laughing.gif


Krikit was it Dainty rice? I always bring back boxes upon boxes of the flavoured Dainty rice. It's the BEST!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-19 12:31:00
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QUOTE (thetreble @ Mar 19 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (trailmix @ Mar 19 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I have these particular undies that I like - I can find nothing similar here - so yes - I ordered underwear from Canada - it arrived the other day laughing.gif


laughing.gif

I will only buy underwear from lasenza.


Don't you find Lasenza and Vic Sec have the same stuff pretty much? I know they're owned by the same CO.

QUOTE (flames9 @ Mar 19 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On one of my first trips back to canada after moving here---I had a FULL suitcase of toilet paper!! lol At the time, anyone that went to DC went to a separate line and they opened up ur suitcases!! The security gal had a good laugh at my full suitcase full of TP!! What kind i say, I'm picky,lol Thank god Costco suffices my TP fetish,lol


laughing.gif That's the first I've heard of someone bringing back Cnd TP. As long as I can find 2 ply Cottonelle here, I'm good to go!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-19 11:48:00
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QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Mar 18 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yeah, I know.. I really appreciate them doing that for us...


the place seems so empty now that they are gone sad.gif


I feel ya... when my Mom left I bawled crying.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-18 18:25:00
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QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ Mar 18 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just got back from dropping my family off at the airport.... it was hard to say goodbye and I don't think the full force of it has hit me yet... I did almost start crying when I hugged my little sister goodbye.. she is a little lady now and fun to hang out with.. i wish I lived closer so we could go on shopping trips together etc... sad.gif

before I left the airport my mom said they left us a gift and I was supposed to open it with the hubster but I couldn't wait and opened it when I got home tongue.gif... somehow they had found out where we had gotten our car repaired and paid half of what was left of the balance... (we had been waiting for our tax refund to come in to pay for it but it is now about week and half late .. unsure.gif )

I feel bad for them paying it because they already spent a lot of money while they were here taking us out to eat and buying me a new set of pots and pans etc....

I really hope that maybe I can fly up to Canada later this year... we will have to see how things go..


Awwww that's so sweet of them!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-18 17:00:00
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Mar 18 2009, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thetreble @ Mar 18 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Deadpool, you have insulted us! We consider her VERY important and most of us have ties to Britain. Most of my friends do not have any ties to America whatsoever.

Ahem, Your Majesty, you must forgive Deadpool as he knows not what he says. Send her victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us! GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

Maybe out there in the good ole West where you live you don't notice an influence, but many of us here on this board are god damn Englishwomen and Englishmen.

Do you know how I know this? I' will give you an example. Look at the types of food people put on the dinner table. I came to live in NJ and realized no one ate roast beef dinners and potatoes. No one had Yorkshire puddings or meat pies. These are things many Canadians eat!

My issue wasn't with tradition. Believe it or not, there are many American traditions and going beyond that, there are religious traditions as well.

My point was that the Queen has very little power and say in Canadian government and the average Canadian's way of life. Royalty was, at one time, very powerful and had a large amount of influence. In today's world, the Queen is little more than a figurehead (with no real power to speak of) and the British monarchy, as a whole, exists more for tradition than anything else (unless you count the occasional tabloid story).

I really don't see how my outlook on this matter is, in any way, insulting. If nothing else, I consider myself standing up for the rights of Canadians. Why should the UK have any input in Canadian affairs? Canada is its own nation, with its own laws and people. Canadians are not "British subjects" but citizens of their own country. They answer to Canada and Canada only. Maybe some traditions from the UK are popular, but tradition and governing power are two very different things.



Take it from one who knows, the royal family of Britian is in more than the occasional tabloid story, they are in the British tabloids almost weekly. The interest in them generates headlines and gossip that never ends.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-18 16:52:00
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QUOTE (thetreble @ Mar 18 2009, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Deadpool, you have insulted us! We consider her VERY important and most of us have ties to Britain. Most of my friends do not have any ties to America whatsoever.

Ahem, Your Majesty, you must forgive Deadpool as he knows not what he says. Send her victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us! GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

Maybe out there in the good ole West where you live you don't notice an influence, but many of us here on this board are god damn Englishwomen and Englishmen.

Do you know how I know this? I' will give you an example. Look at the types of food people put on the dinner table. I came to live in NJ and realized no one ate roast beef dinners and potatoes. No one had Yorkshire puddings or meat pies. These are things many Canadians eat!


Here here! My grandparents are from Ireland and Scotland, lots of British influences in our household. Growing up, meat potatoes and yorkshire pudding was every Sunday if not more!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-18 14:52:00
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I like how we get the Queens birthday off work yes.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-18 13:59:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 18 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was hilarious! I think when they were terrified. laughing.gif

Poor guys.


That was funny! I know what you mean though, when you see another Canadian around you in a foreign land laughing.gif you immediately have something in common, it's cool!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-18 11:46:00
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QUOTE (MrsCat @ Mar 16 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Marilyn, you can so just write back non-citizen and you'll not have to serve. good.gif

I'm off to Edmonton tomorrow. Got a crazy good last minute deal today on Alaska Air. My family is super-excited. I think in the past 7 months they forgot all the drama I cause. One week is just enough time to remind them. yes.gif

Aloha All star_smile.gif


YAY Have a blast!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-17 09:43:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 16 2009, 05:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just stopping in for a quick hello. Did a lot of shopping today with my mom and now we're getting ready to go see a movie. I introduced my mom to DSW shoes... my mom loves shoes... but not like regular girlie shoes... she loves sneakers! laughing.gif So she bought us matching pairs. tongue.gif

Then I took her out to Philly for a real steak sandwich at Jim's and she loved it! Its been a busy day indeed.

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We're off to see the Watchmen. Byebye!


That's great! Glad to hear you're having fun!! My Mom really wants to try a Philly cheesesteak, we were too busy at Christmas but I promised her in the summer I'll take her into the city.

Enjoy the movie!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-16 17:59:00
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Good morning all! Thanks for pouring coffee this morning charles! I'll check before I post this week. Gene is in a training class at a facility about 5 min. from home all this week and so he'll be leaving at about 7 am or so. I usually post after he's left for work in the morning so I'll be late this week. If someone wants to post coffee that would be lovely, if not, I'll post when I log on.

So glad to hear that you're neighbours have left...or are they just quiet Em?

We had a lovely weekend this weekend. The weather was spectacular. We took a day trip out to a small German town a few hours away on Saturday and geocached, walked around in some antique stores and have a lovely lunch at the Vintage Restaurant (1874) at a local winery. Very lovely.

My week will be all mixed up this week due to Gene leaving later. I love the man dearly, but my schedule will be all out of whack this week!

Enjoy your day!

good to see you, i thought since there's been no coffee yet that something happened to you.
i spent all weekend painting the baby room. dead.gif



Awwww you're having a baby Charles!! Well not you, but you know what I mean.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-16 17:39:00