Reddog2402

Good morning lads. Candii and I have been trying to connect, but haven't managed to work something out yet. Hopefully in early July I'll be able to post a full recommendation. In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine!

Wow, this has turned into quite the discussion! First off - Malika, I'm sorry you had to deal with such ignorance and hostility. 2nd, I have to complement everyone who has weighed in on the discussion. This thread has gone on for several pages with eloquent expressions of opinions and ideas, including disagreements, but everyone has kept it civil and honest, and have offered a lot of support to a friend and colleague who had a bad experience. This type of discussion is one of the things I love the most about our little community. Finally, my two cents: I don't think someone's religious beliefs really come into play between a service provider and a client - the experience, while it is a fantasy, is about intimacy, closeness, or even spirituality in a certain sense. But it's got nothing whatsoever to do with religious beliefs. As someone else once said: "Religion is like a penis: It's fine to have one, and it's fine to be proud of it. But please don't use it as an excuse to criticize anyone who doesn't have one, and don't whip it out in public and start waving it around, and please don't try to shove it down my children's throats!"

I was reading about this the other day, and it cracked me up! Apparently they're releasing it early to get it out for Fathers Day. You can pre-order it through Amazon. http://www.amazon.ca/Go-F-Sleep-Adam-Mansbach/dp/1617750255/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1305835250&sr=8-1

I was at a company event on the weekend at one of the nicer restaurants in town. They had a 1971 Macallan on the menu fro $150 an ounce. I was tempted, but settled instead on a Dalwhinnie 15.

Another port with a Canadian link is Newmans, out of St. John's. Although I'm hardly a connoisseur, I do enjoy it! Here's the story: The origins of the practice of aging Newman's Port in Newfoundland dates back to 1679. According to tradition, in the fall of 1679 a Portuguese vessel loaded with port wine bond for London slipped its moorings. As it floated out to sea it encountered French privateers. The privateers drove the ship further off course and, in attempts to escape, it ventured out into the Atlantic. After weathering severe Atlantic storms, the captain decided to head for St. John's, where the ship stayed for the winter months. The cargo of port wine was safely stored in caves in the Southside Hills of St. John's. The following spring the vessel finally completed its long, arduous journey to England. It was soon discovered that the port that had over-wintered in Newfoundland had acquired a bouquet, a smoothness and a flavour that it did not have before. From that point on, Newman and Company decided to age its port wine in Newfoundland. The practice continued at the wine vaults on Water Street from the early nineteenth century onwards. The wine was aged in the vaults by the Newman's until at least 1893, possibly until 1914.

Love the confidence! Go Habs Go!

Does the Mayflower still put on their 14 Flavours of Scotland promotion? I used to live around the corner from their Elgin location, and that promo got me into scotch.

Actually, he's sided with the government on confidence matters in the past (see 2005 federal budget). Plus, although the Speaker is traditionally a member of the governing party, Milliken is one of only two Speakers to have been elected as a Member of the Opposition. Plus, he's widely regarded as one of the top experts on Parliamentary Procedures, and is frequently cited by other Commonwealth countries. So I hardly think it's warranted to accuse him of playing party politics - if anyone sticks to the facts and plays by the rules, it's Milliken.

I've tried to set something up with her, but she doesn't currently offer in-call. Somehow, I don't think my office-mates would appreciate it if I hosted an encounter!

If you like historical fiction, try Ken Follett. Pillars of the Earth and World Without End are some good reads. They take a while though! Another good one on the non-fiction front is Bill Bryson - A Short History of Nearly Everything is an entertaining take on science and the history of science. He takes some complex areas and makes it relatively easy to undersand, and keeps it entertaining. If you're into economics, Why Your World is About to get a Lot Smaller by Jeff Rubin is a good read.

Young MC - Bust a Move

This concept has been tried in various forms, and with varying degrees of success. I think one of the main issues is the relative value of services/goods being exchanged, and making sure each party is satisfied at the end of it (sorry for the bad pun!). In this environment, such an arrangement could also lead to the loss of anonymity, which I know a lot of us appreciate.

Jeff Healey - While My Guitar Gently Weeps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJh3KaIKDAw

Eric Clapton - Lay down Sally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EivR78mrRFE

Oasis - Champagne Supernova http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3C7DECI0jU

Northern Pikes - She ain't pretty

Axis of Awesome - 4 Chord Song Worth watching the video - see how many songs you recognize!

A couple of advil and a gatorade did the trick for me this morning! I think dehydration is a big part of a hangover, so the gatorade replenishes the fluids and electrolytes.

Sons of Maxwell - Sixteen for Awhile Some good Canadian boys here!

Captain Tractor - The Last Saskatchewan Pirate! Not exactly widely known, but some good Canadian kids!

The Tragically Hip - New Orleans is Sinking

Honeymoon Suite - Wave Babies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZlm4-61SHY

Thanks FunJay - That's the spot! I don't know how many shirts I ruined walking (or stumbling) home while trying to eat! Another of my faves was D'arcy McGees for Robbie Burns night. One of the better places for a wee bit o' haggis to celebrate the day.

The Westin and Marriott are definitely good options. You may want to touch base with Emily (http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/member.php?u=22822) - she visits fairly often, and can probably point you in the right direction.

I use a bowl trap: Pour some red wine or balsamic vinegar in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and poke a bunch of small holes in the plastic (a toothpick or something equally small). The flies can get in, but can't get out. Happy hunting!