Found via one of my mailing lists… My first coherent thought of the day was “This is a desolate place.” The second thought was along the lines of “What the HELL am I doing out here?” The third . . . I think . . . was something about trading a soul for a breakfast. [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Happy Hallo…ween?
October 31st, 2007
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Dear Vancouver, WHAT HAPPENED? Where are you? Halloween is supposed to be a day to see ALL SORTS OF CRAZY THINGS on the bus. I mean, different from the normal crazy things you see on the bus. The best I got was someone who thought that adding wings and a wand made her a fairy. [...]
Excuse me, but have you seen my immune system?
October 30th, 2007
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Immediately after returning from Zimbabwe, I managed to get sick. Just a cold, really awful for about 2 days, but fine after that. Of course, I went into hypochondria overdrive, and decided that I either had malaria, cholera, or TB. We’ll ignore the fact that all three diseases having completely different symptoms, none of which [...]
There are places I’ll remember all my life
October 29th, 2007
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My grandfather’s death is hitting me a bit harder than I expected. This isn’t the first time I’ve had a grandparent die. Nana (my maternal grandmother) has been gone almost six years now, and I still miss her desperately. Nana & I were also much closer than my (paternal) grandfather were, and … hell, I [...]
Remembering
October 28th, 2007
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JAGGARD Kenneth Frank Born July 6, 1923, and passed away peacefully October 19, 2007 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Ken was a wonderful husband to Frances and father to Donna (Doug) Baird, Loretta (Allen) Booth, David (Doris) Jaggard, Brian (Maria-Elissa) Jaggard and Merilee (Michael) Smallwood, 10 grandchildren and many friends. Predeceased by his two brothers, Leslie [...]
I love Halloween
October 28th, 2007
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This year, Jenn & I went to Sin City’s Halloween Bash (and I also hit up the Ghost Ship Halloween Cruise the day before) … so you know I had to get a good costume together. I call this one “Left at the Altar”. Costume includes: My wedding dress, courtesy of my failed engagement 8 [...]
September 21st: Lions and Elephants and Warthogs, oh my!
October 27th, 2007
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Zimbabwe Travelogue Index September 20th & 21st: Victoria Falls Made it to Victoria Falls on Thursday, most of us completely hungover from the adventures of the night before, and went out to book our activities for the day. On the agenda, we have a lion walk, an elephant ride, an adrenaline package, and an evening [...]
Things that are full of Win
October 24th, 2007
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My wedding dress still fits me. Yay! Am slim! Svelte, even! Ok, so it’s a bit tighter than when I was 20, but still! IT ZIPS UP! Rock on.
Road Trip!
October 23rd, 2007
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Ever since I got back from Zim, I’ve been craving a road trip in the worst way. And, as it turns out, I have absolutely lovely accommodations available almost any time in Whistler, thanks to my family owning a nice little condo in Creekside. I would love to have a fun little weekend of hiking [...]
About Stephen Ladner…
October 21st, 2007
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I love this guy. It’s great having my own little troll. I’m sure he does it just so we can have these moments — me chuckling in glee, while he gets all this unwarranted attention… and hey, I know I shouldn’t feed the trolls, but how can I help it? I don’t approve his comments, [...]