Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	The weatherman is the Grinch	Oh I hear you on that! I am on that site all the time at travel time. That and accuweather.com which has the best weather and FAA flight stats and stuff like that. It's so easy to become obsessive over this sort of stuff, isn't it? Can't wait 'til I don't give a hoot about what the weather holds and if the airport is backed up. hey Wyatt, if you haven't already, get yourself on Flight stats and accuweather... Obsess with us, it'll be fun! QUOTE (kballtex @ Dec 22 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been checking flightstats.com religiously to watch for delays. Flying DFW to YYZ tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait to see my lady on the other side of customs.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 11:32:00
Canada	The weatherman is the Grinch	You said it, T.M.! I am done now -- Cheezies gone! QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 22 2009, 11:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheezies make it tough to do anything else while eating them!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 11:23:00
Canada	The weatherman is the Grinch	Here's to that! I am NOT taking any more extra 'L's out of my stuff. No way. OH and I apologize for the really bad spelling and stuff in that previous post. I am currently eating a bag of Hawkins Cheezies and I got cheeze dust all over my fingers. QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 22 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> English vs American English - cancelled ftw! Like jewelery and jewellery as well. We now return you to your regularly scheduled flights.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 11:12:00
Canada	The weatherman is the Grinch	Really, eh? Do you know why Reagan's still a mess? I was originally supposed to fly into Reagan but they were kind of enough to change my ticket to BWI when I caught them having a seat sale JUST AFTER I bought my ticket. Yeah, I kind of had a conniption at the poor Air Canada person who took my cool. But geezus. Anyway, slightly off topic, I apolgize. Oh, i am also stuffed to the gills with proof of ties to Canada, I hope. This is SO cool, this technically could be my last visit! I may not have to leave the next time. How odd and cool that'll be. ' QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Dec 22 2009, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My wife gets off work at 6:00 every day, and she works tomorrow...so flying on Christmas Eve was the only option for her, really. Otherwise I would have strongly urged her to fly out on the 23rd. Baltimore airport has been fine for the last couple of days -- no delays. It's just Reagan that has been brutalized by cancellations. You'll be JUST FINE, froggie! (Total off-topic musing here: why does "canceled" only have one L while "cancellation" has two? Hmm...)	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 10:58:00
Canada	The weatherman is the Grinch	Oh you guys are freaking me out! I always have minor panic attacks before traveling and I watch the weather and the FAA Flight delay charts like a maniac. You know why it is, right? SInce we're separated from our spouses/loved ones every minute counts and any delay is just heartbreaking. Not just for me but for all you guys too. I'm flying to Baltimore tomorrow at 7:30am. I took the earliest possible flight so that if there were delays, I might make it. Who knows right? Fingers crossed for all of us. Flight delays are SUCH a bummer. Luck to all of us traveling this week to be with our families. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 10:39:00
Canada	Happy Holiday's	Merry Christmas you guys! Hope all you travelling or waiting for loved ones to arrive get there safely and such... Best to all of you... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-24 23:34:00
Canada	Vaccination Requirements...	Yah, that's what I thought... I had a blood titer test done as I have no record of my childhood vaccinations. So, I only have the present MMR and TDP boosters that I just took. I have no other records so I guess my next question is, is my vaccination record with this on it okay or do I have to bring in the results of the anitbody titer test? Thanks for your response... QUOTE (HisGirl @ Aug 10 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For the medical you need: -tetanus -diphtheria -pertussis -MMR -Varicella or verbal declaration of chicken pox (and perhaps Gardasil if you are within that age range) I wrote the toronto office asking if I needed the blood titres test or if written proof was enough and this is the reply I got: " You DO NOT require Hep B. Written confirmation of all vaccine dates is acceptable OR the anti body blood titres. You must provide dates of at least 3 TDP in your life with one of them within the past 10 years Dates of 2 MMR in your life. " Edited by lgg, 10 August 2009 - 07:18 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-10 19:17:00
Canada	Vaccination Requirements...	Ah... here it is http://www.panelphys.../Pages/Age6.htm from the doctor in Toronto... . Thanks guys... just trying to get it straight when I thought I already had.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-10 17:27:00
Canada	Vaccination Requirements...	Of course I can't find it now, but I'd read a totally different list about month ago... I wish I could find it to post for you but there were some that didn't apply to me because either I was too old or too young... anyone know? Do we have to be up to date with ALL of these? Acellular pertussis -- Hepatitis A -- Hepatitis B -- Human papillomavirus (HPV) -- Influenza -- Influenza type b (Hib) -- Measles -- Meningococcal -- Mumps -- Pneumococcal -- Pertussis -- Polio -- Rotovirus -- Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids -- Varicella -- Zoster Edited by lgg, 10 August 2009 - 05:25 PM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-08-10 17:20:00
Canada	Great Christmas Gifts You've Gotten?	Hey guys and Wyatt, I can HEAR you, man! Nutty, indeed! I got a new camera -- a teeny little Canon 10Megapixel Elph! I love it.... I got an awesome Columbia sweater, awesome books, Godiva Chocolate, a cool reading light, book illuminator and some antique framed prints. Pretty awesome, i must say, i loved everything and it was all super thoughtful and sweet. had a BLAST with the family, ate well, hung out and played. Oh i also baked like a freak and I baked like a FIEND. I used my Slap chop from Wyatt on my pecans for pecan pie and i used the gratey on cheese for pizza! Hope you're all having fun. LGG QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Dec 25 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know Lgg was excited at the prospect of his lovely nuts! She's pretty nutty to begin with though.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-26 09:00:00
Canada	Question for you all...	Oh man... I suppose it is now, isn't it? It's actually VERY exciting-- he just picked out and bought his plane ticket today! I bought my train ticket a couple of days ago and i'm going to book the hotel probably in the next day or two. Yeah, it is exciting! I am, surprisingly, very, very chill about the interview. QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 30 2009, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey lgg, This is a thread about your Husband travelling to Montreal for your interview - how exciting is that!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-30 14:56:00
Canada	Question for you all...	Oh geez... yeah... that does suck, eh? I am taking the train myself -- my ticket cost 150$ and I plan to read and nap on the 4 hour ride. Hope the weather isn't too crappy -- probably will be but whatever... good luck to you, Biglos... QUOTE (biglos @ Dec 28 2009, 02:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yea, I'll be flying direct from Vancouver to Montreal, I dont think that helps, but check the aircanada.com website for routing...sorry me no help =(	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-30 14:03:00
Canada	Question for you all...	hey everyone... thanks for your responses! We just got the ticket for him today -- and yeah, BWI does NOT offer a direct flight anymore -- oh well. Wanted to let you know, that Air Canada is having a seat sale -- we got his flight for 400$ which isn't so bad... AS for the hotel, I think we're going to stay at Le Square Phillipes as it sounds nice-ish. any one stay there? If so... what did you think? Hope everyone's holiday is going well! It's been busy -- we went to my husband's sister's and her husband's last night and played hearts until 3am! it was AWESOME but i am a little tired today. Have stepdaughter in a bit but wanted to thank you all for responding and hoe that all my vj friends are having a great holiday!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-30 13:51:00
Canada	Question for you all...	hey all... how's the holidays going? I am having a blast... been hanging out with family and stepdaughter and stuff and it's been awesome. We've been looking at flights for my husband for our interview in January and though I lived there for 12 years I cannot, for the life of me, figure out the answer to this question... Do they no longer offer direct flights to MOntreal from Baltimore any more? He flew there one time a few years ago to meet me and we were sure he flew direct. i'm also pretty sure they had some direct flight even a few months ago. but the past few weeks, all we see are flights that transfer in Toronto? Any one fly AC lately from the US to montreal? Was it direct? lemme know, okay? Hope you're all having fun -- haven't been around much but i'll make up for that when I'm back to work! happy new year to everyone...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-27 21:14:00
Canada	Holiday Recipe Thread	Hey all... well, now that I'm in the US, i am getting ready to do some baking. I am making tortieres and pecan pies and sugar cookies this year. As well as making meals and stuff. Tomorrow I am making my pie crusts. I think I'll also do some quiches too. I love it! IF anyone wants to share their fave pie pastry crust recipe, I'd love it. I use a butter recipe with a bit of yoghurt mixed in, everything as cold as possible. It really is very good and easy to work with.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-23 20:22:00
Canada	HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE	happy New Years' to you too! And to all my VJ friends! You guys really are the bomb. Here's wishing you all happiness and the ability to get through the hard times with some aplomb.... All the best to you -- you guys really are wonderful... xo LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-31 10:30:00
Canada	POE Review and a couple of questions...	hey sam and ben... congrats on the successful POE! woohooo... have to tell you, I am envious of your weather -- it is freaking cold in Maryland right now and even colder in toronto! GAH! Glad it went all well for you guys... LGG I'll tell ya... I'm certainly enjoying this 70F weather.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-03 11:12:00
Canada	Montreal Interview Review - December 18th, 2009	I'm curious now how Eklandon and clan did today??? Fingers crossed...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-18 10:35:00
Canada	Montreal Interview Review - December 18th, 2009	Good luck, Eklandon!!! You guys'll be fine.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-17 10:05:00
Canada	Happy Wedding Day Peachey and Varba!	HA!!! @ your pink hand, Varba! lolz.... You guys look great! many happy returns...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-04 11:31:00
Canada	Happy Wedding Day Peachey and Varba!	happy, happy wedding day you two!!! have fun -- eat, drink and be merry! best wishes to you guys... happy hedgehog lovin'... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-31 13:35:00
Canada	POE Review	Oh no thank you! there could be Shangra-la in there and unicorns with rainbows coming out their butts and I'd still opt for no secondary, thank you! I almost want to be pulled into secondary to see the new room now. lol	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-05 21:26:00
Canada	Back Home....Finally	I flew back on Air Canada on Sunday night, I NEVER check a bag as I only travel with a laptop sized bag and a very small backpack. I had to check the backpack this trip. I waited for over an hour (more, actually) for my bag as they'd only opened up one carousel for 5 flights! It was a little nutty. I didn't get charged for the bag but what I was really miffed about was that they made me check my teeny bag but when I was on the flight, over half the passengers had 2 or more bags, most significantly larger than the one I'd checked, that they either brought on or were allowed to sky check. Obviously they are just muddling around with the new protocols and stuff but i was really p1ssed off that they were so inconsistent on such a small flight. The flight to BWI is on a dash 8, it holds about 35 people -- they could have either ensured we were all allowed to sky check or that we all had to check our bags. Anyway... it was a bit of a cluster ** but in the grand scheme of things -- it could've been a heck of a lot worse... Just sharing my post Underwear Bomber story with you all...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-05 09:43:00
Canada	Should I close my Canadian credit cards...	ah, good to know. I actually called them awhile ago and was told no problem with moving to the US. Good to hear/read that that is the case. They've actually been a good bank, actually. They ran around like maniacs to accommodate me with some stuff last year and it was might nice of them. For a bank, that is. Presidents' Choice, however... they're not so accommodating but I have no credit cards with them, just a savings account so I won't be missing them too much. Their fee plan was amazing though. Like NO fees. I have a CIBC Visa and multiple accounts with them. I had no issues when moving; they just required the date I would be considered a US resident and my new address. I use the CDN VISA whenever I visit Canada and pay it off using online banking. Same with Bank of Montreal. Surprised to hear about the difficulties with TD. My husband (both CDN and US citizen) has accounts with TD. We have found their service excellent. He has had no problems with keeping his accounts open and up to date and has been in the US since '92. He updates his accounts once a year and they are more than helpful even when he is not in his home branch.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 22:18:00
Canada	Should I close my Canadian credit cards...	I am actually totally GUTTED by the fact that our Canadian credit rating is not applicable in the US. Or at least offer us the option to use it anyway. My credit score is perfect for the first time ever and now I'm not even going to be able to use that to my advantage. Oh well...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-05 10:31:00
Canada	Should I close my Canadian credit cards...	Good thread, guys. I am actually planning on keeping one of my Canadian bank accounts active and it happens to contain both my credit cards which I will keep active as well. This way, while i'm waiting to develop credit in the US, I still have the means about me in case of an emergency of something like that. Plus, I don't think it's a bad idea to keep an active credit rating in Canada as well, no? I guess the only problem would be, how to get money into that Canadian account and such? I don't think it's insurmountable and this thread will be of use to many of us I'm sure. But I am of the mindset that keeping my Canadian cards is NOT a bad idea and I would very much like to do so. PS I also called my Bank, CIBC and they don't have a problem with my having a US address either so... Edited by lgg, 04 January 2010 - 10:58 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-04 10:57:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	I'll take some of that, thank you! I just made fresh salsa, yum yum.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 15:34:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Are you bouncing off the walls yet???? I am having coffee for the first time in over 18 months. I really should have thought this through a bit more.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 11:50:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Awww... thanks, Trailmix.... . Sugar and milk please... I'm just going for another cup, i'll get you one too!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 11:12:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Thanks for the coffee, Carla! I could use another one...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-06 11:10:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	It actually won't hurt your dog at all BUT, it will make him/her fat... About dogs eating cat food	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-04 15:14:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	^ *puke*	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-30 14:00:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Aw, Mal... well, here's to hoping that it'll go by fast1 Before you know it, you'll be in Florida together hanging out. QUOTE (Malrothien @ Dec 30 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just getting sad, mostly.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-30 13:53:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Oh man, Nev, I wanted to see Avatar but we had to run a whole pile of errands today. So, Made it to the USofA with no hitch at all. My travel was AWESOME -- thank you great weather and air canada for being on time. I was at BWI by 9am. Pretty great. i also had NO issues at the border -- they, again, did not ask for any of my letters of ties to canada. BUT, the border guide DID take a while to type some information in the system. Was it about me? My passport? What? I'm curious, actually but they never asked me anything else but... I do wonder. Well, just thought I'd let you all know! Best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-23 20:29:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Oh man... I am in big trouble!!! *hides stash of tinned tuna in pantry* QUOTE (trailmix @ Dec 22 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Serves us right, poor tuna! (I don't eat much fish, so I will be spared, but the rest of you are in trubble )	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 12:36:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Mmmmmmmm.... Fish fry!!!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-22 11:15:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Exactly what I was getting at!!!! QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Dec 18 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (lgg @ Dec 18 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think stockings are great fun! You're almost an altruist, Wyatt!!! Except you derive far too much pleasure from the giving so.... Nah, I'm no altruist. Getting such joy out of giving is a very selfish thing, really.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-18 15:42:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	I think stockings are great fun! You're almost an altruist, Wyatt!!! Except you derive far too much pleasure from the giving so.... QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Dec 18 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just got back from doing some Christmas shopping. My wife wanted to do stockings, but I reminded her that she'd have to pack everything in her suitcases for her trip here etc....plus I don't want her spending lots of money on me. So I convinced her not to do stockings. ...but I just spent a few hours at the mall, buying a stocking plus a BUNCH of stuff to fill one for her. Hehehe. I honestly prefer giving than receiving. Nothing can help eliminate the blahs by buying gifts for loved ones.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-18 15:31:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	Meh. I'll eat it anyway -- I am just not that picky! QUOTE (Malrothien @ Dec 17 2009, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll be sure to lick the spoon and the top of the ice cream.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-17 13:41:00
Canada	Off Topic Part Trois	YOu know what? Some soft serve would do me nicely right now!! Thanks mal, you're a sweetie. . QUOTE (Malrothien @ Dec 17 2009, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I go get ice cream without changing - it's called DQ drive through!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-12-17 13:37:00