Go ahead, try to steal my joy! It shan't work :D! Almost equal is good enough: what's a few cents? So there!

And yes, a day later, I am still making faces! Heehee! A hearty har-har to you >:)!

to tell you the truth, if you hadn't written about it, I'd have never known about it. Since I have no urge or plans on going to Canada anyway,... ;-P

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

No urge or plans, eh? And here is further excuse for you to spurn our border. Fine, then! Do not visit us; I imagine others will follow suit. But don't you come begging us for oil when you finally realize ya can't seize Iraq's ;)

I say "let's eat ice cream and cake", and I have plenty of both. Oh yeah, I just did a search; Canada doesn't have a Cold Stone Creamery, does it? Shame. ;-P

Yeah, I know; I'm a stinker!

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

Oh! You still have your ColdStone, whatever our dollar. Just wait, our Catfish! Do you recall the pointy reckoning? >:0

forgot about those. I'll be thinking seriously about it while I'm down in Fort Lauderdale this weekend, where I won't have,... what,... what's this? Oh, it seems that, indeed, there are Cold Stone Creamery's in Fort Lauderdale, and one is only 2 miles away. Oh my goodness, one of us can't get a break!

So, be thinking of me around 6:30 in the morning as I'm whisking away, heading for weather that, oddly enough, is going to be cooler by a couple of degrees from what I'm leaving. What the hey?

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

What a trial you are, a most horrid creature! May you not find a moment's pleasure in your ice cream dessert! May its flavour burn your tongue like a hot coal, and its consistency lose thickness, as though akin to a muddy, polluted river! May your teeth chatter in its creamy freeze, knocking together like hammer to wood, so as to strip their alignment and render them chipped and scattered, like the uneven battlements of a fortress! May the whipped cream droop like an antiquated, sagging breast and drip to the floor like water streaming from a broken trap, and may the accompanying cake, if any, be tasteless and crumbling, resembling dry and mouldy bread! May the peanut butter cling to your throat glands and refuse any acidic attempt to digest it; yes, let it fester until you stumble, choking and foaming at the lip, to a foul, public restroom, where whatever you managed to swallow shall make unceremonious exit into the yawning pit of a dirt-blackened toilet! Let this be your fate, our Catfish! And I shall "ha ha ha" at its actualization! So shall it be for gloating, presumptuous imbeciles like yourself!

:)~~

you said both creamy freeze and peanut butter; mmmmmm,.... licking my lips now. And then you threw in sagging breasts; long as they're real, who's complaining all that much. ;-P

Course, we both know it will be wondrous, almost to die for (almost, that is), and then there will be more, and more,... I'm about to start salivating, so maybe I should go eat something before I get into more trouble.

Oh yeah; hot down here.

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

So you like antiquated breasts? Or any kind of breasts, eh? "As long as they are real!" How base is that!

Our Catfish, for shame! Salivating like a dog seeking a bone from the dinner table, and over peanut butter, cake, and ice cream! Did you not read my commentary on my hopes for your precious dessert? If all those things occur (which they may; I am presently gathering my implements of witchcraft together--where is that voodooo doll?), your happy sighs will soon turn to howels of torment! "Hot down here" indeed. Just wait 'till I find my pins!! >:)

And there is a dance, too! I should have described it: Imagine your Inquest tap dancing at one of the American-Canadian border, draped in the Canadian flag for skirt and bearing a shirt asserting the following: "YOU CAN'T AFFORD ME! Eh!" Heeheehee >:P

although I do favor the image. Ye~~ bearer of those Smirkerly intentions don't trip on the way south to yon border...oops...should of said that sooner huh?

2cat

There, I've already tripped and fallen upon my beautiful legs. Won't you come and help me re-adjust my Canadian flag-skirt? :D

I do love it, indeed. Oh, there are sure to be challenges ahead, but I cannot help but revel in the moment! Now pardon me whilst I resume my tap dance :)!

especially for border states. Canadians come here also and spend their money, and we have to accept it. However, it used to be worth less, so most stores had a conversion factor that they'd have to pull out; Canadians did the same thing. It used to behoove us to go across the border at Niagara Falls to the casino there because $100 was $165 up there; now, there's no need, so we can stop at Casino Niagara on the American side. It's not close to being as glamorous, but you don't have to pay that big exchange rate if you happen to come home a winner, then pay taxes on it to bring it back into the country either. Works for me. :-)

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

And I have seen more than one American tourist get quite put out when his or her money is not accepted. Usually, though, in Canada, I must confess that American currency is received, and the exchange of dollars made. It can be troublesome at times, for the cashier, but the effort is more commonly made than not.

I will add, though, that not once was this ever done for me, outside of a financial institution, all the while I studied in America.

Lately, though, it seems some of our cashiers have assumed a similar hoity-toity stance. From my observation this weekend, some have simply commenced to hand over Canadian change, dollar for dollar, or with scarcely a few pennies difference. It was entertaining, really, to see the expression on the American gentleman's face each time it happened (that is, the one I spoke of in the post). He has complained bitterly to my parents, but of course they offer no pity! Nor do I! Heehehee!

Thank you for your support of my gloating, our IntricateGirl, though I hope you know it is all in good fun (Don't tell anyone I said that, though :) Now, where are those blasted balloons?

PS As to the comment about the bank, I am sure some of our shopkeepers have commenced to do just that--to direct their fuming, puffed up American customers to the nearest bank or bank machine down the road. Believe me, from what I hear on the radio, many Canadians are snickering ;)

And I have seen more than one American tourist get quite put out when his or her money is not accepted. Usually, though, in Canada, I must confess that American currency is received, and the exchange of dollars made. It can be troublesome at times, for the cashier, but the effort is more commonly made than not.

I will add, though, that not once was this ever done for me, outside of a financial institution, all the while I studied in America.

Lately, though, it seems some of our cashiers have assumed a similar hoity-toity stance. From my observation this weekend, some have simply commenced to hand over Canadian change, dollar for dollar, or with scarcely a few pennies difference. It was entertaining, really, to see the expression on the American gentleman's face each time it happened (that is, the one I spoke of in the post). He has complained bitterly to my parents, but of course they offer no pity! Nor do I! Heehehee!

Thank you for your support of my gloating, our IntricateGirl, though I hope you know it is all in good fun (Don't tell anyone I said that, though :) Now, where are those blasted balloons?

PS As to the comment about the bank, I am sure some of our shopkeepers have commenced to do just that--to direct their fuming, puffed up American customers to the nearest bank or bank machine down the road. Believe me, from what I hear on the radio, many Canadians are snickering ;)

The party will doubtless end, or at least decline, and we will find ourselves screaming to Parliament. For now, though, there is quite a bit of dancing going on.

And how true, Wall Street will remain infallible, or something close to that. Don't think the wealthy in Canada are too much concerned, either, about all this change. Those who own or control the manufacturing companies will shut down a few, but will somehow retain their earnings while the workers find themselves jobless. And the bank executives will still find $4 million dollars to pay themselves, whatever the economic instability. (Sigh)

What can we say, our Pussy Willow? Happiness and sadness more often go hand in hand. Hence, I might as well still bang my tambourine! For the moment, anyway ;)

I say that because now the American dollar is worth a dollar and two cents Canadian. Now that's the direction I want to see it going in! ;-P

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

I have put aside my party hat, but only temporarily. Don't you get used to it. We SHALL rebound! >:0

I have put aside my party hat, but only temporarily. Don't you get used to it. We SHALL rebound! >:0

we're going to have to figure out why so many of your responses are doubled. Then again, that's just what's about to happen to our currency against yours, so maybe it's a sign! ;-)

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

but that which glares American arrogance, something you parade so well on this subject. See here, our Catfish: Your dollar is not going to double. To the contrary, it will have its moment of ascent but shall inexorably drop like a stone and find itself wallowing in the crevasses of inferiority. The day shall dawn in time. In the meantime, enjoy your transcient party >:)!

as to which day you'll be looking up and find that our dollar is up by 20 cents on the dollar. Yeah, I'm touting American arrogance this evening; I'm feeling good! Well, kind of anyway.

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

We will see how the dollar goes. Just be sure to stay close to your closet, so your dancing shoes may be easily disposed of. Our dollar is sure to catch up, unless our government installs deliberate limitations. There has been much wailing from our manufacturing industry, I'm afraid, and the tourist industry will not cease their guffaws.

Never mind. I will continue to dance. My source of boogey is sure to return, as I, too, shall keep an eye on our dollar...and yours >:)!

but that which glares American arrogance, something you parade so well on this subject. See here, our Catfish: Your dollar is not going to double. To the contrary, it will have its moment of ascent but shall inexorably drop like a stone and find itself wallowing in the crevasses of inferiority. The day shall dawn in time. In the meantime, enjoy your transcient party >:)!

'Tis annoying!

or holding onto the mouse button too long?

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

And the post pops up double, just the same. I cannot fathom why...
Still, I will make a concerted effort to be light in touch.

Sassys

I'm sooooo telling on you! Rotten brat:)

my wife never believes me when I tell her these tales! lol

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

Queen Inquest is not to be disgraced. You will not lower me to the lowly, shameless status of a hussy! Hmpth >:)!

I would never dream of touching our Catfish, except perhaps to box his ears for being so greedy >:)!

for you to stand on; it might be fun having my ears boxed.

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

Sassys

Now how do you know how tall Mz. Inquest is? Hmmmm? Or are you talking about a "chin chair"? LOL.

and at barely 5'2", a chair would almost put her at eye level. Lol

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

See your insinuations. What, are ya jealous? I've always suspected your ardor for our Catfish. Now it comes to light. Perhaps you would like a chair yourself, on which to recline next to him, only not to box his ears. Naughty varlot! >:)

as there's no such word as "varlot". There's harlot and verlet, but not varlot; gotcha!

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

And he rules in the English world. Nice try: come again :)!

nor on Websters.com or Merriam-Webster.com, and if you look on Google you find it's a French word, but I'm not quite sure it's used the same way you're using it. You're going to have to prove this one, kiddo.

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

It is from Shakespeare, and perhaps no more an actual, recognized word than "tardy-gaited" or "shard-borne", which are also insults from Shakespeare.

In the meantime, our Catfish, let "varlot" remain, and go drink some Castor oil! >:D

that according to some historical record, there was the use of "varlot" in one printing of something called The Riverside Shakespeare, but it was taken out later on because it was a misspelling. However, some wanted it back in there since that's how it was originally printed, so it's out there with both spellings. This would mean, then, that it wasn't a word, but then it became one because of a printer's error. That's kind of like regardless and irregardless, which came about because of the Pogo comic strip.

See, I do my research.

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

I did not know that, I admit it. I shall change "varlot" to "harlot" or to some other word.

Ya got me. I will box your ears harder for disgracing me! >:)

for someone to know something you didn't, especially if the other person didn't know it until it was researched. It's just what I do.

So, save the boxing of the ears for something that deserves it; like my talking about your height! ;-P

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!

In fact, I have not heard a single complaint from gentlemen, save yourself, of course. No matter: I am beautiful, just the same, so there! Before you concern myself with your height, you may better spend your time worrying over your width :)!

and hate my width at the same time. But I can do something about the width.

Reviews of Everything, reviews and opinions of, well, almost anything!