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    Hey Sharlene and everybody <waving!!!>

    What a great idea for a thread , and I'll be stopping back again later on. Knock on wood, everything is pretty stable around our house at the moment, but as you all know that can change on a dime. So I'm really appreciating the calm in the storm and anxious to read about what's going on with everybody else.

    See you all again a little later on...

    Marianne

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    Well drat Judi. Bummer that the rental places around here won't work for you. i did find out that the apartments hydro runs around 50. a month. Not sure about phone/tv.

    uh, you aren't looking out east at the moment are you. I hear they are swamped with blizzards right now. *shiver*

    Hi Marianne!!! Yay for calm in the midst of storms. It's a good place to be. Cherish it while it lasts. LOL

    Shana we fly out on vacation on the 25th Feb. Have to be at the airport at 4am!!!!!! After being out at the winter dinner the night before. I plan to pack this weekend and get anything and everything that has to be done before we leave done. (it's a plan, now lets see if the worlds best procrastinator can actually follow the plan hahahahaa)
    Sharlene and the late great diva - Molly muffin (always missed and never forgotten)

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    The trouble with the hydro is, that the landlords can charge what they want. Every senior in Ontario is entitled to a credit on their hydro if they are living on their pension. I got $45.00 per month off when I lived in London. I phoned hydro and said do the landlords have to pass the credit onto their tenants... a bit fat "NOPE"- the only person that qualifies for the credit is-get this-is the name that the hydro bill is made out to. Some landlords are making a profit off the hydro and saving OEB money by not having to issue a credit... Oh... if I only was in parliament. The only way to get around it, is if the apartment has it's own meter, and there aren't too many that do.
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    Judi & "mah boy" Keesh

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    Quote Originally Posted by molly muffin View Post
    Well drat Judi. Bummer that the rental places around here won't work for you. i did find out that the apartments hydro runs around 50. a month. Not sure about phone/tv.

    uh, you aren't looking out east at the moment are you. I hear they are swamped with blizzards right now. *shiver*

    Hi Marianne!!! Yay for calm in the midst of storms. It's a good place to be. Cherish it while it lasts. LOL

    Shana we fly out on vacation on the 25th Feb. Have to be at the airport at 4am!!!!!! After being out at the winter dinner the night before. I plan to pack this weekend and get anything and everything that has to be done before we leave done. (it's a plan, now lets see if the worlds best procrastinator can actually follow the plan hahahahaa)
    Ain't that the truth. Over 2 feet on Monday and marginally less yesterday. Currently have over 5 feet sitting on the deck thanks to drifting. Henry is complaining that he can't see anything when he looks out of the windows

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    So Sharlene, I want to hear more about the winter party!!

    Do we have a theme? What shall we wear?? What will we be eating???


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    Yes I'm curious too! Are you making centerpieces? Having any flowers?

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    I think it should be a pajama party!!!!
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    LOL You guys are great.

    Ugh though. I had a fantastic party planned, golf course, dj, photo booth and james bond themed with martini glasses blue stemmed for everyone. James Bond music playing as the CEO entered and then went up to speak and throughout the night. Prizes hidden under a seat for each table, yadda yadda. Except, that I asked the team to confirm the date before it was planned, they told me they had. Then I sent the VP into the CEO for approval and wala, they hadn't confirmed it on his calendar at all and he is away that weekend. The weekend he is available, the golf course isn't, so had to scrap the whole thing! SOB!!!!

    So I was told, find something trendy downtown. So I ended up with a restaurant in the financial district, but in a dining room so not available for themes, and can't have a dj. grrrrr

    So instead I opted to take the money and get a gift for everyone that works out of the Toronto office. I ordered soft shell, fleece lined midnight blue jackets with company logo for everyone and cross fingers I can go pick it up on friday before the party and distribute to employees on the day of. Then at the restaurant we've gone with really good food menu, canapes upon arrival of black angus sliders, lobster, etc and then a good selection of main courses, etc.

    So I didn't get to do what I want but I'm rather happy to be able to get a nice gift for all the employees.

    Montreal we did at a wax museum. Very cool and the Ottawa one was at a museum with a casino theme, dj and all brought it. So you played for chits and the winner of the highest amount at the various tables won prizes.
    And Edmonton did an escape room party.

    I did find a cool black dress today, so that's taken care of.

    So glad this is my last committee party of the season. Now I can pass it on to the next team. LOL

    Still it's all good. Tomorrow night is hockey night, we're going to see the Maple Leafs play, still taking salsa lessons on thursday nights, friday night winter party and saturday we fly. So all good.

    https://www.barcelo.com/en-gb/hotels...=1391790200870

    This is what I'm holding onto. well worth it, just have to get through friday night!!

    Boy did I need to get that off my chest or what. I rather like the idea of a pj party. LOL
    Sharlene and the late great diva - Molly muffin (always missed and never forgotten)

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    You make me tired just thinking about all you do. Glad you are busy though , it sometimes keeps the mind from wondering.
    Judi & "mah boy" Keesh

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    Oh Sharlene, how annoying your original party plans had to be scrapped -- they sounded fab. But the new plans sound great, as well, and I'm certain everybody will enjoy themselves as well as their new jackets.

    From here on out, your week sounds incredibly hectic. So I'll wish you well today -- hope the party goes off without a hitch and that you and hubby have a grand vacation!! That resort looks to die for, and boy, do you guys ever deserve to be pampered in the sun and sand. What a winter...

    So Bon Voyage, have a great week, and know that we'll miss you while you're away and we'll be anxious for a full report when you get back.

    Luvya, Girl!

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