Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Canada	Canada Day, Washington, DC	Oh yeah, oh yeah!!!! Cool like a popsicle and just as fruity. Sure. You can meet the great lgg and myself... though I suggest you wear a winter jacket... we're that cool.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-05-27 10:25:00
Canada	Canada Day, Washington, DC	Oh I knows this!!!! I was just having that thought when I read Moosker's headline! Connect2Canada I do this every year and this year I plan on totally bringing lgg! I hope she knows this.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-05-25 12:41:00
Canada	Happy Canada Day!!!	Hey all. Just wanted to say, Spailenes, her husband and I had a BLAST at the Canada Day celebration in Washington D.C. we had burgers, beer and saw some music and rubbed elbows with some fellow Canadians. We then went to a pub and had a pretty mediocre poutine but we had boatloads of fun. We also got interviewed by CTV News!!! My sister who lives in Prince George, B.C. saw it and sent me a hilarious Facebook message. She also PVRed it. I don't think I want to see it. I think I rambled about how awesome Canada is and how we're nto American's hat! :} Stupid beer.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-07-02 07:00:00
Canada	Happy Canada Day!!!	Happy Canada day! I am going to Washington with Sprails for Canada day there. I am wearing my Montreal Canadians shirt.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-07-01 07:51:00
Canada	quick question	Thanks guys! I know right, flames... another illigal Canadian! But i just figure with all the reasons to bypass someone, this would be a biggie. So in my C.V. I put a small addendum on the bottom saying that i am able to work in the US, no sponsorship required. Same with my cover letters. Then this way they're not, "oh damn, no idea what to do with this one, buh bye.... Thanks again... LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-07-08 21:50:00
Canada	quick question	to get my resume ready in earnest and I was wondering -- all of my jobs and education are all Canadian based so, I was thinking that at the bottom of my resume of putting, "Fully accredited to work within the USA." What do you think of that? I just think that when they look at my Canadian-centric based resume they'd wonder and thus, just slip to the bottom of the pile? Thanks all. LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-07-08 14:40:00
Canada	Can't cash CDN check in US	Pffft, US banks can do this. They have to route it through collections and it might cost a bit and take awhile, but they can. I did it twice and it took about 10 days for the cheques to clear and cost 10 bucks each, but banks can do it. They're just being lazy. Talk to customer service and not the tellers, that might get you farther. This is exactly what happened to me. I was able to deposit the cheque too. Mine took a bit longer, about 3 weeks or so, but it can be done. Chase bank does it. Not sure about other banks though	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-05-18 07:40:00
Canada	Medical Redo for RFE, cause THEY LOST IT	lol! no... Sorry to hear this, AShen... that blows. what a freaking ordeal, eh? Hope it all works out for you. LOL! Let's think about the USCIS for a moment. Do you really think they'd pay for it...	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-04 08:57:00
Canada	News coverage re: immigration bothering you too?	lol! Hilarious, Flames. I'll deport you back to Canada! I'm heading back at the end of the month to spend a week up at Lake Simcoe at a cottage. Cannot wait! Personally could care less about illegals. Doesn't bother me that they are here. I sleep great every night knowing I came here legally, and not worried about the police picking me up and deporting me, of course there are some days i wish they would deport me back to Canada,lol	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-06 08:42:00
Canada	How did you meet?	Ha! I could write a whole essay too but that's our story. I like it like that.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-06 20:43:00
Canada	How did you meet?	No doubt. It was the most random thing that ever happened to me. Ever. I remember when he first flew up to meet me after 3 months of talking every single day. I was like ####### am I doing?????? THen I saw him and well. That was pretty much that. This is great! Gosh reading your stories makes me feel normal, like how I met Chris wasn't too weird after all! I was worried they would find it strange at the interview! I love reading how random love can happen!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-06 08:20:00
Canada	How did you meet?	I love these threads -- makes me feel so normal. I met my husband in an online a travel forum. I was researching and prepping to go to South East Asia and he was going to Australia. They had an off topic section and one day all my 'buddies' weren't around and i sent out a message asking where everyone was, where all my friends were. He sent me a PM that said I'll be your friend if you like. Then we started talking every day and well, the rest is history. Never in my life did I think that would happen to me -- I had no motive to meet anyone, wasn't looking at all and BAM! Who knew. That was back in 2002.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-06 06:55:00
Canada	has anyone traded in a g-2 license	Hi there. I live in Maryland too and I had a G1 that I could ahve traded for a full license here had I not let it expire! So, I had to take the test adn the road test. So, they do NOT paya attention to the graduated licensing here at all. If you have a valid license in Ontario, you have one in Maryland. Good luck. OH, the MVA sucks, we spent 6 hours there today doing my final license test and transfer and it was a gong show. Just trade it in, you're good to go. I wish I'd renewed my learner's in Ontario before I got here. Hey all. I am trying to figure out what kinda of license the state of maryland will give me once I get there. I have a canadian g-2 which that system to me is stupid but anyways. Has anyone traded in there g-2 for a us license and what did you get? A full license? I have looked the mva up and found some info on beginner drivers ect but none of it answered my question. Thanks in advance I know have a full license that's good for 5 years. Hi there. I live in Maryland too and I had a G1 that I could ahve traded for a full license here had I not let it expire! So, I had to take the test adn the road test. So, they do NOT paya attention to the graduated licensing here at all. If you have a valid license in Ontario, you have one in Maryland. Good luck. OH, the MVA sucks, we spent 6 hours there today doing my final license test and transfer and it was a gong show. Just trade it in, you're good to go. I wish I'd renewed my learner's in Ontario before I got here. GOod job on that, Huggles. LIe I said, I could have traded my G1 for a full on license. Wish I knew -- I thought it was invalid as it was out of country. Ontario is considered out of state here in Maryland. Would have saved me from doing the damn road test. TWice. Personally, when I decided to move to the US I made the decision not to take my G license test. My thought being, they would either let me trade in the G2 for a full license, or they would ask me to take a road test. I had a 50/50 chance. If I was to take the test in Ontario, I would have a 100% chance of taking a test. I could either possibly avoid a road test, or be guaranteed of having to take a road test. And it worked out! I found it strange they gave me a 5 year license when my GC expires next year, but It seems like that isn't completely abnormal.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-16 19:56:00
Canada	Our Family in Grief.	So sorry for your loss. Sending you good thoughts. My step son passed away at home unexpectedly last Sunday. He was only 20. It's been a difficult week and I wish I could take the pain away but I can't. We just dont understand why this happened .... it makes no sense, but I do know I will always be there for my wife and family. I do love her completely. Hug your loved ones like there is no tomorrow.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-21 20:17:00
Canada	Just a quick question...	Yay! thanks, Ashen! I plan to -- I'll say hello for ya! Been blabbling all day with my friends there -- I think it's going to be a good time. Yay Canada!!! Have fun	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-25 13:21:00
Canada	Just a quick question...	WOW!! That sucks! Thanks for that advice -- I'm one of those that carry mine around with me all the time. But this'll just make sure I do my wallet check before I go. That's too bad, sorry about the loss of that 500$! Remember to bring your GC, or at least a photocopy. My Dad forgot his last time and almost had to pay a $500 fine!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-25 12:08:00
Canada	Just a quick question...	Thanks all and yepper, my name on the ticket matches everything else. Great! I figured it was as easy as that but i thought I'd check. Thanks again, you all are awesome. Yep!! Ensure ur ID (name) matches ur plane ticket!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-25 08:05:00
Canada	Just a quick question...	Hi everyone! I'm off to Canada for my first visit since I got here, I just need to bring my passport and Green card right? Silly question maybe but I thought I'd check with you all. Hope everyone is doing well and adjusting nicely and enjoying life! LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-25 06:12:00
Canada	Question for freelancers	Does anyone here freelance? If so, do you have canadian clients? How do you work the tax situation out? I have the potential to get a fairly large job and they're trying to figure out how to work the taxes. I know that there is an agreement between the US and Canada and they are saying that they'd withhold a certain percentage and that I'd fill out a certain "WN" IRS tax form. Does anyone know what these forms are? I'd like to provide them with the information in order to make it easier for them so that I may get this job. Thanks in advance if anyone happens to know this information. Very best, LGG	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-08-25 10:19:00
Canada	Will I Ever Get A Break?	AWW... I'm sorry Rhianne... that sucks HUGE. You will get a break, I promise. Want some chocolate? I have milk and dark over here. Is this your full license or your learners' permit?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-06-24 16:36:00
Canada	How is Everyone?	Hey! Nice to see you dropping by to say hello! Beautiful baby! things are good here too -- nice to get updates from the crew that all went through stuff together... Take care! Hey all - it's been quite a while since I last checked in here, good to see more of us have gotten through this journey (though I don't really count it until my wife's gotten naturalized). Since we got our Visa about 6 months ago, we have moved house twice (once to get her and baby down here, again to a new place with more room). Also our kiddo is 6 months now and healthy and big! 21 lbs 27.5 in long Many Thanks and I hope everyone is doing well! -Andy and Family	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-09-11 16:07:00
Canada	Any of my fellow Canadians feel a letdown after their oath ceremony?	Yeah, I thought the same thing! I was so freaking nervous and it was so chill. That being said, don't worry about that feeling, revel in the fact that you're all done! I cannot wait to be at the point where I never have to worry about immigration again. Never. I'll have my two passports, my two citizenships and I can just go about my life without forever wondering what stage I'm at, the waiting, the wondering and the collecting of data. Congrats, you're in a good place. I thought the K1 interview was anticlimactic. I wanted like a Darth Vadar like guy in a chair - sort of Dr. Claw's chair on Inspector Gadget asking me questions... tapping his fingers in a methodical manner while deciding my fate.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-09-09 09:38:00
Canada	The Annoying Co-Worker Thread	Really? REALLY? That freaking made me laugh. don't get me wrong, I have a cat that I love to absolute bits and I'm going to be grief struck when its her time to go but oh my god. That's a little bit much. It made me think of the Office for some reason, that chick angela and dwight kills her cat and puts it in the freezer? I dunno... I'm rambling. let us know if she gets it, okay? I'm curious now. This woman that I work with, missed two days of work last week because her cat had cancer and had to be put down. She came into work on friday, but broke down and was crying and couldn't get any work done. She submitted paperwork to apply for bereavement leave, for the death of her cat...... I have sympathy for people who lost a pet. They say that we feel so strongly about our pets because there is only love, and no mixed emotions like with humans. But, come on, bereavement leave for a pet dying?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-04-22 13:10:00
Canada	The Annoying Co-Worker Thread	LOL!!!!!! Tell me about it!! Sorry to say it but he's just your typical, computer programming dork. EVERY morning when he gets here, he has to call his wife to tell her he made it to the office. Was the voyage in wrought with vikings or men with guns that she was concerned for your safety? Like I say - DORK. Ha!!! *Flashes Nev with shiny new mirror!!* Yea I know - whoa that's shiny!!!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-02-04 13:58:00
Canada	The Annoying Co-Worker Thread	Or start eating Doritos really loud and really often. Smell and Crunch... what more could anyone want? Heh, I know I have annoying habits. I do my best to do everyone of them when the apple crunching starts. Today it's too much. I left my cube and don't want to go back. I think I'm going to have to cave and drop mucho $$ on a good sound canceling pair of headphones.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-02-03 12:15:00
Canada	The Annoying Co-Worker Thread	Quite simply? I haz a shocked.... How's this for annoying co-worker adn i will name just the best of her worst: she has genital herpes and when she has an outbreak tells everyone it itches and how she caught it even though she forgot she told you a year ago. She talks about herslef and her chihuahuas #######. She looks like a horse, but thinks shes beautiful and ranks on others flaws behind their backs. She's nasty and vindictive...phewww..oh and she farts really stinky farts around us and oh oh oh! Steals enemas from the hospital supply and gives them to herself in the hospital restroom (has 2 stalls) and comes back and tells you it didn't work. Did I also mention she's a brown noser? Ha ha	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-02-02 06:18:00
Canada	The Annoying Co-Worker Thread	having to hear my co-workers eat. Scraping of plates, forks against teeth, lips smacking. Seriously? For some reason it makes me want to puke. My co-workers are the loudest eaters ever. I am in a separate office and I can hear them. "glorb, smack,smackity scrape, scrape, scrape, GLORB..."	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-01-29 09:12:00
Canada	Employment Help	Not too much to ask for at all, Krikit! Thanks for the well-wishes! I hope it goes well -- it's contract work which is perfect for me and will allow me to keep my skill set up and give me a lot of contacts. i'm hoping it goes well but I am such a nervous nelly about things. also, we're in the midst of booking a trip to France for our belated honeymoon and I'd hate for them to be mad about that but, life goes on while you're waiting to hear back from people, right? But since it's contract work, I am my own free agent of sorts and can turn down assignments. I'll just have to ensure that I work very hard to put myself at the top of their totem. It's something for now and that's a good thing. Good luck to everyone on their search, it's by no means easy in this economy... Fabulous post, Sapphire. Thank you! Good luck on the job interview, Gemmie! Let us know how it went. Congratulations to Beans and LGG!!! Oh. I got a rejection email for a job I had forgotten I had applied for! I'm over-qualified for the position. I would have rejected me too. The problem is that though my resume reflects a high level of responsibility and supervision, I am not interested in returning to that level of employment. At least not at this time, anyway. I'm busy with the unpacking this week so I'll start looking in earnest sometime next week. I just want a part-time stress-free (ha ha) job! Is that to much to ask?	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2010-09-08 12:06:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Oh my god! Same exact thing happened to me here at MY Job. NOt with the cleaning lady though. sometimes when it's nice I like to go and sit BY MYSELF outside and drink my coffee or whatever. The people who hang around down there and smoke feel like I need to be talked to, asked personal questions and participate. I dont' want to. I'm there to be alone and to have a moment to myself and I don't generally seek out other people unless we have a friendship and even then? Sometimes not. So NOW, I have a reputation as being a little snotty and stand-offish and rude. WTFE... I was not put on this planet to placate everyone and I'm polite and such but god... IT's okay, Nev... most people in the world can't stand blunt, to the point honesty. Believe me... most people would rather placate, kowtow or pander before they say what's really on their mind. I know that you and I are both polite but god forbid we want to just do our t hing. I find that makes some people really antsy. /rant PS. I am also extremely touchy about who I will share information about my life with. I find it rude to be asked personal questions and such and I require a lot of personal space and such. Why people don't get that it's impolite to impose these sorts of encroachments on others I will never understand... QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Nov 18 2009, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Carlawarla @ Nov 18 2009, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Nov 18 2009, 07:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Omg. Every day... I come in about 30 minutes early because I like the sound of silence in the office, and it's just something that helps me prepare for the day. I do it with every job... with that being said, every day the cleaning lady talks to me, and every day I try to be really nice and just nod but inside I am like: "I don't come to work 30 minutes early so you can talk to me!" So finally this morning I told her: "I really have a lot of work to do, and I'm pretty sure you do too.." and I tried to say it in the nicest way possible. Well... I MADE HER CRY! She started freaking crying! #######!? I was very nice about it... as nice as I could have possibly been. And I just know the fact that she cried is going to make people think I'm the wicked witch of the west or something, but come on! Every day she talks my hear off about the same thing. She got bit by a spider 7 months ago and she's STILL going on about it. Sounds like she's really lonely. Maybe she has no friends, and no one else to talk to. Are you in an office where you could close your door? Maybe you could meet her later in the day or set some time aside to talk to her at coffee break. I'm sure she'd love that. Are you thinking (the bolded part) me? No, everyone around the office. The maintenance guy is her boss and he came back and said: "And I thought you Canadians were nice!" and word travelled fast and now everyones like: "Nevada, made her cry!" I wouldn't go out for coffee with this woman because she doesn't interest me at all. It's not my fault she's lonely nor is it my responsibilty. I know that's harsh, but I have enough on my plate than to have to worry if she has a friend. She'd be a sympathy friend... I don't want one of those. Edited by lgg, 18 November 2009 - 09:57 AM.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-18 09:55:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	yeah, Mal... I concur. I will admit, it's one of the first places I go after I check for email and such.... um. Yeah. :} QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 17 2009, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ Nov 17 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 17 2009, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's just an off topic group, Wyatt. It's been around for quite a few years - well before Lgg and I joined it. Actually it's been around for about 6 months. It was a group of the more politically liberal posters who started using the term as a sarcastic reference when some of the more ignorant posters would rant on and on about socialism coming to america. It feels like I've been on VJ for much longer than 5 months.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-17 20:56:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Um... sorry to burst your bubble but I believe that Sprailenes who was going to stop using vowels. QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Nov 17 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 17 2009, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't moo! I'm glad you decided to start using vowels again. Otherwise your last post would have just been: dn't m!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-17 18:57:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	@Wyatt.... Moo. QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Nov 17 2009, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 17 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Nov 17 2009, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 17 2009, 03:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Seems these companies will do anything they can to milk people. Except for the mammogram screeners apparently. They'll find some other way to milk insurance companies/individuals, I'm sure. Give 'em a week. I think you missed my horrible pun. It might have been in excessively bad taste though, so maybe you're not missing anything after all.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-17 18:52:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	You deserve Quote of the Day for this, my friend... I laughed. Out loud. QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Nov 17 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm getting in a spaceship and leaving this planet.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-17 15:56:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Hey Sam and Ben... that is just crappy, if I may say -- mainly in regard to people who had to pay for the shots and now, they're no longer necessary? Sorry for you guys, I would have been cheesed as well -- close to a couple hundred bucks is nothing to sneeze at... Sorry for everyone that had to go through this... QUOTE (Sam and Ben @ Nov 17 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm definitely ticked by it. I'm happy they've removed it from the requirements - that it can now be up to the beneficiary as to whether or not they wish to pursue this vaccine (as it always should've been). However, the money I put out for the first dose only three weeks ago could've been better spent elsewhere. And, what irritates me is that it doesn't take affect for 30 days. So, what of the women going for their medicals and interviews now? Are they really going to be forced into this? The publication from CDC repeatedly states that the clarification of the criteria doesn't come into affect for another 30 days. I certainly hope it works out for them as well.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-17 10:29:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Oh blah! People are really quite ridiculous sometimes. I would have totally wigged right out right then and there. but I have a HUGE mouth. God. What a drag. @Wyatt, oh yes, I know... I'm just walking you through it... vent away, it's not a bad thing at all... . QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 16 2009, 07:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> On an unrelated topic, my Husband just popped down to Sobeys for a few things and you know how they have buns in those little bins and tongs. Well the woman ahead of him bent down to put her stuff in her small shopping basket or whatever and she was holding the tongs and put them on the floor - then picked them up and set them back. Bah! I just called the store to let them know.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-16 20:03:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	*sips water, passes it to Wyatt* Man, I read that too and you, my friend, have just started. I got all zen on my own a** and I'm trying with the will of a titan not to bvtch myself silly! But I hear you and I gotta agree, sorry TM, but it does seem kind of 'random' that other countries are so very well equipped and able to handle a huge amount of interviews whereas Canada, one of the top first world countries lags behind. To all of you from the Montreal Consulate reading this, please do not slip my file to the bottom of the stack again, I swear, I'm being respectful here -- it's the truth! We're all waiting with bated breath to see what your next steps will be! Chin up Wyatt, if a spaz like me can wait, surely you can too! We'll all keep each other entertained while we do so. Kumbaya, anyone? QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Nov 16 2009, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 16 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you ever thrown any food away? Stuff left on your plate or in the fridge too long? There are people starving. Ok, dramatic example, but it is what came to mind - their priorities are different than yours. Which does not discount your feelings! I guess i'm just saying they don't mean to be insensitive - i'm sure you will get scheduled soon, hang in there Wyatt! Yup, that IS quite a dramatic example! I'm sure they don't mean to be insensitive either, but wanting to reschedule the interview because of holidays? I suppose Christmas means something different to Christian folks, but I still can't grok the mentality of rescheduling an interview for mere convenience purposes... I'm definitely fine with hanging in there, and I'm honestly not even thinking about myself in this instance -- it's just the concept in general that irks me I guess. Okay, vent and sub-vent over!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-16 19:48:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Oh good job, Krikit! hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! Sorry, you is hilarious!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-16 15:38:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	*Whips us back into vitriolic shape*	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-16 15:11:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	I call B.S. on Krikit... Wasn't it you getting all sappy and lovey-doo about your guy a few threads back, huh? YOu don't fool us! Now get in here and group hug!	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-16 15:03:00
Canada	The Vent - Part Trois	Get in here and group hug with us, Mal... you cuddly little monkey, you!!!! *squish* QUOTE (Malrothien @ Nov 16 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> AFK, puking.	lgg	Not Telling	Canada	2009-11-16 15:01:00