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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12359358)
...do you think at some stage it will go full circle and at some stage we will be able to identify people again?
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
When I'm watching a foreign movie or TV series with subtitles, sometimes I can be so absorbed that after, I need to remind myself it was subtitled because it got to the point where it didn't seem like it.
I had a new experience last night when watching Bon Cop Bad Cop 2. I don't know why it is but bilingual Quebecois (I'd rather say Quebecker but Quebecois sounds more intelligent;)) will often change from French to English and back. So, in BCBC2 there's dialog and I'm reading the subtitles. Then the other guy suddenly responds in English and I think wait, what dd he say? There was no subtitle and I am so tuned in to reading that I missed the line when he spoke my language. :o It happened a few times before I was able to adapt and be ready for another change.:unsure: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 12355547)
Haven't tried that new place yet....heard its good though! However to be fair I do enjoy Shafiq's taste of Inida.....Shafiqu knows me by name when I pop in for my Chicken Vinadaloo takeout! :thumbsup:
Just my humble opinion but thought it was better than Shafiq's. Anyway, good curry finally comes to Ptbo. Hurrah! |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12359373)
When I'm watching a foreign movie or TV series with subtitles, sometimes I can be so absorbed that after, I need to remind myself it was subtitled because it got to the point where it didn't seem like it.
I had a new experience last night when watching Bon Cop Bad Cop 2. I don't know why it is but bilingual Quebecois (I'd rather say Quebecker but Quebecois sounds more intelligent;)) will often change from French to English and back. So, in BCBC2 there's dialog and I'm reading the subtitles. Then the other guy suddenly responds in English and I think wait, what dd he say? There was no subtitle and I am so tuned in to reading that I missed the line when he spoke my language. :o It happened a few times before I was able to adapt and be ready for another change.:unsure: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12359445)
I watched that movie a couple of years ago recommended to me by somebody because of a conversation about how bilingual peoples brains are wired
Having lived with Quebeckers by the time I saw the first one it was great fun. :nod: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jimbo2012
(Post 12359439)
I'll second Bats on that, Paul. We tried it the other day and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was. It was also very busy in there (a good sign too, albeit probably the "new" factor).
Just my humble opinion but thought it was better than Shafiq's. Anyway, good curry finally comes to Ptbo. Hurrah! OK Right! Thats a trusted recommendation! Looks likes Im going to have to treat myself.... I assume they do take out? All I need now is a couple of bottles of Cobra! |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12359455)
That must have been the original as BCBC2 is only recently out. If you enjoyed it, you'd enjoy 2 too.
Having lived with Quebeckers by the time I saw the first one it was great fun. :nod: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12358810)
Yep, ads galore for me as well from Sears. But I won't be going to any of their stores, I haven't bought anything from Sears in a long time, we did go through a store last spring, but it was so unpleasant we left, half the store was empty with nothing in it.
The writing was on the wall for years.
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12358875)
You too...I only ordered from them when the mother in law was still in Quebec (until 2011) and it was convenient to have stuff delivered there.
I used to get about two emails a year but lately it's been 2 or 3 times a week. I was hoping one of the offers was a power recliner but not so far and I wouldn't risk it now. However, if the number of emails was an indication of going bust, goodye Amazon, Staples and BestBuy. :rofl: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12359445)
I watched that movie a couple of years ago recommended to me by somebody because of a conversation about how bilingual peoples brains are wired
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12359455)
That must have been the original as BCBC2 is only recently out. If you enjoyed it, you'd enjoy 2 too.
Having lived with Quebeckers by the time I saw the first one it was great fun. :nod: |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Shirtback
(Post 12359471)
I haven’t seen BCBC2, but I recall enjoying 1 and having a bilingual brain discussion with sprogs/friends at the time :).
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12359479)
Come to think of it, you might have been the one to recommend it to me! :rofl:
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Originally Posted by Shirtback
(Post 12359482)
Crikey! Did I?? :lol::rofl:
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12359484)
I think possibly. You and I have spoken about the benefits and experiences of being bilingual...
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Rain and hail at the airport today. Currently seeking shelter due to a lightning warning.
Delayed flights. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Paul_Shepherd
(Post 12359456)
.... I assume they do take out? All I need now is a couple of bottles of Cobra!
Can't comment on the beer selection but I'm sure they've got that covered! |
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Winter is here... First I have seen deicing out this season.
Apparently in a 1 hour period this morning YVR saw 16mm of rain. Airside roads had some flooding. |
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I want a kebab badly... damn!
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by thelivinglegend
(Post 12359929)
I want a kebab badly... damn!
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12360160)
I had to put socks & shoes on (instead of sandals) for my morning walk today. |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12360160)
I get mine tomorrow. |
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Everyone knows it's Friday the 13th I suppose?
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...-th-ecards.jpg |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12361658)
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12361717)
Just in that one place?
Maybe I should have looked for leaves falling on a deck instead. :nod: |
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Trees seem to be changing later then usual around here this year, they have finally started to change, I recall last fall my maple tree lost its leaves in Sept, still has leaves and just now changing colors.
Government agency vs landlord amusing at times, government agency isn't patient and landlord works at glacial speed to fill out a simple form, government agency gets pissy over it. |
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Bit of a rant coming up:
I’ve learned my lesson about trying to *give* stuff away (items of furniture in good condition) via local internet/fb groups... Multiple messages from people who haven’t read the details in the ad posted (first come first served, can’t deliver, etc etc), a lot of time wasted replying, then more time wasted waiting around for them not to turn up and fetch item(s). It happened a couple of years ago with decent sofa, and again recently with a decent table. Lesson learned: call local charity place, schedule pick-up, pick-up happens on schedule, job done. And watch charity sell them for silly prices (NB: good for charity). |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Shirtback
(Post 12363922)
Bit of a rant coming up:
I’ve learned my lesson about trying to *give* stuff away (items of furniture in good condition) via local internet/fb groups... Multiple messages from people who haven’t read the details in the ad posted (first come first served, can’t deliver, etc etc), a lot of time wasted replying, then more time wasted waiting around for them not to turn up and fetch item(s) I had a mattress, box spring and rails to give away. A woman was really grateful even though she only needed a mattress but I made it plain it was altogether - getting rid of those bits for me was no easier than all of it. She turned up wanting only the mattress. :frown: Fortunately her husband was there and he did the fair thing. Lesson learned: call local charity place, schedule pick-up, pick-up happens on schedule, job done. And watch charity sell them for silly prices (NB: good for charity). Last xmas I bought some theatre tickets for The Snow Queen for four but we couldn't go. I offered them to a family charity but it took a couple of reminders to get a response. Something similar happened with in date insulin I no longer needed (quite a lot and some syringes when I was changing to cartridge method) and it took me about 5 contacts and two arrangements with an organisation that includes a clinic. Another place was only interested if I could deliver. I couldn't so that was collected by the city for dumping. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Shirtback
(Post 12363922)
Bit of a rant coming up:
I’ve learned my lesson about trying to *give* stuff away (items of furniture in good condition) via local internet/fb groups... Multiple messages from people who haven’t read the details in the ad posted (first come first served, can’t deliver, etc etc), a lot of time wasted replying, then more time wasted waiting around for them not to turn up and fetch item(s). It happened a couple of years ago with decent sofa, and again recently with a decent table. Lesson learned: call local charity place, schedule pick-up, pick-up happens on schedule, job done. And watch charity sell them for silly prices (NB: good for charity). We didn't need to sell it so we decided to give it to a local women's charity who help set up women escaping abusive homes. They wouldn't come and get it. So in the end we took it all to the Goodwill centre. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 12363995)
When we left Calgary in 2011 we basically had the contents of a 4 bed house to give away (we weren't taking much home as we already had everything in the UK too).
We didn't need to sell it so we decided to give it to a local women's charity who help set up women escaping abusive homes. They wouldn't come and get it. So in the end we took it all to the Goodwill centre. |
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Originally Posted by Stinkypup
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Yum. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Oink
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Work can be lonely at times.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12364286)
Work can be lonely at times.
Working from home with very little contact with colleagues (apart from the odd skype chat) is isolating too.. sometimes I don't speak to a soul for days :( Still, we have to look on the bright side.. at least we are working! :) |
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True.
Learned today I need new boots for work, they leak water now and feet are soaked. Horrendous rain today even for Vancouver.
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12364292)
Indeed it can.... I hear you!
Working from home with very little contact with colleagues (apart from the odd skype chat) is isolating too.. sometimes I don't speak to a soul for days :( Still, we have to look on the bright side.. at least we are working! :) |
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First footballers started doing it (speaking behind the hand) and now politicians.
https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset..._630_noupscale What are they saying that they don't want others to lipread? :confused: |
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