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Old Jun 2nd 2008, 3:10 am
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Originally Posted by dbd33
I went to fetch the butter to see if it comes in 454g or 455g chunks (I'd remembered 455 but you'd know better). Alas, we have a different brand of butter this week and it's measured in "ml".
I know. It's such a bother. I've never got used to the idea of butter being measured in anything other than patties.

Still, life must go on.
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Old Jun 2nd 2008, 11:52 am
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I went into the garage yesterday for a smoke/beer. A gang of little kids (age 6-7) were outside playing street hockey. At one point I yelled out "2 minutes for hooking!".

Sad, sad, sad........

Worse still, I can spot the Air Canada flight to London when it passes over my house. Souvette has banned me from explaining why to company.
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Old Jun 2nd 2008, 12:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Souvenir
I went into the garage yesterday for a smoke/beer.
Already this screams "too long in Canada".
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Old Jun 2nd 2008, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by dbd33
Already this screams "too long in Canada".
I had to go into the garage; I don't smoke in the house and the garage is where I keep the 24.

On reflection, you're right.
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Old Jun 2nd 2008, 12:49 pm
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I was actually thinking "too long on BE" when I started the thread, but I guess "too long in Canada" could apply too.....
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 2:58 am
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When you think that -12c in March is a warm day.
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 2:59 am
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You buy and wear an anti-mosquito head net while mowing the lawn
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 2:04 pm
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gotta agree with Souv about going out for a smoke - I miss my fags

but

.....................when you read posts by the ones just starting off on the journey and say to yourself - aaaaah I remember when that was me
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 2:33 pm
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You talk to your Aunt on the phone and she tells you you have a Canadian accent.
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Originally Posted by G77
I was actually thinking "too long on BE" when...

... when you know the bra size of most of the female posters.
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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
... when you know the bra size of most of the female posters.
I've got a spreadsheet. There's some surprising correlations.
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 7:53 pm
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Originally Posted by bazzz
I've got a spreadsheet. There's some surprising correlations.
Are you implying that number of posts is proportional to bra size?
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 7:56 pm
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Originally Posted by G77
Are you implying that number of posts is proportional to bra size?

I wholeheartedly disagree with that and could prove it should I indeed wish to
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Old Jun 3rd 2008, 9:20 pm
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Default Re: You know you've been here too long when....

Originally Posted by G77
Are you implying that number of posts is proportional to bra size?
Better to ask dbd33 about that.
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Old Jun 4th 2008, 2:52 am
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Originally Posted by mandymoochops
I wholeheartedly disagree with that and could prove it should I indeed wish to
Go on make my day
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