Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa (Post 10410356)

Of course it counts.

Yes, I've been getting some bad reports today about people caught in jams. I think the snow has come earlier than normal for the region and has caught the roads department out.

Really makes me want to find a home as close to Ailsa's work as possible. I'd hate to see her stuck in traffic for hours every day. And no, it's not because I would die of hunger, lol. I do all the cooking in our house ;-)

Originally Posted by Denhamgirl (Post 10409683)

I should be able to come along too;am also a dog owner (or owned?)...!

Originally Posted by Joolschweetie (Post 10410531)

Cat owners also welcome too? We're kind of like dog owners. Except we're lazier...:)

I've only ever been to one meet-up, but am definitely keen to come to another. I'm in provided the OH can drive (I'm still too terrified to drive yet). Would be nice to meet you all!

As it's nearly Christmas I feel that sparkly attire should be mandatory ;)

Originally Posted by Dotty P (Post 10410314)

I can come too! Not sure about other half and can't ask him since he's stuck in snowy traffic and has been since 4.30.....Mississauga to Burlington's normally 50 mins....tonight nearly four hours! I thought Canada coped with such events! It feels like the UK all over again ;)

By the way, I don't own a dog but I do love them, does that count?

Originally Posted by Joolschweetie (Post 10410531)

Cat owners also welcome too? We're kind of like dog owners. Except we're lazier...:)

I've only ever been to one meet-up, but am definitely keen to come to another. I'm in provided the OH can drive (I'm still too terrified to drive yet). Would be nice to meet you all!

As it's nearly Christmas I feel that sparkly attire should be mandatory ;)

Originally Posted by siouxie (Post 10410540)

If he can't make it, I will be going by bus and you are welcome to travel with me - in fact, I would be very glad of the company!

:)

Originally Posted by The Lees (Post 10410944)

Me too..... it took me 3 and a half hours to get home from Mississauga yesterday. It has never been that bad even in worse weather!

Originally Posted by Dotty P (Post 10410972)

Well he FINALLY got home after 4.5 hours saying it would have been quicker to jog home. Let's just say he wasn't too impressed. I hope last night isn't an indication of his future trips home from work in winter! He'll be packing us off home to Blighty if it is :eek:

Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa (Post 10410974)

What time does he start/finish?

I know some of the global companies start very early (more communication time with the East) and then finish around 3pm avoiding the traffic home.

Originally Posted by Dotty P (Post 10410976)

Well officially he starts at 8.30 but leaves the house at 7 because the traffic heading to Toronto is awful. Some days he gets there early, others just in time. He officially finishes at 4.30 but doesn't generally leave until 5, getting home anywhere between 6-6.15 (or 9.20pm!). I wish he didn't have that journey :frown:

Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa (Post 10410988)

Yeah, I can't really see a way around that journey. :(

I was gobsmacked at the volume of traffic when we visited last year. On the way back from our trip to Ottawa we encountered roadworks. 10 lanes of busy traffic down to ONE!!! and wifes and kids needing the toilet :blink: (there were two cars with two families, I'm not into sharing) :o

I genuinely believe there are more cars than people in Canada :eek:

Originally Posted by Sundin13 (Post 10415575)

We hope to be there - we've never met up with any of you guys before but this seems like a great idea, meet some new people. We're in Oakville (4 years), so it's not too far either. Cheers! T&D