headymamamyrna Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 So I watched the celebraton on Tv in Ottawa.i would have loved to be there as it was so wonderful!I then decided to go to church to pray for everyone who is sick or having a hard time.The place was packed.i didn't know it was a confirmation celebraton with the Bishop and all.it was wonderful!!I then went Christmas shopping and bought myself a purse.Came home had a couple of drinks and made a nice supper of roast beef and all the trimmings.I have not forgotten the men who died for our freedom today.I also phoned my 93 year old Aunt who is now in a nursing home.She lost her husnband in the war!So that was my good deed for this Remembrance DAy!Lets hear about yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 it was weird for us in hull. when the jets flew by on tv, we could hear and see them fly over our house. When the artillery tribute shots went off, we could hear their echoes at our house.it was like some very strange new form of surround sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 ..worked on my essay and had dinner with my grandparents. Not very remeberance-y is it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I woke up with a wino headache and a serious hangover, hung out for a little bit and ventured off to breakfast with some friends. We pulled in the parking lot at 11.10 am and sat still till the clock hit 11.11. Then we had a moment of silence. We went in and I ordered two scrambled eggs/bacon/brown toast, one cup of coffee which turned out to be shitty and a big glass of orange juice. We talked about our grandparents and war. Chris’ grandpa freed his grandma from a German concentration camp by bribing a nazi with a carton of American cigarettes. My great uncle was honourably discharged for a shrapnel’ed leg and came home to live with my grandma. He had been living with them for 6 years before my dad was born and continued to live there for another ten before he died. My dad says he can remember waking up at night to my uncle screaming and hiding in the closet.After breakfast we ventured home. I read my book and did a crossword puzzle before falling asleep. Three hours later my mom called, asking me to stop at the grocery store to pick up a few things for dinner on my way over. I arrived to find my baby niece standing on the floor arranging alphabet magnets on the fridge. She turned and smiled and pointed as I walked in. We had a tomato casserole for dinner, my great grandmother’s recipe, it was delicious. I said our family grace and told everyone I was thankful there were people out there who had the courage to sacrifice their lives and families and freedoms to allow us to sit here today. Dinner was good and my niece said my name for her first time. Now I’m here, drinking a cup of tea, surfing the internet and considering going to bed. I so don’t want to go to work tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Your day sounded pretty amazing to me.HAve a great day at work and be thankful for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks Myrna, it was a good day. The whole dreading work thing is a Sunday night weekly occurence, it passes Monday morning around 9.15 when i'm back in the swing of things. I'm very grateful for it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Lest We Forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Did you guys see me on TV? I was there. It's pretty damn intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I might have if I knew what you looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I woke up with a wino headache and a serious hangover, hung out for a little bit and ventured off to breakfast with some friends. We pulled in the parking lot at 11.10 am and sat still till the clock hit 11.11. Not trying to be an ass, because everyone does things differently and i don't know you, not to mention the noblest of intentions, but the traditional moment of silence is at 11:00. Perhaps you are starting a new tradition though, so to each their own. That tomato casserole sounds pretty good. There's a tradition waiting to be made there.I spent the day working. And it really sucked. First year in 7 that I've not made it to the Ottawa ceremonies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 11:11am started I believe for 9/11, but yeah...AD is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 went to the legiom got pissed, sang with the banf but dont know what i sang danced on stage, had a facken balllots of food a few ass holes around same ole same ole, but i enjoyed myself, rememberance day we should not be allowed to drink ha ha really out of respectah bull back to beddy byedid aunt clara know the war is over ?god bless her fuck bad when u live a good life then loose the mind , oh well still have half a one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 nice to hear people still say grace before a mealmet a young lad going to afganistan fro gagetown for the second time in januaryonly 22 my god still a babyoops so is lazol .wonder if he wants to go too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I woke up with a wino headache and a serious hangover' date=' hung out for a little bit and ventured off to breakfast with some friends. We pulled in the parking lot at 11.10 am and sat still till the clock hit 11.11. [/quote']Not trying to be an ass, because everyone does things differently and i don't know you, not to mention the noblest of intentions, but the traditional moment of silence is at 11:00. Perhaps you are starting a new tradition though, so to each their own. No, not starting a new tradition, truth be told we got in the car just after eleven, not really realizing the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I woke up with a wino headache and a serious hangover, hung out for a little bit and ventured off to breakfast with some friends. We pulled in the parking lot at 11.10 am and sat still till the clock hit 11.11. Then we had a moment of silence. We went in and I ordered two scrambled eggs/bacon/brown toast, one cup of coffee which turned out to be shitty and a big glass of orange juice. We talked about our grandparents and war. Chris’ grandpa freed his grandma from a German concentration camp by bribing a nazi with a carton of American cigarettes. My great uncle was honourably discharged for a shrapnel’ed leg and came home to live with my grandma. He had been living with them for 6 years before my dad was born and continued to live there for another ten before he died. My dad says he can remember waking up at night to my uncle screaming and hiding in the closet.After breakfast we ventured home. I read my book and did a crossword puzzle before falling asleep. Three hours later my mom called, asking me to stop at the grocery store to pick up a few things for dinner on my way over. I arrived to find my baby niece standing on the floor arranging alphabet magnets on the fridge. She turned and smiled and pointed as I walked in. We had a tomato casserole for dinner, my great grandmother’s recipe, it was delicious. I said our family grace and told everyone I was thankful there were people out there who had the courage to sacrifice their lives and families and freedoms to allow us to sit here today. Dinner was good and my niece said my name for her first time. Now I’m here, drinking a cup of tea, surfing the internet and considering going to bed. I so don’t want to go to work tomorrow! nice read, Birdy. thanks. i have a feeling that this is what it's all about. its nice to just say thanks for the peaceful lives we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 what a gorgeous day it was! we walked along the canal down to the war memorial and stood silently for a long time, watching the cannons blow smoke rings. the sun was shining a bit of warmth down on us then spent the evening playing board games and drinking until late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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