WWWCOF Poetry Contest
The goals were simple:
introduce to our members the pleasures of reading other member's poetry;
to reread some favorite poems.
to encourage us to try to write at least one poem;
to attend poetry readings in our community;
and to create a poetry book of our members' orginal poems.
The rules were simple as well -- Poems submitted for consideration must be your own original work!
The Poems could be viewed here
Interest and response was practically nonexisitent, however, one member did submit a vote, and the winner is:
"MUDD PIES"
WRITTEN BY: CHARLA LINDER SIMMONS
FISHES AND TURTLES AND POLYWOGS TOO.
A CUTE BUTTON NOSE, LIPS THAT CAN PUCKER,
"I GOT IT FIRST!" TILL, "IT'S MY TURN NOW!
BEAUTIFUL BLOND HAIR, AND DIRTY LITTLE HANDS,
THESE THINGS SO PRECIOUS, TIME GOES TO FAST.
NO DIRTY HANDS, NO TURTLES, YOU KNOW.
JEANS AND TIED SHOES, MAKEUP A MUST!
YOUR CHILDREN YOU'LL SEE OUT OF A PARENTS EYES.
LISTEN TO THEM, TIME GOES TOO FAST. YOU'RE SO PRECIOUS
TO ME, ONLY YOU HAVE THAT PAST.
I LOVE YOU DEAR GRANDDAUGHTER, YOU ALWAYS WILL KNOW,
SO BACK TO YOUR STORIES, AND "MY TURN FIRST."
AS I LOOK AT YOUR CHILDHOOD, MY EYES SPILL OVER.
Charla , from Florida, USA
The June Trivia Pages are now published.
Special Celebrations in June include: Birthday Calendar to see when members are celebrating their special days.
June Birthday & anniversary celebrations:
Birthdays
Larry Schuman June 11
Christine Mills June 12, Delaware, USA
Liz Jones June 14, Ontario, Canada
Sharon Greene June 15, British Columbia, Canada
Fran Gunst June 19, Tennessee, USA Dottie Jones June 23, Maryland, USA
Charles Linder June 24, Florida, USA
Nameya Iikela June 11
Marie Elena Villalob June 16 Argentina
Anniversaries
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND/OR ANNIVERSARY TO EVERYONE CELEBRATING!! If you are not listed in the calendar please be sure to emailBigSisPat BC Canada.
For celebration notifications emailJami from Maryland.
BIRTHDAY CLOCK
It tells you how many hours and how many seconds you have been alive on this earth and when you were probably conceived. How cool is that?
This is really cool, fun and most of all, very interesting. After you've finished reading the info, click again, and see what the moon looked like the night you were born. This is neat. Who says our time clocks aren't ticking...
Birthday Calculator
Welshgog WelshGoG aka Owen from Wales
One Man's Kingdom?
At one time in history, men of wealth or power (or possibly vision), were keen to make their mark upon the world to leave something behind them to remind the world who they were!
One such man came to a small valley in Wales, where minerals could be dug from the earth, and sold for profit elsewhere; and land could be bought quite cheaply upon which to build a home and his industries. Labourers could be recruited locally; building materials quarried from his land; and a local river harnessed to power his machines.
So this man bought land and employed people to dig stone from it to build a home for him, he opened a mine, and a quarry and employed more people to work in them. He established a mill at the side of his river and employed more folk to work there too. His mine and quarries were high on the mountainside; so the man devised and had built a system by which the coal and minerals could be brought down to his valley, from where they could more easily be transported. He decided that his workers should live nearer to his works and his mill, so decided that he would have built for them cottages - which he would rent to them. Now the man needed a shop, from which his workers could buy food, clothing and furniture, and an Inn, from which his workers could buy ale or spirits. Soon this man had his own little kingdom - in his own little valley.
You can see this man's kingdom in the picture above; his home is the large white building on the left, his mill is the large building on the right. The terrace of cottages the man built for his workers is partly obscured, but can be seen to the right of his home; while the Inn and shop that he built are close to, and on the left of his mill in the picture.
Eventually, our man noticed that profits from the sale of his coal and minerals and the products of his mill were decreasing; so unfortunately he couldn't offer his workers an increase of pay; but, as they lived in his cottages, and bought food from his shop and ale from his inn, they didn't actually need money! He would give them instead tokens, which they could redeem for food and goods - anywhere within his kingdom; and in this way, our man could regain some of this lost money!!
However, each year, profits seemed to decline; while the cost of maintaining the cottages and of buying and transporting food and ale seemed to rise - so he was forced, unfortunately, to charge more tokens as rent and for the food that he sold. Would you believe it - his workers eventually started to leave his kingdom; they claimed that they were starving, that their children were ill from lack of nourishment - they were even prepared to take their indebtedness to him with them!!
After a few more years this man found that he could no longer get people to take employment with him, his mine and quarry closed for lack of men to work them. His mill lasted a while longer, but eventually suffered the same fate. His family grew up and moved away - eager to make their own mark upon the world and his kingdom gradually dwindled away.
What mark you ask did this man leave upon his world?
Well his fine home now provides shelter for elderly and infirm people who would struggle to look after themselves; though it no longer bears his name.
The workers cottages that he had built; were renovated and modernized (saved from ruin really), and each was sold for many times the annual profit of the man's kingdom.
His inn and shop were demolished when the building became unsafe.
His mill, now no-longer powered by a water-wheel, is currently being used by a company who manufacture plastic pellets.
Of his mine little remains - indeed only the smoke stack for boilers that once existed to make steam for winding engines.
This mine has been lost for so long now that few even remember its name; though many can tell of the hardship that workers there endured. Limbs and lives this mine claimed in its day; when a tired miner grew careless at the end of a long shift, or when cost cutting left insufficient shoring in an area still worked.
Pictured above are the man's quarry, and the spoil heaps from his mine. Below are pictures which show all that is left of his devices for moving coal and minerals down into his valley.
Nature has now reclaimed much of this man's kingdom, as you can see.
Frogs and small fish live in the pool where his mine once stood; wild birds nest in the quarry where minerals once were extracted; trees, grass and shrubs grow in abundance over all of his works.
The owner? His name is remembered, though usually spoken with distaste, or contempt!
Please take a moment to visit Owen's Space
Jan's Ramblings
Last weekend I attended a Walk to Emmaus, as in meeting Jesus on the Road to Emmaus.
We didn't actually walk anywhere, it was held at a Christian Conference Centre on the coast in our area. Members of seven different denominations participated.
Whilst it could be ordinary in that 15 different talks, to a set format, are given, with singing and Holy Communion, it is the love and care that is shown that makes this an overwhelming and awesome time. Anyone who has been, and would like to share with me about your experience, please email me.
Walk to Emmaus
Blessings,
Last weekend our annual local festival was held. We weren't here, but I have photos and notes from previously.
Hugs, Aussie Jan Diary of events
Beach Vacation
Hugs
Lindalou Alabama, USA
Be sure to check out all the wonderful craft ideas in the WWWCOF Craft Site and let us get this group active and crafting. Any ideas, please send them to Aussie Jan .
WWWCOF Kraft Corner
Tips & Recommendations
A GREAT TIP FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT
PUT YOUR CAR KEYS BESIDE YOUR BED AT NIGHT
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.
Charla , from Florida, USA
In this issue ...
Click on any of the following to be taken to that section of the newsletter. If you can come up with any icons for the sections below I would sure appreciate you sending them to me. Please notify me of any broken links.
Challenge yourself to get to know a WWWCOF member that you don't already know. You can start by emailing any of the members who have contributed to this week's issue to say hello from your corner of the globe.
Member of the Month Nominations
Chrissie - because she has put so much effort into changing her attitude on life. It took a lot of work on her part and we are all so proud of how far she has come. I for one love the new upbeat Chrissie!
Florida Marie - She is kind and there to help when needed. She has been a member since the beginning and loves the family we have with COF. She keeps the group updated when needed she steps in.
Merrie - She is always supportive of others regardless of her own trials. Merrie is kind, generous in spirit and has a great sense of humour. I get the feeling that she's smiling every time she writes.
This award is not intended to be a comparison of member to member; each member's time and contributions are valuable and we acknowledge with pride that every member does what they can do.
The "winner" is the member who has received the most votes from the membership and nominations for Member of the Month for May closes April 30th so be sure to cast your ballot here today! Do be sure to add your comments as to why you have selected the member you are nominating.
Every member of the WWWCOF gives their best of their time and abilities; each one deserves this award!
Our Furry Friends/ Family Members
Hi Everyone!
Since I am once again out of members stories about their pet, I went into my ASPC Newsletter and found a couple interesting stories for you.I really thought this first one was so neat. We never hear about Mastiffs much, except from Sharon and Yvonne. and then we still dont hear enough about Damien and Mercedes. hint hint...lolI would like to acknowldge though from last weeks newsletter, Congratulations to Damien for another Great job and winning once again. Way to go Champ!Hope Mecedes is finally back on the mend since her surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie.Now with out further ado, Here are two very inspirational and heart felt stories for your enjoyment.
ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: FOREVER YOUNG
"Prissy is adorable!" Cindy exclaims, a year and a half later. "Her tongue sticks out when she's resting, and she sits with one leg up I guess she's too big and beefy to sit pretty."
Though she quickly adjusted to life with her new family, Prissy wasn't too interested in toys or playing with people. At the groomer's, however, she blossomed around other dogs and eventually became the salon's unofficial greeter.
The Batesons later adopted a nine-pound Chihuahua mix. Tito, as they named him, became Prissy's playmate and taught her to appreciate the finer things in life, like fluffy toys and a good romp.
"It's pretty hysterical to watch Prissy chase Tito around the house," says Cindy. "She's like a steam locomotive and Tito zips in circles around her."
So how'd Prissy get her amusing moniker? Cindy explains: "Her name was Puppy, but she didn't look like a Puppy; she had too much personality. So I asked my fiance to pick a name that sounded close to Puppy. He chose Prissy, and she took to it immediately."
Though Cindy initially had her doubts about her "big baby's" waning years, she wouldn't trade a day with Prissy, whose goofy grin and boundless love are truly ageless.
Check out other adoption stories!
A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO HONOR SPECIAL PETS AND PEOPLE
Creating a Memorial Page is easy with our quick form, which allows you to post a story about your loved one and upload favorite pictures to your photo album. We'll also provide you with a short URL that's easy to remember, along with an email tool for inviting your friends and family to visit your page. Please see our ASPCA Memorial Pages
Hi Folks, now that summer and trips are in the making (if you can afford the gas that is) I thought this would be a valuable article to pass on for you and your pets.
KEEP VACATIONING PETS SAFE WITH OUR AIR & ROAD TRAVEL TIPS
Your summer vacation's almost here and for some pet parents, traveling's no fun if the four-legged members of the family can't come along. But without thoughtful preparation, going on the road or flying can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. Before you embark on your journey, the ASPCA would like to offer a few helpful hints.
Please visit your veterinarian before traveling to make sure your pet is up to date on vaccinations and has all the medications he needs. Also ask about parasites or other health risks native to your destination.
Your pet should always wear a collar and ID tag clearly stating an address or phone number where you can be reached that includes cell phone number and destination info.
Always bring plenty of plastic jugs filled with bottled or tap water from home. Drinking water she's not used to could upset your pet's stomach. If flying, freeze water in a bowl the night before. It won't spill during loading and it'll melt by the time she's thirsty.
Fly your pet in a USDA-approved shipping crate large enough for her to comfortably stand, sit and turn around in. Write "Live Animal" in large letters on at least two sides of the crate, and draw arrows indicating the crate's upright position. (Of course you should ask the airline if small animals can fly with you in the cabin.)
If driving, never leave your pet in a parked automobile. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a stationary vehicle can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop.
To ensure your trip is a good one, please read our complete air and road travel tips . Wanna get off to a safe and stylish start? Check out the ASPCA's special line of travel gear for pets. Bon voyage!
The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of
his tongue.
-Anonymous
Remember: Your pets are your most loyal family members, giving unconditional Love. So Don't forget to give them a big hug today.
I am looking for more stories about your PET ....... please submit to me so I may feature them in the newsletter Pet Column. email your stories to me, Jami from Maryland
REUNION ARGENTINA OCTOBER 2008
This week's brain teaser: Very difficult.
A man is accused of the murder of another man, but the judge thinks there isn't enough evidence to condemn him. So he decides the fairest way he can think of to resolve the situation. He decides to shut the man up in a room that has two doors, one that leads to instant freedom, the other to instant death. There are two guards, on at each door, only they know which door is which. One of the guards always tells the absolute truth the other always lies.
The prisoner is allowed to ask just one question to just one of the guards to guarantee his freedom
What is the question?
Look for the answer elsewhere in the newsletter!!
With four months to go before
Reunion 2008, those of us in the host country, are still waiting to know how many have confirmed their flight, especially if we want to take full advantage of group bookings and possible discounts once here.
If it wasn't for last minute nothing would ever get done!!! Please let us know real soon
Photo Reunion 2004
Photo Reunion 2006
Photo Argentine Chapter and Add:
Who are we going to add to this group for reunion 2008
The inscription form to take part in this unforgettable event can be found here:
inscriptionform Look forward to getting lots of them!!
Recipe Corner
Members Favourites
All that will be left is a smile!
Our Recipe book has close on 2.000, not counting the many others in various links
World Recipes There are several "cookbooks" in there, General, Regional/seasonal, Mexican, Oriental, and within those, recipes set out in many categories. If your recipe isn't in there I'll be happy to add it for you. It has its very own search engine, so you can find things according to ingredient, origin, category etc.
This one comes from our Oriental section:
Thai Salad Recommended by Sharon, June 07
grated peel of 1 orange
4 Cup crisp iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded
4 large oranges, peeled, segmented
1 Tbl vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 Tsp dried red pepper flakes
8 Oz lean pork, cut into small thin strips
2 Tbl soy sauce
2 Tsp sesame seed, toasted
fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lemon -cut in wedges
a.. Set aside grated peel.
b.. Arrange lettuce on four salad plates, with orange sections on top.
c.. Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add garlic and red pepper; stir, then immediately add pork strips. Stir-fry until slightly browned.
d.. Add soy sauce, reserved orange peel and two tablespoons water. Heat, stirring often until cooked through. Cool slightly.
e.. Just before serving, toss pork mixture with sesame seeds and cilantro; spoon over lettuce and oranges.
f.. Serve with lemon wedges
Makes 4 servings
The extensive kitchen help section has also grown! And there are tips and hints on just about everything from Alcohols in cooking to “Why didn’t I think of that” type tips:
Cookery Tips Again if you have anything you would like added, or if you want info on anything that isn't there, just let us know.
Chinese Cooking
Cooking is an art. The best way to win the heart of a friend is through their stomach. Family love grows stronger for you as they live on your good cooking and especially when the cooking is varied. Try and serve them a Chinese meal once in a while and watch the result.
Introduction:
Chinese chefs rely on judgment for their measurements. They have no thermometer to tell degrees of heat, no cup or spoon to measure quantity by, no clock to tell time. Their directions, translated as accurately as possible are herein set down simply for anybody to follow, it is hoped.
It is not necessary to have a great assortment of Chinese spices to cook Chinese dishes. Soy sauce is considered the most important item. The second important item is gourmet flavouring powder (MSG - monosodium glutamate) made of wheat and other vegetables.
As for Chinese groceries and vegetables, it is well to use them if you can get them.
In Chinese cooking, there are three methods most commonly used – steaming, frying and boiling.
In steaming, all the liquid should be drained from the food and just enough stock added to cover the ingredients. Steam, as in a double boiler, until just soft, for at the point the food is most delicious. Before eating all the broth and oil sold be removed, and the food steamed again for a few minutes. A hot heat should be used in steaming.
In boiling, the heat should be sufficient to keep the food at the boiling point, but at no time should it boil vigorously.
Frying should be done over a very hot heat, and the foot should be turned constantly so that every particle will become evenly browned.
To obtain the best results in Chinese cooking, the food must be fresh, the flavoring must be right and the cutting of the meat and vegetables must be properly done. The tenderness, crispness or softness of the food is, of course, dependent upon the matter of timing and adjusting the heat of the flames. Also important are the consistency of the gravy, the proper size of the utensil, so that there will be ample room to stir the ingredients. Cooking in Chinese manner insures, to a great extent, that the vegetables are not over-cooked.
Most of the Chinese dishes are created by the combination of meats and vegetables, each borrowing the flavour from the other and lending back its own in return.
Chinese dishes are not only economical and simple to cook, but also are time saving, delicious and nutritious.
Left-over Suggestions
In Chinese cooking, left-overs come handy. Do not throw them away. Use them to create Chinese dishes. Cooked meat of any kind is good to make fried rice, egg foo yung and chop suey dishes. For instance, a cup of left-over meat of any kind will make enough fried rice or egg foo yung for two or three dishes.
Note: You can always create some kind of Chinese meal with whatever cooking materials you have at home. If skillet is not large enough to do your cooking, use a large pot instead.
Our planet awareness site, Planet Kryzys has many interesting stories of different aspects of a planet under Crisis. Do please take a moment to visit it. Daphne from Argentina
PLANET KRYZYS, our Planet awareness site: has been updated with a novelty tree Jan of Australia, discovered on a walk. There are lots of interesting member notes in thereBio fuels will clean the planet............of its poor. Ecoportal
As if that isn"t all, there is the matter of over fishing in all the seas and oceans of the world. And please don't accuse me of pessimism. It is happening NOWAlphalist There are an incredible number of useful articles there to help you get the best from your computer or put things right that aren't working too well. Perhaps you also know of some trick we could all use, so send it in and get it added. Daphne from Argentina
if you read this page write to me anyway.
FUN THE LAWS OF ULTIMATE REALITY
Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
Law of Gravity - Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
Law of Probability -The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.
Law of the Alibi - If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
Law of Close Encounters -The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
Law of the Theater - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
The Starbucks Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.
Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Brown's Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly.
Oliver's Law of Public Speaking - A closed mouth gathers no feet.
Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.
Wayne & Jenny Alberta, Canada
The Back Church Pew
A pastor's wife was expecting a baby, so he stood before
the congregation and asked for a raise. After much discussion, they
passed a rule that whenever the preacher's family expanded, so would his
paycheck.
AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
1. If you're choking on an ice cube simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself.
Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness!
Scatter seeds of kindness everywhere you go!
One of the World Wide Web Circle of Friends' best kept secrets is Jeanette's Garden Room . Jeanette from the Land Down Under has set up this site for all of those who love gardening - like she does, and loves to be creative in making garden junk. Do take some time to visit and join her site and share ideas, seeds, photos of your garden and plants, laughter and great sites to visit.
Featured Sites
Have you thought about starting your own site too. Well you too can join Chrissie, along with Charla, Jami & Daphne and get your very own site. Just click on the link:
Freewebs
Chrissie
Chrissie's Home Page
If you would like to see your blog or website featured here, please email the particulars with a brief explanation.
ThanksBigSisPat .
Inspirational
Lessons in Life
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
Connie Alberta, Canada
SILLY QUESTION OF THE WEEK
To the Top
"Canada is above all an idea of what a country could be, a place of imagination."
~ John Ralston Saul
This is a list of sure signs that you're in Canada.
Everything is labelled in English and French.
These are the biggest department stores:
These are the most well-known Canadian restaurant chains:
Harvey's -- fast food burger joint
The big mass-market beers are Molson and Labatt, and they're stronger than US beers. Molson Golden was recently reintroduced to the Canadian market, but I hardly ever see anyone drinking it -- I get the feeling Molson ships most of it to the States and tells the Americans it's good.
The major cigarette labels are Player's, Craven A, DuMaurier, Matinee, and Export A. Canadian cigarettes are milder than American ones.
Mountain Dew has no caffeine.
Coke and Pepsi use real sugar instead of corn syrup.
Instead of seeing Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores, you see Coles and SmithBooks and Chapters and Indigo.
There are lots and lots of do(ugh)nut shops, especially ones called Tim Horton's (named after the hockey player who started the chain). (The number of Tim Horton's diminishes as you go further west, but I'm assured there are lots of them in Edmonton.)
When you step on someone's foot, he apologizes. (This really happened.)
There are billboards advertising vacations in Cuba, and Cuban cigars are freely available.
Nobody worries about losing a life's savings or a home because of illness.
In pharmacies, you can buy acetaminophen or ASA with codeine over the counter, but you can't buy hydrocortisone ointments or creams without a prescription.
When you go to the dentist to get a cavity filled (or worse), she or he puts a needle in your mouth first to "freeze" it. (Asking for Novocaine (a brand name) immediately pegs you as an American.)
At county fairs and the Canadian National Exhibition, red ribbons indicate first place and blue ribbons indicate second. (Canadians: it's the other way around in the States.)
Submitted by visitors:
Any conversation will inevitably include a brief discussion of the weather.
It's almost impossible to get a glass of iced tea in downtown Toronto. (This person must have been a Southerner -- in the US South, "iced tea" is unsweetened, and "sweet tea" has sugar. "Sweet tea" is what you get when you ask for "iced tea" in Toronto.)
Teenagers can drink legally. The drinking age in Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta is 18; it's 19 in the rest of the country.
Potato chips come in flavo(u)rs such as salt and vinegar, ketchup, and "all dressed" (a collection of just about all possible seasonings -- the person who suggested this one liked it to a "suicide slush" in the States).
There are "chip vans" (aka "chip trucks" or "chip wagons"). These are like the van driven by the ice cream man, only they sell French fries. They are most ubiquitous on the roads to "cottage country." (A visitor from British Columbia noted that "chip trucks" don't sell French fries in BC; they drive on logging roads and carry wood chips there.)
Every weekend during the summer, southern Ontarians go in droves from Toronto and its environs to their second homes (ranging from campers to great big houses with all the amenities) in cottage country (usually Muskoka -- I'm told that calling it "the Muskokas" marks you as an outsider).
Every weekend during the summer, southern Quebecers go in droves from Montr�al and its environs to their cottage country (usually the Laurentians; the Eastern Townships; Burlington, Vermont; Lake Champlain, New York; or Plattsburgh, New York).
Every weekend during the winter, the cottage country people go back to cottage country to go snowmobiling. Gas stations are just as likely to be filling snowmobiles as cars or trucks.
Cars (especially on the Prairies) have electrical plugs sticking out from under the hoods. These are for block heaters, to prevent engines from freezing when it's -40.
People give distances in times, not miles.
People ask whether you'd like "a coffee" rather than "some coffee."
Canadians tend to use British spelling. They write about "colour," "cheques," "theatres," and so forth. Most use the American "-ize" rather than the British "-ise" verb ending, however.
People drive with their headlights on during the day. Since 1989, all new cars have had to be fitted with daytime running lights.
In Ontario, you can buy beer only at the Beer Store (formerly known as "Brewers' Retail"). The experience of going into a beer store is documented nicely in the 1983 film Strange Brew.
Movie theatres have one night a week, usually Monday or Tuesday, where they charge matinee prices.
There is no mail delivered on Saturdays.
"Lieutenant" is pronounced "leftenant."
Mortgage interest is not tax-deductible. The interest rate on most mortgages is not fixed, but rather, is renewed at the end of a term which can be as short as six months or as long as seven years.
Most Canadians will tell you that the last letter of the alphabet is pronounced "zed." Sharon, Lois, and Bram, popular children's entertainers, make it a point in their performances of "The Alphabet Song" to say "zed" instead of "zee."
People end sentences with "eh," eh?
Are you interested in reading more about Canada? The most comprehensive and authoritative source on all things Canadian can be found on American's Guide . Sharon from Paradise Island, aka Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Trivia Quiz Game yet? Go on try it ... it is fun and it is hosted by Aussie Jeanette
Earthweek
Welcome to Charla , from Florida, USA's World
"Linder's REDNECK Country Village"
Well Dad (Charlie) decided he wanted a cook out for Memorial Day. Have you ever tried to explain to an OLDER SENIOR CITIZEN that man changes the dates of special days to suit themselves? My dear Father decides Memorial Day is and always has been and always will be...May 30! He starts to invite people and says it is the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. He leaves me in charge and I am telling him it is too late to invite people for a cookout now for Memorial day. They all have plans. Well I finally got through to him that the weekend of May 23, 2008, is now Memorial weekend. Of course he insists that is the wrong thing to do.
Well after a few phone calls to him and continued explanation he accepts the date change. So we decided to have it Sunday June 1, 2008. He is very pleased because that is in fact the right weekend! Poor Mom was in a whirl as she was told by Dad it was one Sunday and me another, Dad told her one time and not realizing some of our guests were coming from Orlando and even Sebring...4 hours away! Mom must have been on the phone to my other brother and sister a million times( exaggerated). Finally Mom & I got it together with the help of Jeanie. What started out to be a simple cookout turned into a load of guests and a Wonderful Day. Our menu was: BBQ Ribs and hot dogs on the grill, Homemade potato salad, homemade coleslaw, Baked beans, deviled eggs, corn on the cob, macaroni salad, watermelon slices, banana cream and chocolate cream pies, Mom's Yummy "BETTER THAN SEX" (yes you read it right) dessert. Soda, cola, and ice tea.
We ended up with 27 people! It was wonderful. Dad was such a happy camper. We all got to meet Dad's great granddaughter Shelly, after 11 years of none of us seeing her! My niece Jeanie, Shelly's aunt found her and invited Shelly and her Dad. They came and oh what a beauty she is! Of course lot's of "HAPPY" tears and hugs and questions and just not enough time. So we plan to do it again for Dad's birthday which is June 24th. Just wanted to share our "REAL Memorial Day" with you. Oh...the "Linder's Redneck Village" Pictures following will explain that!
Love
Health Matters on the "lighter" side
EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE OVER 50:
Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-lb potato sack in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer.
Charla , from Florida, USA
P U S H P-----pray U----until S----something H----happens I need this back... If you'll do this for me... I'll do it for you...... When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all you need. Take 60 seconds and give this a shot! All you do is simply say the following small prayer for the person who sent you this. Father, God bless all my friends and loved ones in whatever it is that You know they may be needing this day! And may their life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as he/she seeks to have a closer relationship with you. Amen. Then send it on to five other people . Within hours you caused a multitude of people to pray for other people. Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your life. P. S. Five is good, but more is better. When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you! If you are one of the 7% who will stand up for him, forward this with the title 7%.
The best gift you can give Anyone is Prayer
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Sharon wwwcof: Please keep Sharon in your prayers for guidance,
strength and comfort. God knows Sharon's needs. Let's all Lift
Sharon up in prayer for God to surround her with His Angels.
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UPDATE: Wanda wwwcof: Please keep Wanda in prayer for
relief from her pain. Her legs aren't swelling but the pain is
still there from her fibromyalgia. The doctor has her on the new
Lyrica and it is helping. Please keep Wanda in prayer as we all
know pain controls our lives.
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Irv wwwcof: Thank you Jesus! Please keep Irv in prayer
for continued healing.
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UPDATE:
FLMarie wwwcof: Mom also has fibromyalgia
and has been put on the new medicine Lyrica and it
is also helping her. Please continue to pray for her pain.
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Maxine wwwcof: Please keep Mary Jo, Maxine's
daughter in prayer for healing, strength, and faith. Mary Jo is
fighting cancer. George & Maxine are at Mary Jo's for a while
to be with her. Mary Jo's husband Paul, passed away recently
unexpectedly. Please keep this family in prayer.
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Lena wwwcof: Please continue to keep Lena
in prayer for strength and Faith as she continues on without
Sherley. Praise God he is now without pain.
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Edith Matovu wwwcof: Please keep Edith in prayer
as God knows her needs as well as her country Uganda.
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Pami Defraia wwwcof: Please continue to keep Pami
in prayer for complete healing of all cancer.
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Irene wwwcof: Irene has Chronic Lymphocyte
Leukemia (CLL) She was diagnosed in 2002 and is in stage 1.
She has to have a knee replacement soon. Please keep Irene
in prayer for healing of her knee and for God to send a cure
for CLL.
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UPDATE:
Billie wwwcof: With the treatments and
your prayers, she seems to be getting better every day. She
can even walk a little better now. Thanks so much for your
prayers and please keep her in them. You know Mother is 85,
but still has a sharp mind. She can't hear or see very good,
but is getting around better. Please Keep Miss Hazel as well as
Billie in your earnest prayer.
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Emma wwwcof: Please keep Emma's son in prayer
for guidance.
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UPDATE:
Bea Barnett wwwcof: PRAISE GOD! Things are looking up for
Bea and JB.. Please keep Bea in prayer. Thank you all for your prayers
as we know God is the GREAT PHYSICIAN!
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Daphne wwwcof: Please continue to keep Daphne
and the wwwcof reunion in your prayers. May this be a
good turn out and many meet for the first time.
May God provide that many shall go.
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Susan: (Haley's Nana) Please continue to keep
Susan in prayer for God to make a way for healing her
Parkinson's.
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John (Charla's Husband) Please remember John in prayer
for health and spirit.
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UPDATE:Steve Childers: Steve Childers only has about 5 months the
doctors say, to live. He has brain cancer and has stopped the
chemo and radiation. Please pray for his Salvation and for
comfort as God's will is done.
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Jim Jones: Jim has been down with shingles for some
time now which causes a lot of pain. He is also on oxygen at
night. Please keep him in Prayer for relief of pain.
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Sue Romans: (Char's Cousin) Please pray for Sue
as she has had surgeries on her hand and shoulder and now
will be facing surgery on her knee as well as her feet. She is
in constant pain. Please pray for God's Mercy to be upon
Sue and lift this from her. Sue has been and is a diligent
worker of God's Children and responsible for my Salvation!
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Ronnie: (Brother of Donna Coffey)
Please prayer for my brother Ronnie he had a heart attack.
He is home now and doing a little better.
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UPDATE: Muire : ( 28 year old Mommy with brain cancer) Muire is
doing much better. She got a good report this last time from the
doctor. We must keep Muire in constant prayer as well as her
daughter and husband.
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Shar: I received an email from Shar, and her 27 year old Granddaughter
passed away in her sleep . She was the Mommy of 7 young ones. Please
pray for her children and that her family opens their hearts to these
children. May each be touched by this passing that a soul be saved.
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Yvonne: Yvonne is a Grandmother also raising her 5 year old
Granddaughter. Yvonne's Mother has cancer all through her.
She is 80 years old and a Christian. Our prayer is that God take
Yvonne's Mother by the hand and guide her home soon and quick
as she is now starting to suffer and hospice is there. This is Yvonne's
first death experience ever. May God Bless Yvonne and her family
with strength and comfort.
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Kathleen: ( Dear friends of Charley & FlMarie) NO UPDATE
Please keep Kathleen in our prayer list. The Dr. told her there is
nothing they can do for her the cancer has gone through her body
and bones. She may not see the summer through. Please pray for
Salvation for Kathleen and Jodie and for God to send His healing
Angels. Kathleen is in a very bad state of depression.
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Jan: (From Reanna) NO UPDATE
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Julie: A dear friend is asking for prayer for her sister and her sister's Fianc�'.
They have been together for nine years and have their wedding planned for
October 11, 2008. They have broken up and Julie asks for prayer that they
would stop and think this through. It seems they have grown and forgotten
how important they are to each other. May God open their eyes and Bless
this relationship. May God's will be done in this situation and be with each
of them.
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Many of us have UNSPOKEN prayer requests. You don't have to do anything
but give the name and through prayer God will do the rest. Please send any you
may have to me and we will certainly pray for you.
Joyce, Steve, Scott, Carl, Dawn, Alan, Kirk, Kevin, Anthony, Charla
Karen, Jonna, Tim,
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Let's Remember to pray for our Government Leaders and Global Warming.
Also all that have lost homes and family in the tragedies of earthquakes,
volcanoes, and whatever comes their way.
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Please keep "ALL MILITARY EVERYWHERE" in prayer for safety and,
an End to this War.
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Robert Fleming:
( FlMaries Grand Daughter) Home
from Iraq Still in service.
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Jamie Landon:
(Peachy & Garnett's Grandson.)
In Africa
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Robin Smith: (Christine Mills requests) In Iraq
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Nick Bradley Iraq
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Erick Landry Iraq combat engineer.
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Gary Hogan: NO UPDATE Please keep Gary's
wife Cindy (32 years old) In Prayer for God's healing as
she has been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical
cancer.
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ALLOW GOD TO BE YOUR PILOT
REMEMBER HE FORGIVES ALL
We have many prayer requests that go beyond our circle.
Although, as we pray and we add these, our
"Circle of Prayer" becomes larger.
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Do you know someone who doesn't know JESUS?
How about introducing them?
Please visit Charla's Prayer Request Page to Pray for Others.
Please email Charla , from Florida, USA with any Praises, Requests and/or UPDATES Thank you. May God Bless Each One and Have a Great Week!
Pray for Others
The best gift anyone can give to another is to pray for him or her. We live in a sinful world where bad things happen to people and people are tempted to sin. Praying for another person not only helps that person find God in the midst of trouble, but also helps us recognize the blessings that God gives us daily!
1 Timothy 2:1,2
How often do we think to pray for others, whether or not they request our prayers? Bible prayers are filled with requests and thanksgiving for people other than the one offering the prayer.
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