Showing posts with label counterfeit 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label counterfeit 5. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Pie in My Face
For the past 6 months I've been going on about counterfeit $5 bills. Today K and I were at the bank and I showed the 'bill' to the teller and was told in a 'matter-of-fact' manner that these are just old bills. She replaced my old one with a new one just to make me feel better. Then L and I checked the Bank of Canada website and it now makes perfect sense! Sorry about any confusion, we were way off track for any number of reasons but I had to let you all know asap.
Friday, March 13, 2009
More Counterfeit Small Bills
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
So last night K realized he'd been passed a fake $10 bill from a dollar store he had been in last week. It's also missing the reflective strip. Then I almost got passed a fake $5 at a Tim Horton's coffee shop in the evening. I feel like taking these bills to the local newspaper to ask them to raise public awareness.
While I'm in paranoia mode, M told me that in Italy, you wear your purse and camera straps inside your jacket as thieves drive by in motorcycles and slash the straps for a quick getaway. No one's been killed, but sometimes the slasher can cut your arm in the rush.
Well, the kids are getting excited about our upcoming Jamaica vacation and we were at the mall in the last hour getting a few clothes and things. We also got L a gorgeous spring leather jacket earlier today at the Danier Leather sale, thanks to a helpful, experienced salesgirl. She's over the moon.
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So last night K realized he'd been passed a fake $10 bill from a dollar store he had been in last week. It's also missing the reflective strip. Then I almost got passed a fake $5 at a Tim Horton's coffee shop in the evening. I feel like taking these bills to the local newspaper to ask them to raise public awareness.
While I'm in paranoia mode, M told me that in Italy, you wear your purse and camera straps inside your jacket as thieves drive by in motorcycles and slash the straps for a quick getaway. No one's been killed, but sometimes the slasher can cut your arm in the rush.
Well, the kids are getting excited about our upcoming Jamaica vacation and we were at the mall in the last hour getting a few clothes and things. We also got L a gorgeous spring leather jacket earlier today at the Danier Leather sale, thanks to a helpful, experienced salesgirl. She's over the moon.
News
Dos and Don'ts: The Denim Edition
Study shows link between heart attacks, traffic jams
Researchers show they can erase memories in mice
Minor Salt Cutback Has Major Health Benefits
A few more (really good) excuses to hit the gym
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
I still qualify
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
I was at my bank today and the lady opened a US mastercard account for me as a homemaker. It was nice to know I can still qualify for my own credit card as I thought you had to have a job to do that. She says 'You do have a job, and a difficult one, I'll bet'. Mind you, I'm a long standing customer at this institution. While I was at it, I opened one for M too. Seriously, I've kept most of my own credit cards since the time that I worked as it's always good to build your own credit rating. Interestingly, the bank lady doesn't know about these fake $5 bills going around, so I will make a point to bring one in to show her next time.
K had an early dental appointment this morning and was most displeased that he was done quite early and he would not miss as much school as he thought. He says the latest expression at school these days is 'Are you having a Chris Brown moment?' which must be when you look like you're about to lose your temper! I heard that Oprah Winfrey said on TV 'Rihanna, if you were my friend and I knew you I'd tell you that if he hits you once, he is going to do it again'. True enough.
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I was at my bank today and the lady opened a US mastercard account for me as a homemaker. It was nice to know I can still qualify for my own credit card as I thought you had to have a job to do that. She says 'You do have a job, and a difficult one, I'll bet'. Mind you, I'm a long standing customer at this institution. While I was at it, I opened one for M too. Seriously, I've kept most of my own credit cards since the time that I worked as it's always good to build your own credit rating. Interestingly, the bank lady doesn't know about these fake $5 bills going around, so I will make a point to bring one in to show her next time.
K had an early dental appointment this morning and was most displeased that he was done quite early and he would not miss as much school as he thought. He says the latest expression at school these days is 'Are you having a Chris Brown moment?' which must be when you look like you're about to lose your temper! I heard that Oprah Winfrey said on TV 'Rihanna, if you were my friend and I knew you I'd tell you that if he hits you once, he is going to do it again'. True enough.
News
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More vitamin C may lower chances of gout
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Study: Belligerent chimp proves animals make plans
You know you've hit bottom when the talking stops
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Biology Trivia
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
L gave me some biology trivia for today. If you place your hand just above your adam's apple and swallow, you will feel your epiglottis move. That is the flap that covers your windpipe when you swallow so you don't choke. She also discovered that if you were to cut a piece of heart muscle off and lay it on a napkin, it would continue to pulse and move indefinitely because that is the nature of how those cells work.
I was at the Chinese fast food mall earlier this week picking up some noodle dishes (lazy cook week) and the lady at the sticky rice counter tried to pass me a fake $5 bill, but I told her to give me another one. Watch yourselves, folks!
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L gave me some biology trivia for today. If you place your hand just above your adam's apple and swallow, you will feel your epiglottis move. That is the flap that covers your windpipe when you swallow so you don't choke. She also discovered that if you were to cut a piece of heart muscle off and lay it on a napkin, it would continue to pulse and move indefinitely because that is the nature of how those cells work.
I was at the Chinese fast food mall earlier this week picking up some noodle dishes (lazy cook week) and the lady at the sticky rice counter tried to pass me a fake $5 bill, but I told her to give me another one. Watch yourselves, folks!
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Autoshow 2009
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
Well, our basement renovator came by this morning with a prospective customer. He had asked if he could show his work, and we agreed. Hope he gets his new contract, I heard business is slow these days.
Then M, K and I went off to the Autoshow as the kids had the day off. L decided to pass on the event. She's off at a driving lesson at the moment. Wonder if she went on the highway? Eeps. Can you believe we were grabbing some treats at a convenience store inside Union Station downtown and M was given a counterfeit $5 bill as a part of his change? Luckily we caught it in time. M just asked the guy for some change for the bill and didn't raise a fuss.
A friend of mine has a 10- year- old son who became ill with mysterious stomach pains after an Xmas trip to India. He's been off school all year and now he is to see a GI specialist (gastro-intestinal). They got an appointment for: June 30th! Our health care system is not working.
On quite a different topic, M was talking to a male friend while he was at the gym the other day and the friend remarked that there was this hot young thing in tights working out on one of the new machines where you have to bend over and practically stick your bum out. The friend was working out right behind her only to notice she had a hole in the crotch of her tights! He said there was no decent way to point it out to the poor woman. So they just had a good laugh. Ladies...be careful!
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone, hope it all goes well!
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Well, our basement renovator came by this morning with a prospective customer. He had asked if he could show his work, and we agreed. Hope he gets his new contract, I heard business is slow these days.
Then M, K and I went off to the Autoshow as the kids had the day off. L decided to pass on the event. She's off at a driving lesson at the moment. Wonder if she went on the highway? Eeps. Can you believe we were grabbing some treats at a convenience store inside Union Station downtown and M was given a counterfeit $5 bill as a part of his change? Luckily we caught it in time. M just asked the guy for some change for the bill and didn't raise a fuss.
A friend of mine has a 10- year- old son who became ill with mysterious stomach pains after an Xmas trip to India. He's been off school all year and now he is to see a GI specialist (gastro-intestinal). They got an appointment for: June 30th! Our health care system is not working.
On quite a different topic, M was talking to a male friend while he was at the gym the other day and the friend remarked that there was this hot young thing in tights working out on one of the new machines where you have to bend over and practically stick your bum out. The friend was working out right behind her only to notice she had a hole in the crotch of her tights! He said there was no decent way to point it out to the poor woman. So they just had a good laugh. Ladies...be careful!
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone, hope it all goes well!
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
A good plumber
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
M called the plumber as we have been having a partial clog in our kitchen sink the past few days. He had come over back in August to help us. After about an hour, he realized he didn't have the proper tools as he's a main drain specialist as opposed to being a regular plumber. He remembered us as the 'fake $5 people'. The good part of the story is, he recommended a good, reasonable plumber and refused to take any money himself. He says that's how he builds his customer base, by treating people fairly.
Don't know why we are having so much trouble with grease buildup in our kitchen sink though. We had it cleared a couple of years ago, then back in August it was a main drain problem as opposed to the kitchen line. Anyway, we have to wait until Tuesday to find out. These things always seem to happen on a long weekend. Fortunately, it's just a partial clog.
I got a couple of pumpkin pies with cans of whipped cream at a local supermarket, so we're all set for Thanksgiving.
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M called the plumber as we have been having a partial clog in our kitchen sink the past few days. He had come over back in August to help us. After about an hour, he realized he didn't have the proper tools as he's a main drain specialist as opposed to being a regular plumber. He remembered us as the 'fake $5 people'. The good part of the story is, he recommended a good, reasonable plumber and refused to take any money himself. He says that's how he builds his customer base, by treating people fairly.
Don't know why we are having so much trouble with grease buildup in our kitchen sink though. We had it cleared a couple of years ago, then back in August it was a main drain problem as opposed to the kitchen line. Anyway, we have to wait until Tuesday to find out. These things always seem to happen on a long weekend. Fortunately, it's just a partial clog.
I got a couple of pumpkin pies with cans of whipped cream at a local supermarket, so we're all set for Thanksgiving.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
A moral dilemma
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
There were 2 trucks delivering supplies when I got back from the gym and 2 fireplace guys just arrived. It's busy around here. There are also 2 other guys completing the framing.
So the instructor at the gym was saying that there was a lady on Oprah recently that won 340 million in the lottery. The irony of it is that her husband passed away one year later. The instructor said she'd rather have her husband. Then, she joked 'maybe not'. That's something to think about, perhaps, a moral dilemma. I suppose even if you hated your spouse, his life would be more important than money, wouldn't it?
I received another fake $5 at McDonald's at the mall today, and returned it.
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There were 2 trucks delivering supplies when I got back from the gym and 2 fireplace guys just arrived. It's busy around here. There are also 2 other guys completing the framing.
So the instructor at the gym was saying that there was a lady on Oprah recently that won 340 million in the lottery. The irony of it is that her husband passed away one year later. The instructor said she'd rather have her husband. Then, she joked 'maybe not'. That's something to think about, perhaps, a moral dilemma. I suppose even if you hated your spouse, his life would be more important than money, wouldn't it?
I received another fake $5 at McDonald's at the mall today, and returned it.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Counterfeit $5
Here are those $5 bills I've been talking about. You can click on the photos to enlarge.
The top bill in the picture is fake, the bottom one is real. Notice the silver strip on the left side and the '5' on the strip is in dark print.
This is the real bill with the silver strip on the left
This is the fake bill, no silver strip
The top bill in the picture is fake, the bottom one is real. Notice the silver strip on the left side and the '5' on the strip is in dark print.
This is the real bill with the silver strip on the left
This is the fake bill, no silver strip
No Door
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
The past few mornings have been cooler, requiring a sweater.
They started putting up a wall in a part of the basement where there should have been an opening. I think it was a misunderstanding. I had mentioned I didn't want a door there, meaning just a doorway. But 'no door' on a diagram can mean 'continue the wall'! The guys said they don't mind us checking up on them, the sooner a problem is found, the better.
I'm taking my mom for a dental appointment today. L survived her first day of the lifeguard course. She said you have to be strong as you have to lift a lot of bricks out of the water. One kid was sent home. The instructor is very tough apparently. Oh, L found another fake $5 in a handbag that she hadn't unpacked for 2 years. So these fake bills have been around for awhile. I think I'll upload some pictures to try to show the more obvious differences.
Hopefully M will barbecue the strip loin steaks I have marinating for dinner. I also have corn on the cob. I realize I love coffee with cream in it, but try to stick to 1 percent milk.
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The past few mornings have been cooler, requiring a sweater.
They started putting up a wall in a part of the basement where there should have been an opening. I think it was a misunderstanding. I had mentioned I didn't want a door there, meaning just a doorway. But 'no door' on a diagram can mean 'continue the wall'! The guys said they don't mind us checking up on them, the sooner a problem is found, the better.
I'm taking my mom for a dental appointment today. L survived her first day of the lifeguard course. She said you have to be strong as you have to lift a lot of bricks out of the water. One kid was sent home. The instructor is very tough apparently. Oh, L found another fake $5 in a handbag that she hadn't unpacked for 2 years. So these fake bills have been around for awhile. I think I'll upload some pictures to try to show the more obvious differences.
Hopefully M will barbecue the strip loin steaks I have marinating for dinner. I also have corn on the cob. I realize I love coffee with cream in it, but try to stick to 1 percent milk.
News
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The basement is 'empty'
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
Here it is guys, the 'empty' basement. Maybe I should've taken a video of it 'full'.
It's a gorgeous day today, bright, sunny and just the perfect temperature. I went for my haircut, the hairdresser had been on vacation to London, England for the past week. I'm so paranoid about getting change from my $20 bills since I got passed that counterfeit $5. The newer design bills are easier to check quickly than the older bills, you don't really want to look too 'obvious' at every cash register.
It's hamburger day today, and check out this new brownie recipe that K found on the internet. We love it and it's so simple. L just substitutes chocolate chips for the nuts as K doesn't like them with nuts.
ULTIMATE FUDGY & NUTTY BROWNIES
Fudgy brownies are made even more decadent with the addition of chocolate chips and the crunch of nuts.
Preparation time: 25 min Baking time: 25 min
Yield: 25 brownies
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
Melt butter and chocolate in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (4 to 7 minutes). Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix just until all ingredients are moistened and brownie mixture is smooth. Stir in pecans.
Spread brownie mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 to 33 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan. (DO NOT OVER-BAKE.) Cool completely.
TIP: To substitute unsweetened cocoa for unsweetened baking chocolate, use 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter for each ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate.
TIP: Reduce baking temperature by 25°F if using dark or nonstick baking pan.
TIP: To prepare brownies in 13x9-inch baking pan, double all ingredients. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan.
TIP: For the tenderest brownies, stir brownie mixture until smooth; do not over-mix.
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Here it is guys, the 'empty' basement. Maybe I should've taken a video of it 'full'.
It's a gorgeous day today, bright, sunny and just the perfect temperature. I went for my haircut, the hairdresser had been on vacation to London, England for the past week. I'm so paranoid about getting change from my $20 bills since I got passed that counterfeit $5. The newer design bills are easier to check quickly than the older bills, you don't really want to look too 'obvious' at every cash register.
It's hamburger day today, and check out this new brownie recipe that K found on the internet. We love it and it's so simple. L just substitutes chocolate chips for the nuts as K doesn't like them with nuts.
ULTIMATE FUDGY & NUTTY BROWNIES
Fudgy brownies are made even more decadent with the addition of chocolate chips and the crunch of nuts.
Preparation time: 25 min Baking time: 25 min
Yield: 25 brownies
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8-inch square baking pan. Set aside.
Melt butter and chocolate in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (4 to 7 minutes). Remove from heat.
Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix just until all ingredients are moistened and brownie mixture is smooth. Stir in pecans.
Spread brownie mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 25 to 33 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan. (DO NOT OVER-BAKE.) Cool completely.
TIP: To substitute unsweetened cocoa for unsweetened baking chocolate, use 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter for each ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate.
TIP: Reduce baking temperature by 25°F if using dark or nonstick baking pan.
TIP: To prepare brownies in 13x9-inch baking pan, double all ingredients. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull away from sides of pan.
TIP: For the tenderest brownies, stir brownie mixture until smooth; do not over-mix.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
Counterfeit money
Note that as of Mar 17, 2009 I discovered the 'fake $5' is actually just an older note.
So yesterday I'm at Mac's milk buying a froster and the cashier rejects my $5 bill as being counterfeit. Sure enough, it was and I think I got it there in the first place as I only use that particular purse when I'm out on my walks.
Then this morning, at our garage sale, a lady presented L with a couple of fake fivers. Luckily we were on alert. The lady seemed innocent enough, but it's alarming to think of what must be out there now. She thought she got it at a restaurant downtown. If you put a real five dollar bill up to the light you'll see a hidden face inside the bill, that's a quick test for the newer bills anyway.
The garage sale was ok, but we didn't have the usual crowds, it being a long weekend. I'm now exhausted. L loves doing the sales part.
Then we discovered water backing up on a floor drain in the basement yesterday. I called the Waterworks Department in our town and they came right away to have a look. It turns out it's a sanitation drain as opposed to a storm drain. They gave me the name of a trusted plumber and he came today and snaked out all the grease buildup. The town would've paid if the problem was at the property line. The plumber is going to come again and put a video camera inside just to make sure there are no other long term problems. It's lucky this all happened before the basement work started. We'll just make sure all the right pipes won't be covered up accidentally. The plumber was fascinated with my fake $5 and bought it off me with a real $5, so now I feel whole again!
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So yesterday I'm at Mac's milk buying a froster and the cashier rejects my $5 bill as being counterfeit. Sure enough, it was and I think I got it there in the first place as I only use that particular purse when I'm out on my walks.
Then this morning, at our garage sale, a lady presented L with a couple of fake fivers. Luckily we were on alert. The lady seemed innocent enough, but it's alarming to think of what must be out there now. She thought she got it at a restaurant downtown. If you put a real five dollar bill up to the light you'll see a hidden face inside the bill, that's a quick test for the newer bills anyway.
The garage sale was ok, but we didn't have the usual crowds, it being a long weekend. I'm now exhausted. L loves doing the sales part.
Then we discovered water backing up on a floor drain in the basement yesterday. I called the Waterworks Department in our town and they came right away to have a look. It turns out it's a sanitation drain as opposed to a storm drain. They gave me the name of a trusted plumber and he came today and snaked out all the grease buildup. The town would've paid if the problem was at the property line. The plumber is going to come again and put a video camera inside just to make sure there are no other long term problems. It's lucky this all happened before the basement work started. We'll just make sure all the right pipes won't be covered up accidentally. The plumber was fascinated with my fake $5 and bought it off me with a real $5, so now I feel whole again!
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