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I remember nothing, no sirens, no bloody ears, no tree stumps. My brother did stuff but that was through his work

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Yuk

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We have two sponges. One for plates, cutlery etc, the other for glasses and mugs. They are exactly that type, but different colors.

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Oooo posh. a two sponge family. We make do with torn up old t shirts

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Lol. Shirts? Luuuuxury. We had to leave our dishes out in the rain. :lol:

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Was this staged or real?

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60897004

I'm going for staged.

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It seems to be real. Smith's emotion was very high after the physical event. Having said that, certainly someone at the Oscars decided it was good publicity for the show.

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From watching that footage, Id say it was staged... the reason I say that is because Chris Rock's rock reaction was not at all shocked, he didn't hold his chin, or have any reaction to tell us it came as a surprise... the only thing that did look real was Will Smith's face when he shouted at him angrily... but he's a professional actor, thats what he excels at.

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Real, have a look at Rock talking in his dressing room after

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Well that could also be part of the act. Who knows. if so there is an absence of any class on both sides.... both unprofessional behaviour.

Rock shouldn't have made that kind of joke, and Smith shouldn't have resorted to physical violence, if Smith had been a mere mortal like any of us, security would have had him out on his ear quicker than he could have said "getttin' jiggy with it"... lol

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Looks like fun :lol:

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Was he auditioning for Jackass?? welcome aboard!! <shakes head in disbelief> lol

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Zelenskyy singled out UK for his praise. Its true, Britain seems to be punching above its weight and has provided more military help than most. They are in the process of providing “new type of weapon” to Ukraine. Not sure what but could be ballistic missiles. Foreign Office has been very consistent in its messaging as well.

At the same time Zelenskyy took a well deserved swipe at Macron. His regular discussions with Putin are beyond confusing. They are helpful to Putin. An average Russian knows that corruption and mismanagement messed up the economy but he thinks that Putin is a smart operator and ensured that Russia is “respected” on international arena. The best way to debunk this myth is to ignore the war criminal. Biden got this right ever since their meeting. Instead Macron keeps stroking Putin’s ego.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/z...cron-krdwj9jqb

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Correct thread ? :confused:

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I don't think there's one for Canada but for anyone who wants to join in there is one here

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Canada's inflation rate jumps to new 31-year high of 6.7%

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:angel:

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Yeah thats sad... a huge staple on TV growing up as a kid.

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On another thread (Living and Moving Abroad, "Rest of the World" item #39, if you want to read it), I reminisced about my wedding in Toronto in 1967 - January, in the snow. I remember our reception was at the Four Seasons Hotel - but when I tried to track it down I discovered that there were actually two of them. Can anybody tell me which one would be the more likely to have hosted the event. There were only 20 of us there (it was an expats-only event, pretty much), so I'm not talking about a big "do". Thanks for any help.

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Does this help?
https://www.fourseasons.com/about_fo.../1960_to_1969/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_S...dences_Toronto

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Thanks, bats. I guess this (the link at the top) must have been the one. I had in my mind The Inn on the Park, but the one I was looking for was not a huge building like that one.
The older one - you sent the photo - is a very distinctive style, so you'd think I'd remember that. But no... The older one was downtown, so that must have been it. No address is given, but "downtown" would have been reasonably close to the Church, I guess. I couldn't find the actual address. After the whole shebang was over, we went back to our flat at Bloor & Spadina. I've found that on the map, so that will have to do!

Thanks again.

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on the wikipedia link click on the Four Seasons link - that tells you more and has a photo The address was Eglinton and Leslie which isn't really downtown.

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Thanks for your patience, bats! I've misremembered, all these years. I misplaced the church, for one thing, and the Four Seasons for another. I'm still figuring it all out, but you've put me on the right track I appreciate your help.

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Canada MP regrets calling into debate from toilet :lol:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61402984

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I wonder if his regret was because the best part of him had disappeared down the toilet?

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Frank Hovis vibes...

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sin...ment-1.6449729

Peterborough at its finest. Every week these morons mass around the City Hall, threaten and harrass people.
downtown is a pretty unpleasant place to be.

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Britain's new crisis....

https://news.sky.com/story/food-shor...close-12613442

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Since when did a pickle get served with fish and chips?


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...b0efc26586.jpg


That's even more weird than being offered gravy with it.

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Incorrect translation of 'pickled onion' by the Chinese chippy's owner?

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Surely not? Jars of pickles on the counters were (are?) commonplace, aren't they?

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Could be. Mind you, I only said 'pickle' because I've been in Canada for years and no longer say Gherkin. :blink:

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it's a Wally. Not a new thing at all.

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I had to look up wally. Apparently it's a Gherkin (as I mentioned in a response to spouse) and Gherkins are Pickles in Canada.

I double checked earlier to make sure they were the same.

I've still never seen one with fish and chips though :sick:
Of course I'd never seen coleslaw and gravy with fish and chips until Canada either. :blink:

But this report is a Brit thing, so maybe regional? Like mushy peas :ohmy:

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When in Rome/Canada...:lol:


It's gherkin in Oz too, they're the sweet spiced ones. 'Pickle' is used for a dill pickle, I mistook one for a gherkin once and nearly choked!

I never saw a pickle/gherkin with fish and chips in Liverpool. Mushy peas (yum!), yes, gravy (yuck!) yes, but never a pickle.

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Yeah I know o f only one place in Canda where I have gotten mushy peas with my fish and chips.... I still get a perplexed look when I say hold the coleslaw... I dont mind the coleslaw but gravy is as horrific to me as it is to most Canadians getting mushy peas....they dont like that at all!! whcih is a bit of a nerve... who the hell has gravy with fish???? :sick:

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At least you can treat the coleslaw as a salad starter but it's as pointless as that piece of lettuce and slice of tomato with steak and chips. :lol:

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Well I guess as Brits living in Canada we have to adapt or find a place who can anticipate what it is what we want. At least if ordering fish and chips you usually end up with coleslaw and a wedge of lemon and asked if you want gravy as a side.
Chippy style gravy only goes on pie and chips or steak puddings. How many times have you had to ask for malt vinegar rather than the white crap they put out with the ketchup.

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I've never had gravy with fish and chips but I have to say I'm not averse to the idea. What's not to like?

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If the gravy is on the side then go for it. Now pouring the gravy over the fish is not everybody's cuppa tea. Now obviously growing up on chippy type gravy or homemade by mum for the traditional Sunday roast I can honestly say that usually I stay away from Canadian style gravy offerings however the odd place has produced a palatable gravy looking substance.