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July 24
Well..that's what I was doing 21 years ago today.. Signing my life away..lol 21 years??!! Sure doesn't seem that long ago. I remember it was 104 degrees that day. One of the hottest days of the year. Because of the extreme humidity we also had severe thunder showers luckily though the rain was only while we were in church.. you could hear the thunder and lightning during the ceremony and everyone was trying to make me feel better by telling me that it was a sign of good luck...lol By the time we were married after the ceremony it was a beautiful day again the sun was shining and it was a lot less humid.
The outdoor pictures were cancelled because the grass was wet so they were taken all inside. When we got to the reception hall the people that catered my wedding were late because 2 weeks prior a main autoroute (Decarie blvd.) was flooded (flash flooding) caused by a torrential storm and 2 people actually were killed. They thought is was a repeat of that storm and didn't wanted to venture out. Which who could blame them. I wouldn't of gone either. But, by the time the photo session was finished things were alot more organized and flowing as usual. Even with all things that went wrong we still managed to have a really Beautiful wedding day and I was really overwhelmed with it all.
For our Anniversary my hubby is on a fishing trip with his buddies so we won't be doing any celebrating tonight but will make up for it next week. Hmmm.. come to think of it he was on a fishing trip last year too on our 20th Anniversary. What's up with that?? Eh!!..lol you ask?? Well..all kidding a side he's a pretty good hubby so I guess I'll forgive him like I always do. Grown men become like little boys again with there fishing trips..it's so funny. I just couldn't say no and he knows that too!!
Anyways, I made this video/slideshow quite some time ago. Thought you may want a laugh..:)
Have a great weekend!! Everyone
Love & hugs,
Geri
xxox
 July 03
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The American Flag
The 50 stars represent the 50 states
and the 13 stripes represent the 13 original states.
Red signifies hardness & valor
Whites signifies purity and innocence.
Blue signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice
Above all, we must realize that no arsenal,
or weapon in the arsenals of the world,
is so formidable as the will and moral courage
of free men and women.
It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have.
GOOD NEWS!! I'm pleased to announce that our very talented and world traveled..:) Giselle is back at MSN Spaces. Originally from Boston, Mass. USA, was living in China for awhile and now living in Munich, Germany. Make sure to check out her Space - The Space Between Us - Munich
Great to have you back!!..:) Giz 
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June 27
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I'm dreaming of Canada tonight.
A country where mountains and hopes touch the sky
A country where an ocean of kindness fills all hearts
A country where ideas are a forest of wisdom
Oh God let me wake up in Canada!
I'm dreaming of Canada tonight.
A country where compassion is as tall as a douglas fir
A country where understanding is as deep as a great lake
A country where confidence grows like grain
Oh God let me wake up in Canada!
I'm dreaming of Canada tonight.
A country where happiness flows like the water of a river
A country where love is a breath of fresh air
A country where peace covers the land like snow
Oh God, please let me wake up in Canada, tonight...
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Together we are Canada!
My name is British Columbia
The jewel of the West Coast.
Forestry and fishing are
The things that I do most.
Hi, I am Alberta
A wild west kind of place
With cows and oil and mountains
And lots of open space.
I am Manitoba
And I’m Saskatchewan
We’re the golden prairies
Where fields of wheat grow in the sun
Hi, I am Ontario
The home of government
To me each year the leaders
Of our democracy are sent.
Bonjour, I am Quebec
Here French is my language too
When I want to ask “how are you?”
I say, “comment t’allez vous?”
Newfoundland, New Brunswick
And Nova Scotia -- those are we,
are Atlantic Provinces
The three musketeers of the sea.
I’m Prince Edward Island
And I know I may be small
But without me all the rest of you
Would have no potatoes at all.
The Yukon, Nunavut and North West
Territories are up north.
Through ice and cold and polar bears
Few brave souls venture forth.
Together we are Canada
One nation strong and free
With sharing, friends and happiness
Forever we will be!
~ Author Unknown ~
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June 26
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Canadian Facts
| Canada covers 9,984,670 square kilometres, or 7 percent, of the earth's surface.
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| The lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada was -63 degrees Celsius
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| The governor general is paid $97,375 per year, tax free, plus an annual budget of $10 million.
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| People working to separate Quebec from Canada can not be charged with treason unless they use force or violence.
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| 6,502,865 Canadians speak French as their first language.
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| Canadian groundhogs are right 30% of the time.
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| It is illegal to practice voodoo in Canada.
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| The warmest temperature ever recorded in Canada was 45 degrees Celsius.
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| Yonge Street in Toronto is the longest street in the World.
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| The geographic centre of Canada is 60 degrees 6 minutes 30 seconds latitude North and 94 degrees 3 minutes 30 seconds longitude West.
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| The letter "Z" comes from the Greek letter zeta and should be pronounced "zed" not "zee" (Americans pronounce it "zee" to make the alphabet song rhyme).
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| Almost 400,000 Canadians have dual citizenship.
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| More than 6.2 million Canadians go to church or other places of worship weekly.
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| Canada has six time zones.
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| Ottawa is the second coldest capital in the world (the first is Ulaanbatar, Mongolia).
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| Lake Ontario is the size of Switzerland.
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| Newfoundland is the only province that does not have an Indian reserve.
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| The Canadian coastline, 243,792 km, is the longest in the world.
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| 90% of Canadians live within 160km of the United States border.
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| The word Canuck originated in about 1850 as a term for French Canadians. During the Great War it was applied to all Canadians.
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| The Confederation Bridge between Prince Edward Island and the mainland is the longest in the world.
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| 40% of the world's newspapers are printed on Canadian paper.
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| Canada is the 2nd largest exporter of potatoes in the world.
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| The name "Canada" is derived from the Huron-Iroquois language and means settlement or village.
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| With 2 Million lakes, Canada has the largest amount of freshwater in the world. (466,697 sq km)
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| Approx. 25% of Canada's land consists of forest.
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| Approx. 89% of Canada is not habitable, because the climate is too extreme.
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| Canada leads the world as the largest grain producer.
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The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world (7,841 km)
 25 Signs Showing You Might be Canadian
1. You're not offended by the term "HOMO MILK".
2. You understand the phrase "Could you pass me a serviette, I just dropped my poutine, on the chesterfield."
3. You eat chocolate bar not candy bars.
4. You drink Pop, or Soft drink not Soda.
5. You know what a Mickey and 2-4 mean
6. You don't care about the fuss with Cuba. It's a cheap place to go for your holidays, with good cigars .
7. You know that a pike is a type of fish, not part of a highway.
8. You drive on a highway, not a freeway.
9. You have Canadian Tire money in your kitchen drawers.
10. You know that Casey and Finnegan were not part of a Celtic musical group.
11. You get excited whenever an American television show mentions Canada.
12. You brag to Americans that: Shania Twain, Jim Carrey, Celine Dion & many more, are Canadians.
13. You know that the C.E.O. of American Airlines is a Canadian!
14. You know what a touque is.
15. You design your Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
16. You know that the last letter of the English alphabet is always pronounced "Zed" not "Zee"
17. Your local newspaper covers the national news on 2 pages,but requires 6 pages for hockey.
18. You know that the four seasons mean: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road work.
19. You know that when it's 25 C outside, it's a warm day.
20. You understand the Labatt Blue commercials.
21. You know how to pronounce and spell "Saskatchewan".
(Sas-Kat-chew-wan)
22. You perk up when you hear the theme song from 'Hockey Night in Canada'.
24. "Eh?" is a very important part of your vocabulary, and is more polite than,"Huh?"
25. You actually understand these jokes !
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May 28
Good Morning!! 
Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have been really keeping busy lately and haven't had that much computer time. I just want to thank everyone that has dropped by. Really appreciate all your comments!!! I also have taken on a temporary job till the end of the summer filling in for a person at a company that I worked many years for. Other than that nothing much new in my life.
This past weekend I did go to a Beautiful wedding in Rockland, Ontario and had a marvelous time!! Congrats! to Cassandra and Allan. Below are a few pictures that I took though they didn't turn out that clear.. Waiting for the newlyweds to get back from there honeymoon and then I'm sure there will be tons of beautiful pictures to choose from on the internet.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!!
Talk to you soon!
Love,
Geri
xx
Congratulations!! Cassandra and Allan
Here's a Beautiful pic of Cass & Allan - Allan is my hubby's bestfriend's (Eddy) son.
Eddy was married at a very young age..
Isn't Photobucket great! I didn't realize the amazing slideshows you now can make to share right online without having to buy software.
Here's one of the original video clips outside the church
after they were just married.
May 12 I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day. Here's a few pictures of the our Mother's Day Dinner
I'm off to Massena, New York now to do some bargain shopping.
Have a great day!!
Geri
xx
May 08
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TRAITS OF WOMEN AND MEN
Women:
Women have strengths that amaze men. They carry children they carry hardships and they carry burdens, yet
they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry
when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. Women wait by the phone for a 'safe at home' call from a friend
or loved one after a snowy drive home.
They are childcare workers, executives, attorneys, stay-at-home moms, biker babes and your neighbours. They wear
suits, jeans, and uniforms. They fight for what they believe in and they stand up against injustice. They walk and talk
the extra mile to get their kids into the rights schools and to get their family the right health care. They go to the doctors
with a frightened friend.
Women are honest, loyal and forgiving. They are smart; they know that knowledge is power, but they still know to
use their softer side to make a point. Women want to be the best for their family, their friends and themselves.
They have sorrow at the death of a friend. Their heart breaks at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when
they think there is no strength left.
A woman can make a romantic evening unforgettable.
Women come in all sizes, colours and shapes. They live in houses, apartments and cabins. They drive, fly, walk,
run or e-mail to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin.
Women do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They give compassion and ideals. They give moral
support to their family and friends. All they want in return are a hug and a smile and for you to do the same for the
people you come in contact with.
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Men are good at lifting the heavy shit and killing bugs! 
Have a wonderful day!! Everyone
Geri ((hugs))
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With summer fun around the corner so are summer cook outs. If you like ribs this recipe is one of the easiest and is exactly
Though not really for the cholesterol prone.. they are worth induging once in awhile because they are really AMAZING!!
I make them at least once or twice a year usually when they go on sale because they can be a little expensive otherwise.
They usually go on sale around Mother's and Father's Day here so that is when I stock up. They can be done two ways in a
oven proof dish in the oven or on the barbeque. I prefer doing them on the barbeque.
Bar-B-Barn Ribs
2 lbs. Ribs Approx.
1 1/4 cups Brown Sugar
1 cup Apple sauce
1/4 cup Molasses
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder ( I actually use fresh garlic a clove or 2..:)
6 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp. Pepper
Parboil your ribs. Double this receipe for lots of basting on the barbeque. Mix and heat until boiling. Baste ribs with half the sauce.
Bake in oven proof dish at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn ribs and baste with remaining sauce for another 45 minutes. Enjoy!!! ..:)
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