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Sort of good news
Thu, 11 May 2006 12:25:38 +0100
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Splodge...
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Hi Splodge - Thanks, but I suspect that it's just a matter
of what interests us. I enjoy learning about these academic
details. Who knows why! (lol) I just do. I had an academic
upbringing. I wish that I had learned to love to cook instead! (lol)
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I now have the all clear from my surgeon to go to Canada on July 10th. Still
Lin...
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I am really pleased for you Jan.
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Rabbit...
no diagnosis for my recent stay in horsepittal but he thinks it "could be a
nerve problem". Part of my left leg is still numb, and the other half has
May...
pins and needles, but it shouldn't stop me gallivanting about over there.
=?iso-8859-1?Q?=A7ire=DFird?= & $ir Vivor...
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That's pretty good news, I'd say. Enjoy your visit :))
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andon...
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Probably due to a lack of chocolate.
Have you suggested that as a cause to the doc?
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Chocolate withdrawal symptoms! Never heard of them before. Wonder if
that's what I've got as well? LOL
andon...
Splodge...
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LOL andon. I'll keep all my suggestions for him when I'll be sure to wear my
new camisole:)))
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Splodge...
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If you have, just succumb............
Splodge
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Can't do that - I'm a stubborn ol' b****r. ;)
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It is perfectly possible, although it is unusual, for a person to
have withdrawal symptoms because of a sudden deprivation of
chocolate. If the persons average consumption is high it is possible
for them to develop a physical chemical addiction as well as a
psychological dependance.
Fortunately Mrs On is aware of my chemical Needs and even my PA
keeps an emergency supply hidden for me :-)
Rabbit...
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You are John Prescott and I claim my tenner :-)
andon...
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Like the spare Dextrosol tablet I kept in my pocket in case my diabetic cat
went into a coma then? Well similar principle. :)
andon...
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Certainly less painful than keeping a spare cat in the pocket :-)
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Yep! You'd have to de-fang and de-claw it first I would think. :)
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Good grief. I could fit in one of his trouser-legs and have room.
Rabbit...
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Couldn't the whole of UPS ???:-)
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I do not get up to naughtiness at work nor elsewhere.
I would never own a Jag even if I won it I would give it away.
I have never been a Shop Steward.
I have never had the slightest inclination to go anywhere near the
Humber.
Rabbit...
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Judy...
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Don't you just love it when doctors say that they "think" ?? :c)
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So a few days after Boo comes back, I'm orft. A Canadian friend has promised
to introduce me to a real live red-coated Mountie, so I'm planning to ask
him to massage my leg:)))))
donut...
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Good news Splodge am pleased for you - enjoy your trip.
Anita...
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Pleased you can make it to Canada Jan, should be great for you:)
Here you be careful with those red-coated Mounties - no knowing how far
they will want to go
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Splodge...
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I'll try really hard to donut
Splodge
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BunnyHare...
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That is good news Jan. Good luck with the mountie
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Judy...
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Thanks for the reminder. LOLOL
See you soon!
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Welcome to UPS Judy. Since you appear to be a friend of Splodge - you'll
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Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
Splodge...
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I will, FN. That's 3 SiSu people off to Canada this summer - me, Boo and
David C - odd that:)
Splodge
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I wonder if pmj will be away then as well? What do you think, Sandra? ;)
Splodge...
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Nah, I suspect he'll be going away with all the other Archers fans:))))))
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Rabbit...
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Depends on the position of the mothership :-)
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How many positions are there then? :)
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I did, and I reckon they must have missed a few. :)
Rabbit...
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Oh do tell :-)
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After Splodge!! :)
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You've forgotten Sandra's theory then? LOL
Splodge...
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Must have done FN. What was it? Did she say he'd come out of the closet?!
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Splodge...
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Something like, ᧧ and pmj were the same.
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Go to bed you two:)))
Rabbit...
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PARDON!!!! :-)
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Granted! What on earth do you think she was suggesting? I suppose you're
wearing that silly hat again. :)
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Splodge
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What?????????? So early. LOL
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Rabbit...
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Aries...
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That's good to hear Jan - you lucky woman :D
Splodge...
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Thanks Val - I've been saving up my Tesco vouchers:)))
Splodge
Aries...
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Hi Splodge - Going to Canada on July 10th?
If you'd like to visit us at Lake George, let us know.
We're located about 3 hours south of Montreal in NY State.
Have a good trip in any case. How long will you be in Canada?
Splodge...
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I'd love to Sea, but I'm spending 6 days in Ottawa with my friend and she's
got a lot of things arranged, including that Mountie. After that I'm flying
to Vancouver and doint eh Rocky Mountaineer to Whistler.
It's going to be touch, but someone's got to do it:))))
Thanks for asking me though.
Splodge
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Too bad you have no time to visit NY, Splodge.
But I realize your time is limited.
Nice that you're seeing the Western part of Canada too.
Last year our son visited Banff in Alberta Province.
The photos of the mountains and lakes are beautiful.
The webpage below has a nice little map showing both Vancouver & Banff.
Also, the webpage below has a little map which shows Whistler
and tells a bit about it. (Scroll down to bottom for the little map.)
I'm sure you have better maps, but I was satisfying my own curiousity. (g)
Have a wonderful trip!
Splodge...
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You're preaching to the converted here Sea, but I've looked at your links
and reminisced a lot. I've been to Canada every other year since 2000, so
this will be my 4th visit. Also, I have two nieces and a nephew in Edmonton
but I've decided to give them a miss this year cos they're all busy running
their businesses.
I fell in love with Vancouver in 2004, but Whistler will be new for me this
time. I can't wait!
You're very kind, but be warned, Lake George might see me next time around
cos I'm already thinking about an Alaskan cruise - and I love flying across
North America:))))))
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May...
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He's a Mountie. Bit young, but nice - he could even sing "Calling You"...
would you like that??
Marg ;o)
Splodge...
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Come on Marg, you'll have to give me his name, just so I can say hello - if
he's there.
I promise not to waylay him lol
Splodge
May...
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I'll whisper it.. are you listening?
Marg.
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Foxy at w*rk...
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Great news Jan. Oh a man in uniform eh.........:-)
Old Grizzly...
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i have never seen a Canadian Policeman mounted!
Splodge...
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Neither have I, Len, but there's a first time for everything lol
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Splodge...
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Not only red, but a red uniform - how much more can a lady ask for?:))
Splodge
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know all about us already. But in case you don't you could always take a
peek at:
http://www.ukpeoplesilversurfers.co.uk/
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MCC...
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Hello Judy! Are you new here?
I take it you're a friend of Splodge.
Have you got any good gossip?
Welcome to our happy throng :-)
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Jackie...
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That is good news Splodge and to meet a real live Mountie `Wow!!!!`
David C...
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Enjoy!
I'm off to Toronto for 3 weeks on June 4th, then I'm going to drive to
Montreal via Philly & New England.
A week with friends in & around Quebec & then back to Toronto for the
trip home.
Should manage some rail-fanning & some train travel too, as well as
the driving.
i'll try not to eat too much!
Cheers, David C.
Splodge...
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What rail travel are you doing David? I've heard a lot about the VIA trains,
but haven't tried them yet.
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Foxy at w*rk...
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Sounds like a fun holiday David
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they usually look so handsome.
Splodge...
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Splodge, what does VIA stand for?
I hate it when companies use initials and don't explain them.
Anita...
Splodge...
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I'll be gentle with him Anita:)
Splodge
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It is from the Latin for way or path and means 'by means of'' and 'by
Splodge...
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You just beat me to it Anita. It's odd that it actually isn't an acronym at
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Thanks, Anita.
I didn't realize that the train company's name*, "VIA" was
the same word as "via". (*VIA Rail Canada)
In caps, it looks like an abbreviation of some sort.
It's a pretty clever idea to use a preposition like that for
a company name. But I wonder how many people are like
me and didn't make the connection.
I usually take my tours VIA bus. (lol)
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all, but a proper word.
Splodge
Anita...
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Yes, it is true - but it is a short way of saying something like 'via
mail' instead of 'by way of mail'. Just a laziness I suppose :)
Ali...
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Not laziness - labour saving! And space saving - an important consideration
in timetables and route descriptions.
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The one that always surprises me is the use of 'versus' it is normally
only used instead of the words 'opposed' or 'against' - as in legal
matters.
Why use one word to replace one word?
Ali...
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It's shorter.
When written it is usually abbreviated to one letter - v - 'opposed' or
'against' could not really be cut down to o or a in the same way.
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Makes it sound more important I suppose ;)
Ali...
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Both of these words are survivors from when nearly all educated men knew
Latin and used Latin and Eglish interchangeably. Other Latin words have
become so well used we rarely realise we are using Latin words.
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David C...
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Bearing in mind that Canada is "officially" bi-lingual, when "they"
were looking for a name for the 1st-ever national passenger rail
service, they needed a name that:-
A. Meant something sensible.
B. Worked in English & French..........
Otherwise they might have selected CanTrak, ( Amtrak = USA passenger
trains, for those that don't know..)
(VIA is currently a Crown corporation, but was originally a marketing
name for Canadian National's passenger trains.)
For more info, ask a Canadian........
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way of'
~~seadancer~~...
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They've taken a preposition ("via") and turned it into a
proper name, "VIA". Very unusual. I thought the "VIA Rail Canada" was
Ali...
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Or perhaps they took a Latin noun ("via - "road") and turned it into a proper
name: seems appropriate for a railroad.
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an abbreviation for a name like: Victor Ian Anderson's Rail Canada (g)
It might even have been an acronym for:
"Very Interesting Activities on Rail Canada".
Who knew? (lol)
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From what I understand, they don't often wear their red uniforms now Jackie.
I was beginning to think I'd have to grab one in the street, but I'm being
taken to the Parliament Building in Ottawa. Should be able to purloin one
there, even if I do have to hobble after him:)))
jackie...
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Shame about their nice red uniforms, but I do hope you see and speak to a
Mountie, perhaps even on his horse!!!
Rabbit...
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That'll do me as the pressie you are bring me back :-)
Splodge...
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Not asking for much are you Sandra?!
Foxy at w*rk...
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WHAT..........a whole mountie ALL to yourself lol
Rabbit...
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Yes please :-)
Foxy at w*rk...
Old Grizzly...
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i would like to bring to you ladies attention that a Mountie is renowned
for getting his *man* LOL
Splodge...
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Oooops - hadn't thought of that:((
Splodge
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Rabbit...
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Well I'll share him with you if that's any better :-)
Splodge...
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Oooh, I haven't had an offer of a menage a wotsit since I was about 20:)))
Rabbit...
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I, in my innocence, was thinking along the lines of 6 months at yours and 6
months at mine ;-)
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(Don't ask!)
Rabbit...
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I'm asking ;-)
Splodge...
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And you ain't getting:)))
Rabbit...
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As long as I get my Mountie I don't care :-)
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Will this one do?
Splodge...
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He looks a bit hunky:)
I'll go off to bed and think about him shall I?
Splodge
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If you like, but then if you get really really desperate, you can always
think of me. LOL
Splodge...
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FN, not sure whether I should tell you this FN, but I had a nightmare last
night:)))))))
Splodge
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Bet that sent the old BP rocketting up then. :(
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Rabbit...
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Nah rather have one man and his dog as in http://epguides.com/DueSouth/ :-)
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You're getting a bit picky aren't you? :)
Rabbit...
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Selective dear, not picky :-)
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I think my version was nearer the truth than yours. :)
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http://www.amberquill.com/pics/Mountie.jpg
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She wouldn't tell me when I asked. :(
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Splodge
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Hey!!! You can't leave it like that. :(
Splodge...
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Oh yes I can:))
Splodge
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