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QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 18 2009, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 18 2009, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No recent activity... how boring! dry.gif

ha ha.. there are drug deals going on literally a stones throw from our street smile.gif


My addy is boring too, the only thing is a pothole in our neighborhood. Cool site though!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 12:55:00
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Edmonton gets hot, but it's not a humid, sticky heat like down south. Alot of homes in Edmonton don't even have A/C, as they don't need it. If it's hot in the day, it cools down by night.

QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ May 18 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Last night was Mel's first experience with an earthquake. She had laid down to take a 1 hour nap at about 7:30 p.m., and at about 8:30, the earthquake hit. It wasn't a real big one, only 5.0. But I was sitting at our big desk and had to hold her monitor so it didn't fall. I ran into the other room and she looks up at me and asks "Was that an earthquake, or did a truck hit our apartment?". She wasn't too frazzled, but Stewie (our chihuahua) certainly was.


I head "the big one" is coming to LA someday.... it will happen sooner or later, sounds scary!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 10:40:00
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QUOTE (Misty1979 @ May 18 2009, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning! On the coffee subject, I've been drinking Folgers since I've been down here, and it's not bad. Nothing like Timmie's of course, but when you treat yourself to their hazelnut flavored coffee, it's pretty yummy star_smile.gif
Last night I booked us our waaayyy belated honeymoon! We're taking 7 night mexican cruise in September, which will be also our 3rd year anniversary, so both of us are pretty stoked. David has never been out of the country, and neither of us have ever been on a cruise, so it's going to be an adventure for both of us kicking.gif


I love cruising! My sister and her hubby leave on a cruise today from Ft. Lauderdale, it's their 1 year anniversary. Cruises are soooo fun!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-18 10:07:00
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QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 16 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
look back now tough, I wish I would have kept my kitchen stuff.. my hubby didn't really have anything tongue.gif


I'm happy I had an entire kitchen of stuff, as I lived alone for 3 years before moving. So my kitchen was complete, and he barely had anything! We would have spent alot just on kitchen items.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-16 14:50:00
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QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ May 16 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I woudl love to live in Florida. But fiance doesn't want to. I love heat and good hot summer. Can't pry a New Yorker away, LOL.


I'm moving in exactly 20 days!!! I'm so excited. The last 2 weeks at work should be a breeze and today I'm starting phase one of my room purge.

I'm only taking 3 suitcases and a carry on for my move. Might have some boxes to come later...


That's so exciting! Honestly I don't know how people do it with just a few suitcases.... I had so much stuff, excluding furniture... I guess it's a good way to get rid of stuff you no longer need!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-16 14:05:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ May 16 2009, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah it will be this hot now until Sept/Oct. It's 91 degrees right now (33).

We are pondering moving to some place with a milder summer.


Like Canada maybe? tongue.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-16 13:47:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ May 16 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is really cute.

Good morning all. I was thinking of going to the grocery store today. It's really hot out though, so we shall see.


Is it really hot in FL from now until September? I don't think I could live in FL. I hate the heat.

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 16 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go but just hang out in the frozen food aisle.

We have to send our wii back to Nintendo to get it fixed. One month and the files are already corrupted. I can't even get into the settings to reformat it because it won't even let us get to that part.

boo-urns.


Do you have Wii fit? I heard it's actually really good exercise. Never tried it myself though.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-16 12:19:00
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QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 15 2009, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
where in the world has the CDN forum gone? Holy.. I hardly recognize the place these days!

If you're talking about things like this " eb0dfafc.gif " being posted in sensitive threads just to up someone's post count, I was wondering the same thing.


Did I miss something?

I went to Jiffy Lube and had to explain my car was in KMS, which the guy thankfully understood. Anyway he then proceeded to ask me if I liked "double doubles eh" wacko.gif

QUOTE (thetreble @ May 15 2009, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Im going to be a hipster and get starbucks when i go to target on my way home tonight. woo!


YAY for Tarjay!!

I don't drink coffee, but do enjoy the hot chocolate at Starbucks. Timmy's HC comes out of a machine and at Starbucks it's made with fresh milk.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-15 15:08:00
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QUOTE (Misty1979 @ May 14 2009, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*Sigh* What I wouldn't do for an Everything bagel toasted with herb and garlic cream cheese, and an XL double double.

Do you guys know that "double double" has actually been added to Webster's dictionary? Eat that, Americans devil.gif


I would really like a cup of tea and a toasted whole wheat bagel with strawberry cream cheese smile.gif


Timmy's used to have light garden vegetable cream cheese, which was my fave. It seems they took it off their menu, so now I always get everything bagel toasted twice (I like it almost burnt) with herb and garlic CC.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-14 12:48:00
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Good Morning all, mmmm Timmys!!


JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-14 08:25:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 13 2009, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My neighbors have been fighting for the past two hours. blink.gif

You'd think they'd grow tired or one lose their voice at least but they're still at it.

Two. Hours.


Lucky the walls are thick so it just sounds kind of muffled when they scream but you can still kind of hear it.


And yes my husband and I turned down the tv and stood with our ears to the walls for a bit. tongue.gif


laughing.gif I would soooo do the same!!

Hopefully they don't make up later and you hear that too wacko.gif

Edited by JillA, 13 May 2009 - 08:26 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-13 20:26:00
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 13 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't get it.

My brother was dating a former Miss Georgia winner whose in law school with him now. He said they really got along and he liked her a lot. They're both on Facebook and from the tons of comments she's left -- and continues to leave -- it's very obvious she really likes him, if not more.

So what does he do? He stopped dating her. He said he didn't "have time for a relationship right now." That seems like a poor excuse. If he doesn't want to date her, that's fine, but to blame it on a "lack of time?"

I told my wife this and she thought he should pursue the relationship. I do too. It's not our decision, but it seems to us that he had a good thing going on there and called it off for less-than-honest reasons.


"He's just not that into her"! Haven't you all seen that movie or read the book? laughing.gif Trust me, if he was into her, no matter HOW busy, he'd make the time.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-13 09:37:00
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QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 12 2009, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so I went to see a therapist a few times at the beginning of last year.... since then she only sent me one bill... I did send her a portion of the money I owed but I didn't pay off the bill till a month or so ago when we got our tax money..

anyways today I get a letter in the mail from the therapist... in the letter it states that everything is paid off and she thanked me for remembering this bill and then she said she was touched by my honesty, sincerity and kindness, and that she is including a a check for 30 dollars as a discount and says that she wants me to have a nice dinner out with my husband... smile.gif

I should be thanking her for not putting the bill into collections...


Wow that is sooo sweet, you don't hear about stuff like that nowadays!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-12 17:23:00
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I love mini putt too! That is way more fun! I agree that auto racing isn't a sport, you're sitting on your azz the whole time!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-12 11:56:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 12 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That is true. It's just humid out there and looks like it's about to rain.

Who was that golfer I forget it his name, but a few years ago he was fighting for the right to use a cart because he had a bad leg, or one leg or something like that.

I am not a golfer so I have no idea. I have just recently been learning how to play. I feel like such a dork in golf shoes.


I really don't like golfing at all. Went a few times with my Dad, he's a major golfer. It bores me to tears, the best part was driving the cart! This past weekend I went to the driving range with Glen, just to watch that was boring too.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-12 11:52:00
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This will be my first Mother's Day away from my Mama, it makes me feel a bit sad.... at least my sister is there and they will do something. Anyway I arranged for a flower delivery to her work today and she just called to say thanks and how lovely the flowers were, so that made me cheery smile.gif

QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 8 2009, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh so I'm totally going to have fun with this...

My GREAT friend is adopting 4 kiddos from Brazil in the next month or so, and we're planning a family fiesta (shower) for them (these are their first kiddos) smile.gif JUST so fun.. and I can't wait.. it's going to be a book shower.. which is LOADS of fun! smile.gif kicking.gif


That's wonderful, 4 at a time whoa! What is a book shower, never heard of that? Is it when you ask people to bring books as gifts?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-08 11:58:00
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Happy Friday all!

Have a great trip Krikit, say hello to Oakville for me! I'll be there in 4 weeks biggrin.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-08 09:57:00
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Krikit, I wouldn't even give a second thought to the name change affecting removal of conditions... so many people don't change their name, I'm sure USCIS sees that alot and it's not a reason to suspect anything....

I went to the dentist this morning for a cleaning and my gums are aching! She sure did scrape hard. It's not like I haven't been recently I go every 4 months to get cleaned.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-07 11:23:00
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Why am I so emotional lately? 2 days in a row I've cried watching Oprah crying.gif it's SO sad today!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-06 15:56:00
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QUOTE (JillA @ May 6 2009, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://1000awesomethings.com/

I love this website, it's so cheery! And I just learned something new - did you know that there are tabs on the side of your aluminum foil thingy that you push in so the foil roll doesn't fall out? I didn't know that wacko.gif


Yes laughing.gif


Why didn't I know that! I read it on the website and ran to check if it really works, it does LOL!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-06 14:16:00
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http://1000awesomethings.com/

I love this website, it's so cheery! And I just learned something new - did you know that there are tabs on the side of your aluminum foil thingy that you push in so the foil roll doesn't fall out? I didn't know that wacko.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-06 14:07:00
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QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ May 6 2009, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I taught my first class last night. No, I'm not a teacher or professor, but I'm volunteering at the local community center to instruct people on how to use computers.

It was great! I felt like everyone learned something and they really seemed to like me and my instruction. Even better, the volunteer coordinator was highly impressed. That means I'm likely to get a very good reference out of this and in the meantime, actually get some people to use and understand computers (to some degree, anyway).

Many of these individuals are older and have little-to-no knowledge of computers at all. For instance, there was one woman in my class that didn't know what a mouse was and had to be shown how to use it. Maybe that seems incredible nowadays, but apparently not impossible.

So anyway... I teach "Introduction to Computers" (a general overview course), "Introduction to the Internet" and "Introduction to Digital Imaging."


That's good stuff! The reference will be good plus you're helping people too!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-06 12:30:00
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QUOTE (JillA @ May 5 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those of you that like KFC, if you go to oprah.com/kfc you can print up to 4 coupons for a free meal - 2 pieces of grilled chicken, 2 sides and a biscuit.


My friend in Chicago is a part of the brains behind the kentucky grilled chicken ads, and he emailed me about this yesterday. He didn't tell me straight out he just wrote: "If you like KFC... watch oprah tomorrow you may get a big surprise" Err okay. laughing.gif

I am not a fan of KFC but its cool that they're giving free stuff away. Who doesn't like free stuff??


laughing.gif I saw it on Oprah today, even though I don't eat at KFC I printed a few off for Glen so I won't have to make his lunch tomorrow LOL!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-05 21:27:00
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I heart.gif those Gieco commercials with the googly eyes and catchy music. "That's the money you could be saving with Geico!"
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-05 19:33:00
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For those of you that like KFC, if you go to oprah.com/kfc you can print up to 4 coupons for a free meal - 2 pieces of grilled chicken, 2 sides and a biscuit.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-05 18:26:00
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ May 4 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just found out something amazing. My fiance informed me that in the US when you want to mail a letter you just put a stamp on it and put it in YOUR mailbox?! So when the mailman brings you mail, they take whatever you need to mail out?! That blows my mind. He thinks i'm crazy and that we MUST have it in Canada... We don't right? I haven't been going out and finding those large red Canada Post mailboxes like a sucker for no reason have I? ohmy.gif


Really? I didn't know that! I mentioned once before that I can never find USPS boxes to mail post, maybe that's why!? blink.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-04 19:31:00
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QUOTE (minnew @ May 4 2009, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 4 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I bet it makes a godawful sound coming out of the can. laughing.gif


I don't think I am going to be able to eat chicken for a while....*gags*(where is that smiley emotion for feeling sick) lol.


I became vegetarian cold turkey (pardon the pun, LOL) at age 14, after biting into a chicken burger and a bloody, pus-filled vein! MMMM yummy! Haven't eaten meat since that day and never will again.

Edited by JillA, 04 May 2009 - 07:05 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-04 19:02:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 4 2009, 04:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got my son a subscription to highlights magazine but this stuff does not compare to Owl. I miss owl. sad.gif


My grandparents always got me an Owl subscription every year, loved it!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-04 15:21:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 4 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yea I guess that's true. I just like to have the feeling of being able to get up and go when I want to... I guess that's why I liked renting. But I guess that comes along with me always having one foot out the door in every situation. I just need settle and accept that. I am a lot like my mother in that sense.

Is there a couch here I could lay on while I tell you my feelings?? laughing.gif

I am semi looking forward to being able to grill and not piss anyone off, but at the same time its just scary for me to make such a large purchase. Aww we're going into debt together... its TRUE love. tongue.gif


I'm sure once you get the keys to your first home, all the anxiety and nerves will disappear and it will just be excitement! I don't think we'll be ready to buy a home for about 2 years. First, we have to save up for our wedding next year, then house!

QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 4 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
EEEEEPPPPPP I want it I want it I want it!!!!!


http://newhaven.crai...1151228820.html


That place looks so nice! Love the hardwood and it has laundry too! GO GO GO GO!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-04 09:46:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 2 2009, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay I got them a gift, I feel less stressed about the situation now. Ever buy someone a gift and want to keep it for yourself? This is one of those gifts.




How adorable are those?? I just want to shrink into a teenie person and explore inside. biggrin.gif


Very nice! I love those, I use salt and pepper grinders too not the shaker stuff. But mine aren't that nice!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-02 10:31:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ May 2 2009, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Unless they found it, I tried my best to disguise it. I woke up this morning wondering if someone found it or if someone bid on it. tongue.gif

I am going to a bridal shower today. Booo. I didn't even get a gift because I wasn't going to go but my MIL called yesterday and told me that she didn't want to go alone, and I know I wouldn't want to go alone so I said I would go along with her. It's just going to be cheesy... you're supposed to bring a wish or advice for the bride for a scrapbook they are going to make.

Hmm "Hope marriage doesn't go to your hips like it did to mine" laughing.gif

After I got married I gained weight. tongue.gif


I think that happens to everyone, I don't know what it is! I was the same weight for like 10 years, all of a sudden I move here, get married, and I'm +5 LBS so far.... hoping it stays at 5 and doesn't creep up anymore tongue.gif Have fun at the shower!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-02 10:27:00
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QUOTE (carrieandadrian11 @ May 1 2009, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you:

a) Buy the area rug you LOVE LOVE LOVE even though it is very expensive

cool.gif Buy the area rug you like/love, at a decent price

c) Buy an area rug you like/can live with because is CRAZY on sale at 75% off!


I choose B!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-01 09:54:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 30 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Salads are one of those things that just taste better if you make it yourself I find.


I agree! I had a nice salad for lunch, with kidney beans, corn, chopped egg, croutons and assorted veggies added! With light Italian dressing, it was deelish! I always prefer my own salad as to the one in a restaurant.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 14:55:00
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QUOTE (thetreble @ Apr 30 2009, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you can afford 2 grand a month, I would think you'd buy a house.

Oh and while a lot of salads now can be bad for you, nuts aren't necessarily bad, esp. in small portions.


No that's true, they are really good for you in small portions.

I know that some people think if you wrap a piece of bacon in a lettuce leaf it makes it a diet item - but these salads were salads like I have never seen - then again I have never seen a salad with 5-6 pieces of bacon on it and 5-6 pieces of chicken and walnuts anddddddd - but maybe that's common laughing.gif


I think it's common in the US! I went to this restaurant called Chickie and Petes, the menu was all fried stuff, I swear there was not ONE healthy item on the menu. So, I decided to order the garden salad, can't go wrong with that right? The salad comes and there are FRIES on top of the salad! Like an entire serving of fries! I had never had a french fry salad in my life.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 14:26:00
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QUOTE (trailmix @ Apr 30 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So the M&J show is on and they are talking about eating/losing weight.

They are talking about salads and they have 3 on display - and she said they had something like 1700 calories each in these salads and people are eating these salads expecting to lose weight - etc.

Well these salads on display - one of them has at least 5 strips of bacon on it and maybe 7 largish pieces of chicken - and they have things like nuts etc. Who would not know that they are going to contain a bunch of calories??


What is the M&J show? I think alot of people assume if it's a "salad" even though it's loaded with meat, cheese, high fat dressing, it must be healthy since it's labeled a salad!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 08:59:00
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QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 30 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I belive I read on another "home" forum that one can get away with a lesser quality carpet, but NEVER skimp on the under pad. If I have my way, when we buy our house, it will have wood/tile all throughout.


Me too, I am huge hardwood fan, I really don't like carpet. Have it in our apt, but it's bad for people with allergies and it's dirtier.... hardwood is so much easier to clean! Even if it's the fake hardwood you know what I mean it doesn't have to be the expensive stuff.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 08:49:00
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QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Apr 29 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rats - woke up this morning fighting a sore throat (No, it is NOT swine flu, hehehe) and it feels like it wants to become a cold, grr! This would be the third cold since I moved down here 5 years ago and I am trying to decide where I was exposed to the germs. Hmm, might have been at the Renaissance Festival on Sunday. Anyway, lots of Vitamin C, zinc, sambucol and fluids. Any other good home recipes to prevent a cold from developing that anyone wants to offer?


That sucks K, but I don't think 3 colds in 5 years is alot! One or 2 per year is about normal!

I dunno if you drink, but if so have a hot toddy! That is a great remedy for cold and flu, try it before bed.

Edited by JillA, 29 April 2009 - 12:40 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-29 12:37:00
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QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 29 2009, 08:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
6-8 hours. I can't function without it.

Good morning all.


I need 8, anything less I'm a crabby b1tch!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-29 09:18:00
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Apr 28 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dang the streets in Montreal are confusing! People walking out in front of your car really doesn't help either...


Montreal is the capital of jaywalking!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-28 18:56:00
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QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Apr 27 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, we had our wedding over the weekend. We just did a courthouse wedding and are planning to do something next year, hopefully on our anniversary. LoL, whole ceremony took a grand total of 3 minutes.


Congrats on your marriage!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 11:15:00