Okay, it’s 2010, and my oldest kid just turned 15, but hey, he still wants to dress up and trick-or-treat,…… but only the houses that are our friends!!! Eldest child: wants to wear Dracula outfit with Freddie Krugar melty mask on face. Middle child (daughter): wants to be “the Wicked Witch of the West with [...]
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Hallowe’en Tragedy
Posted: November 11, 2010 in From Their Own Mouths, Hamsters and Other PetsTags: Hallowe'en, pet responsibility, Port Dover Maple Leaf, Sound Off
An anonymous caller stated in Sound Off in the latest issue of Port Dover Maple Leaf newspaper, http://www.inportdover.com/ssm/, that her mother’s cat was “uncalled maliciously and brutally beaten” on Hallowe’en night this year. Unfortunately, the poor thing did not survive it’s ordeal and the family had to put it down. I sympathize for this family. My [...]
Mom Sent Me a Joke…..
Posted: August 31, 2010 in From Their Own MouthsTags: customer service, joke, LCBO, smart-ass remarks
I have just been fired from my new job in the Wines section at the LCBO!
Happy = Priceless
Posted: October 17, 2009 in From Their Own Mouths, Surprise, Surprise!Tags: daughter, happiness, lessons, Priceless, Simcoe, skates, skating
Boy, do we love our new skates…… Skating lessons, 1st term: $265.00 New skates: $90.00 Costume/Uniform: $75.00 My daughter’s happiness: $……Priceless!!
Getting Ready to Run for the Cure
Posted: September 30, 2009 in From Their Own Mouths, Standing StrongTags: cancer research, October 4 2009, Run for the Cure, Terry Fox Run
It’s that time of year again: the warm days of September are waining as October nears, but my excitement lies in the approach of the annual Run for the Cure, being held this year on Sunday October 4, 2009. WHAT THE RUN FOR THE CURE MEANS TO ME Thankfully, breast cancer has not touched me [...]
In Regards to the DeClawing Issue
Posted: September 27, 2009 in From Their Own Mouths, Hamsters and Other PetsTags: cats, declawing, fostering, humane society, Veterinary care, Vets
Well, all I can do is apologize, basically for not telling the whole story – sorry! Yesterday I published Declawing with a Side of Tooth Removal and got very bad reviews!!!!! Nothing to laugh at, I am truly sorry to have offended anyone out there reading any of this, and of course did not intend [...]
De-Clawing, With a Side of Tooth Removal
Posted: September 26, 2009 in From Their Own Mouths, Hamsters and Other PetsOur cat, Dusty. Sometimes, there are no words. But I’ll try, because he does have his cuteness, like when he’s sleeping. Or eating. Main characteristics: orange tabby, male, brown eyes (not yellow). Parentage: son of Snowball, my erobics instrustor’s calico cat, and unknown random barn cat (Snowball escaped for some fun). Size: Large, aprox. 20 [...]
No matter how hard we tried to act like our lives were perfectly normal, our kids stripped us bare in 2 seconds flat.
Luckily, the pier was equipped with metal rungs every few feet and we were able to fish him out of the drink.
