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The old red British phone box, that people can't wait to get one.

Why do people buy old telephone boxes? - BBC News

If you could get one, would you and if so where would you place it. or what would you use it for?

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I'd keep it in storage and use it to house my cell phone.

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A comparison of the top two current headlines on the BBC app between Canada and the US

US:
- Officer shot disarmed suspect in chest
- US city warned not to touch tap water

Canada
- Canadians warned over car-licking moose
- Blind in the Arctic: A survivor's guide

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I can do light labor. Reading a more detailed listing of that job, it would not be suitable. Not a handy fixer type.

I've applied for some order picking warehouse jobs in Langley which is about as far as a commute that is economical for the wages, but haven't heard anything. Most want experience it seems.

I apply for a lot of jobs, just don't get much in the way of interviews.

Companies don't seem to do much hiring at this time of year, so suppose it's also slow due to holidays.

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That reminds of a newspaper board thingy in Bradford on Avon showing the big news was a change in the bus timetable.

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50% is a passing grade in Canada?

I dunno if it's changed, but when I was in high school, 50% was fail. 60% was as low as you could go and still pass with a D- but in some classes a D- resulted in no credit towards graduation, and was a useless grade for college credit.

59 and below was Fail although teachers could choose to give an E if they felt the student tried, an E gave credit towards graduation but didn't count towards anything else like college.

60-69 was D range

70-79% was C range

80-89 was B range

90 and above was A range

I graduated at the bottom of my class, 442 out of 560 something, but average % was 72% overall. Solid low C student, but school was not easy, and not my thing, seemed no matter how I tried, I just didn't learn well.

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I hear you - when I was job hunting I applied for over 200 and got an interview for 2 - and didn't get either of them. It's demoralising.

:(

I'm sure something will turn up JS, just hang in there!

:)

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I used to keep a record of where I applied, but stopped, knowing exactly how many wasn't all that healthy.

But this time of year is always slow job posting wise, but in a way it's also helpful as next week I have a full schedule of medical appointments and procedures which would have meant not working 3 of the 5 days.

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I love that some people act on trust. The first time I used my handyman, he gave me an expected price for a job I didn't see before or after (that a trusted tenant reported at the duplex many years ago) and when he reported back to me he said it was half what was expected as it came up really well (confirmed by tenant) without repainting. He and plumber have both done work and trusted me to pay within a month.

The appliance people I use always did that too but they got taken over and now policy is to pay on the spot.

My 'Mr Plow' man has been charging the same $25 a time for 4 or 5 winters now. The first one this winter I checked with him "still $25 or..?" and he said "for you, yes."

Not sure if that means he thinks I'm a senior :lol: or that it's such a straightforward job - just push it to the end of the drive.

To be honest, it's easy money sometimes but others it takes quite a few passes. And a few times he's turned up about 11.00 at night, done it and driven off before I could catch him to pay, then returned next morning and done it again and only charged the one clearance.

The City plow passed twice in the night. Not the biggest ridge ever but quite a chunky one that would be difficult to clear even without the day's windchills around the -30 and even more so if left until tomorrow.

He just arrived, did it and I watched waiting for him to be done and he backed out and was about to drive off before I caught him by opening the door. And it's still -35.:ohmy:

Trust. :nod:

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Came across this website randomly today.

The Maple Leaf on British Expat Discussion Forum | BoardReader

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How embarrassing :o

And I work.... clearly my patients should be getting more attention than they obviously do!

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I posted a lot when I worked, but then my job was 8 hours long with only 1.5 hours of actual work....;)

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I've seen that a few times.
Every now and then I'm looking for an old thread and the search function on BE doesn't seem what it was before the last 'improvements' and I google an approximation of what I think the thread might be called and my BE name and others if I'm sure they posted and maybe words or expressions I think someone used. That Board Reader site often comes up instead.

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Even back in the Dark Ages, an "E" grade at 'A' level WAS a pass. One of my uni entrance offers only required 2 "E"s. It wasn't Bristol :).

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Vancouver has spent a bit more then they budgeted for snow removal.

UPDATED: Snowfall warnings in effect for B.C. south coast - BC | Globalnews.ca

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I think that they can afford it ;)

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I've been in Vancouver a few times when they've had heavy snow and it's a problem because the system isn't prepared for it, not enough plows, sander/salter trucks etc. One time they had a lot of workers out on overtime all weekend just trying to keep the drains clear downtown so the streets didn't flood.

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I went to school in Reims!

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Just makes no real financial sense for city's in this area to invest in large amounts of equipment for snow removal, just doesn't snow enough to justify the cost.

Took Chilliwack about a week to clear the bulk of the city roads, the main roads were done within a day, the side roads longer, our road was done on day 4 after the last snow.

Lot's of over-time for city workers. Never did see any salt trucks, but I am sure they salted at least the main roads.

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My husband lost the car for 4 hours in Reims once. :mad:

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Many memories. My ex husband was from Reims. Lovely city.

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I can't help wondering if there's a connection. :sneaky:

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I mislaid ex & car keys for several hours in Rheims once upon a time. Seems there's a theme ...

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The centre is. The burbs, not so much (unless things have changed somewhat in the last 30 years).

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Last Friday night was the first time I've closed down a bar in probably ten years. :o

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Law enforcement or Bikers' gang enforcement?

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Left at 2:15am. Normally I'm out of there by 9:00pm :lol:

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Steve woke up after the annual office Christmas party with a pounding
headache, cotton-mouthed and utterly unable to recall the events of
the previous evening.

After a trip to the bathroom, he made his way
downstairs, where his wife put some coffee in front of him.

"Marilyn," he moaned, "tell me what happened last night. Was it as
bad as I think?"

"Even worse," she said, her voice oozing scorn. "You made a complete
ass of yourself. You succeeded in antagonizing the entire board of
directors and you insulted the Chairman of the
company, right to his face."

"He's an asshole," Dave said. "I could piss on him."

"You did," came the reply. "And he fired you."

"Well, f*** him then" said Dave.

"I did", said Marilyn, "You're back at work on Monday ...."

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We were supposed to be going to The Snow Queen at Moncton's main theatre tonight but mother in law's broken ankle put paid to that. I passed the tickets on to a family charity.

It was described as "cinematic in size and scope, featuring an ensemble of actors who play children, animals, queens and princes. This beautiful story is for children and adults alike, and the perfect play for the winter season!" and I had been looking forward to it.

But then a few days ago I read something that talked of minimalist set design which appears to mean almost no scenery (this was apparently a boast) and the ensemble of actors numbers 5, 4 of whom will be playing multiple roles in animal costumes.

As it was just on in Fredericton, perhaps Millie or Tangram went, I checked for reviews.

Perhaps I shouldn't pre-judge it but going by the photos here I'm not entirely sure that kids would enjoy it. I'm not even sure I would have done given my previous expectation of something cinematic in size and scope and great fun for kids and adults - of which I am both.

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That's a shame- Nice to donate the tickets :thumbsup:

Cracking scenery, as you say :thumbup:
I think a night in with the whisky probably is preferable

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Good idea. Maybe the second half of The Accountant starring JonboyE in the all action (except when he's doing taxes) role.

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I dunno how air traffic folks and pilots do it, stresses me out just listening to it.

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I left in 1989. I went back with the ex a few times until 2001 then we split up so there was no longer any need.

My memories are good. I was young and in love. It was my first ever time living in a city. I'm a country girl so maybe it was the big city lights!

I agree there are some nasty areas probably worse now than then. I lived in Croix du Sud and worked in Croix Rouge which you probably know as one of the university campuses was there.

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Could be. I was at the ESC. I seem to recall it being opposite a university campus that had lecture theatres presumably designed to look like the petals of a flower but always reminded me of a collection of toilet bowls.

I still have the scar on my nose and a missing tooth owing to the crime of being English. Three French blokes took offence at the concept.

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Does anyone know Sensations (Sobeys) Hand-Dee-Pies?

https://resources.salewhale.ca/produ...ompliments.jpg

Pulled Pork is one kind (no thanks) but I can't find anything about the others and the only picture I can find is too small. Enlarging it doesn't make it more clear.

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These are the 'sprolls' I believe

Sensations by Compliments Food Truck Appetizers - Sobeys Inc.

Found them :)

Sensations by Compliments Hand-Dee-Pies in Pulled Pork, Classic-Style Chicken, Braised Beef and Ultimate Veggie, 280 g.

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This is about cheese (yes another cheese rant) but this time I'm upset Cost-co Vancouver doesn't have the Snowdonia cheddar in stock this year :(

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Yes that was Croix Rouge. When I was there there was a terrible story of a little child found dead in the garbage chute. Not the safest area.

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I have 2 lovely triangles of cheddar from Cheddar, that I'm really looking forward to.