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Dad is home and doing better. Still not sure of the cause of the the blockage but he is no longer suffering from that nasty thing. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers. And in more news....I have added another blog to my repertoire. 90 Day Body By Vi

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MMMMmmmmmm! Turkey and all the trimmings! Mom's pumpkin pie with real whipped cream! Don't forget my special whipped potatoes. It was delicious. Too bad everyone couldn't be there. When we arrived on Friday afternoon Dad wasn't feeling well. He kept saying that he thought he had the stomach flu. By Saturday evening he was in absolute agony. Mom took him to the hospital and they immediately

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MMMMmmmmmm! Turkey and all the trimmings! Mom's pumpkin pie with real whipped cream! Don't forget my special whipped potatoes. It was delicious. Too bad everyone couldn't be there. When we arrived on Friday afternoon Dad wasn't feeling well. He kept saying that he thought he had the stomach flu. By Saturday evening he was in absolute agony. Mom took him to the hospital and they immediately

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We had so much fun!! The group that got together was such a great mix. We tasted some great shakes, talked about a lot of stuff, shared great company and laughed tons!!! For those of you that couldn't make it we will do another one soon!! I now have a three more people doing the challenge with me and that is so exciting.

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First off. I've decided I need to take better care of myself so to that end I have joined a 90 health challenge. I am so excited to do this. For more info check out this website. I'll be taking before and after pics for you to be the judge on the results. I hope to lose 30lbs. If you feel like joining me let me know. The more the merrier!! Secondly, I have now become the overnight

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It never ceases to amaze me just how small the world really is. When we were living in Florida a couple visited our church (just had my cancer surgery so was not there myself) who introduced themselves and said they were from Canada. My husband thought they looked familiar so after the meeting he introduced himself and was able to question them a little more. Where in Canada are you from?

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September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness month. Don't forget!!! Wear your purple ribbon in support of those of us who have been challenged by this disease. As a survivor of Uterine Cancer I am trying to raise awareness. Did you know that there is no screening test for uterine cancer? A pap smear does not check for it. Gynecological cancers are still considered taboo in our society and

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***********FOODOLOGY*************** 1. What is your salad dressing of choice? Italian 2. What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? The Sawmill 3. What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? fresh veggies!!! 4. What are your pizza toppings of choice? mushrooms, onions, sausage 5. What do you like to put on your toast? Freshly sliced tomatoes, onions and

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Here's a link, PICTURES, to the latest portrait session I've done. See the pics on the work blog.

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I've been on vacation for 10 days now. We haven't done anything really special except to visit family. That's been great. I've missed them all so much. The one thing I have realized while away from work was just how much I actually liked being a stay at home mom. I miss having time to coupon and work the sales flyers to save a few dollars. I miss having time to take kids to the pool or hang

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on vacation but did a little work. See it HERE

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It just amazes me sometimes how misconstrued some things become. No matter how good your intentions someone will always find a way to take offense or think the worst of you. A few years ago we had a large family trip (cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents) to an historic area that was meaningful to the family. I had a nice time for the most part even though things didn't always go as planned

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I've been reading another blog lately that focuses on the author's memories and it got me pondering my early memories. A lot of those memories happened in the same field; the one up the lane from the house. When I was really small and we were running a lot of cattle we used to do the branding in the corral on the hill. I was much to young to participate but that didn't mean I didn't want to

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Have you ever seen BYU's Divine Comedy group? The daughter claims to be their biggest fan and I can see why! They are hilarious!! Check out the next couple of videos for some good clean funny.

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And I don't mean the foggy mornings either! Yes,the weather this summer has been abysmal! Wet, rainy, chilly!! Yuck!! Unfortunately the mosquitoes seem to love it. I've never seen so many nasty buzzing creatures before. You can't go anywhere without a cloud of them around you. We've even been bombarded with them inside the store, if you can imagine that. I think it's pretty sad when you

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I've added a few of the pics from the daughter's bridal photo shoot on the other blog. Click HERE to see!!

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I don't know why but this subject of this animal's supposed immanent demise is stuck in my craw but it is and it's really causing a raw patch. I was doing some reading and happened upon this statistic "In May 2002, the Canadian Species at Risk Act listed the Prairie population (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba range) of grizzly bears as being wiped out in Canada. As of 2002, grizzly bears were

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I don't know if you heard but in 2009 the Alberta Government released the results of a five year study showing that there were only 500 grizzly bears left in Alberta. This resulted in an outcry of fear that the great bear was in trouble and must be immediately added to the "threatened" species list. In fact, for the area of extreme south western Alberta, Waterton area(south of HWY 3 to U.S.

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We've spent a few days trying to find some sort of activity to do over the weekend as a family. I was hoping we had time to go to Drumheller and see the museum and other sights. I just didn't have enough time off to make it worthwhile so we found something else. The Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions in Stettler, AB was the prime choice. We all really enjoyed it. It's an historic train that

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I couldn't settle down to sleep last night, as usual, so I was reclining against the pillows finishing up my book. The breeze, not the hurricane we've had all week, was gently moving the blinds creating a little background noise but something else caught my ears. It wasn't a sound I had heard since moving to the city. Clip-clop, clippity-clop. I sat up and squinted into the dark night to see

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I was trolling the blogosphere and came upon this gem:If it’s inside it doesn’t countA friend of mine reports on her blog that the women in her ward got chocolates this past Mothers Day.All really very unremarkable—chocolates are a very ordinary default Mothers Day gift in our church, after all.Well, unremarkable except for the latte fillings the ones from her ward had, that is.For those of you

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I work so far from home now that I don't make it home for lunch hour. I took up crosswords, sudoku, and chatting with the other associates, but after a while I got really bored. Since one of the areas I oversee is Stationary, I see all of the books that come in. One caught my eye. It wasn't the title or cover that grabbed my attention. I don't really know why I picked it up but I am really

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Posted on the work blog!!! Pictures for your viewing pleasure.

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We took a trip over to Vancouver Island for the last couple of days to take in a few of the must see places. One of the police officers, a long story I'll get to another time, suggested we go to Ucluelet while there. What a fantastic drive!! The views were astounding and the weather perfect. We did a little sight seeing, threw some stones into the ocean and picked sea glass. On to Tofino.

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I've been hanging out on the web a lot lately as I try to plan the daughters wedding and have found some great sites. I was thinking about presents for upcoming events and saw this site called www.snaptotes.com. They can put a picture on almost anything. So cute!!One more recommendation for the day. Have you discovered "As Sistas in Zion" yet? These women are hilarious!!! I love their fresh

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I love popcorn! I've admitted it, finally! It's not that I just love it; I eat it at least 3 times a week. Things have now changed. Popcorn has betrayed me. As I was eating my lovely snack late one night last week, I heard a crack and began to feel grittiness in my mouth. I spit it out and felt around my mouth with my tongue to see if something was amiss. I found that the wisdom tooth on

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I've posted some more pictures on the work blog

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Today I went outside at my lunch hour to find that suddenly the sun was shining, snow melting and it was warm. Really! I'm not kidding! I was so excited that I texted the hubby and told him to go out too. When I arrived home I found him and the boy outside shoveling the last of the icy snow off the edge of the driveway and onto our 1.5 metre high snow pile. Just a reminder of all the hard

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Prayers have been answered!!! They have been found!!!! They ran out of gas on the side of the road near Las Vegas. Can you believe it??? I'm thrilled! I can't imagine how ecstatic their mothers must be. READ MORE HERE

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This afternoon the District Manager called for my presence in his office. Well if that doesn't make ya nervous?!?! It's like being called into the Principal's office. Yikes! I new something was up but I wasn't expecting what they told me. I was given praise and such but I am not sure these people know me. They called me organized and a people person. Bahahaha! They need to get to know me

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The missing kids from Lindon, UT have been spotted eating in a homeless shelter in Sacramento!!! We need your help! Keep your eyes open! Please! We can bring them home to their mothers!

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Instead of whipping back to the frozen tundra after our dress shopping extravaganza, the daughter and I, detoured to the home town for the night. Dad had to help with the cows and of course that meant I wanted to go. Early the next morning Dad and I headed out into the hills to feed, water and check for newborn calves. There wasn't a lot to do; just 2 round bales, chop water holes in 2 ponds,

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The engagement is official!!! We took a quick trip down to Calgary to Beautiful Bride which carries a line of modest wedding dresses especially for LDS brides. Not to be let out of any part of her first granddaughters special day, my mom drove up to meet us. It was so much fun!! It's a good thing I took the camera because otherwise I may have had tears running down my face. Otherwise occupied

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I borrowed these from another blogger named Andrea Buffaloe:1. Debra Winger was the voice of E.T.2. Pearls melt in vinegar.3. The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro,Coca-Cola, and Budweiser, in that order.4. It's possible to lead a cow upstairs, but not downstairs.5. Humans are the only primates that don't have pigment inthe palms of their hands.6. Ten percent of the Russian

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A man I once knew has done something really stupid. He has abducted his children and disappeared. Please keep your eyes open and help us get these kids back to their mothers. David has taken his daughters from his second marriage and his son from his first marriage. The more eyes we have out there the faster we will find them. His son happened to mention to a friend that he may soon be

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Have you seen RV's lately? Holy Freaking Cow! There are some gorgeous ones out there now. The Hubby, son, and I went to the show here in Edmonton this afternoon and were completely overwhelmed and a little awed. They have fireplaces, and lofts. Oh and don't forget full size fridges, washers and dryers, satellite dishes, tile floors, forced air heating and who know what all else.Outside each

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Supposedly today is the most depressing day of the year. Do you agree? Has today been worse than any other day of the year? Santa is long gone..... the bills have arrived...the holiday weight is still hanging around....the days are cold and short....the snow is getting deeper. Is that a good enough reason to be depressed? No way!! We should be like kids on a snow day and jump into it with

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Really? We're in the middle of a severe cold snap and the furnace is only working intermittently!! RIDICULOUS!! We are going to freeze to death if this thing doesn't kick into gear. It's -23*C out there right now and we haven't headed for the nightly dip. Oh I hope this thing figures out how to make the connection and fire up all the way.

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and for your entertainment.......have a look at the nutty daughters foray into the news.

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Ok,so far I've detailed up to Pushkar. What an amazing place! The fair is divided into 3 sections, horses, cattle, and camels. We pulled up to the edge of the fair grounds a little too early for our hotel to be ready for us. Instead our local guides met us there and we walked through to the Pushkar Fort where we were to lodge in tents. Yes, I camped in India. Now, when I say we walked,

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I've waited a while to post this entry for quite a few reasons. Mostly because I felt that I needed a week or so to process the happenings. It was totally overwhelming in so many ways. The trip there took 27hrs. When I landed I was surprisingly not tired. I gathered my luggage and went out to find the driver who was to take me to the hotel. A multitude of men was standing at a bar with

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The one drawback to living in Canada is the difficulty of finding Doug's favorite food. Mexican!! While at work today the deli supervisor happened to talk about a local Tienda Latina. What a score!! Doug was all set to go as soon as I got off work LOL! We got his Mexican hot chocolate, corn tortillas, green salsa, and fabulous tortas. Sooooooo gooooooood!!! We asked the proprietor where

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I've packed the camera bag and have all my travel sized toiletries set out, including the Imodium and sleep aids, ready to pack. The suitcase is almost ready to go...'cause guess what! India here I come!!!! I have to work a few hours, attend a mini conference and then I'm off to the airport. I have an 11hr layover in London, England. I'm hoping to see at least a few of the sights there before

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In preparation for my upcoming adventure in India I looked up the weather and realized that although it is their winter it might as well be my summer. Daytime highs from 27 - 30C. HOT! You all know I am as white as a frog's underbelly; that I glow under blacklight. Have skin so light I can't by foundation to match. Pathetic. I've been seriously worried that I will severely fry my skin and

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We love our little Sassafras. She is a 3yr old Red Pomeranian. Such a sweetheart. She makes hardly a sound and is as loving as can be. She is under 5 lbs and so fuzzy-wuzzy.

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I really dislike finding loose change in my purse or pockets. I can't stand the sound of jingling as I walk. So my solution? A change jar. LOL! I took a canning jar and designated it as my drop point at the end of the day. Even though the Husband has raided it a few times for the Boy's lunch money it's begun to add up. Tonight after our dinner date at Red Lobster we had the urge to count.

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Usually when I am called to the customer service desk it is for a complaint or to resolve a dispute over pricing, but this was totally new. The customer service associate called me with the information that 2 people where at the desk asking for a manager and wouldn't tell her anything more than that. I have to admit, I was worried. I grabbed the other manager on duty as back-up, a witness,

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Questions abound concerning the aforementioned Indian quest and I feel the urge to divulge details. Oi! As if I could talk like that to my friends! K, here goes........Istock affiliates sometimes sponsor photo shoots in their locality. Since Istock has many members world wide, opportunities in far flung countries sometimes arise. There are a lot of meetups around the globe set up by kind

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I LOVE animals!!! Every dog I have met loves me too, except for that one horribly trained monster with a biting issue. It's a good thing. But it makes me want to have my own again. I've been doing a lot of research and think I have narrowed it down to two types. A Pomchi: a cross between a pomeranian and chihuahuaA Maltese:Are these not the cutest dogs you have ever seen? I am hoping to

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As you all know, I've been sitting on my keester for the last ssssiiiiixxxxx weeks in training classes. Saturday was my first day back at work. Oh my aching feet!!! I stupidly chose the wrong shoes to wear in the first place. Very cute shoe-booties but not appropriate for a crazy Thanksgiving weekend retail environment. Duh! I know better. So yesterday, yes I had to work on a Sunday, I

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That I believe in Bigfoot? Yup, I'm one of the card carrying, certified nutso folks who think there is an unidentified hairy creature out in the woods. I've been fascinated my entire life by this overly large mysterious biped. As a child I had an experience that cemented forever that something is out there. We lived in a trailer next to my grandparents home. Every winter our plumbing would

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I've been in school for Walmart for the last couple of weeks. Each week we have a "snapshot". Code for test. I guess they are used to people like me who sort of freak about exams and the like. Anyway, I have one of these "snapshots" tomorrow morning. I should be studying but my brain just doesn't seem to want to absorb anything anymore. I've been handed a lot of new information and it's

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So....the daughter and her boy are discussing the marriage option. She just informed me that they don't want a wedding reception. She wants a mid-calf length dress and no wedding cake. WHAT??? I have only one daughter and one chance to help her have the best. If this is the best she wants......YIKES. She's making me feel like the cheapest mother on earth. Can't even afford to give her a

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I've been so busy yet had absolutely nothing to say. SHOCKING!!! My mouth stay closed? Ha! The last month has been absolutely crazy! I've gotten the new job going, sort of. Lots to learn still. Hopefully I can pull it off. I've moved into the new house. When I say I've moved in that's exactly what I mean. Just me! No furniture. No family. Just me, a small TV, laptop, and an airbed.

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I HATE Extra Foods!!! Most of you know that I was off due to a work place accident for a little while. I was inadvertantly overpaid by WCB and Extra. So they withehld a paycheque, unnanounced. fine. They deserved to have the money back. Could have told me and that would have gone over better thn surprising me. Not nice to not have money when you are expecting it. I did everything I could

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It's just that. My last day at Extra. What nice people I've worked with! They threw me a pizza party for a farewell. Sweet eh?

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Another day, another change. I've accepted a job with Walmart as an Assistant Manager. This means I'm packing up and moving again. It's abrupt, I know but this will be much better. I'm changing towns, changing jobs, and the husband is planning to join me in less than 3 months. How's that for news? Yipeee! It's a town I've never lived in but I took a trip there and it's beautiful. The cost

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My middle brother just had his second son. He is adorable! Check out his pics on the work blog http://www.wildroseimages.blogspot.com/

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Looks like The Husband may be fired in the morning. He made another mistake at work. He's a programmer. Mistakes happen, right? Try explaining that to his employer. Oh well.... it's probably a good thing because then he'll come up here, I think, anyway. It'll stink to not have the income and we'll probably lose a lot of our stuff but it's just stuff and money. And besides I have a job so

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If you can put together these terms into a theme that makes sense then you will know what I spent my afternoon doing.Tubing Colostrum Death Threats Bovine Wet

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Have I lost my sanity? Well, first off let me declare that I am not sure I ever had it. Secondly, I must confess that I have a severe problem with anxiety (like as in not leave the house because someone might see me) and depression and the real clincher here is that I haven't been on my meds lately. Does that help explain the recent craziness? The meds are back and I'm feeling a little more like

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Another desperate call to the hospital. Another bedside vigil. Another death in the family. We'll miss you Grandpa and hope you have found some peace at last.

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If you're tired of my ranting, whining, complaining, inability to focus on the positive then stop reading now!! Fair warning!I'm not writing this for you. I'm doing this because I might otherwise explode or do something detrimental. I am worn out! Ok that's not the worst of it. Ya know why I'm sitting here on a Friday night typing in my blog? 'Cause I have no friends. No, I'm serious.....

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Here's a sneak peak........don't forget to check out the work blog! http://www.wildroseimages.blogspot.com/ I've got some new work up.

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The results are in and we have good news.....BENIGN!! Just a nasty old cyst that had bled into itself. Whooohooo!!! So.....I'm still off work and am bored stiff when not drugged to the moon. I took a drive a couple of days ago when the sun finally showed up and ran into, almost literally, a herd of elk. I stopped by the roadside and caught a quick pic of just a few of them. The herd was

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image from the Orange County Register. My clumsy genes have been making an appearance lately. On Thursday I went to get down a display table for my Mother's Day floral and caused a work place accident. The tables were stacked 3 high and are about 3.5 to 4ft tall themselves. I reached up for the highest one, on my tiptoes and gently pulled it out. Oooooppppsss......I lost control and it

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The long walk done the hallway Waiting room #1Biopsy RoomThe deed has been done. They've aspirated, and core biopsied the heck out of my poor booby. The Dr. had a hard time getting the core needle in so it was not a great experience. More like fake liposuction with out any fat removing benefits. Lots of shove, shove, retract, but it seems they got what they were looking for. I have an appointment

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The attidude at work lately has been sooo negative. I hate it! Not being one to just let things be and since I am a former cheerleader, I wrote a cheer for the store.Extra Foods is here for you. Customer service - it's what we do!Teamwork is the way we play.Extra Foods is here to stay.Let me hear you strong and LOUD!Our colleagues really make us proud.Put on a smile and show the rest.We're

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Almost 2 months ago I found a pretty good sized lump in my left breast. Oh goody......I finally got the time and the gumption to get to the Dr. and have it looked at. He assured me that it was just a cyst and most likely nothing but because of my history he sent me for an ultrasound and mammogram. I got a look and at first thought it looked fine too. Then they rotated to the other side of

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As you all know, I have been in a special training session in Ft. Saskatchewan over the last 2 months. Our last project of the session is to develop two 100 day business plans. Yikes!! So, I'm hoping if I let you all know about them as well it will help to keep me more accountable. I have to present the results at the Learning Centre in August and I want to be successful. I plan to run a

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Just when we thought it was spring we are hit with a full on storm! Winter storm warning and all!!! ICK!! I thought we had escaped and rounded the bend to warmth. WRONG!! It snowing like some one ripped open feather pillows from heaven. Then add in the wind and you get the picture. Oh and lucky me, I get to drive in this mess in the morning. I have to leave for Calgary by 530am. Yippy.

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I am frustrated this evening. Ok, more than frustrated. It really doesn't matter how I got here or what drove me here. What I want to know is how to get out. I don't like the out of control feeling my life has right now. I'm letting too many factors bounce me around and influence what I feel. How do I convince myself that what people say and do really doesn't matter that much? Why am I

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Since it is Good Friday and school was out, I took my son with me to work today. Just as I set him his first task our adventure began. He'd only been out of my sight for maybe 20 seconds. He came tearing around the end of the aisle yelling "Call 911! A customer's been hurt!" I ran to investigate and found a customer I'd seen only a minute before, with blood pouring out of his mouth and his

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I arrived late last night in Fort Sask. Haven't had much of a chance to see the town. We've spent all day in classes at the Learning Centre. I think this could be quite a good experience but am reserving judgement for now. Let's just say that I think the intro day has been rather slow and boring but they say better is just around the bend. Tonight I went out for dinner with a few of the

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I got news recently that I would need to be in Fort Saskatchewan for the entire month of March. That's north east of Edmonton. COLD!!! No chinooks! And definitely no beach...... The company is sending me up for a managerial training course and I guess that's good thing but I am not looking forward to the weather. However, I am excited to participate in the learning aspect.

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DEAN WOOLF QUINTON, beloved husband of Thelma Tolman Quinton, passed away quietly at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on January 29, 2010 from causes incident to his age. Dean was born May 12, 1921 to James and Bernice Quinton in Cardston, Alberta and lived his entire life in the area until health concerns for him and Thelma necessitated a move to Lethbridge where the required medical

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Today was scheduled for Grandma H's funeral. I stayed up late last night trying to get ready. I was to play a flute solo and needed to get a photo printed for display at the reception. Besides that I just couldn't sleep. It's not the easiest thing to lay down and close your eyes when so much is on your mind. I finally got my eyes to close around 3am. At 4:22am the phone rang. My aunt was

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LILA MARIE BENNETT HUBER, beloved wife of the late Reuben Huber of Redcliff, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at the age of 88 years.She is the loving mother of: Carla (Nels) Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska, Catherine (Ronnald) Quinton of Cardston, Margaret (Richard) Powell of Lethbridge, John (Carole) Spencer of Clavet, Saskatchewan, Jane (Kevin) O'Brien

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And here it is!! I have always wanted a blue SUV and absolutely adore this one. Today, I made it official. I am now the proud owner of a GMC Terrain. My own wheels again. Now, please pray for me that I can keep this one from any suicidal deer.

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So, the Doc's clinic called and left a message with my dad saying the CT came back clean. I guess that is good news. No brain bleed anyway. Not that I would want that. Unfortunately, my headache is still here. I'll be getting my tush back into his office so we can look for something else. I'm not as foggy feeling and the nausea has stopped. Yay! Maybe I had some sort of virus as well as

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I have had a headache for more than 3 weeks now. I think I am going to go crazy!! I've been to the Dr. and he ordered a CT scan so hopefully that will show something. I'd be willing to have a brain tumor at this point. I just want to know what it is!!! I have horrible pressure in my head. Pain increases with some activities. I lost most of my sense of smell 3 years ago and just now realized this

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The grocery store is out of green onions again! Apparently the warehouse was out. I love my onions and use them in everything. Sierra to the rescue. As a cheap college student she and her roomies discovered a money and waste saving trick. Take at least an inch of the root end of your green onion and place in water. Why? 'Cause it'll shoot up and keep you in fresh greens for at least three

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It's 2010! 2010! What? Already?When I was a teen, like most teens, I sort of planned out what I wanted to happen in my life. For some reason I never planned for anything after the age of 30. That was almost 10 years ago! I just couldn't see that we would still be here on earth this long or at least my life extending that long. So here we are at the dawning of a new year; a new decade. Now what?

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Christmas has come and gone in an absolute whirlwind. Christmas Eve, Doug, was supposed to arrive at noon but at 5:30 am he called to say all the planes inbound to Houston had been delayed and he wouldn't be making his connection to Calgary. We had planned to do a little extra shopping after picking him up. He didn't arrive until 4:30pm so those last minute gifts were not going to be under the

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I just heard the CRAZIEST story on the news this morning. A Japanese man who goes by the name Sal 9000 has married a video game character. No, I'm not kidding! Here's the link from CNN. They even went on a honeymoon!!! Here's this dude walking his sweetheart (read as Nintendo DS) around the resort. What a nutjob!!

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I've never been a plant person. I usually kill anything green within my sight. It took me months to decide to purchase a plant that I have become truly enamoured with. I purchased a beautiful phalaenopsis orchid. Amazingly enough I've kept it alive for months!! I think it has to be the most beautiful plant I have ever seen. I feed it, water it, tend it with care. I've never been like

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It's been a literal blizzard here for more than 24hrs. We have gone from no snow to drifts more than 4ft high. What a mess. It's so bad out here that church has been cancelled for both stakes. Even the town wards are staying home. This is the worst snow we have had for years!!!

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My darling hubby bought me a new Blackberry Tour about 6 weeks ago. I love it!! I hate being out of touch and must get my email many times a day. This was the perfect solution!!! I live by the stupid thing.......too bad I lost it this weekend! I was sooooo tired when I left work this Saturday that I forgot to check the gas gauge. I ran out of gas with only 1.5 miles to go. I called my dad

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Free photobook at Photoworks Coupon code is BONNIE and can be used on the 8x11.5 size book with 20 pages. Thanks, photoworks, for making Christmas even less expensive!!!

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I didn't really like dolls a lot while I was growing up but these may have changed my mind. These are so soft and cuddly and cute!!! If I had any little girls on my gift list this year I would definitely be giving gifts from blabla. Check out their line of finger puppets too. Soooooo adorable!

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Talk about a blogging success story!!! Ree Drummond has gone from blogger to successful published author! Her cookbook is fabulous with a combination of homespun humor, photography, recipes and folklore. It'll make you smile and fill your tummy at the same time! You have to check out her site Pioneer Woman

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I was wondering about this the other day........what was my motivation to start this blog and why do I attempt to keep it up? I really didn't know a lot of bloggers at the time and I'm not the journaling or srapbooking type so a blog was not a natural transistion to make. I started last summer just before our annual vacation to the "Great White North". I knew that I wanted to document our

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I had the priviledge of speaking with a wonderful woman who is a married mom of six boys. We hadn't spoken since we were both teens and it was wonderful to feel that connection come back so quickly. As we talked she felt much more free to let me into some of the secrets of her life. I felt so priveleged to be able to hear her out and let her talk about things that were such trials in her life.

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Ever had anybody say something to you that just shocks you to the very core of your view of yourself? I received a note today that blew my mind. My behavior was called into question. Not by the note writer but by their significant other. This is a very dear old friend; some one I have known since childhood and considered a constant support in my life. Now their new love interest is jealous

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Ok maybe not physically but definitely mentally! LOL!! I've been busy starting a new job and finishing up the old one. I've had a few photoshoots and lots of editing as well and I guess I'm just not the type to be able to juggle everything and keep it up to date. So, about the new job. I've left the Depot in the dust and work here in town instead of that long commute to the city. They pay me

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Image via WikipediaYa but.... what? Well.....I'm stalling.....I'm stalling.....I'm...Got it! So my ankle and foot are an amazing color of purplish blue. I seem to have an amazing talent for getting hurt. On Saturday the hubby, son and I were at West Ed enjoying the attractions. Hunter had to try the Segways. I thought they looked pretty cool and thought well what's the harm, right? HUH! I think I

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No not literally! We have fresh spring water in our taps anyway! What I really mean is the emotional well. Wendy, my friend at work, has been having a rough time emotionally lately. I know, welcome to the club, right? Her husband has been snipey for the last few days and said something that still had her crying hours later. I asked what she was going to do about it. "Nothing". She was

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I'm am so very angry!!!!! I will not apologize for any of my actions recently and I won't apologize for anything I am about to say or have said in the past. I refuse to accept you foisting your feelings of inadequacy on my shoulders. I don't care how insecure you feel about yourself; you do not get to take it out on me!!!! You are an emotional abuser and always have been. But then again that is a

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Would you mind checking out the work blog and giving your opinion for me, please? I'm a little unsure about these designs and could use some feed back. Thanks!!! Wild Rose Images Blog

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