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[ashenflowers 5]

Oh dear, that's terrible! I went to the state fair Friday and forgot to put sunscreen on my face and wear a hat, so my face was pretty red, but not like that!

BTW I know this is random, but I'm just trying to get started on the Canada boards and was wondering if anyone on here is on twitter. I'd like to follow some people in the same US/Canada boat as Kyle and I are. If that's not to weird.

My updates are sporadic, but I am on Twitter. @FromDaph

[Kayleigh+Kyle 0]

My updates are sporadic, but I am on Twitter. @FromDaph

Followed! I'm @bluejacketsbabe

Oh, so I was wondering (sorry if this has been talked about before) if anyone who is in the States celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving? My husband and I did last year and we had a lot of fun! We've actually decided to make it an annual thing and we invite our friends over and have our own Thanksgiving dinner! It's nice because Kyle gets to celebrate the holiday when he would at home (although it's not necessarily on actual Thanksgiving day, usually on the weekend since we don't have the time off on Monday) and we get to celebrate Thanksgiving with one of the biggest things to be thankful for - our friends! Just wanted to know if anyone else did something like this or any other Canadian holidays or traditions after moving here.

[TimandJoyce 1]

Oh, so I was wondering (sorry if this has been talked about before) if anyone who is in the States celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving? My husband and I did last year and we had a lot of fun! We've actually decided to make it an annual thing and we invite our friends over and have our own Thanksgiving dinner! It's nice because Kyle gets to celebrate the holiday when he would at home (although it's not necessarily on actual Thanksgiving day, usually on the weekend since we don't have the time off on Monday) and we get to celebrate Thanksgiving with one of the biggest things to be thankful for - our friends! Just wanted to know if anyone else did something like this or any other Canadian holidays or traditions after moving here.

I want to celebrate that too. I had hoped to do it last year, (moved down in August, got married in Sept), but we had a 3 week road trip honeymoon, and by the time we got back home here, forget it! There was so much to do, plus I wasn't overly used to Tim's house yet, nor the kitchen, and so much had to be rearranged and cleaned! So then I thought...next year...

Now it's "next year"...and my son is getting married, (back in Canada) on October 9th!! Canadian Thanksgiving weekend! Guess we'll just have to celebrate up there!

Oh well...next year......

Edited August 9, 2010 by TimandJoyce

[Flames9_RN 358]

Another nice day in RI, going to suck to leave next Sunday to head back to VA!!! People are far more friendly! When I go for my morning runs, other runners actually wave back,lol

On a sad note, wife lost (possibly stolen) wedding/engagement rings last Tuesday at gym!! Sure they were insured, but they were her deceased grandmothers rings and they were well over 100 yrs old!! Sooo hoping someone would return them, but I guess not!! We put signs up and everything and offered a substantial reward, but no luck.

Off to Boston on Thursday for 2 nights. Not sure what our plans are. Think a walking tour of Fenway park would be cool and seeing the restaurant "Cheers" from the TV show. Not sure what else. Wife mentioned the Freedom trail and Fennal Hall?????

Chilling on the deck, hearing the waves come crashing ashore and enjoying my Timm Hortons, life is good----Until we have to leave,lol

[Kathryn41 3,205]

We've celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving each year as well as the American Thanksgiving. With just the two of us it is mainly through a special meal - I did a turkey breast last year and Guinea Hens the year before. It's nice just to have a special remembrance - and I like your idea of inviting friends - that's great!

[OBX 51]

Another nice day in RI, going to suck to leave next Sunday to head back to VA!!! People are far more friendly! When I go for my morning runs, other runners actually wave back,lol

On a sad note, wife lost (possibly stolen) wedding/engagement rings last Tuesday at gym!! Sure they were insured, but they were her deceased grandmothers rings and they were well over 100 yrs old!! Sooo hoping someone would return them, but I guess not!! We put signs up and everything and offered a substantial reward, but no luck.

Off to Boston on Thursday for 2 nights. Not sure what our plans are. Think a walking tour of Fenway park would be cool and seeing the restaurant "Cheers" from the TV show. Not sure what else. Wife mentioned the Freedom trail and Fennal Hall?????

Chilling on the deck, hearing the waves come crashing ashore and enjoying my Timm Hortons, life is good----Until we have to leave,lol

That's terrible about your wife's rings; hopefully someone with a heart will return them.

We were in Boston a few years back for the weekend. An acquaintance recommended we take the trolley tour. I don't normally like the touristy things but it was a great way to see Boston in a short period of time. The advantage is you can get on and off as many times as you want along the route. We saw many of the historical sites and Cheers. Have fun!

Edited August 9, 2010 by OBX

[Flames9_RN 358]

trolley tour, didnt think of that, will have to look that up, sounds like a great idea, thanks!!

I'm sure the rings are gone, would have shown up by now.

[TimandJoyce 1]

I'm so sorry to hear about the rings, Flames! I really do hope they show up.

Tim and I do trolley/city tours pretty much all the time. That way, we can decide where we want to "hop off" and "hop on" later. Some parts of the city are more interesting, to us any way, and that's where we like to spend most of our time.

Depending on the tour though..watch out for I think it's stop #9 according to the map. about two or three buses zoomed by us, and we even called the office to get them to call the buses! Finally one stopped, but it was too late to tour up around Harvard, or take the Harbour tour!

We did see Cheers though! Or at least..the sign. Didn't have time to go in...if you do, see if everybody knows your name!

I loved Boston! We have to go back for sure. If your into history, you could always do a tour of "Old Ironsides" the USS Constitution.

Have fun!!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Going to do the trolley tour. It appears that its actually good for 2 days, sweet!! Will buy our tickets online in a few.

Bring on the scammers!!! Guess they have seen our craigslist ad for the missing ring! Moron calls my cell phone, wife answers, and he asks her to describe the rings, ok fine, and of course he says, yep tis is the ring. So wife asks him to describe the necklace and ear rings--and he just hangs up!! Area code is from chicago as well! oh well, passed the # on to the police officer handling our case, but it wont amount to anything. If ya want to make a few thousand dollars, find me those rings,lol

[NBtoPitt 2]

Here's something off-topic: how's the mortgage situation in the US? I want a relatively cheap mortgage since prices are still nice and low in the Pittsburgh area, but I'm afraid that with the market crash I won't be eligible. Will I have a hard time getting an FHA loan? I keep looking up houses and MANNNNNN I wanna house so bad! If I have to live in the US, I want a place we can really call our own

[Flames9_RN 358]

Here's something off-topic: how's the mortgage situation in the US? I want a relatively cheap mortgage since prices are still nice and low in the Pittsburgh area, but I'm afraid that with the market crash I won't be eligible. Will I have a hard time getting an FHA loan? I keep looking up houses and MANNNNNN I wanna house so bad! If I have to live in the US, I want a place we can really call our own

All depends on ur financial situation//credit scores!

[NBtoPitt 2]

Money is alright - I should start at around 60-70k, and my husband has a good credit history in the US. Two problems I foresee are that I have a good Canadian credit history, but no US one, and I have no tax records to send in. I'm a recent grad working in my field but not for a long time.

[Ontarkie 13,979]

Is it possible to remove a link to a reply I made, the edit button is gone now so I figure its too late to remove it.

[OBX 51]

Going to do the trolley tour. It appears that its actually good for 2 days, sweet!! Will buy our tickets online in a few.

Forgot about that, even better deal!

We toured Old Ironsides (very interesting) and had lunch at Cheers (food was okay, nothing special but we did buy two great souvenir beer mugs.) Have fun!

Edited August 10, 2010 by OBX

[Flames9_RN 358]

Money is alright - I should start at around 60-70k, and my husband has a good credit history in the US. Two problems I foresee are that I have a good Canadian credit history, but no US one, and I have no tax records to send in. I'm a recent grad working in my field but not for a long time.

You as the Cdn do not have to be included on the Mortgage, I wasn't, but was put on the deed!!