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CanadaOff Topic Part Quatre

I unplugged the DVR last night because it sounded like it was making the jump to light speed. I forgot to plug it back in this morning. . . . . and now we missed the taping of Top Gear. Chris is going to realize this in 2 minutes when he starts to chow on dinner. . . . . . :innocent:


Oh no! Not top gear!! :hehe: It was a good episode last night too! My hubby & I love the show too! He got me into watching it now too! My job while he is gone for 3 mos is to make sure the new episodes get recorded AND saved on the DVR for when he gets back from overseas.
minnewFemaleCanada2010-02-23 10:56:00
CanadaBook medical before interview or vice versa?
QUOTE (Dan and Ali @ Dec 15 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tysalanna @ Dec 15 2009, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After reading Inky's post, I wanted to clarify mine. I booked my appointment for my medical for the same day as my interview. I got my interview date from Vancouver, then I set up my medical appointment. The appointments are set for January 13, 2010.

S.


This is what I am hoping to do as well. I sent my checklist off to Vancouver today with my preferred dates, hopefully one of them works out and the medical can be done then, too! smile.gif


Definitely do not want to book the medical until you know your interview date if you have to travel to BC and do everything in one shot.

They really need more than 1 panel physician in western Canada! The consulate and medical office are somewhat understanding of that fact!

I called DOS two days after sending back my packet 3 & they had scheduled my date already! Had the airline tickets booked after that...(seat sale!!) I prob shoulda waited for pk 4 but oh well it took 1.5 weeks to arrive!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-15 23:56:00
CanadaVisa pickup from Vancouver consulate
I had my K 1 interview in Vancouver in May of this year. I was able to pickup my visa on a Thursday after my interview that same week done on a Tuesday. My medical was Wednesday and after submission of the results same day Wednesday they told me to come back after 2pm on Thursday.

I was back at my cousins workplace downtown Vancouver with my bags and a cab arranged by 3:30 for my 6 pm flight back to Regina!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-20 19:57:00
CanadaA question
QUOTE (payneja01 @ Dec 13 2009, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am the service member in this thread. First I would like to thank everyone for your advice. It has really helped. Now I have a question. The 129F asks for our "address where you intend to live". I recently found out that I may be moving from Maryland to Virgina. Would it be best if I use my Home of Record address (which is my parents address)? Will using my HoR cause heart ache because it's not my home address??


I guess it depends when you have to PCS to Virginia. If you are going to be living in Maryland for the next few months you file the I 129f then just use that address. Your application would go to VT service center no matter if you file in either state.

My husband and I filed the I 129f in ND about 1.5 mos before he PCS'd to a diff state. It definitley is a risk doing that because it took over a month for our NOA's to come. ( cutting it close) Not everyone waited as long as us for NOA's though. We did a petitioner change of address soon after and everything worked out fine for us.

Good luck!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-18 00:49:00
CanadaA question
SCP since you say you live in Swift Current, you could drive to Calgary and take a flight to Vancouver from there. I know you said you are thinking of driving, but like others have said once you factor in time, driving through the mountains, gas, hotel rooms its alot cheaper to fly to Vancouver. You could probably get a better deal flying out of Calgary than Regina. I flew out of YQR and had to stop in Calgary & Edmonton.(The more expensive flight was non-stop & only 1x a day). When I was in Vancouver the Skytrain did not connect with the Airport, apparently now it does. The medical is within walking distance of the consulate so no worries there. I have a cousin who lives in Burnaby who thankfully let me stay with them, the Skytrain was a great help! Anyways just a suggestion as I know the travelling to Vancouver is a headache for the Visa and expensive.Good luck!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-12 14:47:00
CanadaA question
QUOTE (SCP2009 @ Dec 11 2009, 08:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ew, so I have to fly from SK to BC for the K-1 interview. Will I need to do my medical while there or will they be able to find an appointed physician in my town?



QUOTE (SCP2009 @ Dec 11 2009, 09:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmm, well, definitely something for discussion. I should map out the drive to see how long it'd take.

Edit: 15hr drive to Van from here, as opposed to 8hr drive to Mtl. However, the extra wait time does outweigh the drive length immensely.


Welcome to VJ!! There is a panel physician in Vancouver, unfortunately he is the ONLY PANEL PHYSICIAN in western canada....it really sucks!! They also only do immigration medicals on Wednesdays. I spent 3 days in Vancouver because of that, interview & medical all combined into one! It's doable though! Many other VJ'ers have done it! The medical was $350 but the results are available SAME day unlike the eastern canada physicians.

I too had to make travel arrangements from SK to BC. Trust me its NOT worth moving back to ON, I got my interview date so quickly and scheduling my medical around that date was a breeze. Also because you probably will have some notice (about a month or more) for the interview its a great time to catch a great seat sale from WestJet or AirCanada. I think my round trip ticket was around $250. Vancouver is also alot more flexible in their scheduling, their packet 3 includes a line that you can request what interview date would work for you. Not always guaranteed or granted, but if a certain day of the week works better for you its that much better.

Anyways, good luck to you and your fiance and I hope the K-1 visa route is speedy for you!

minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-11 23:19:00
CanadaThe weatherman is the Grinch
QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 22 2009, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just connecting to a flight to Omaha


Good thing your niece got to Omaha when she did! Another storm coming this way! Snow, freezng rain, sleet, could be a mess!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-22 20:12:00
CanadaBlah.
QUOTE (Dan and Ali @ Dec 22 2009, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the tip! smile.gif

I had a talk with my fiance about this very same issue about an hour ago and he agrees wholeheartedly. So, with that said ... tickets are booked! biggrin.gif $89 seat sale, woo! kicking.gif


That's a pretty good deal!!

Glad you decided to go with the intended date!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-22 23:21:00
CanadaMore Montreal questions...
Congratulations on your NOA2!!!

Merry Christmas!!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-24 13:10:00
CanadaLast minute panics in POE prep.
I know this is a bit different, but when I was a college student in the U.S. I borrowed my parents car. I never had registration or insurance that was in my own name. (although I was still covered as a driver). My parents never gave me a permission letter to drive it and I was only asked once about who's car it was during the multiple border crossings over the span of 5 years, and they never questioned me when I said it was not my car. I have a feeling they will ask you if you are importing the car, but what others have suggested should be ok, a letter from the owner of the car.
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-28 19:57:00
CanadaGreat Christmas Gifts You've Gotten?
The best gift was probably a 13 inch TV from my uncle when I was 12 or 13. It was such a privilege to have your own TV in your bedroom and not have to fight with sister or dad over shows!

So far this year.... A snuggie! LoL my silly husband got it for me! I look like a monk, but it's so warm! Especially with the draft we get from our patio doors!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-25 15:08:00
CanadaPOE next week! what should i expect?
QUOTE (darkchilde794 @ Dec 30 2009, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The secondary would be a breeze! Seriously. Remember to bring your paperwork and dont bring food. You might get a really new officer and he/she might not be familiar with the K1 process, but for most of the time, they know what they are doing, especially if you POE at an airport. Danu did have an a$$ of a POE officer, but that was a rare event. In the case that you get the same douchebag, be firm and ask for a supervisor because they have no right to be purposely mean to you. And unless you have some really big legal problems, you wont be denied.

I would say that you need to be there early... maybe give at least 1.5 to 2 hours at secondary alone. You never know what the secondary looks like.

Goodluck!!! Let us know when you made it smile.gif



Minnew: That super sucks! Especially since some US flights charge you to check in your bags :/


My thoughts exactly.... I understand the need to have no carry on luggage, but yeah it's gonna cost more to check.... & what if the airline loses your luggage? When I flew I would at least pack 1 change of clothes in my carry on!


minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-30 13:25:00
CanadaPOE next week! what should i expect?
I read something today about No Carry on Luggage allowed for US bound flights! How long is that going to last? Ugh!

http://www.tc.gc.ca/...s-menu-5781.htm from the Connect 2 Canada FB update


minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-29 19:03:00
CanadaHoliday Recipe Thread
QUOTE (Krikit @ Nov 30 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (minnew @ Nov 30 2009, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Christmas Morning Wifesaver
The Best of the Best - Vol. 1 (Page: 26)
Enjoy! (Page: 33)

Haha! I was posting the same thing at the same time!! laughing.gif

Gotta love Best of Bridge.


LoL! Soo many good recipes from that book!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-11-30 11:54:00
CanadaHoliday Recipe Thread
Christmas Morning Wifesaver

My mom makes this every Christmas! Sooo good!! My hubby loves it! For the two of us I 1/2 the recipe.



Superb! Make the day before and pop in the oven in the morning. Serves 8.

Ingredients:
16 slices white bread, crusts
removed
16 slices Canadian back bacon or
ham
16 slices sharp cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1/2 tsp. pepper 2 mL
1/2-1 tsp. dry mustard 2-5 mL
1/4 cup minced onion 60 mL
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper 60mL
1-2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 5-10 mL
3 cups milk 750 mL
dash Tabasco
1/2 cup butter 125 mL
Special K or crushed Corn Flakes

Instructions:
Set 8 pieces of bread into a 9" x 13" (23 x 33 cm) buttered, glass baking dish. Cover bread with slices of back bacon. Lay slices of cheddar cheese on top of bacon and then cover with remaining slices of bread to make it like a sandwich. In a bowl, beat eggs and pepper. To the egg mixture add dry mustard, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, milk and Tabasco. Pour over the sandwiches, cover and let stand in fridge overnight. In morning, melt butter, pour over top. Cover with Special K or crushed Corn Flakes. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour at 350 deg.F (180 deg.C). Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Serve this with fresh fruit and hot cinnamon rolls.

Edited by minnew, 30 November 2009 - 11:51 AM.

minnewFemaleCanada2009-11-30 11:48:00
CanadaHoliday Hoopla...the good, the bad and the ugly...share stories, ideas, recipes etc
This Christmas will be different for me and my husband. With me not working (aka no EAD yet) things will be alot tighter this year and have already told family no gifts. They told me well I'm still going to get you something, list or not! I feel guilty for getting stuff from them and I'm not able to reciprocate. I mean at the very least a x mas card or something. I feel ESP guilty after all our parents did for the wedding, the time, $$ and travel it took.

I guess I'm just rambling and venting. Next Christmas my husband plans to spend with his family in GA. I haven't a problem with it, it's been 5 years since he was hone for Xmas cuz of the military. I just don't know how I am going to get time off @ christmas when I start working to be able to go with him.

Anyways, we put up the tree we had from 2 years ago, slowly adding a " special" ornament every year. We couldn't find the tree stand that came with the tree! Went to get another plastic one........ well our tree looks like our wedding cake......the leaning tower of Pisa......LOL

We will get a bigger/new tree next year... LOL
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-04 10:37:00
CanadaHoliday Hoopla...the good, the bad and the ugly...share stories, ideas, recipes etc
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Nov 23 2009, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I always type a letter up a few days before 'from Santa' and leave it under the tree for him. Usually it's the first thing he opens.

He loves it.

I am going to miss it when he no longer believes because there's so much magic there.


I was also a late bloomer when it came to santa claus, I think I was 11 or 12, I remember being so upset that my parents for not telling me sooner! LOL!


Peachey- Thanks for posting the recipe! I will have to try it out!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-11-23 22:58:00
CanadaHoliday Hoopla...the good, the bad and the ugly...share stories, ideas, recipes etc
Well this is our first Christmas together as a married couple and we plan to do our decorating this thanksgiving weekend. It's only to two of us this Christmas ( and the dog). His family lives in GA and he plans to get leave next year from the military for x mas, it's been like 5 years since he's been with his family for x mas, my parents will prob complain that it's two x mas in a row without seeing them, but that's what happens when your children get married!

Thanksgiving in canada was never a huge occasion for our family, very rarely the whole gang would get together. Thanksgiving in the US with my bf, fiancé and now husband will be filled with co worker get togethers, because like us we don't have family around. They have always been filled with fun, beverages, and of course the best turkey I have ever had in my life!! Deep fried turkey!! 3 different types of seasoning to choose from and so juicy!! I hope the get togethers here are as good as where he used to work:(

Anyways, I have a recipe that my fiancé absolutely loves! It's called the x mas morning wife saver. My mom has made it for as long as I can remember. Sooooo good!! Make it the night before so your not spending x mas morning in the kitchen!!

I have never made shortbread cookies in my life but I am going to give it a try!
Anybody have a good recipe??

The tradition that we cannot agree on is presents, there won't be much this year, but still. Our family we were allowed to open 1 gift x mas eve after church, then the rest plus stocking x mas morning.
His family opens all presents x mas eve, then stockings in the morning and of course "Santa" presents.




minnewFemaleCanada2009-11-23 17:48:00
CanadaMontreal Interview Review - December 18th, 2009
QUOTE (eklondon @ Dec 18 2009, 07:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Approved

3 hours,
2 others were declined because unable to prove domicile.

Over the phone quick review
In line by 6.45, no others arrived till 7.15
Scary Security guards
Not supposed to tell whistling.gif , after being approved, the lovely lady asked my wife to return at 3pm and they might be processed *wink wink*
Visas in hand!
Booking ONE WAY flights for Monday.


The true meaning of Home for the Holidays!


Congratulations!!! That is so exciting!!


minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-18 22:40:00
Canadaintroduction
Welcome to VJ Doug and Donna!

Because Donna lives in BC she will interview for the K-1 visa in Vancouver which will speed up your process by a few months! The only other consulate in Canada that does K-1 interviews is Montreal and they are backlogged with a wait time for interviews around 4 months after completing the Packet 3 stage of the process. You will most likely be able to get an interview date within 2 months or less of sending back Packet 3 in Vancouver at the current wait times.

All the best on your Visa Journey!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-27 20:47:00
CanadaHappy Wedding Day Peachey and Varba!
Happy wedding day!! Enjoy every moment today it will go by so quickly! Have a great new years eve!!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-31 13:26:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois

Posted Image



just remember, the next time someone talks about lighting one up, it's not a cigarette they are talking about. :P


Yuck!!! That makes me so glad to be quit smoking and wish I had never started! I have been smoke free for just over 2 months now! I feel so much better! I am only 25 but smoked for almost 10 years... Ugh just thinkig about that makes me sick..... All the $$ I spent!! I was never a pack a day smoker thank goodness!

The cravings never go away, every time I smell coffee it makes me want a cigarette or even have a few alcoholic beverages. I have been able to drink and deal with the cravings but coffee is too much. I'm sure it will get better with time but no coffee for now!

My husband bought me electronic cigarettes (www.smoketip.com) based on advice from his dad who smoked for 40+ years and he quit. I used it alot during the first few weeks, but now use it very rarely maybe 1x a week when I can't deal with the cravings. A day at a time...

Edited by minnew, 06 January 2010 - 10:47 PM.

minnewFemaleCanada2010-01-06 22:45:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Dec 20 2009, 06:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
SSSSH *covers eyes* GOING TO SEE IT BACK IN CANADA ON WEDNESDAY!

Just got home from seeing it in IMAX 3D!

At first I wasn't keen on seeing it, but my husband talked me into it. He had seen it already with his friends on Friday and wanted so badly to see it again!

It was sooooo worth the $15 ticket!

Watching it at home when it comes out on DVD just won't be the same!

My husband wants a bigger TV now* rolls eyes*


I have a sensitive stomach so some of the scenes I got a bit queasy with the 3D but there wasn't too many! Like the flying twirling action scenes!

Edited by minnew, 20 December 2009 - 08:12 PM.

minnewFemaleCanada2009-12-20 20:09:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (BermyCat @ Sep 17 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bern. @ Sep 17 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (BermyCat @ Sep 17 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Phil has stumbled across and interesting job lead in Houston. We'll be moving if he gets a good offer. Frankly, I'm a little intimidated. From what I've read, Texas is pretty anti-immigrant. I'm not pleased about the idea of having a driver's license with "temporary visitor" written across it and I'm wondering what other obstacles being an immigrant in Houston might cause.

~ Catherine

Wow, I'm kind of scared of moving to Texas too. But on the bright side, at least you're there legally right sad.gif?
And why on earth do license's say "temp visitor'' anyway? Those aren't on the CDN ones. blink.gif


From the Texas Driver License Division website, it looks like driver's licenses for all permanent residents have the "Temporary Visitor" notation unfortunately. I wish Canadian's were expempt, I'd just show them my Canadian passport.

On the bright side, I've looked up the cost of living in Houston and it's 14% lower than Atlanta. Companies pay a little more on average too.

~ Catherine


My cousin lives in Houston and is working on a TN...he absolutely loves Houston! His fiance just moved down from Canada to go to teachers college!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-09-17 13:39:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
Congratulations beans!! Very cute picture!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-09-10 00:56:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (TimandJoyce @ Sep 7 2009, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Marilyn. @ Sep 6 2009, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
here are some pics from our day trip to LA yesterday...

http://www.facebook....mp;l=93bbf7ea1f

Looks nice! I hope we can make it back to California sometime. I mentioned to Tim I'd love to see San Diego and the zoo there.


Ugh...the $$$$ keeps teasing me. I really want to trade when it's high ( of course ) and when I see that it's up, I get greedy, hoping it will go up more..but then it goes down a couple dollars. laughing.gif Guess I'll bite the bullet and transfer when I see some numbers I like again. *sigh*. really don't want to loose too much.


I know me too! I am kicking myself for not waiting! I just booked on Friday and now I see the rate was even BETTER yesterday! Ugh!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-09-07 14:28:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Sep 3 2009, 11:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its my birthday and I'm home alone sitting on VJ sad.gif Days like today are hard...


Awwww Happy Birthday!!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-09-03 12:21:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (beans @ Sep 3 2009, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Sep 3 2009, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Sep 3 2009, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Sep 3 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good morning canada. another day until i get a 3 day weekend.



Only if you're not taking Friday off biggrin.gif

monday.....i'd rather have a monday off than a friday biggrin.gif


It's like having two Sunday's.


I wish my fiance new it was going to be a 4 day weekend this weekend. He knew about Labor Day having off, but sometimes the AF will place "family days" on a Friday before a 3 day weekend! Oh well! He has 3 weeks of leave for when I arrive, the wedding, a week off after the wedding!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-09-03 11:16:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
I hope my luck continues today! Yesterday was my last day of work at my job! I of course teared up when my supervisor was saying good-bye to me! Got a great deal on a clutch and dress sandals at Payless Shoes! My eyebrows look amazing, I got them sugared yesterday, I think I will be going to them for my bikini wax! I just feel a big weight has been lifted, I can focus on getting balanced and healthy(working nights), spending time with family and friends, packing and of course my wedding.

I have a friends wedding to go to today, which is 2.5 hours away, so I am really looking forward to picking up a Timmies on the way out of town and cranking the tunes! (While looking like the idiot that is singing in the car) LOL I almost was in tears yesterday getting my Timmies, it hit me that I won't be able to have it anymore at the store! crying.gif So I bought a tin of ground coffee to take with me.

The only thing getting me down, I can't talk to my fiance mad.gif He dropped his Iphone at the airshow this morning and now the mic apparently is not working!!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-29 10:39:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (Marilyn. @ Aug 27 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have summer shows I like to watch like, Army Wives, In Plain sight, Weeds, Americas got talent etc...


I used to watch Big Brother in the summer, now I just can't get into it. I have so much to catch up on with Army Wives! I can't wait until I can get the Lifetime channel! Slice.ca sucks!! They are now JUST planning to air the Real Housewives of Atlanta!....that was what like 2 seasons ago!!

Edited by minnew, 27 August 2009 - 06:16 PM.

minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-27 18:15:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (JillA @ Aug 27 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (minnew @ Aug 27 2009, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Aug 27 2009, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't wait for fall TV to return like Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Desperate Housewives, etc. I miss all my shows!


I was just thinking the same thing!! crying.gif


Summer TV sucks!


So sick of re-runs!! My only excuse for missing the season premieres...I'll probably be in the middle of my move, or packing/unpacking!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-27 18:07:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (JillA @ Aug 27 2009, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't wait for fall TV to return like Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Desperate Housewives, etc. I miss all my shows!


I was just thinking the same thing!! crying.gif
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-27 17:36:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Aug 26 2009, 05:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (minnew @ Aug 25 2009, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I ranted in the Vent thread a week ago that I was having back pain problems, have been to the chiropractor alot in the past week and half, it is slowly getting better! I have never taken a muscle relaxant until today....wow thank goodness for Robaxacet!! I am planning to get a massage in the next week or so and hoping that the Robaxcet works over the next few days....Now if only I could take it on the night shift.... I'd probably end up with my head on the table at work! LOL.


I never had any back problems until I was about 40 and I had some severe bacterial infection which made me cough. I coughed my back into spasms and I couldn't believe how much pain I was in...for weeks! I could truly empathize then with anyone that had any back problems. I couldn't have lived without Robaxacet. It was a lifesaver! I hope you're getting some relief now, and soon mending.



Oh ouch that sounds painful as well. Unfortunately I was blessed to be born into a family with back problems, mostly my dad's side, my dad's oldest brother has had many backk surgeries and I think has sciolosis. I was also blessed with a shorter right leg, so yeah custom foot orthotics.....*sigh* gotta love family inheritance...LOL... I think alot of it has to do with my work, and the stress of moving/wedding, alot of sitting at work and I haven't been as active as I once was....its these nights that give me no energy to get up and get moving. 2 more days of work then I am DONE like dinner!! Packing and moving is going to be slower because of my back but I have a few weeks hopefully to get it all accomplished, with the help of my family.

Flames9- Do they not have Robaxacet in the USA? If not I am going to have to stock UP!!

Edited by minnew, 26 August 2009 - 10:32 AM.

minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-26 10:30:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
So I ranted in the Vent thread a week ago that I was having back pain problems, have been to the chiropractor alot in the past week and half, it is slowly getting better! I have never taken a muscle relaxant until today....wow thank goodness for Robaxacet!! I am planning to get a massage in the next week or so and hoping that the Robaxcet works over the next few days....Now if only I could take it on the night shift.... I'd probably end up with my head on the table at work! LOL.
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-25 17:30:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 24 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh and from the weird weddings department.

My Niece and her boyfriend went to a wedding on Saturday. The groom works in the same department as my Niece's boyfriend.

So they get there and find out that the guests are expected to take turns bartending. To top that off, there is a tip jar on the bar and the money is to go to the bride and groom.

So tacky laughing.gif

They ended up working for about two hours. She would just like to go to a 'normal' wedding. Oh and btw, 'family' was excluded from bartending duty.


Now THAT is cheap!!! Wow!! ohmy.gif Pay the extra 50 bucks and hour for goodness sakes!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-24 11:41:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (beans @ Aug 23 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, I went to my going away party that I didn't want to go to last. Needless to say, I called Jeremy (SO) when I got home and drunkenly sang Journey and dropped my Big Mac on the floor sad.gif


laughing.gif For some reason McDonalds always tastes so good after drinking....too bad it ended up on the floor!! sad.gif laughing.gif

Hope you enjoyed your party!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-23 11:33:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (beans @ Aug 22 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Today was my last day of employment!


kicking.gif YAY! Mine will be next Friday!!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-22 15:44:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
I am sad.gif but also biggrin.gif today, just gave my resignation notice at work. I am going to miss it, but also look forward to the 2 weeks before I move to get my life together and start packing! I just hope EI doesn't say I quit too early, not like I am going to be approved for it without the EAD, and who knows at the rate they are spilling out EAD's may not even need EI with my pension! The director is such a great guy, he is so laid back and was absolutely wonderful about it, he knew that it was coming, just did not know when I planned on resigning. Wished me all the best and said for sure you can use me or any of the supervisors as a reference. We had a fun talk about weddings and long distance and all of that, oh god I am think I am going to tear up a lil, I met so many wonderful co workers and clients, it has been an amazing year with them! crying.gif I hope I am that lucky when I venture into the Omaha job market!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-17 10:34:00
CanadaOff Topic Part Trois
QUOTE (trailmix @ Aug 14 2009, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (flames9 @ Aug 14 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I much prefer this cool weather than DC mugginess. high of 18 today,14 tomorrow, and 16 sunday,lol Parents pick up thier new Toyota Venza tomorrow in Prince Albert, might have to use their heated seats,lol


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I have to say, I don't miss the humidity one bit. Now when winter gets here and I am getting static shocks all over the place - well I may change my mind on that.

We went to Florida in search of better weather, but honestly - I can't say that it is 'better' - different yes, better, no. We traded snow for incredible heat and humidity.

Oh there was just a thing on the news where Swift Current is being over run by rats!!

Swift Current seeing upsurge of rats

THE CANADIAN PRESS

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - There's nothing like a common enemy to bind a people together, and in the Saskatchewan community of Swift Current, that enemy is the rat.

The city's been seeing an upsurge of the rodents, with reports of phone cords being chewed, walls being scratched and sinks being damaged.

Stewart Biech, a provincial pest control officer, has been busy fielding reports coming in from throughout Swift Current.

“About a couple months ago, this thing kind of ballooned a little bit,” he said.

“People are very concerned. Most people are absolutely terrified of rats and the thought of rats and what they can do.”

And with good reason. If there is a way into a building, the rats will find it. And then? Well, according to Biech, the horror movies aren't far wrong.

“If they're in your house you should be afraid of that,” he warned. “They will do things while you're sleeping. There's been recorded cases of where they gnaw on people's arms or whatever.”

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ohmy.gif *Shudders* They better not migrate east to regina! I've never even seen a rat here!
minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-14 10:36:00
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QUOTE (flames9 @ Aug 14 2009, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I much prefer this cool weather than DC mugginess. high of 18 today,14 tomorrow, and 16 sunday,lol Parents pick up thier new Toyota Venza tomorrow in Prince Albert, might have to use their heated seats,lol


No kidding flames! I wouldn't mind the cooler weather so much if here in Canada we actually got a summer with some decently warm days! It hasn't been so! crying.gif It's been sort of muggy the past few days with the rain but I am so sick of this rain and the temperature barely breaking 20C!!!


minnewFemaleCanada2009-08-14 10:32:00