Canadian Corner

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

Fishin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:59:07 GMT

Hi all, I'm still amoung the living LOL I am so happy for all you gals who get to meet each other.

Well, I need to get to bed. I will post more tomorrow.

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

hauke — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:18:42 GMT

Hi everyone

Just got off the phone with Char... and we're having lunch at Moxies tomorrow.

And as for an update on the gals and the status of Cochrane.... well apparently things are so hot that the place is up in smoke... well, at least their internet is.

So that's why they haven't been online this afternoon.... other than being out horseback riding and just plan having fun... there was a storm that went through the area in early afternoon and they've been alone in their part of the world ever since. LOL Cookie has no idea how long it will be before their internet is fixed and back online as it sounds as it a tower was damaged in the storm...

So until then, just know I'm meeting with Char for a late lunch ... and then after that heading back to my daughter's to finish loading that last of the stuff that will fit into my van... and then Rebecca and I are heading back to Edmonton. But I'll long on when I get home and give you all an update - but hopefully by then Cochrane will be connected to the rest of the world again.

Well, it's almost time for Big Brother... see you all in the morning.

Hauke

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

noudderg1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:06:02 GMT

Sure is, Viola, sure is. I also love it when I'm driving. But then, of course, I'm in a safe place, too.

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

ViolaB — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:21:15 GMT

Isn't it fun to watch a storm from a safe haven?

I love it!!!

ViolaB

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noudderg1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:08:40 GMT

Hope Viola is having a fabulous birthday!

Yes, you gals down there in Cochrane, Alberta...how about a picture or two and some updates as to what's happening down there? Have the kids had a ride yet on the animals/ Do alpacas even GIVE rides? (I'm sure they're having a great time together., while the gals sit gabbing on the patio in Claire's own newly made furniture...she's one very talented lady.)

We had a spectacular thunderstorm this afternoon. What a display was shown of God's majesty and power!!! The sky is still dark so we could get another one later this evening. I watched the lightning display from every window. It was beautiful!

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

Yellowflower_ON — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:42:34 GMT

Cookie and Char, we want some news, update please on what is going on. What has been happening today? Char does Zach like to see the critters?

Waiting to hear.

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

ViolaB — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:22:18 GMT

Anica, I agree, the Old Mill is an amazing and beautiful venue for weddings, and just about any reception. I've played a couple of wedding receptions there, in quartets and it was fabulous! Who would ever know that such a place exists in the city? I'm so lucky to live in a similar location, with more trees out there, than anything else. There are a lot of those valleys and green belt areas in the city! Let the cement and the loud parties be to themselves! The Old Mill has regular Big Band dances, and one of these days, I'm going to get to one!

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

echobird — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:23:13 GMT

Afternoon all. Everyone is so busy all the time.

Back from a short walk to the Credit Union. We had transferred an RRSP from the credit union in Winnipeg to our credit union here in Kelowna and the Winnipeg one dinged us a transfer fee of $50.00. So we wanted to know if our credit union here would pick up the fee. They will and were really surprised that the fee was so high. They said they charge $25.00.

Haven't done too much today. Just a little dusting. Sure gets dusty fast with all the windows open.

Will pop in later to see what else has happened around here. Leftovers for supper (thank goodness!)

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noudderg1 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:14:25 GMT

Yes, you rest up Anica. I hear ya on loud entertainment! There'll be an epidemic of hearing loss coming for years to come...preventable hearing loss, at that.

Thought so, YF...I was thinking already, huh??? and we're sittin' on the stuff and ON can sell it so much cheaper??? Had to be a typo...,as it was.

Well, the techie came for our Star Choice. He made some adjustments in positioning and also suggested we might want to update our ancient receiver. Now for our high speed internet...coming later this week. Yippeeeee! No more tying up of phone lines.

Will run out now to weed the garden...flower beds. It's a lovely day...23.8*C., with a light breeze.

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

Katiewtgcook — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:09:22 GMT

hi there

another very busy day here........but just popped in, to say hi and to wish viola a very happy birthday!!!!

we are off to see a hall for the wedding this evening.......phew! wedding plans in three months?? exhausting until we get things booked, then i can relax and have fun with the plans

anica, glad your wedding was wonderful!! you must be pooped!!

anyway, have a great day........watching the news, and our char and cookie are not a story YET. hahahaha

catch ya later

kate

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

anica — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:03:08 GMT

Hallo Everyone

I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things after the wedding. What a beautiful place the old mill is in Etobicoke (Toronto). The meal was wonderful but as usual the DJ was way too loud.

Then on sunday we went to Hamilton to continue celebrating with just family. It was a beautiful day & we had the meal outside. There were three accordians there & a lot of singing. I saw a girl there with whom I was a friend in Timmins in 1962 She now lives in Winnipeg. Her husband is a Major in the Canadian Military & is leaving for Afganistan in September.

Wishing Ada a belated B-day & Viola a very Happy Birthday.

Waving to everyone else. Hopefully I'll be back to normal by tomorrow. This partying is way too much for this old girl.

Anica

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

Yellowflower_ON — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:50:51 GMT

sorry it was a typo it should have read 130.5L

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noudderg1 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:45:35 GMT

YF...$1.03point 5/L? Are you serious? Wish ours would come down that much. We pay $1.31.9/L. Or was that a typo? Gotta be. I'd be coming with barrels to the station.

Re: Canadian Corner 15/07/08

Yellowflower_ON — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:23:44 GMT

Back home from work, this is a hot job when the humidity rises. I did two homes but only 2 hours each.

I also filled the car with gas before it goes up again, here it is 103.5L

Char and Cookie must be having a great time together, the kids will be so excited to see the many kinds of animals.

Char, I bet Dan must be missing you all ready and the kids. Cookie, how are you doing? Is Lance home or is he gone?

Cathy, don't over do it with your foot, take it easy for the first few days.

Yooper, have a great trip to KY, you and DH will have to learn the KY accent "you hear"

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catnbri_NB — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:26:37 GMT

Well, another day pretty much a bust. I did get the kitchen floor swept, a load of laundry washed, hung out and well past ready to come in and be folded. Blueberries cleaned and ready for the freezer and peas are blanched and in the freezer. Other than that, nothing else has been done. I talked with an aunt for about an hour too. One of my brother's showed up this morning with a bush cutter and attacked my ditch, that has all grown up in brush and grass. He got about half it done when the blade got too dull. He said he would come back in the morning to finish it.

Tonight dh and I are heading into the funeral home for the visitation. Tomorrow morning is Colin's (my friend's brother) funeral. My problem is that I can't wear any of my dress shoes. Guess people will have to excuse my foot attire. I tried a couple of pairs on today and I can get them on, but I don't think I could wear them for very long. Everything cuts across where the incisions are and my toe is still swollen. No time to go look for another pair either.

Well, off to go get supper on the go and bring in the laundry.

Cathy