The kids were watching Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) on tv the other night. They love that movie, L says it's 'magical and so creative'. The chocolate theme must help. I should stop calling them 'kids', more 'teenagers'. L drove them to their tennis party the other night and even gave a couple of friends a ride.
Here's a funny joke for you:
The Navy Chief noticed a new seaman and barked at him "Get over here! What's your name sailor?"
"John" the new seaman replied.
"Look, I don't know what kind of bleeding-heart pansy junk they're teaching sailors in boot camp these days, but I don't call anyone by his first name," the chief scowled. "It breeds familiarity, and that leads to a breakdown in authority. I refer to my sailors by their last names only; Smith, Jones, Baker, whatever... And you are to refer to me as 'Chief.' Do I make myself clear?"
"Aye, Aye Chief!"
"Now that we've got that straight, what's your last name?"
The seaman sighed. "Darling. My name is John Darling, Chief.."
"Okay........ John, here's what I want you to do......"
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Monday, December 7, 2009
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
It's getting cold outside
I officially went into my winter jacket yesterday, it felt cold and my fingers have started to split from not wearing gloves. The cold, dry air does that to my skin in the winter. I have various creams and lotions to help. I got the tree up last night and put the decorations out. This designer had mentioned on a recent TV show that she now strings her lights vertically down the tree (instead of wrapping them around), so I thought I would try that, and I think it works just fine. I even did that with the garlands.
I'm going for a cold walk with a friend this morning then we're all going out for lunch to celebrate the season and exchange gifts. The kids have a tennis party after their tennis lessons this afternoon, they'll be tired but it will be good, healthy exercise including pizza.
We were finally able to co-ordinate with two other families and the twelve of us will be meeting at a restaurant for dinner next weekend.
L has started her drama club rehearsals and declares it amazing fun. She loves improvising,the creativity and self expression of it all. She was at a birthday party with her school friends last night. The parties are now boy and girl parties. There is a fascination with alcohol although the legal drinking age here is 19 and parents are not always around.
K went on an Art field trip this week to the Art Gallery of Ontario to view the King Tut exhibition. He came back with a nice sketch he made while he was there.
I have two-bite butter tarts and mince tarts in the house...yum, I got them from the supermarket. K likes the plain butter tarts without nuts or raisins.
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I'm going for a cold walk with a friend this morning then we're all going out for lunch to celebrate the season and exchange gifts. The kids have a tennis party after their tennis lessons this afternoon, they'll be tired but it will be good, healthy exercise including pizza.
We were finally able to co-ordinate with two other families and the twelve of us will be meeting at a restaurant for dinner next weekend.
L has started her drama club rehearsals and declares it amazing fun. She loves improvising,the creativity and self expression of it all. She was at a birthday party with her school friends last night. The parties are now boy and girl parties. There is a fascination with alcohol although the legal drinking age here is 19 and parents are not always around.
K went on an Art field trip this week to the Art Gallery of Ontario to view the King Tut exhibition. He came back with a nice sketch he made while he was there.
I have two-bite butter tarts and mince tarts in the house...yum, I got them from the supermarket. K likes the plain butter tarts without nuts or raisins.
News
Pasta myths--debunked
Davis boy, 12, honored for saving dad's life
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tiger Woods Christmas Card
Okay, it's a slow news day and I thought I'd run with this one! Yes, the jokes have started. Some other ones going around:
He's going to have to change his name.... to Cheetah.
His wife's the only one that can beat him with golf clubs.
In other news, here's a new viral video called 'Pink Glove Dance'. And
Adam Lambert sings on Ellen's 12 Days of Giveaways.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Interesting Point
I was listening to the radio yesterday morning and heard a caller telling everyone he had organized his co-workers with an idea to pool money that would've been secret santa gifts for themselves. Instead, they used the money to buy assorted toys for the local CP24/CHUM Christmas Wish Toy Drive. The point he wanted to make was that people are more than willing to help out on something like this, but what is often missing is an organizer, someone who will 'run with the idea'. So it was a call to 'event planner' type personalities out there. That was an interesting point, I thought.
Shortly after that, I heard two Walmart sales employees talking about the in-store sales being really amazing lately. We must really be out of recession, sounds like good news.
The real good news is that all our (thirty plus) Christmas cards are done and ready for mailing! On to decorations and some gift wrapping.
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Shortly after that, I heard two Walmart sales employees talking about the in-store sales being really amazing lately. We must really be out of recession, sounds like good news.
The real good news is that all our (thirty plus) Christmas cards are done and ready for mailing! On to decorations and some gift wrapping.
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Give yourself the gift of a stress-free holiday
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Virus Alert
well, Mr. Toast had a fabulous virtual tea party last night. I'd say he outdid himself! Thanks again, Mr. Toast.
I got this in an e-mail and it sounds real. There's also a heart warming story in the news section below.
'All,
Checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!
Checked Snopes, and it is for real.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!
You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,'regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C drive of your computer.
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address on his/her contact list. That is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it!
If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even if it is sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN.
It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
COPY THIS, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS.
REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US'
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I got this in an e-mail and it sounds real. There's also a heart warming story in the news section below.
'All,
Checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!
Checked Snopes, and it is for real.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!
You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,'regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C drive of your computer.
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address on his/her contact list. That is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it!
If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even if it is sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN.
It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
COPY THIS, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS.
REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US'
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Mr. Toast's First Annual Christmas Tea
Do stop in on Mr. Toast's first annual Christmas tea today from 4 - 10pm (MST). I'm 'taking' delicate finger sandwiches with cucumber, egg salad, cream cheese, seafood, and chicken salad fillings for at least 60 people. The pinwheel ones are so pretty. Oh, and it's formal attire. I have the perfect chocolate brown evening dress with a bit of bling on it. My black faux fur coat should keep me nice and warm. I'll change into strappy dress sandals once I get inside.
I received our first Christmas card yesterday. I also found a nice hair straightener for L. Hopefully I can get the cards done this week. I hope K will start wearing his winter coat because he's been going off to school wearing just a thick sweater and it was 2C in the morning, just a bit above freezing.
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I found this video quite funny in a weird way. It's called 'The Box spoof'.
Little boy steals the show at Santa Monica (video)
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Twitter declared most popular English word of 2009
I received our first Christmas card yesterday. I also found a nice hair straightener for L. Hopefully I can get the cards done this week. I hope K will start wearing his winter coat because he's been going off to school wearing just a thick sweater and it was 2C in the morning, just a bit above freezing.
News
I found this video quite funny in a weird way. It's called 'The Box spoof'.
Little boy steals the show at Santa Monica (video)
Kindle breaks sales record in November
Twitter declared most popular English word of 2009
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