what are you doing right now?

[countrygirl2]

I really like that purse. I used to order a lot of stretchy pants from a company in Canada, the brand name was Nygards, they fit well. I still have them, need to try them on. They kept shrinking so need to see if they will fit me now. I would forget and put them in the dryer sometimes an absolute no, no. Need to wash on cold water and let hang to air dry.

Isn't Peter Nygard in jail now?

[countrygirl2]

That's the only snake I have seen them catch. Same as the mole the only one of those too. But these guys are going on 3 so they are really getting into this stuff now. I know we have voles all over they yard they are always catching them. Wish they would get that mouse in the basement.

[Deleted]

We had a strong line of thunderstorms this afternoon so had to reboot the TV system a couple of times.  The rain is very welcome and, thankfully, the 1/2" hail some reported missed us.  

I have to add a trip to the pharmacy on my to-do list to pick up an RX refill I didn't order.  The clinic is under new ownership and the new software is just randomly filling stuff.  Tech confirms I am not on auto-refill, and that I didn't place a manual order.  She has no idea why the system decided to generate and fill it.  She offered to put it back, but we both knew how that would end, and it would not be pretty.  New software is not a fun journey for staff or patients.

[bean29]

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:48:05 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

This law has NOT changed.

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

Someone I know talked to a few people about it.  I think, it depends in part, on if the state you received your DUI in considered it a misdemeanor or a felony.  Also, this person was told, if you drive across the border, you are more likely to get in to Canada without a problem.  They were not sure if they would be able to get into Canada, but wanted to attend a wedding.  The flew to the border and drove accross the border.  There was not an issue.  They flew home.  This person was told that it could be just the luck of the draw, so border agents being more diligent than others.  Their (Misdemeanor) DUI was 5 years old, not 10.  So, IDK what your friend should make of it.

[Opti]

Thanking the universe and God. Got a ride to the doctor's tomorrow. Whew!

Now to finish fleece laundry, finish my AAA claim form and email if I haven't already and make dinner etc.

[weltschmerz]

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:48:05 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

This law has NOT changed.

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

A Dui in Canada is a felony.  Canada won't let your friends in unless they apply for a pardon after 10 years if they have a clean record. It's a long and complicated process and it costs hundreds or dollars.
Same with the US. Won't let you in with a felony conviction.

[weltschmerz]

Jun 5, 2023 16:27:13 GMT -5 countrygirl2 said:

I really like that purse. I used to order a lot of stretchy pants from a company in Canada, the brand name was Nygards, they fit well. I still have them, need to try them on. They kept shrinking so need to see if they will fit me now. I would forget and put them in the dryer sometimes an absolute no, no. Need to wash on cold water and let hang to air dry.

Isn't Peter Nygard in jail now?

Yes, he is. His company is defunct.
Too bad, his stuff was really nice. 

[weltschmerz]

Jun 5, 2023 16:49:58 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

Someone I know talked to a few people about it.  I think, it depends in part, on if the state you received your DUI in considered it a misdemeanor or a felony.  Also, this person was told, if you drive across the border, you are more likely to get in to Canada without a problem.  They were not sure if they would be able to get into Canada, but wanted to attend a wedding.  The flew to the border and drove accross the border.  There was not an issue.  They flew home.  This person was told that it could be just the luck of the draw, so border agents being more diligent than others.  Their (Misdemeanor) DUI was 5 years old, not 10.  So, IDK what your friend should make of it.

Your friend was lucky to get in. Even if it's a misdemeanor in a US state, it's a felony in Canada. So, Canada will consider it a felony and act accordingly.

[andi9899]

Jun 5, 2023 11:23:27 GMT -5 swamp said:

Jun 4, 2023 21:08:35 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

How about washing hair with rainwater you caught, or rinsing it with vinegar for shine? Or using lemon juice to bleach it? Baby oil and iodine for a tan? Buttermilk on a sunburn, meat tenderizer on a jellyfish sting?

PSA:  When you have black hair and attempt to bleach it in this manner, you end up with Bozo the clown red hair.  

I have black hair and I'd never attempt to vleach it myself. I don't bleach it anyway, but if I did, I'd have a professional do it.

[weltschmerz]

How about washing hair with rainwater you caught, or rinsing it with vinegar for shine? Or using lemon juice to bleach it? Baby oil and iodine for a tan? Buttermilk on a sunburn, meat tenderizer on a jellyfish sting?

I've done the baby oil and iodine thing. I used to bake on the beach or on my roof with no sunscreen.  It's a wonder I don't have skin cancer.
Also washed my hair wih rainwater. 

[swamp]

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:48:05 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

This law has NOT changed.

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

It has not changed.  

DWI in your past at ant time, you aren’t getting in unless you go through their process.  Which is expensive, time consuming, and a giant PITA. 

[chiver78]

Jun 5, 2023 17:23:00 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

Jun 5, 2023 16:49:58 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Someone I know talked to a few people about it.  I think, it depends in part, on if the state you received your DUI in considered it a misdemeanor or a felony.  Also, this person was told, if you drive across the border, you are more likely to get in to Canada without a problem.  They were not sure if they would be able to get into Canada, but wanted to attend a wedding.  The flew to the border and drove accross the border.  There was not an issue.  They flew home.  This person was told that it could be just the luck of the draw, so border agents being more diligent than others.  Their (Misdemeanor) DUI was 5 years old, not 10.  So, IDK what your friend should make of it.

Your friend was lucky to get in. Even if it's a misdemeanor in a US state, it's a felony in Canada. So, Canada will consider it a felony and act accordingly.

interesting. I did wonder if the 10y vs never thing was based on the state where the DUIs happened (MA, AZ) but I figured the correct answer was what Canada thought of it. 

further hypotheticals - what about felonies committed by citizens abroad? they can still go home, right? I'm always curious what reason might ever block me from crossing in either direction. I'm not planning to commit a felony, and don't have any new ones to report in the last couple hours. 

[swamp]

Jun 5, 2023 17:27:14 GMT -5 andi9899 said:

Jun 5, 2023 11:23:27 GMT -5 swamp said:

PSA:  When you have black hair and attempt to bleach it in this manner, you end up with Bozo the clown red hair.  

I have black hair and I'd never attempt to vleach it myself. I don't bleach it anyway, but if I did, I'd have a professional do it.

I was 13 and stupid. 

[Opti]

Jun 5, 2023 17:39:40 GMT -5 swamp said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

It has not changed.  

DWI in your past at ant time, you aren’t getting in unless you go through their process.  Which is expensive, time consuming, and a giant PITA. 

The Canadian side? (I know you are much nearer to Canada than I am.)

[Pink Cashmere]

I am sitting in the garage watching DS and my Grandbabies play basketball in the driveway. I love it when they come over to play.

[Deleted]

Jun 5, 2023 17:14:42 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

A Dui in Canada is a felony.  Canada won't let your friends in unless they apply for a pardon after 10 years if they have a clean record. It's a long and complicated process and it costs hundreds or dollars.
Same with the US. Won't let you in with a felony conviction.

Hmmmm.  We are going to transit Canada during our Alaska trip, and there were zero questions from the travel agent about criminal history.  Also, a poster here said she was renewing her husband's passport so the family could visit Canada, and at another point she said he had a very old DUI conviction.  Do some states have misdemeanor DUI convictions?

ETA:  We don't have any criminal convictions, felony, misdemeanor, whatever

[andi9899]

Jun 5, 2023 17:39:40 GMT -5 swamp said:

Jun 5, 2023 15:58:05 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

curious if you know this answer (I could probably google it, but it's not all that important at the moment) but has Canada's policy on people with DUIs changed at all? I've got a couple friends that have them in their histories. one's telling me he can't get in to Canada at all, the other says 10 years. I've never had to worry about that, so I honestly don't know. 

It has not changed.  

DWI in your past at ant time, you aren’t getting in unless you go through their process.  Which is expensive, time consuming, and a giant PITA. 

Is that just a Canada thing? Baby Daddy has been in and out of jail tons of times and goes to Mexico every year and still gets back in. At least I think he does. I haven't talked to him in a while.

[Opti]

Fleece laundry done, just need to hang or put away most of it. Now for dinner and washing the skillet I plan to use to make it in.
Glad today's weather was nice.

[wvugurl26]

My new passport showed up today. It took nearly 3 months. The original in 2013 I think took 2 weeks. Not sure where the passport card I requested and paid for is. I checked my status probably a month ago and signed up for email status updates. Clearly that didn't work as I had no idea until I pulled the priority envelope from the mailbox. Also interesting the return address is Detroit and tracking shows the pick up was in Arkansas.

[chiver78]

Jun 5, 2023 18:28:05 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

My new passport showed up today. It took nearly 3 months. The original in 2013 I think took 2 weeks. Not sure where the passport card I requested and paid for is. I checked my status probably a month ago and signed up for email status updates. Clearly that didn't work as I had no idea until I pulled the priority envelope from the mailbox. Also interesting the return address is Detroit and tracking shows the pick up was in Arkansas.

yay! your passport card will be mailed separately, like your qualifying docs should be.

[wvugurl26]

I couldn't remember, I thought DH's stuff all came together. That was 8 years ago though. It was a renewal so I just had to send the old one, no qualifying documents needed. I'm glad to have it back. I don't have any immediate plans but in my current mood I could be easily convinced.

[saveinla]

Jun 5, 2023 18:28:05 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

My new passport showed up today. It took nearly 3 months. The original in 2013 I think took 2 weeks. Not sure where the passport card I requested and paid for is. I checked my status probably a month ago and signed up for email status updates. Clearly that didn't work as I had no idea until I pulled the priority envelope from the mailbox. Also interesting the return address is Detroit and tracking shows the pick up was in Arkansas.

We did the expedited thing and applied end of April - it came a couple days ago. Passport card came in today. Now we are waiting for the old passports.

[NastyWoman]

What in the world is a passport card and why would you need one in addition to a passport?

[Deleted]

Jun 5, 2023 11:10:24 GMT -5 finnime said:

Sorry about the nightmares, soupandstew .

I'm impressed with your diligence in getting chores done. Me, I've done no chores at all for a week and a half, and won't do any for another week! Hmm, I could get used to this.

  Thank you very much.  I truly don't mean to be a braggart or anything like that but stuff has to be done. And I am incredibly fortunate to be physically able to do it, which maybe is why I post - to say, yes, I got up today and I'm alive and moving.  

I'm very much looking forward to our upcoming trip, but that also brings chores that don't stop - planning for, getting there, getting back, shepherding DH and protecting him throughout the trip.  I won't have to cook, but that's the least of what I have to do.  Trying to get him through the TSA screening process is a nightmare as he can't hear their instructions and they think he's deliberately disobeying their commands.  I'm always amazed if we even make it to the plane.  It is what it is.

[weltschmerz]

Jun 5, 2023 17:40:40 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Jun 5, 2023 17:23:00 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

Your friend was lucky to get in. Even if it's a misdemeanor in a US state, it's a felony in Canada. So, Canada will consider it a felony and act accordingly.

interesting. I did wonder if the 10y vs never thing was based on the state where the DUIs happened (MA, AZ) but I figured the correct answer was what Canada thought of it. 

further hypotheticals - what about felonies committed by citizens abroad? they can still go home, right? I'm always curious what reason might ever block me from crossing in either direction. I'm not planning to commit a felony, and don't have any new ones to report in the last couple hours. 

Citizens can always go home. After they served their time, of course.

[CCL]

Jun 5, 2023 17:57:46 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Jun 5, 2023 17:14:42 GMT -5 weltschmerz said:

A Dui in Canada is a felony.  Canada won't let your friends in unless they apply for a pardon after 10 years if they have a clean record. It's a long and complicated process and it costs hundreds or dollars.
Same with the US. Won't let you in with a felony conviction.

Hmmmm.  We are going to transit Canada during our Alaska trip, and there were zero questions from the travel agent about criminal history.  Also, a poster here said she was renewing her husband's passport so the family could visit Canada, and at another point she said he had a very old DUI conviction.  Do some states have misdemeanor DUI convictions?

ETA:  We don't have any criminal convictions, felony, misdemeanor, whatever

We are also going to Canada on our Alaska trip and our travel company has told us a few times that we can be denied entry for a whole list of things including DUI, misdemeanor drug offenses and shoplifting, regardless of the amount of time passsed. We had to submit passports and driver license copies in advance.

I'm assuming they review these in advance, because last time we went, when we actually arrived in Canada, noone checked anything. The guy at the dock said, "Hello everyone. Welcome to Canada!" When we got back to the US, they were checking everything like we were a bunch of criminals lol.

[saveinla]

Jun 5, 2023 18:44:43 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

What in the world is a passport card and why would you need one in addition to a passport?

Passport card can be used for land crossings between the North American countries - its also another form of acceptable ID. We drive from Seattle to Vancouver when we go to Seattle and we dont have to carry our passports. You can scan your passport card at the border.

Same with driving to Mexico.

[Opti]

Jun 5, 2023 14:18:13 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

Jun 5, 2023 14:00:17 GMT -5 saveinla said:

I love their store - we went there last year while we were on a trip and the guys are fabulous. They did not have what I was looking for on clearance, but they gave me a 50% discount, which was better than what they had on clearance.

Hope you enjoy your bag.

I'm not a leather aficionado by any means but I do like this company. It's my second bag from them (I have the medium zipper tote) and I like that they use hides that would otherwise go to waste. Makes me feel a little better, being someone who doesn't eat meat buying a leather bag, lol.

I don't know whether I should thank you or curse you for posting this website. I really liked the zipper belt bag. Would like to see it in other bright colors besides lipstick. I kind of want it. Luckily there wasn't a blue one, but I'll be thinking about especially on a sale day.

Slightly OT, if you haven't watched the movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' you may not appreciate how I see this bag as very versatile and a weapon. I am glad they only have three women leather jackets right now as that Moto one in Bone looks very cool.

[alabamagal]

DD posted her “last day in Hawaii” pictures. She is now at airport on her way to Florida with her DH, 2 small kids and a cat and 15 or so bags. I will be so glad when they are living on the same continent and same time zone as we are for the first time in 6 years.

[Cookies Galore]

Jun 5, 2023 18:28:05 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

My new passport showed up today. It took nearly 3 months. The original in 2013 I think took 2 weeks. Not sure where the passport card I requested and paid for is. I checked my status probably a month ago and signed up for email status updates. Clearly that didn't work as I had no idea until I pulled the priority envelope from the mailbox. Also interesting the return address is Detroit and tracking shows the pick up was in Arkansas.

Phew! Hopefully you weren't sweating bullets hoping it arrived in time for a trip. Thankfully, Aruba does not have the six month passport rule, just has to be valid during your stay. We're going next month and my passport expires mid-December; I opted to wait until after our trip to renew. So I guess I just need to make sure I don't get stuck there for five months, though I wouldn't mind if I were!