brilac

@Toews that's not that bad, I went to a white elephant exchange this weekend and (given the spots that I taped) the person who opened my gift was like "looks like someone ran out of wrapping paper lol" (in fact I did, I looped a sheet around the middle of the box and then had to wrap either side separately, then I taped the three pieces together lol)

@smithers joe that’s like my gifts too.  I had to wrap gifts yesterday, and it was really hard!  I was starting to get frustrated. The ends of the gifts came out different, the wrapping paper was loose and lopsided, but I put bows on them.  The ones that you peel off and stick to the box.

it seems, i’m looking in the mirror. what makes us so uncoordinated at wrapping gifts? actually, there are several things i’m not good at. i could fill a book. merry christmas all.

you managed to lose that many things in your closet?

how big is it ?
i only have 1 jersey presently

luongo from 2010 olympics

I didn’t exactly lose them.  They were folded up, but I forgot I had the Linden jersey and some other jerseys.  I was thinking about one of the jerseys last night.  It is signed by a player and it was a nice time getting that signed.  
 

I was also trying on and organizing clothes while drinking champagne at 2am.  Champagne is a great drink.  I recommend it to everyone!

haha

i know about your leanings towards champagne

its a balance and one pet owners struggle with, quality service, continuity with one veterinarian, money and perceived value.

If it was me I would continue with the veterinarian I have, if money is the issue then I get it seems steep to absorb a $ 160 charge and I assume that is only the house call fee not the exam or other services. I would also point out that although it may be less stressful on you or kitty to have a house call done it can't be overlooked that while yes service can be provided there is generally better access to and ability with resources in the clinic vs taking a house call kit on the road. 

House calls we tend to provide in my work experience mainly for euthanasia services, some examinations are ok but at the end of the day it is better for the pet, the veterinarian and team to have the patient in clinic with resources at your disposal.

The fee for housecalls may also again seem steep-ish but remember you are paying for a professional service either after hours which may involve calling in support staff or during business hours where time must be blocked off with the veterinarian leaving other obligations at the clinic and so on.

If it was me i'd stick with the vet I have a history with, assuming it is a positive one. If it is the money I can assure you the charge is the going rate and gets much higher in smaller towns so its not being unreasonable but understandably if you want to save the money or even put it towards anything you need to do with kitty re: diagnostics, treatments, prescriptions then you save.

That's great advice @Mike Vanderhoek.  It's partially about the cost of the vet visit and the house call prices were increased, but this is my cat, and I love this cat very much.  She's almost 15, and has had some health issues, and even though she does not like vet visits, we know this vet, and I think it is best for her, and this vet specializes in cats only. 

Lol...my Halloween candy NEVER lasted that long.  Course maybe that’s why I wear dentures.

@Drive-By Body Pierce

You nailed it mate!

https://shop.wwf.ca/collections/adoptions

Indigo has some fun stuff out now, small games, silly toys, etc. that would fit the bill. 

Gosh, this dessert wine is way too sweet!  I better finish my dessert wine and drink water.  I may go casually go look at the handbag isles at Nordstrom.  

Purple is an excellent wine bar. I love their flights of Zinfandel, sherry, port, and, of course, anything lamb.   

It's been so long since I've had a glass of wine... and a lamb burger.

Ooh I love their flights!  That is a great place!  And I love that spiral staircase of wine!  My goodness, all that wine!

Gosh @6string my last tattoo was 15 years ago, so I don't. think I would be posting a post champagne new tattoo, but a little pink heart would look ideal. Well, it is time for Hot Yoga!  

@brilac champagne hot yoga lol?

Sure... @TNucks1  I would totally fall over, and become dehydrated. I am actually really healthy there, and drink lots of water on Hot Yoga days.  Tonight it is the kombucha! 

@NewbieCanuckFan Organic has no pesticides and it tastes better.  The organic blue chips is made from organic ingredients.  Non organic fruits and vegetables taste bland and are full of pesticides, and are dirty.  I may be an occasionally bad eater, but I buy my fruits and vegetables organic, and if I can get other things organic such as chips at the same price as the non-organic or close, I will buy it organic. 

@brilac drop crumpled up slips of paper with your phone number written in them... "and that kids is how I met your father"  (to quote Anchorman, it works 60% of the time, every time)

@Heretic were you Psy getting confetti blown in your face?  Or the guy laying down in the elevator?  There's lots of roles to choose from 

@brilac  Please note I haven't researched the following link (just curious about the difference between the two) - I'm too old anyway at this point (damage I have done to my body is already done heh ):

https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/14-facts-the-organic-industry-doesnt-want-you-to-know/

(as *ANYTHING* on the internet, "it's not necessarily true").

Couldn't sleep properly from the previous night?  Try using one of these maybe?

https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Comfort-P009-Boyfriend-Shining/dp/B002RWJ9S8

And for the guys:

https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=girlfriend+pillow&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn_LrBRD4ARIsAFEQFKsEl8wvdKrDWQiGkJAh5pcRIJyMIp5RLAHoRM6CNUySkZlejeGsirEaAgc2EALw_wcB&hvadid=208304113665&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001562&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17914978137202092010&hvtargid=aud-748868504307%3Akwd-296032184040&hydadcr=27176_9609717&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_8ucvf1chi4_e

No I referred to a sleep day such as cloudy weather and a slow day. 

spinach soup helps and  hot water lemon honey and cinnamon  as well 

Yeah I slept today by taking a nap with the electric blanket on high, and now I am having the emerg - C, and ate healthy today besides those two servings of Bark Thins. 

I seriously like most dogs more than most people.

They should have both crunchy and puffs in a bag.

are you sure those are cheetos droppings ?

the orange man has not been sneaking round your place i hope ?

hedonism

Let me just say that Mothers And Fathers rarely ever get to sleep in,so enjoy it while you can.

Well after 2 cups of coffee in my star mug, it is time for some kombucha!  And I'm still in my pajamas.  I don't think I'm going out today.

It's a "treat yo'self" day.  xo

I'm so-oo-o into aligning stars, how it all fits together and finding answers....Well, sadly it has happened yet but I'm working on it. Way to go Brilac!

Nazzy, I'm into spare of the moment things, but some of the things I find normal, others don't find normal.  

I knows two plus two, it equals four

& the rest? Well it seems a bore

Wishin' you luck

Now back to puck

Long equations just make my brain sore

To add to that ^

Last time I was in states I had to do the random screening, and then they also searched my bag (also randomly chosen) while on the boarding ramp.

@Baer. to add to your point it definitely happens more frequently to people who are travelling alone and for pleasure rather than business. 

@Baer. I bought my ticket through a 3rd party site instead of directly with the airline, and my trip was landing in Vancouver Friday evening and returning Saturday evening.  I do travel alone.  I enjoy doing things by myself, and taking nice adventures.  Like going up to Vancouver for the Draft. 

Yes, I was walking along there earlier.

I hope you are enjoying your stay in Vancouver, the draft went well imo...

I am!  I am at the Draft right now.  I am having poutine and white wine.  Didn't realize it was before noon (white wine).

I love Scotch!!!!! Like really love Scotch!!!!!  (and cats:)

Mmmmmmmmm Cheesecake

I believe Brilac is more interested in beefcake.

yeah was a nice day today

a bit heaty

but good

Yeah, enjoying the weather with my red sunglasses!  Ate a cheeseburger at Dick's Drive-In, and turned the corner and thought the green pizza at Hot Mama's Pizza sounds great!  Now it is walking to downtown.

I'm enjoying the heat too, the heat on the Raptors Thursday night 

The closest I’ve been to Paris was when I was in Dallas (Paris, TX that is ).  Been to the “Eiffel Tower” in Vegas.

That's great @NewbieCanuckFan !

Paris is amazing, but I'd live outside of the city because traffic is crazy. 

Especially these little quiet corners of the city.

I'm drinking beer and see empty bottles. It's art all pull together, what a coincidence

That is art.  You can put them together forming a design or pattern, have all the labels facing forward.  Like wine bottles for example. Some have unique labels on them.  So if you buy many bottles of wine, you can organize them, making a nice formation.  Something like that.  Art is art.  Art is anything. 

@6string  I don’t leave any unbroken beer bottles or unsmashed empty cans around me....

I'm having this now.

This is how the hair used to look.  Blonde highlights are not my thing ~

It was a good job, but I am more settle.

I generally go to hot wings as my remedy.  They can really clear out the sinuses.

Always works. 

I feel great right now.  That champagne and poutine definitely cleared up my sinuses. I even remembered to pick up kitty treats at the pet store, and went grocery shopping.

@naslund.is.king

You must be under 25 to not know who they are. Can't tell if you are joking here. Either way, gave me a chuckle...

@Chip Kelly. Im over 25 Google just helped me out..Ive heard of them but cant say i heard their music.

Grew up on Am radio and Country so im not suprised i didnt make the connection

I always assume its some rapper.

They have some creative Names/Titles