Nice sparkling coffee Carla! When we were little we all had sparkly dresses (three Sisters). It's very early in the morning.

We are having a chinook, -1 here right now.

Alberta is going to the polls in early March and it's not even on CNN, what's up with that. Is there any hope that a Liberal Government will be voted in in our fine province?

Just yesterday, 1 of the local talk shows (DC area) mentioned an article from the CALGARY Herald!! can't recall what they were talking about--wasnt anything serious---but was suprised when they mentioned Calgary! lol

I actually just had a good laugh. On the morning news they were showing the AB Liberal leader and he was saying something like - "It's time for a change, it's time for a change".

It was so stilted though, like Obama without the charisma.

I post this pic and change the words to "NO MOAR POLITICS!!!" I'm heading into the second year of listening to the never-ending American election and I CAN'T TAKE IT NO "MOAR"!!! Click to view attachment




On a serene note, there is a lovely breeze coming through the windows today. Makes me feel like I'm back at the cottage on Georgian Bay.

Sounds lovely!

Well the conservatives will win, all will be right in the AB government, there, that's the election talk all done (oh and I will be voting for them in case anyone cares lol)

That is a great photo and caption Krikit.
A warm breeze where you are, and a chinook where Trailmix is and me, well, I am going to take my graphics pen and commit Sepuku.

Check the weather here: clicky.
Blowing ice and sleet and snow and brrrr and there's this little squirrel I just saw from my window and my heart sank.
I have no peanuts.
Winter sucks, yes, but it is the wind that makes it truly hellish.
I miss the West Coast....waaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh....snif snif.

Oops, is this not The Vent thread? sigh.
I really fantasize about owning an airline...that was so funny. I have been researching escapes to paradise for a week for my sweetie and I once we are in Florida socializing some more, and I came across Spirit Air; not on Expedia, too bad.
We looked at the (virtual) map and decided on the U.S. Virgin Islands.

I believe I am allowed to go there and not have issues coming back.

Anyone know??
Anyone been??

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And as for you my dear Mumsie, I am so grateful that you are around playing on VJ.
The laughter you, uhm, cause (there must be a better word) gives years back.




Great sparkling coffee Calrlawarla. Did you allow Trailmix to put that unknown substance in it?? Hee hee.

This was just posted at the other site I visit from time to time:

Sounds like Joseph's not long out of one of those "pshychrhritic" wards himself.

How could I miss this opportunity?....

Good gawd - what the h-e-double hockey sticks was that? maybe it's james or Esmerelda again Me thinks YES

about as likely as me being voted for sainthood

Known, been. Back when I was young, restless and living with my parents. Shiiiite, it was back in the late 80's (fcuk, I'm old ).
Remember that it was quite lovely, lots of cheap shopping going on, beautiful strolls, and it smelled like pot every 20 steps.

Ha!
Thanks Len....I guess staying at one of the eco-friendly out of the way places I am drawn to will be just that.
I am counting the days...


BAHAHAHAHA!!!

the dude is off his rocker and cannot spell, but I have to agree with him in part. I lived in AB for a while, and I have never encountered as much racism (open or covert) as I did in Deadmonton. It was NOT pretty. At all.

Yeah blink blink, no kidding!
What is up with that?!

Although....a report I heard not too long ago on CBC about all the immigrant workers in the oil fields there...there was much harassment of the visiting workers due to race and #### like that. It disgusts me.

I take it that Kitty's not neutered then?

Be careful what you ask for. Used to say the same thing about the NDP in Ontario. I can see it now, Saint Lenina the patron saint of scatology and flagellation. Her greatest miracle was to make grown men (especially Bren aka TLM) grovel on their knees and speak the Lord's name. "Oh, Jesus don't stop...."

I can't see why Len can't be sainted! Maybe we need a poll.

Shut up. Half my broccoli salad ended up in the keyboard



I can't trailmix.... my need for recognition is a purely and vain and fruitless necessity. Not the kind of example our youth needs....

Way off off topic:

sometimes I am brilliant
sometimes I need someone to hold my hand

hepl hepl!!

Where oh where can I get info on filling out these gawdfersakin' EAD and AP forms for a now married K1er??
They have some tricky parts to 'em.

Krikit.... you are wise

I am not THAT unbrilliant!
I have printed them and have coloured markers to turn this into a game.
I must or I will kill someone.

Anyone give some awesomely fantastic tips anywhere??

I have no clue Spirit, never having filled the offending forms.... any tips from the folks in the AOS subforum?

Tips on killing? Go for the subclavian artery, easier to reach with a knife than the jugular. Push the head and neck out of the way and plunge the dagger home. Just kidding.

I'm glad you turned this into a game, because all games end.

Spirit you are beyond brilliant, you are transcendent!!!!

Couldn't resist.

Have never filed an EAD so no big tips there from me. AP's pretty simple. Your travel dates are to be determined and your reason for travel is preparation in the event of an emergency and/or to visit family. Do you have any specific questions?

Sweet Mumsie, you make me blush.
Thanks for the outrageous compliment and for tips on whacking someone.
You never know when I might need it.
As it is I am only adept at breaking bones and immobilizing people.

Actually yes. Thanks for asking.
The question is this:
page 2 part 3 it asks for dates and places on where I am intending on going.
I just want to be able to leave and come back when I wish...to visit family and friends in Montreal/Vancouver.

Maybe i just need to leave this blank and do part 4 which asks where I want to go and my purpose.

I do have purpose!

Here is what is going on here at this moment...weather wise.
The snow is wet and extremely heavy and after a few hours of shovelling I find the energy to make a snowbeing.
Ha!

Enjoy!




a perfectly normal neighbourhood

a close up:

Dates and places = To be determined

Wow. That is a lot of snow. And a great snowbeing too!

Thanks a zillion Krikit.

Yes, the snow is perfect for creating....although not for living in, bleh.

A perfectly normal neighbourhood? With Spirit around, I don't think so. It is a great snowbeing. If it doesn't stop snowing here, I may just go out and build one myself.

Good morning. Here are some extra treats while having coffee. Kritkat...sorry about the diet. I hate that word. It should be replaced by "eating healthy". That being said however, I don't know that donuts are "eating healthy". Oh what the heck...ONE won't hurt! Trailmix, you better grab a black coffee so that you can put your petroleum oil in yours.

I'm feeling bratty this morning....look out!

Good morning. I think "eating healthy" is working. I don't feel like eating at all at the moment, so I'll just sip on my coffee for a minute. Sans petroleum product.

I had a dream I went to Rosie for advice last night in her "English Cottage Home"... where she acted like Martha Stewart

I must be more stressed than I previously thought!

yay for carlacoffee™


feeling bratty eh? let's go to ot

Dear Emancipation,

Aw sweetheart, do not let things like glitches in life kill your spirit.
I, too, am not doing all that well, being that I had not fully realized that living in Winterland would be as horrible as it is for me.
After a dozen years in the CSW (Canadian SouthWest ) coming back to it feels like I have moved to H, E, double-hockey sticks!
Restless sleep and action dreams galore.
Reasons are far deeper than simply the snow and cold, AND that doesn't help with healing energy.

A friend told me to calm myself by speaking to my "inner child".

What will definitely help is for the temp to get above 50 F for good....and that is low for a hot-blooded Mediterranean girl.

I hope things smoothen out for you soon.





Plus....

NEWS FLASH

There has been a homicide.
My snow being, my cute loving snow being was murdered.
Upon returning from a social dinner out, I see it in pieces, the tree had evidence of its face plant.
I have been looking for some police tape to put around the scene until I can conclude my investigation.
(I think I left it in my many moves. Potlatch.)

You know, I almost never see anyone walking around here.
I have not seen any kids.
This "perfectly normal" place, as I called it, is just that: a strange uncultured eerily quiet over legislated place where unspeakable things (must) happen.
Hey, your typical burb!

I may get a web cam out there and observe the ongoings of the seemingly innocent neighbourhood.
Ha!

Who is Rosie?

But you just reminded me.... I had a dream that involved VJ Troll.

Rosie O'Donnel?

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My heart goes out to the people who got affected/hit by all those tornadoes!
Have any of you seen how bad this is??

Murdered snowmen, VJ Troll and Rosie dreams. Good morning! <sneaks out>

Come baaaaack.
It's good for you....I promise.

did this one involve him naked at your door? (like a former vj member).

No.... no naked trolls. (I remember that post. )

If I recall correctly, he was being helpful behind a hidden door or something.

Yeah sorry.. should have been more clear

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

that is just mean, assaulting a defenseless snowbeing

I'm all for neighborhood watch sister.... how about equipping the next snowbeing with a 3000 KW force discharge thing???

Okay, I am gonna rant in the OT thread for a sec.

I HATE THAT I MISS SO MANY POSTS LIKE THIS!!!!!

"Like this" meaning I am merrily posting away, exit, and miss all the posts that were created while I was composing. It's only when someone shows up later and quotes the original post when I'm like "What the?.... How did I miss that?"

RIP Snowbeing. You have a special place in my heart.... right there beside Gertrude.

oooohh, snif snif, it is so so sad and thank you so much for coming to the wake snif snif the support means everything to us snif snif (blows nose)
such such tragic times...senseless really...snif snif I LOVE YOU ALL snif snif sob....

We wouldn't have it any other way Spirit . Snowbeing made a career out of defending innocent victims of heat abuse; he was loving and caring to all who knew him. Just when the world needed him the most, he was torn away from a loving and caring family. We will always have a space in our fridge for his memory; and this snowbeing-cide will NOT, repeat, will NOT go unpunished.

He always seemed a bit cold to me, I guess I didn't know him as well as you guys did.

Though it's been said he was quite kinky trailmix.... that cold facade fool many ladieeeees