Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Also in Denver,
There was a Hallowe'en party
with FANTASTIC costumes:





























































































Monday, November 13, 2006


I've just returned from yet ANOTHER trip to Denver. My friend Michelle (who's undergoing chemo and doing brilliantly) and I were able to spend some time together, on our own for two weeks, then joined by our friends Meghan and Sabrina from home for a wee Toronto Reunion in Denver. Hooray!

The trip began with the Duck and I on an early bus to Dublin on Oct 26th.











Many, many, many miles later, the Duck found himself frolicking with his old friend Michelle once again.

And he did the Dance of joy!


Saturday, November 04, 2006

As a North American living in the UK there come waves of cravings. And many a craving is for items that are found no less than an ocean away.

From time to time I'm asked about what I miss about home and "is there anything I can send you?" For the convenience of those North Americans who wonder what it's like to live abroad, here are some of the things you might miss. (For those of you wondering about gift ideas, these might be suggested items to send at random or for birthdays or other holidays such as Christmas and I-Love-Deb-Whalen-Weekend.)

The Following are available in both America and Canada:
Graham Crackers
Marshmellows
Jr. Mints
Assorted Hershey's Kisses
Peanut Butter (Jiff, Kraft, etc.)
Beef Jerky
Teddy Grahams (Oatmeal flavour only available in Canada)
Dill Pickel or Sour Cream&Onion Chips

Only in America:
Slim Jims
E.L.Fudge cookies
Peanutbutter M&Ms
Slim Jims
Sour Cream&Cheddar Chips
Slim Jims



Only in Canada:

Second Cup coffee; caramelo, chocolate truffle, hazelnut creme (reg.&decaf), or Butter Pecan
Second Cup Apple Cider or Mulled Cranberry crystals
Second Cup White Hot Chocolate





Ketchup Chips
Maple Syrup (fer really that's not super expensive)





This list is not exhaustive and will be altered and added to on occassion.





p.s. I am not ashamed to love the slim jim. dw

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

The Duck

Many of you may be familliar with The Duck. He is a remnant from my life back in Toronto with my grand old roomie Michelle. Since the two of us have journeyed in different directions, The Duck has made many a journey between the lands of Canada, America and Northern Ireland.


Recently, I got my driver's liscence...
...which meant we had to go for a little spin.
And so we did!