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Yvonne G

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Okay, for the first time it is taking me a long time to catch up. I will need to come back to it later, as I need to get on with work. However first I must do this:

Previously in the CDR:

Mark: Went to Naples on a kayaking vacation, he has been teasing us with pics of beautiful beaches and lush forests, with pictures of Alligators, Monkey's, Manatees and weird looking skeletons. We were guessing for a long time where he was going and what that skeleton was. But eventually the brains of the CDR put it together and the guesses were right.

Linda: Has opened up the CDR facebook group, in case the TFO goes down and we cannot chat. This will be our home away from home room. France was visited and JoesDad brought home an unfriendly companion, however he seems to have recovered from the effects of said companion. Linda is putting off the ironing for as long as she can as like the rest of us, it is that job that we just don't like doing.

Lena: Helped with messeging all the friends to get them to join the FB group. and took us on a visit to the little people hiding under slabs in Oslo (which by the way is the land of peace awards ;)) I wonder if the little people thought that Lena was a giant when they saw her? Lena is back at home and seen as how today is Monday, having her chill time. After her busy weekend.

Kathy: After fighting the big fight her Beta did not make it. But has been replaced by Fish Sticks ( Kathy is hoping her son does not choose her grand children's names if the name he gave the beta fish is anything to go by). And there are poppies popping up all over the place where Kathy lives. Kathy just don't smoke them.

Ray: Is still struggling with the infection, and does not want to go and stay in the hospital. He is obviously a home boy and is happiest with his wife. Don't worry Ray it WILL get better.

CathieG: Is sick and tired of the new advertising system, it is crimping her style. However as a result, Cathie has decided to join FB, And yes we were the only group who has persuaded her to join. Yay for us. Cathie has been thinking of getting a Beta fish as well, as all the pics floating around in the CDR looks so good that we all want one too.

Anne: Bold and Pinstripe keep us entertained with their antics. Bold has even gone so far as to dance for his food but once he gets it, you can forget about anymore dancing.:( Anne must be feeling spring in the air, as her sinusitis is acting up so much so that Anne is sleeping until 2 in the afternoon just trying to recover. Either that or Bold has exhausted Anne with his antics. Who is to say .....

Lyn: Kettles are causing unnecessary extra exercises for Lyn and making her walk up and down flights of stairs. Her physio has gone well and she now has homework to do. Hopefully the homework hound does not eat her homework, otherwise Lyn is going to be punished and may have to walk up and down more flights of stairs. Poor Lola tired taking a bite out of Lyn's hand and as a result missed and caught his beak on her ring instead. Now his beak is missing a piece, as it broke off when he pulled his head back.

Tricia: Has had one person already sign on the dotted line for her house but they are going to carry on showing it, in case a better offer comes along. her dog Sheldon (I wonder if he is named after Sheldon in the Big Bang Theory) has been diagnosed with cancer but still chases the kids around the house like a puppy. Way to go Sheldon, you keep on fighting and being the big lovable old man ;) that you are.

Heather: Is recovering from an op, but nothing has stopped and or changed her work ethics. She is still as energetic and on the go as always. Her daughter is making her proud with her achievements and of course thereby making the CDR parents proud of her too. The night house for Toretto is coming along nicely and everything is in place. Heather is just running it to make sure that everything works correctly before moving Toretto in. Who by the way told me, that s/he cannot wait, and it is taking far too long.

Karensocal: Has popped in and cannot keep up with our chatter. We apparently talk wayyyyyyyy to much. But don't worry we will bring her over to the dark side sooner or later. Karen seems to be very well versed in Beta Fish among a few other members, so should be able to help if necessary and if she wants to of course.

Noel: Has decided to paint her house a lovely blue and off cream color (or at least I think it is an off cream. Who knows...) Shelly is knocking down plastic barriers as she either thinks she needs to be fed more or does not like the weather or has places to go. Either way Noel is getting dirty looks and is waiting for Shelly to try her next move.

Yvonne:
Is still more energetic than the rest of us, as she is weed eating her gardens and times the battery life to the life of her arm strength. Both give up at the same time to carry on another day.

Reptilony: Is still getting snow and is dreaming of Sunny and Warm days. By the by he also seems to be an expert with Beta fish. So another one who can help.

Todd: Has built his pond under the car port and it looks quite awesome. Snap told me as well that he cannot wait for the bigger turtles to move so that he can get a bigger tank to have some fun in.

Sabine: Is still busy with her work and pets. so no time to say hi over here, but we all miss her and will wait patiently for her next pop in.

CarolM: Has been having electricity cuts all week long, hoepfully this week is better and there are no load shedding days. The weather is a changing on this side - well mostly - although it still feels like summer most days. I m waiting patiently for the one egg that I know about to hatch and are desperately hoping that the egg is not infertile. Anyway I better be patient.

The Wool Spider (if she exists) says that she is not knitting anymore mittens, scarves or hats, as they are just piling up everywhere. The Snow leopard is complaining that the carrots have been scarce lately and or frozen. The hedgehogs lost some quills the other day when they were frightened and ask if anybody sees them to please return them to them as soon as possible. The one legged pirate seems to have run out of Sherry and says that the Leprechaun borrowed money from the till and now does not want to pay up. He has recommended that we put him back into the tank as punishment again and does not know why we let the Leprechaun out in the first place. The leprechaun says that it was not him and that it was that horse .... you know the one with no name who disappeared into the desert. Personally I think that the Leprechaun is talking nonsense and should have his cookies confiscated as punishment.

Montgomery asks if anybody would like some coffee or tea and if so he will be along shortly. Silly and Willy are missing Sabine but are enjoying the sardines that they found in corner 17. The Jellyfish have told me that they feel like they are being abused what with all the poking that they get. So we came to an agreement and we must please ask their permission first if we want to poke them for light. They may just glow for us without having to be poked if we ask nicely when we need some light.

Until next time......the saga continues......
Whew!!! That was quite an undertaking!
 

Kristoff

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Why did you say Canada was your future home?

We decided to look into immigration options when things went south in Turkey. (Husband is Turkish and that’s where we had lived happily for about 10 years.) We got permanent resident status in Canada. But we’ve stopped in Denmark en route for two years. Might be moving to the Great White North permanently as early as this summer. [emoji33]
 

JoesMum

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Just think of the ivy as another habitat, some insects like to munch on it or hibernate in it, and I think I have a bird nesting in mine, but I haven't been able to get close enough to look properly yet.

Oh I do think of it as another habitat, but given free-rein it would be the only habitat in our garden :D Hence it needs hacking back every so often!
 

Lyn W

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Oh I do think of it as another habitat, but given free-rein it would be the only habitat in our garden :D Hence it needs hacking back every so often!
I just listened to your video tour instead of just watching it and realised you do.
And I agree with everyone else - you do have a very nice voice, Linda.
 

Lyn W

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Good afternoon/morning all.
It's a beautiful sunny day here, even if it is still quite chilly.
Hope everyone is having a good Monday so far.
I'm going to sort out some old school resources that have been languishing in files for while - it's about time they were recycled and I may as well do something useful with my time (although I would much rather be going for a good walk.)
So I'll see you later.
TTFN
 

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We decided to look into immigration options when things went south in Turkey. (Husband is Turkish and that’s where we had lived happily for about 10 years.) We got permanent resident status in Canada. But we’ve stopped in Denmark en route for two years. Might be moving to the Great White North permanently as early as this summer. [emoji33]

Oh that’s cool! How did you get permanent resident without coming to Canada? Where do you wanna go in Canada?
 

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Look up different ways of learning on the internet - there are many - you may a find a learning style that suits you................
  • Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
  • Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
  • Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
  • Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
  • Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
  • Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
  • Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.

Wow thanks that’s very usefull! It’s hard to say which one I am but I know im not mathematical or interpersonnal...Im hesitating with visual, physical and intrapersonal...They all give good learning tips tho!
 

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Got it now. When someone on TFO talks about Sheldon destroying things, I immediately imagine this:

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Funny thing, we have a new hall
Closet because Sheldon did just that while we were gone one day. The
Got it now. When someone on TFO talks about Sheldon destroying things, I immediately imagine this:

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Sheldon did something very similar while we were gone. We call it his tribute to Idaho. I stuck my head in that hole and discovered a closet's worth of dead space. So we now have two hall closets. I think the new owners will love it.
 

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JoesMum

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Funny thing, we have a new hall
Closet because Sheldon did just that while we were gone one day. The

Sheldon did something very similar while we were gone. We call it his tribute to Idaho. I stuck my head in that hole and discovered a closet's worth of dead space. So we now have two hall closets. I think the new owners will love it.

I think Sheldon has delusions of being a Sulcata!
 

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Okay, for the first time it is taking me a long time to catch up. I will need to come back to it later, as I need to get on with work. However first I must do this:

Previously in the CDR:

Mark: Went to Naples on a kayaking vacation, he has been teasing us with pics of beautiful beaches and lush forests, with pictures of Alligators, Monkey's, Manatees and weird looking skeletons. We were guessing for a long time where he was going and what that skeleton was. But eventually the brains of the CDR put it together and the guesses were right.

Linda: Has opened up the CDR facebook group, in case the TFO goes down and we cannot chat. This will be our home away from home room. France was visited and JoesDad brought home an unfriendly companion, however he seems to have recovered from the effects of said companion. Linda is putting off the ironing for as long as she can as like the rest of us, it is that job that we just don't like doing.

Lena: Helped with messeging all the friends to get them to join the FB group. and took us on a visit to the little people hiding under slabs in Oslo (which by the way is the land of peace awards ;)) I wonder if the little people thought that Lena was a giant when they saw her? Lena is back at home and seen as how today is Monday, having her chill time. After her busy weekend.

Kathy: After fighting the big fight her Beta did not make it. But has been replaced by Fish Sticks ( Kathy is hoping her son does not choose her grand children's names if the name he gave the beta fish is anything to go by). And there are poppies popping up all over the place where Kathy lives. Kathy just don't smoke them.

Ray: Is still struggling with the infection, and does not want to go and stay in the hospital. He is obviously a home boy and is happiest with his wife. Don't worry Ray it WILL get better.

CathieG: Is sick and tired of the new advertising system, it is crimping her style. However as a result, Cathie has decided to join FB, And yes we were the only group who has persuaded her to join. Yay for us. Cathie has been thinking of getting a Beta fish as well, as all the pics floating around in the CDR looks so good that we all want one too.

Anne: Bold and Pinstripe keep us entertained with their antics. Bold has even gone so far as to dance for his food but once he gets it, you can forget about anymore dancing.:( Anne must be feeling spring in the air, as her sinusitis is acting up so much so that Anne is sleeping until 2 in the afternoon just trying to recover. Either that or Bold has exhausted Anne with his antics. Who is to say .....

Lyn: Kettles are causing unnecessary extra exercises for Lyn and making her walk up and down flights of stairs. Her physio has gone well and she now has homework to do. Hopefully the homework hound does not eat her homework, otherwise Lyn is going to be punished and may have to walk up and down more flights of stairs. Poor Lola tired taking a bite out of Lyn's hand and as a result missed and caught his beak on her ring instead. Now his beak is missing a piece, as it broke off when he pulled his head back.

Tricia: Has had one person already sign on the dotted line for her house but they are going to carry on showing it, in case a better offer comes along. her dog Sheldon (I wonder if he is named after Sheldon in the Big Bang Theory) has been diagnosed with cancer but still chases the kids around the house like a puppy. Way to go Sheldon, you keep on fighting and being the big lovable old man ;) that you are.

Heather: Is recovering from an op, but nothing has stopped and or changed her work ethics. She is still as energetic and on the go as always. Her daughter is making her proud with her achievements and of course thereby making the CDR parents proud of her too. The night house for Toretto is coming along nicely and everything is in place. Heather is just running it to make sure that everything works correctly before moving Toretto in. Who by the way told me, that s/he cannot wait, and it is taking far too long.

Karensocal: Has popped in and cannot keep up with our chatter. We apparently talk wayyyyyyyy to much. But don't worry we will bring her over to the dark side sooner or later. Karen seems to be very well versed in Beta Fish among a few other members, so should be able to help if necessary and if she wants to of course.

Noel: Has decided to paint her house a lovely blue and off cream color (or at least I think it is an off cream. Who knows...) Shelly is knocking down plastic barriers as she either thinks she needs to be fed more or does not like the weather or has places to go. Either way Noel is getting dirty looks and is waiting for Shelly to try her next move.

Yvonne:
Is still more energetic than the rest of us, as she is weed eating her gardens and times the battery life to the life of her arm strength. Both give up at the same time to carry on another day.

Reptilony: Is still getting snow and is dreaming of Sunny and Warm days. By the by he also seems to be an expert with Beta fish. So another one who can help.

Todd: Has built his pond under the car port and it looks quite awesome. Snap told me as well that he cannot wait for the bigger turtles to move so that he can get a bigger tank to have some fun in.

Sabine: Is still busy with her work and pets. so no time to say hi over here, but we all miss her and will wait patiently for her next pop in.

CarolM: Has been having electricity cuts all week long, hoepfully this week is better and there are no load shedding days. The weather is a changing on this side - well mostly - although it still feels like summer most days. I m waiting patiently for the one egg that I know about to hatch and are desperately hoping that the egg is not infertile. Anyway I better be patient.

The Wool Spider (if she exists) says that she is not knitting anymore mittens, scarves or hats, as they are just piling up everywhere. The Snow leopard is complaining that the carrots have been scarce lately and or frozen. The hedgehogs lost some quills the other day when they were frightened and ask if anybody sees them to please return them to them as soon as possible. The one legged pirate seems to have run out of Sherry and says that the Leprechaun borrowed money from the till and now does not want to pay up. He has recommended that we put him back into the tank as punishment again and does not know why we let the Leprechaun out in the first place. The leprechaun says that it was not him and that it was that horse .... you know the one with no name who disappeared into the desert. Personally I think that the Leprechaun is talking nonsense and should have his cookies confiscated as punishment.

Montgomery asks if anybody would like some coffee or tea and if so he will be along shortly. Silly and Willy are missing Sabine but are enjoying the sardines that they found in corner 17. The Jellyfish have told me that they feel like they are being abused what with all the poking that they get. So we came to an agreement and we must please ask their permission first if we want to poke them for light. They may just glow for us without having to be poked if we ask nicely when we need some light.

Until next time......the saga continues......

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Kristoff

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Oh that’s cool! How did you get permanent resident without coming to Canada? Where do you wanna go in Canada?

It’s the express visa system, for highly qualified workers.

We did have to enter the country to get the paperwork done once the visa was approved, but you need to spend only about two years out of five in the country after that. So this gives you time to sort out a thing or ten.

The immigration requirements are apparently very different for QC though.
 
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