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Nov 21st 2013, 2:23 am

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Re: Over 40 years old

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Originally Posted by MillieF

And on that note...I am more than a few years in than 40...but...at my advanced age have just been offered a big promotion and am heading off on Sunday to a Conference....first time in many years....Canada has in a work world been kind to me

Good to hear. If it's in Toronto, don't be shy. Meeting you would be a pleasure and a privilege.

Nov 21st 2013, 2:33 am

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Re: Over 40 years old

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Good to hear. If it's in Toronto, don't be shy. Meeting you would be a pleasure and a privilege.

And should not happen without my supervision.

Nov 21st 2013, 2:40 am

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And should not happen without my supervision.

I don't think I would need a chaperone, but if it were to happen, you'd be another honoured guest.

Nov 21st 2013, 5:12 am

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Re: Over 40 years old

How delightful you both are! It's in Guelph actually....and is going to involve me going down a pipe 40 ft down in the earth

prior to to the event so that I know what I'm talking about. What I love is the fact that they are giving me chance to do it...this Company is willing to train me and sees that i may be useful in the future, whereas many others wern't....and OP I am a "bit" over 40...very nervous, but excited too.

Nov 21st 2013, 6:03 am

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Re: Over 40 years old

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How delightful you both are! It's in Guelph actually....and is going to involve me going down a pipe 40 ft down in the earth

That's just up the road - wish I had transport because I would come and meet you in a heartbeat.

How exciting for you though - well done you!

Nov 21st 2013, 10:55 am

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Re: Over 40 years old

Congratulations MillieF! Very happy for you! Makes me feel more positive about moving to Canada.

Nov 26th 2013, 10:27 pm

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Re: Over 40 years old

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How delightful you both are! It's in Guelph actually....and is going to involve me going down a pipe 40 ft down in the earth

Way to go Millie, kicking that door down (...nicely) certainly seems to have done the trick!

Nov 26th 2013, 11:10 pm

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Re: Over 40 years old

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Originally Posted by MillieF

Not read this post for a while and missed this news. Congratulations! It sounds exciting and challenging. One thing this whole moving countries thing has taught me is not to shy away from things or let temporary circumstances get you down. It's the "can do" attitude that got many of us here in the first place.

I'm very pleased for you - congratulations again!