1) I own a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree
2) I can hire a ninja to buy my groceries for me
3) I'll Rick Roll the entire continent and dedicate it to my buddy Galen
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Dear Direct Energy
What is up with your call center?
I had to call you twice today, not to complain, but to try and make it so that I can give you money for supplying me with natural gas. This is your business, yes? To collect money in exchange for natural gas services?
Apparently the lady on the phone didn't know that. I eventually gave up and told her I'd call again later, in the hopes of getting another representative on the line. I had slightly better luck the second time I called. This person at least seemed to understand that I wanted to give them money. She didn't seem clear on why I wanted to give them money though. So, I think I have set up my account with Direct Energy. I'm really not entirely sure.
Lethbridge Utilities was great, even Shaw cable was easy. For shame Direct Energy. Outdone by Shaw.
I had to call you twice today, not to complain, but to try and make it so that I can give you money for supplying me with natural gas. This is your business, yes? To collect money in exchange for natural gas services?
Apparently the lady on the phone didn't know that. I eventually gave up and told her I'd call again later, in the hopes of getting another representative on the line. I had slightly better luck the second time I called. This person at least seemed to understand that I wanted to give them money. She didn't seem clear on why I wanted to give them money though. So, I think I have set up my account with Direct Energy. I'm really not entirely sure.
Lethbridge Utilities was great, even Shaw cable was easy. For shame Direct Energy. Outdone by Shaw.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Stuff for the having
Lately I have only posted boring old text. Actually, 'lately' isn't really the appropriate word. Lately I haven't posted anything. I have little to say today. Oh, except, mum, dad, if you see me frowning furiously at my monitor and typing 70wpm please don't talk to me. This post is the result of your interruption induced writer's block. Love ya, but so so angry at the same time.
Anyway, on to the pictures
This is Mattie, breaking in to the fridge. This is why I can't have nice things.
This is Kodi, destroying public property with the power of his urine. This is why other people can't have nice things.
Did you know that 'daiquiri' is named after a rum producing district in Cuba?
This bird is carrying a pop can. Awesome.
That's me. I'm being an idiot tourist at Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland. I was fishing, with my finger.
*tap tap tap* "here fish. here fish fish fish"
Dad snapped this one. Then he chased a squirrel through the woods. That's how I choose to remember it anyway.
On another note! Whoever is responsible for putting the old shower gel in the liquid soap pump in the downstairs bathroom: Ew. Don't do that. It is so gross to expect to pump nice creamy hand soap out of that thing and then get a hand full of low viscosity goo full of some kind of exfoliating grit.
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Anyway, on to the pictures
This is Mattie, breaking in to the fridge. This is why I can't have nice things.
This is Kodi, destroying public property with the power of his urine. This is why other people can't have nice things.
Did you know that 'daiquiri' is named after a rum producing district in Cuba?
This bird is carrying a pop can. Awesome.
That's me. I'm being an idiot tourist at Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland. I was fishing, with my finger.
*tap tap tap* "here fish. here fish fish fish"
Dad snapped this one. Then he chased a squirrel through the woods. That's how I choose to remember it anyway.
On another note! Whoever is responsible for putting the old shower gel in the liquid soap pump in the downstairs bathroom: Ew. Don't do that. It is so gross to expect to pump nice creamy hand soap out of that thing and then get a hand full of low viscosity goo full of some kind of exfoliating grit.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Atoll part 2
it was also used in the movie Waterworld to refer to the floating settlements.
I'm not saying it was a good movie, but even THEY knew it was a word.
Doesn't Kevin Costner have the tiniest feet?
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I'm not saying it was a good movie, but even THEY knew it was a word.
Doesn't Kevin Costner have the tiniest feet?
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Atoll
So, I was sorting through some files and stuff, because I keep way too much paper work and I don't want to be a hoarder. Anyway, I found an old poetry project from Jr. High English class, grade seven to be exact.
The project, as I recall, was supposed to correspond somehow with our social studies curriculum which involved a deserted island type of deal, like the creation of government and stuff (it's all coming back to me as I type) anyway, so to correspond we had to do an island themed poetry project. That is, seven poems of different types all following the same theme. I was reading this crappy grade seven poetry and when I got to my cinquaine poem I became so angry!
!!!
See, the rules of the cinquaine state that the first and last word need to be synonyms. They have to be two different words that mean the same thing.
My first word was 'island'. Find a synonym for 'island'. Guess what? In grade seven I did indeed look up another word for 'island'.
This word is 'atoll'
Beside this word my teacher put one of these '?' and docked me the appropriate number of marks for using a word she didn't know existed.
If you don't know what a word means, then look it up! Do not just assume that it is not a word! Christ woman! I didn't like you then and I hate you even more now.
For anyone else who doubts it, here:
atoll |ˈatˌôl; ˈatˌäl; ˈāˌtôl; ˈāˌtäl|
noun
a ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral.
ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Maldivian atoḷu.
See that? It's a noun! It means ring shaped island! I'd say look it up, but I already did it for you.
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The project, as I recall, was supposed to correspond somehow with our social studies curriculum which involved a deserted island type of deal, like the creation of government and stuff (it's all coming back to me as I type) anyway, so to correspond we had to do an island themed poetry project. That is, seven poems of different types all following the same theme. I was reading this crappy grade seven poetry and when I got to my cinquaine poem I became so angry!
!!!
See, the rules of the cinquaine state that the first and last word need to be synonyms. They have to be two different words that mean the same thing.
My first word was 'island'. Find a synonym for 'island'. Guess what? In grade seven I did indeed look up another word for 'island'.
This word is 'atoll'
Beside this word my teacher put one of these '?' and docked me the appropriate number of marks for using a word she didn't know existed.
If you don't know what a word means, then look it up! Do not just assume that it is not a word! Christ woman! I didn't like you then and I hate you even more now.
For anyone else who doubts it, here:
atoll |ˈatˌôl; ˈatˌäl; ˈāˌtôl; ˈāˌtäl|
noun
a ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral.
ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from Maldivian atoḷu.
See that? It's a noun! It means ring shaped island! I'd say look it up, but I already did it for you.
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Character home
a nice way of saying, really really old.
In other news, might have found a place. Fingers crossed everyone, while things are finalized.
In other news, might have found a place. Fingers crossed everyone, while things are finalized.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Houses
I have a list of rentals available in lethbridge.
I haven't replied to any of them.
I remember too well how many times I heard the word 'no' when I asked if they allowed dogs in the past.
Here I am, trying to give them my perfectly good money, and they say 'no'.
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I haven't replied to any of them.
I remember too well how many times I heard the word 'no' when I asked if they allowed dogs in the past.
Here I am, trying to give them my perfectly good money, and they say 'no'.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
A wish list, and an if I had to
I saw this on someone else' blog last night, and I think Pat mentioned something about a doggy wish list too. In addition to that, Krista, one of my instructors, once said she would never own the same breed of dog twice because there are so many breeds out there to try.
So, here is my wish list, which is also an 'if I had to' list because I wanted to include every group, but have no desire to own say, a hound. My list is according to CKC classification. I am only going to pick one from each group, so no matter how many I would want from a group, I'm just going to put my number one choice.
Hound Group
Finnish Spitz - So pretty it hardly qualifies as a hound. I'd have to do something about the noise though.
Image from: fordogtrainers.com
Sporting Group
Oh, this is a tough one, because two of my top wants are in this list. The Brittany and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
I think I'm going to have to go with:
The Brittany - There is something I find flashy about these little spaniels and they're great fun to train too.
Image: kennels.co.uk
Terrier Group
Here's another tough one. I can think of at least three off the top of my head that I'd be after, which is funny coming from someone who once said they'd never want to own a terrier.
West Highland White - I like white shaggy dogs. I'm terrified of the health problems that can arise from having a white dog, but aren't they just darn cute? Besides that, I've been informed that the Westie is the most likely terrier to get along well with other dogs.
Image: Mary Bloom
Non-sporting Group
The name for this group makes them sound like sore losers.
It gives me fewer choices than even the hound group. It's full of hairy little yap traps, thick skulled lawn ornaments, and things with deformed faces. No offense intended of course. But, given so little to fit my tastes I really have to say, and I wince as I do so...
The Standard Poodle - Thanks a lot Elvis. I must admit that I haven't trained a lot of dogs just yet, but Elvis the poodle was by far the most difficult of all the dogs I have worked with. What got me though, was the amazing potential that he did have to learn and his willingness to try and to keep trying, even though it was unnecessarily hard for him. I think Elvis was very smart, but he may have had a learning disability. I would like to try another poodle some day, if Elvis is any indication, they'd make a great trick dog, like the circus poodles of old.
Don't worry, I'd get him a haircut that the other dogs wouldn't laugh at.
Image: kittenkapoodle.com
Working Group
Great Pyrenees - From little white dog, to big white dog. I'd have to choose my lines carefully here, stay away from the guard dogs. I have this thing where I think a big dog makes me a big person (I mean internally, I'm already a big person on the outside). I think my dad has the same problem.
Image: tomyfarm.com
Herding Group
Pick at least half the dogs from this group and you have my wish list. But, since I've already got an Australian Shepherd Border Collie cross lets look at some other breeds.
Australian Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog - also known as a stumpy tailed heeler these guys are a little lighter weight than their long tailed counter parts. Check out their ears! Since my neighbour didn't keep the name when she adopted her Stumpy, mine shall be called Batman.
Image: UREKASTAR Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs
Toy Group
It is from here that I must pick my old lady dog. This is the dog I shall have when I am a feeble old maid. My vast fortune will be left to this dog and he shall have a title and a middle name.
Coton De Tulear - its little and white and feels like an alpaca. Also, they are from Madagascar which is kind of sciency.
Image: Aluna Juillet
Well, there you have it. If I had to choose one dog from each group, that would be my list.
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So, here is my wish list, which is also an 'if I had to' list because I wanted to include every group, but have no desire to own say, a hound. My list is according to CKC classification. I am only going to pick one from each group, so no matter how many I would want from a group, I'm just going to put my number one choice.
Hound Group
Finnish Spitz - So pretty it hardly qualifies as a hound. I'd have to do something about the noise though.
Image from: fordogtrainers.com
Sporting Group
Oh, this is a tough one, because two of my top wants are in this list. The Brittany and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
I think I'm going to have to go with:
The Brittany - There is something I find flashy about these little spaniels and they're great fun to train too.
Image: kennels.co.uk
Terrier Group
Here's another tough one. I can think of at least three off the top of my head that I'd be after, which is funny coming from someone who once said they'd never want to own a terrier.
West Highland White - I like white shaggy dogs. I'm terrified of the health problems that can arise from having a white dog, but aren't they just darn cute? Besides that, I've been informed that the Westie is the most likely terrier to get along well with other dogs.
Image: Mary Bloom
Non-sporting Group
The name for this group makes them sound like sore losers.
It gives me fewer choices than even the hound group. It's full of hairy little yap traps, thick skulled lawn ornaments, and things with deformed faces. No offense intended of course. But, given so little to fit my tastes I really have to say, and I wince as I do so...
The Standard Poodle - Thanks a lot Elvis. I must admit that I haven't trained a lot of dogs just yet, but Elvis the poodle was by far the most difficult of all the dogs I have worked with. What got me though, was the amazing potential that he did have to learn and his willingness to try and to keep trying, even though it was unnecessarily hard for him. I think Elvis was very smart, but he may have had a learning disability. I would like to try another poodle some day, if Elvis is any indication, they'd make a great trick dog, like the circus poodles of old.
Don't worry, I'd get him a haircut that the other dogs wouldn't laugh at.
Image: kittenkapoodle.com
Working Group
Great Pyrenees - From little white dog, to big white dog. I'd have to choose my lines carefully here, stay away from the guard dogs. I have this thing where I think a big dog makes me a big person (I mean internally, I'm already a big person on the outside). I think my dad has the same problem.
Image: tomyfarm.com
Herding Group
Pick at least half the dogs from this group and you have my wish list. But, since I've already got an Australian Shepherd Border Collie cross lets look at some other breeds.
Australian Stumpy Tailed Cattle Dog - also known as a stumpy tailed heeler these guys are a little lighter weight than their long tailed counter parts. Check out their ears! Since my neighbour didn't keep the name when she adopted her Stumpy, mine shall be called Batman.
Image: UREKASTAR Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs
Toy Group
It is from here that I must pick my old lady dog. This is the dog I shall have when I am a feeble old maid. My vast fortune will be left to this dog and he shall have a title and a middle name.
Coton De Tulear - its little and white and feels like an alpaca. Also, they are from Madagascar which is kind of sciency.
Image: Aluna Juillet
Well, there you have it. If I had to choose one dog from each group, that would be my list.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Elvis
I kind of miss the curly headed dimwit.
Life is hard for Elvis the poodle. He over thinks things. Every decision he made was agonizing to him. We have a lot in common. We'd probably both be better off if we just lightened up a little.
Life is hard for Elvis the poodle. He over thinks things. Every decision he made was agonizing to him. We have a lot in common. We'd probably both be better off if we just lightened up a little.
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