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Old Apr 15th 2017 | 2:14 pm
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Saved 20 or so per month on house insurance but car insurance went up 21 per month...Lol
 
Old Apr 17th 2017 | 7:02 am
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Had a chat with store assistant today.
Assistant... How's your day going today sir?
Gave stock answer.
Me... Not bad. Woke up so I'm still alive.
Assistant... Yes, it's always good to lower your expectations.

Thinking about it later, I'm not sure that staying alive features low in the expectations department.
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 3:33 am
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I'm a sucker for dog stories...poor lad


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Old Apr 21st 2017 | 10:11 am
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I'm a sucker for dog stories...poor lad


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At least he's been found. Poor thing he must have been terrified!
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 11:15 am
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We have loads of pots and pans but there's one particular size that I have missed since throwing it out as the non stick coating was peeling off.

I've been looking for a replacement for ages but I haven't seen anywhere selling individual ones except for really pricey ones. I even checked the salvation army store in case they had an odd one.

Today I had a quick look around Homesense while waiting for my stepdaughter who works there and I noticed a 'clearance' display with many individual pans.

There was one exactly the size I needed and the most gorgeous blue.

$40 down to $20. I keep looking over at it on the draining rack.
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 11:20 am
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
We have loads of pots and pans but there's one particular size that I have missed since throwing it out as the non stick coating was peeling off.

I've been looking for a replacement for ages but I haven't seen anywhere selling individual ones except for really pricey ones. I even checked the salvation army store in case they had an odd one.

Today I had a quick look around Homesense while waiting for my stepdaughter who works there and I noticed a 'clearance' display with many individual pans.

There was one exactly the size I needed and the most gorgeous blue.

$40 down to $20. I keep looking over at it on the draining rack.
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Old Apr 21st 2017 | 12:24 pm
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
We have loads of pots and pans but there's one particular size that I have missed since throwing it out as the non stick coating was peeling off.
I've been looking for a replacement for ages but I haven't seen anywhere selling individual ones except for really pricey ones. I even checked the salvation army store in case they had an odd one.
Today I had a quick look around Homesense while waiting for my stepdaughter who works there and I noticed a 'clearance' display with many individual pans.
There was one exactly the size I needed and the most gorgeous blue.
$40 down to $20. I keep looking over at it on the draining rack.
Some people get a dog..... Won't stay on the draining rack for long though.
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 12:41 pm
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Today I was in a place called Kitchener. It's an unattractive town though not as rough as Barrie nor as ugly as Cambridge. I passed a sidewalk hoarding, I didn't get a good picture with my phone but the images in my head will last a while. It advertised BED BUG RESISTANT SHEETS.
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by dave_j
Some people get a dog..... Won't stay on the draining rack for long though.
It wouldn't be a gorgeous blue either.
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 1:13 pm
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
It wouldn't be a gorgeous blue either.
Hmmm....

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Blue_Terrier
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 1:41 pm
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All dogs are gorgeous...it's some owners that suck. 🐶
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 4:58 pm
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Now that is something you are unlikely to see on the Jubilee line

Cougars spotted on SkyTrain tracks in Port Moody - British Columbia - CBC News
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 6:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Stinkypup
Now that is something you are unlikely to see on the Jubilee line
quote.. 'TransLink said the public isn't in any danger.'

Hmmm.. suppose that's why we like to keep them as pets.
 
Old Apr 21st 2017 | 8:55 pm
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Around the world in seven years... on a bike - BBC News

Wow !

That takes some 'wheels' !
 
Old Apr 22nd 2017 | 4:50 pm
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Now that is something you are unlikely to see on the Jubilee line

Cougars spotted on SkyTrain tracks in Port Moody - British Columbia - CBC News
Wasn't me (before Stinky makes some inappropriate comment about my neighbourhood)
 


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