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Re: Get your WB Apocalypse gear here!
Bump for shiits and giggles....
Bump for shiits and giggles.
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Re: Goodbye WBs...For real
It's really the end of a era. I've met some amazing ladies on this site and had so much help in planning our wedding. It's...
It's really the end of a era.
I've met some amazing ladies on this site and had so much help in planning our wedding. It's very unfortunate that new brides won't have the same community to fall back on.
Good bye for real, WB. It's been a slice.
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Re: Resigning as a moderator
Out of curiosity has the mod team heard anything from SJM since the mass exodus? ETA: Thanks for all your hard work, Muffles <3 ...
Out of curiosity has the mod team heard anything from SJM since the mass exodus?
ETA: Thanks for all your hard work, Muffles <3
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Re: Moving from Mississauga to Calgary?? Thoughts?
Definitely get your DH out to the city to check it out before you make the move. It's a huge adjustment and not something I...
Definitely get your DH out to the city to check it out before you make the move. It's a huge adjustment and not something I would considering doing 'blind.'
I will add to the list of inner city neighbourhoods, we just sold our place in Connaught. (10 min walk to downtown, close to 17th avenue)
-Connaught
-Bankview
-Cliff Bungalow
-South Calgary
-Inglewood
-Lower Mount Royal
-Sunalta
-Mission
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Re: Moving from Mississauga to Calgary?? Thoughts?
I agree with the other ladies. Calgary is a much smaller city compared to Toronto or Vancouver. I don't see that as a negative, but...
I agree with the other ladies. Calgary is a much smaller city compared to Toronto or Vancouver. I don't see that as a negative, but if you're used to the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto then it will be a shock. I lived inner city for 6 years. I would suggest looking for a place closer to 17th avenue. (That won't come cheap, just FYI.) 17th is bumping most nights with lots of shopping and restaurants, lots of people. We lived a few blocks away and never had to drive anywhere. There was a grocery store close, too.
Both DH and I walked to work in the downtown core and it was awesome.
The proximity to the mountains is also great. If you're outdoorsey types then that would be invaluable. About an hour to a ski hill or a hiking trail.
As far as flying out of Calgary, I haven't had an issue finding direct flights. I got a direct flight this summer from Calgary to the UK. Direct flights to Mexico, LA, Vegas are always available...I'm not sure that would factor into my decision for moving to a place.
DH and I both work in O&G. He did the site work for a year, too. The industry is definitely picking up and there are many jobs to be had here.
If you have any questions definitely feel free to PM me. I grew up in Calgary and have lived here my whole life. I obviously love it.
Good luck with your decision!
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Re: ENGAGED - A real life drama series from YES to I D
You're effortlessly breaking WB rules. Your post will be deleted. Just FYI. ...
You're effortlessly breaking WB rules. Your post will be deleted.
Just FYI.
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Re: What are you reading?
Just finished The Fault in our Stars. Amazing book. Ugly cry, soaking the pillow book. Now starting The House of the Scorpion. ...
Just finished The Fault in our Stars. Amazing book. Ugly cry, soaking the pillow book.
Now starting The House of the Scorpion.
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Re: What are you reading?
Oh and I'm reading The fault in our Stars. ...
Oh and I'm reading The fault in our Stars.
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Re: What are you reading?
Frigging newbie rock genius doesn't know where to post book threads. Sheesh!!! Glad to have you back, Hun!!! ...
Frigging newbie rock genius doesn't know where to post book threads.
Sheesh!!!
Glad to have you back, Hun!!!
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Re: Birthday cake for a friend
Great job! So pretty ...
Great job! So pretty
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Re: House insurance
We just upgraded from a condo to a house and we were also surprised by the sticker shock of insurance prices. We're going from about...
We just upgraded from a condo to a house and we were also surprised by the sticker shock of insurance prices.
We're going from about 200 a year to about 1200 per year.
We are also with TD Meloche Monnex and have both vehicles bundled with our home insurance.
Were there specific factors that increased the insurance?
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Re: Telus Lolalty Department or Iphone Battery Help
Which iphone do you have? I had problems with the battery on my 3Gs. Same issue, it would shut off at 60%, 70% and then...
Which iphone do you have?
I had problems with the battery on my 3Gs. Same issue, it would shut off at 60%, 70% and then not turn on. There are known battery issues with the 3Gs, but Apple wanted to charge me $150 for a new battery.
I ordered a one online for 20 bucks and hubby installed it. Didn't have any issues after that. My dad actually uses that phone now, still no issues.
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Re: Ellen the voice for 50 shades audio book!
Her version would probably be better than what the author wrote, actually. That vid is hilarious! ...
Her version would probably be better than what the author wrote, actually. That vid is hilarious!
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Re: WWYD - Providing Inspection Reports?
When we did the home inspection on our house we signed an agreement that, if for whatever reason, we didn't purchase the house we would...
When we did the home inspection on our house we signed an agreement that, if for whatever reason, we didn't purchase the house we would leave the report for the owners to use.
I'm not sure if that is standard procedure, but it's what we did.
For us, the point was moot because we did go through with the sale, but if we hadn't we would have left the report with the current owners.
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Re: Black or Stainless Appliances?
We chose black appliances when we redid our kitchen, we just prefered the look. The ones we purchased weren't much different in original price from...
We chose black appliances when we redid our kitchen, we just prefered the look. The ones we purchased weren't much different in original price from stainless because we went with a higher end name, but bought all floor models so they ended up being cheaper.
Our new place has stainless steel. I'll let you know in a couple of weeks how they compare
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Re: Best flooring options for a home with a dog?
I think a laminate would be your best bet. My inlaws have two dogs and their hardwood floor is destroyed. It's only a few years...
I think a laminate would be your best bet. My inlaws have two dogs and their hardwood floor is destroyed. It's only a few years old, too...
We have a laminate floor (no dog, but a cat) and there are no scratches. The floor is 6 years old and it still looks fantastic.
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Re: Anyone selling their house right now?
We listed our place on April 4 and it has been the most stressful 3 weeks of my life. I already told DH that we...
We listed our place on April 4 and it has been the most stressful 3 weeks of my life. I already told DH that we are never moving again because there is no way I want to go through this again.
I've cried a lot, we've fought a lot...The whole situation has been brutal.
We have conditionally sold, but it's still 5 days before those are waived.
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Re: Calgary Hair & Makeup Artists
PM me. I used a girl for my boudoir photos that was amazing. ...
PM me. I used a girl for my boudoir photos that was amazing.
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Re: Vacation in AB & BC
Calgary also just opened their new Science Centre, right by the zoo: http://www.sparkscience.ca/ Fun for all ages. ...
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
My first box took over a month, but that was out of the ordinary. The past few months have taken about 2 weeks to ship....
My first box took over a month, but that was out of the ordinary. The past few months have taken about 2 weeks to ship.
Canada post has a hate on for me, though. I blame them more than Julep.
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Re: Since SJM doesn't seem to care (baby related)
I wanna see it! REPOST! ...
I wanna see it! REPOST!
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
I also have a Julep referral if anyone wants to throw me a perk PM me for the link I got my April Box today,...
I also have a Julep referral if anyone wants to throw me a perk
PM me for the link
I got my April Box today, loving Niecy. Hot hot pink!
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Re: Forum bugs - please report them here!
I don't use Internet Explorer, I use FireFox. ...
I don't use Internet Explorer, I use FireFox.
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Re: How much do you pay? (auto insurance)
This will vary hugely by province. I'm in AB and I pay just about 1050 per year or 89 a month. ...
This will vary hugely by province.
I'm in AB and I pay just about 1050 per year or 89 a month.
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Re: Forum bugs - please report them here!
Still nothing on the CanFam formatting or log in issues? Or the issues with getting booted after logging in? Every post I've made in this...
Still nothing on the CanFam formatting or log in issues?
Or the issues with getting booted after logging in?
Every post I've made in this thread has been ignored.
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Re: Do you have a tv in the bedroom?
Nope and I really don't want one in the bedroom. ...
Nope and I really don't want one in the bedroom.
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Re: Spin: How many TVs do you have?
We have 1. ...
We have 1.
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Re: Did anyone get Garth tixs for Stampede?
Flames ticket holders did not get first dibs. I am a Flames ticket holder and we had zippo. I understand that Garth Brooks does not...
Flames ticket holders did not get first dibs. I am a Flames ticket holder and we had zippo. I understand that Garth Brooks does not do pre sales.
According to CTV there were just over 15K tickets available. They do with hold some for contests and the like.
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Re: Forum bugs - please report them here!
I'm still getting this in the CanFam threads, when I can actually log on: Originally Posted By: T&C ...
I'm still getting this in the CanFam threads, when I can actually log on:
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Re: Did anyone get Garth tixs for Stampede?
Nope DH was on at 10:02 and they were already sold out. ...
Nope
DH was on at 10:02 and they were already sold out.
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Re: Since all of the topics in misc are about sex....
This is a baiting title. ...
This is a baiting title.
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Re: hot or not?
This post needs pictures. ...
This post needs pictures.
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Re: POLL Would you have moved? (Fast food resto)
If I was eating alone I wouldn't have been sitting at a table for 4, unless it was the only spot available when I sat...
If I was eating alone I wouldn't have been sitting at a table for 4, unless it was the only spot available when I sat down.
Once I started eating I likely wouldn't have noticed who came in or who needed seats, so no I wouldn't have moved.
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
Crackle, I have the glittery gold on my toes right now! ...
Crackle, I have the glittery gold on my toes right now!
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Re: New York--tell me what to do there!
My brother stayed at the Millenium Broadway Hotel. He really liked it, great location, too. I don't know how expensive it was or anything, but...
My brother stayed at the Millenium Broadway Hotel. He really liked it, great location, too. I don't know how expensive it was or anything, but I know that he could see Times Square from his room
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Re: New York--tell me what to do there!
After eating, eat some more. I would go to a Yankee game, go to a show on Broadway, central park, shop... Oh my list is...
After eating, eat some more.
I would go to a Yankee game, go to a show on Broadway, central park, shop...
Oh my list is endless.
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Re: Garth Brooks coming to Calgary for Stampede
See? I didn't really care about Kelly Ripa. Not even a little bit. But I have loved Garth Brooks and his music for *litRally* forever....
See? I didn't really care about Kelly Ripa. Not even a little bit. But I have loved Garth Brooks and his music for *litRally* forever.
I was expecting ticket prices to be on par with the Vegas show so $62 is a pleasant surprise. Of course this means that tickets will be even more impossible to get.
Good luck and god speed, Jules
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Re: Garth Brooks coming to Calgary for Stampede
Uhm. Holy crap on a cracker. All tickets to the show are only $62.00. Fingers crossed I get tickets! http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100487...mp;minorcatid=2 ...
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Re: Respectfully Calling a Person Out (delete if not)
Maybe she means your avatar. It certainly makes me stabby. But bad spelling and grammar is my kryptonite. ...
Maybe she means your avatar. It certainly makes me stabby.
But bad spelling and grammar is my kryptonite.
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Re: Cardmaking Post
Loving the cards, ladies! ...
Loving the cards, ladies!
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Re: Respectfully Calling a Person Out (delete if not)
Sad. I had such high hopes. ...
Sad. I had such high hopes.
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Re: Respectfully Calling a Person Out (delete if not)
I'm clearly out of the loop. I want a detailed breakdown of what the eff this is all about in my PM box STAT. ...
I'm clearly out of the loop.
I want a detailed breakdown of what the eff this is all about in my PM box STAT.
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Re: spin: tell me about Chrome and/or Firefox
I use Firefox, have never used chrome. They are both free and I imported my favourites from IE with no issues. ...
I use Firefox, have never used chrome.
They are both free and I imported my favourites from IE with no issues.
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
I got the terrible pale green sparkle shade, too, Cake. But I also got a gorgeous nude shade, Kelly and a sparly nude shade, Emma....
I got the terrible pale green sparkle shade, too, Cake. But I also got a gorgeous nude shade, Kelly and a sparly nude shade, Emma. I'm wearing them together right now and it's the perfect spring combo.
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Re: Easter dinner dessert ideas
I made this on my dad's request. White chocolate strawberry cheesecake: http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/recipes/white-chocolate-strawberry-cheesecake-85129.aspx With a graham cracker crust, though. ...
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Re: Garth Brooks coming to Calgary for Stampede
That's what' I'm thinking, jules. It'll be pricey. But I wanna go so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...
That's what' I'm thinking, jules. It'll be pricey.
But I wanna go so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Sometimes I have to stop myself
Grumble grumble. That was a typo. ...
Grumble grumble.
That was a typo.
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Re: Garth Brooks coming to Calgary for Stampede
Pretty sure there's a clause that people from Edmonton can't buy tickets. I read it somewhere...Totally not allowed. ...
Pretty sure there's a clause that people from Edmonton can't buy tickets. I read it somewhere...Totally not allowed.
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Garth Brooks coming to Calgary for Stampede
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I have always wanted to see him live, he wasn't in Vegas the last time I went...
Tickets will likely be impossible to get, but I'm going to try anyways. GARTH BROOKS! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
Linky
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Re: Sometimes I have to stop myself
I have the Oatmeal poster 10 words you need to stop misspelling on my door at work. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling Some people actually come by to use...
I have the Oatmeal poster 10 words you need to stop misspelling on my door at work.
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspellingSome people actually come by to use the helpful hints - especially for affect/effect.
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