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Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Kearl Quotes - Part III
(found three more quotes this am written in a notebook)
Some background:
A co-worker was describing a job he worked on in Africa where the camp, food, facilities etc were pretty primitive.
After describing the camp itself and the lack of modern /clean / what-he-was-used-to comforts, he said:
"that was really the only shite part."
paused, then said:
"besides the rest of it."
Another one:
On our way over to see the bear that was captured, a co-worker says to me:
"Life sucks. Especially if you're a bear in a trap."
Last one for today:
"I don't fancy bears. Black or not, if they swipe at you, they'd leave a pretty big hole."
Some background:
A co-worker was describing a job he worked on in Africa where the camp, food, facilities etc were pretty primitive.
After describing the camp itself and the lack of modern /clean / what-he-was-used-to comforts, he said:
"that was really the only shite part."
paused, then said:
"besides the rest of it."
Another one:
On our way over to see the bear that was captured, a co-worker says to me:
"Life sucks. Especially if you're a bear in a trap."
Last one for today:
"I don't fancy bears. Black or not, if they swipe at you, they'd leave a pretty big hole."
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A Little Trip North
I made a quick trip to Edmonton to see my dear friend Carol.
First of all, its truly a miracle that I don't get speeding tickets on my way to Edmonton. Its a great, two lane, well kept highway that is crawling with police; RCMP hide away in regular looking vehicles, like pick up trucks and Escapes and such things. Sneaky sneaky.
But I somehow always manage to escape unharmed. Though while I stopped in Red Deer to fuel up, I put make-up on just in case I did get stopped. I'm not kidding. I, personally, was happy enough with my bare face, but it ain't gonna get me out of a ticket, in fact might even get me one. So I applied some foundation and mascara and bronzer and practiced my widest eyes and most charming smile in the event my speed was clocked. Everyone on that road speeds, its just a luck of the draw situation ...
Three hours in car
with me
singing
gets really tiring and boring so I gaze out the window and day dream daydreams. One of the day dreams I daydream about is triggered by the large and many horse pastures I drive past. Some day ...
But the little tiny, itty bitty, can't really walk yet calves are one of the cutest things I've ever seen. I squealed in delight.
And then the little (really) old man in a Buick Regal, hands at 10 and 2, eyes straight ahead with his cowboy hat on. He got the same reaction the calves had.
The Red Deer Starbucks girl gave me a free coffee. I love free. It makes me happy. It must've been my makeup and charming smile. jk
When I stopped for fuel, I used the 'ladies room' at the Esso. Oh. Dear. Lets just say the term ladies room is overshooting the runway .... I convinced myself that the moisture on the floor was the result of a recent mopping and not what would be the seemingly obvious by-product of missed-toilet-whilst-urinating action.
I had a wonderous time with Carol - shes a great hostess and with no pressure to do anything crazy, we stayed in, drank some wine and watched Big Bang Theory. Oh yeah, saw the movie The Lucky One and its surprisingly good. The little boy stole my heart with his giant blonde curls and little boy energy.
On Sunday, I took my little buddies Haley and Faith out for lunch and to Walmart for some clothes. They are such special children who are a little more mature and just a little bit different every time I see them and it makes me happy (and exhausted) to hang out with them.
It was a super weekend - very happy to have the people in my life that I do.
First of all, its truly a miracle that I don't get speeding tickets on my way to Edmonton. Its a great, two lane, well kept highway that is crawling with police; RCMP hide away in regular looking vehicles, like pick up trucks and Escapes and such things. Sneaky sneaky.
But I somehow always manage to escape unharmed. Though while I stopped in Red Deer to fuel up, I put make-up on just in case I did get stopped. I'm not kidding. I, personally, was happy enough with my bare face, but it ain't gonna get me out of a ticket, in fact might even get me one. So I applied some foundation and mascara and bronzer and practiced my widest eyes and most charming smile in the event my speed was clocked. Everyone on that road speeds, its just a luck of the draw situation ...
Three hours in car
with me
singing
gets really tiring and boring so I gaze out the window and day dream daydreams. One of the day dreams I daydream about is triggered by the large and many horse pastures I drive past. Some day ...
But the little tiny, itty bitty, can't really walk yet calves are one of the cutest things I've ever seen. I squealed in delight.
And then the little (really) old man in a Buick Regal, hands at 10 and 2, eyes straight ahead with his cowboy hat on. He got the same reaction the calves had.
The Red Deer Starbucks girl gave me a free coffee. I love free. It makes me happy. It must've been my makeup and charming smile. jk
When I stopped for fuel, I used the 'ladies room' at the Esso. Oh. Dear. Lets just say the term ladies room is overshooting the runway .... I convinced myself that the moisture on the floor was the result of a recent mopping and not what would be the seemingly obvious by-product of missed-toilet-whilst-urinating action.
I had a wonderous time with Carol - shes a great hostess and with no pressure to do anything crazy, we stayed in, drank some wine and watched Big Bang Theory. Oh yeah, saw the movie The Lucky One and its surprisingly good. The little boy stole my heart with his giant blonde curls and little boy energy.
On Sunday, I took my little buddies Haley and Faith out for lunch and to Walmart for some clothes. They are such special children who are a little more mature and just a little bit different every time I see them and it makes me happy (and exhausted) to hang out with them.
It was a super weekend - very happy to have the people in my life that I do.
Strange Fact
(about me - since I'm home and bored out of my mind)
If someone were to describe me, lazy isn't one of the adjectives they could fairly use;
However
I will drive around a parking lot to find the absolute closest possible spot to the handicapped and mothers-to-be ...
(strange)
If someone were to describe me, lazy isn't one of the adjectives they could fairly use;
However
I will drive around a parking lot to find the absolute closest possible spot to the handicapped and mothers-to-be ...
(strange)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Speaking Of
Unicorns ....
The other night I was getting a cab from a friends house to the Trap and Gill (Newfie pub in town - most fun in the city) and I mentioned to Brit and her friend that to my utter surprise, the driver was white.
'A white cab driver? Really? They're like unicorns, you hear about them, but you never see them."
Also made me laugh.
The other night I was getting a cab from a friends house to the Trap and Gill (Newfie pub in town - most fun in the city) and I mentioned to Brit and her friend that to my utter surprise, the driver was white.
'A white cab driver? Really? They're like unicorns, you hear about them, but you never see them."
Also made me laugh.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Kearl Quotes - Part II I Think
The time has come to share some of the quotes gathered by The girls and I as we make our way through our days on this crazy, wild, ride we call a job.
I thought there was more than there is, but the truth is, most of them can't be blogged. Too incriminating to ones character. ;-) . So, in true me fashion, I will protect the innocent. ie. me.
Here goes:
"I know way too much about my bosses bowel movements". (said with a sigh after another bathroom break announcement)
"We're going to wait for you to cross because you're not brutally bad looking" (Tassie, as we stopped for pedestrians as we were taking a drive on Site to see the progress of construction)
"Lets put our hardhats on so we look legit". (Tassie, same drive on Site)
"If its in the cat, its in the kittens " (Cape Bretoner talking about weird people he grew up with who had equally weird parents)
"No wonder you can't get a husband, look at the crap you eat". (said to me whilst eating hemp hearts and chia seeds in cottage cheese)
"Just because I'm pretty, doesn't mean you can talk to me". (certain blonde who works with me, in regards to the male attention she received at camp)
"Theres more meat in a butchers apron". (same Cape Bretoner talking about a skinny girl)
1st girl: "How'd you get him to do it?"
2nd girl: (after aquiring a coveted 'yes' from one of the managers) "Wear a see through shirt, you get whatever you want".
"If its status hes looking for, he needs a new haircut". (in reference to a coworker who was upset with a shift in the organization which left him with a lesser title than he had prior to)
"I'm a total swan now". (stunning co-worker reflecting on her awkward, skater high school years)
"uggghhh ... my invisible abs hurt". (Tassie after a particulary hard workout the night before)
"On a scale of 1-10, that looks 50% better". (bossman to me after I'd tied my hair back into a sloppy (is there any other way) bun on a curly hair day)
Two girls in a conversation about a strapping young man who has joined our team:
1st girl: "Is he on facebo"?
2nd girl: "Open profile"!
And this is what makes my days better here. Clever people with personalities and quick wit who aren't afraid to use it.
Thats it yo'
Monday, April 2, 2012
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