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• Bulletin Board for November 9 -- Charyl, Sun, November 08 2009, 19:17:54
  The Bulletin Board is a post made in hopes of slowing the scrolling of the Social Board. It is one place to go and look for any personal messages that might have been posted for us due to the loss of our email address (Email is more appropriate for personal messages). It is a place for us to post the little questions that we may have or tell little anecdotes.
  
  Today is Jeezum Crow Day. Go on... Get it all out. What's bugging you?
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  • Hello Lallybroch! Its the end of the working day for me. Off home and then off to the PTA meeting. Saw Diana last week when she was here in Auckland. I am sure that woman never ages. She was as gracious as ever. I have now been lucky enough to meet her 3 times here in NZ. Enjoy your Monday! (NT) -- AmandaW, Sun, November 08 2009, 19:29:39
  • Ho ho ho! Hello Elves! Hijacking the Bulletin Board to ask if you got my email about the Secret Santa sign ups. I don't want to be left out in the cold and miss the fun! (NT) -- Lady Stormwing, Sun, November 08 2009, 19:36:51
    • Hi Lady Stormwing and anyone else waiting on a confirmaton email. I am having internet/router issues and have been since last week. Cox is suppose to show up tomorrow to help. I promise you aren't left out! I'll go straight to your emails and respond as soon as possible. Thanks for being patient with us, the elves. (NT) -- With love, Elf # 2, Sun, November 08 2009, 20:16:41
      • She said cox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Judie, Mon, November 09 2009, 0:20:31
        • : O (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 7:54:44
        • Gee it sounds so ummmm, so wicked when you say it. Hahahahaaha! (NT) -- Marcie, Mon, November 09 2009, 21:30:07
  • Heading off to bed... .I will post the TREAT later on.... after I wake up. : ) Sweet sword-y dreams or daydreams whichever it may be for you! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sun, November 08 2009, 20:16:50
  • Wow - what is this? Sesame Street MONTH!!!!!?????????? *G* One! One Chocolate Cake!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Judie, Sun, November 08 2009, 22:31:11
    • Har har har!!! (NT) -- Leigh, Sun, November 08 2009, 22:33:18
      • Leigh OT: check this out. Go to 4:22 min into it. Gonna go see them again the 21st. That retro video of U2 playing above is hot. Not so bad for amatuers, these Boyos. http://www.notu2.com/video.htm (NT) -- Niseold, Mon, November 09 2009, 10:02:23
    • Maybe it is---it's the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street. Has anyone seen the Youtube vidoe of the Count singing his counting song? You'll wet yer knickers! Here's where to go (sorry, can't do links) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUeN6LZNPVQ (NT) -- Peg, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:05:34
      • That was effing hilarious. I just posted it to YouTube! (NT) -- LizT, Mon, November 09 2009, 12:07:29
      • Some people are just so bleeping clever! LOL (NT) -- Wee, Mon, November 09 2009, 12:14:35
      • About died when he said "when I am alone I BLEEP myself" (NT) -- Whiskey Eyes, Mon, November 09 2009, 14:00:10
    • I love the Count!!!!!!!!!! Okay, I love everything Sesame Street!!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- ladyphantom, Mon, November 09 2009, 8:53:15
  • Hi All, just got home from a literary morning tea with Diana. I am on such a high, LOLKate & I drove in together - and we met up with JackieR and Sheila. My cheeks are sore from smiling! (NT) -- Janelle N, Sun, November 08 2009, 22:37:45
    • :) (NT) -- Judie, Sun, November 08 2009, 23:13:08
    • Oh how fun. Donna and I are meeting up in Melbourne on Thursday for lunch with Diana. I'm very excited! (NT) -- Alissa, Mon, November 09 2009, 0:47:27
    • Had a lovely morning with morning tea for about 220 ladies. I was at Jackie R's with about 6 unknown ladies but we all talked! *vbg* at our table - it all being set out in round tables for 10 with a few plates of gorgeous goodies to eat. >>> see inside -- Lolkate in Brigadoon, Western Australia!, Mon, November 09 2009, 2:21:50
      • Sounds a fun time.....but you know we'll need pictorial evidence*wink* (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Mon, November 09 2009, 3:36:55
      • Sounds like a wonderful time! Surely at least one of you had a camera? :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, November 09 2009, 8:27:30
      • Wonderful Kate!!! Thanks for sharing!!! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 8:49:47
      • We want pictures, we want pictures, we want pictures!!! (NT) -- CarolE, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:31:02
      • Lovely Pictures!!! Thanks for sharing! (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, November 09 2009, 14:15:51
    • Very cool! Glad you all had a wonderful time! (NT) -- Peg, Mon, November 09 2009, 4:36:17
    • Hoser meet-ups are the best! Especially if Diana is there too. :) (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 09 2009, 6:58:05
  • It's a sunny day in NH and I'm feeling much better. I finally get to see my grandbaby Lily today! Betsy---what's the news on the birth of your grand baby? I hope all went well! Stay healthy everyone. (NT) -- Peg, Mon, November 09 2009, 4:41:44
    • And thanks for all your congrats and well-wishes, everyone! (NT) -- Hugs, Peg, Mon, November 09 2009, 4:45:41
    • No news yet, Peg. I'm heading over there in a few minutes to help clean her home. She's as ready as you can be and still not actively birthing. Oh, how I remember what it was like, huge as a house, caring for my other children, needing to get so much done but not even being able to physically FIT into some of the places that needed cleaning! She's being checkad out again today. Friday she was 100% effaced and 6cm dialated. We'll see. (NT) -- BetsyBarefootspinner, Mon, November 09 2009, 6:18:24
      • Anytime now, anytime for sure. (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 09 2009, 6:59:24
      • Wow, I hope she doesn't sneeze.....kid will fall right out! (NT) -- SCarlettO, Mon, November 09 2009, 12:32:18
      • Hi Betsy, great news! Are you expecting a little sister/brother to Tiernan? Huggles to all from me. (NT) -- Helka, Mon, November 09 2009, 12:55:41
      • Shoot, she's dilated enough the baby'll practically fall out with just a couple pushes! :) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, November 09 2009, 14:04:06
    • Congrats Peg! Lily is a beautiful name. (NT) -- Helka, Mon, November 09 2009, 12:57:18
  • I am still on cloud 9......Here are some photos of Janelle N, LOLKate and myself with Diana Gabaldon. The link is inside >>>> -- JackieR, Mon, November 09 2009, 4:53:55
    • Lovely pics, Jackie, thanks for sharing. I do wonder why Herself always seems to choose the 'wednesday' quotes to read aloud though. I was dying in Fergus sitting there right next to here (lucky me) while she was reading some steamy sex scenes. I wonder if she does it on purpose (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:07:00
      • Funny story... I am sure DG did that quote just for me. As I drove to the morning tea I had just listened to the exact quote that she did in her speech. I pressed stop in the car and she re-read the previous few pages and stopped where my ipod had stopped!!!! Spooky hahaha I do not want to say which quote as the other Aussies will have to wait for their surprise when she gets over there. (NT) -- JackieR, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:20:35
        • About my t-shirt... I pulled my Ladies of Lallybroch t-shirt out of the wardrobe and it had a stain on it aaaahhhhh. With no time to order a new one ---- So I got out my scissors... cut out the panel and stuck it onto a new t-shirt. It is amazing how many other people commented on the shirt. (NT) -- JackieR, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:23:51
          • Now I need thedetails here Jackie - Glue! What kind? Did you turn under the edges or what? it certainly looked terrific! The makers of the T shirts - please take note. (NT) -- Lolkate, Mon, November 09 2009, 21:12:16
    • What fun! Y'all look great! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:42:20
    • Thank you for sharing the pics, you all look so happy. (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 09 2009, 7:02:27
    • Wonderful pics! Diana does look tired... but smiling anyway! Glad you had a great time! (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 8:52:48
    • Sigh. Love Kate's recap and pics of Jackie, Kate and DG. Half a world away but we're all so connected in so many ways. Thank you everyone for sharing. (NT) -- Gayle, Mon, November 09 2009, 10:14:27
    • Wonderful pics, nice to put a face to you lovely ladies. Jackie, I sent you a FB friend request. Kate & I are already friends. (NT) -- CarolE, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:36:01
    • awesome. thanks for sharing! (NT) -- oorjanie, Mon, November 09 2009, 17:20:37
  • I am still sick. : ( (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:05:24
    • :( (NT) -- JeanClaire*, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:42:49
  • TREAT FOR THE DAY!!>> -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:08:10
    • My treat isn't opening the pic, is it me or is anyone else having this problem? I had to reboot to get internet at all this am. (NT) -- Jayn, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:56:52
      • mone opened just fine - and a fine pic too. LOVE this guy on Lost (NT) -- jayne, Mon, November 09 2009, 6:41:45
    • Great picture!! (NT) -- SheltieLass, Mon, November 09 2009, 7:17:11
    • He was filming a movie about 15 mins away from me and I didn't find out until 2 weeks after he was gone!!!! On the flip side, the new HBO series "Meet Phil Fitz" starring Jason Priestly is filming in our little town right now!! (NT) -- Vicki, Mon, November 09 2009, 10:49:50
  • Good morning! Catching up on what I've missed on the boards, I saw a bit of a discussion about the US media. My DH & I kept saying why are there 1,000 channels but no real world news? So we finally found BBC America which does a pretty good job of zipping around the globe and downplaying nonnews like balloon boy etc. I think its with most basic cable packages - you might want to check it out. (NT) -- HollyC, Mon, November 09 2009, 5:52:14
    • We dont get it with basic cable. :-( (NT) -- M&M, Mon, November 09 2009, 6:01:57
    • I am disgusted with "News". I read the papers online. (NT) -- kgp, Mon, November 09 2009, 6:05:27
  • We are lucky enough to get BBC World News and it's great. (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:16:34
  • Family Pictures - Inside >>>>>>>>>>>> -- ScarlettO, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:20:53
    • Lovely!!! (NT) -- CarolE, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:37:59
    • I had to look hard to tell mother from daughters. Great pics! (NT) -- SueW, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:46:24
      • Flatterer !! (Your check is in the mail....) :-D (NT) -- ScarlettO, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:09:29
    • Your girls are beautiful, and I agree with Sue, I couldn't tell who was the mother and who the daughters. (NT) -- LisaW, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:48:44
    • Your girls look very pretty (like you), but wowee woman, you've lost tons!! You look great!!! (at least there's a silver lining to the storm cloud *G*) (NT) -- Cathryn_L, Mon, November 09 2009, 14:14:26
      • I know, that's the only good thing....I actually had a pair of size 10 jeans on the other day. But then I decided that since I couldn't breathe, I should buy the twelves...... but the tens were on and buttoned! (NT) -- ScarlettO, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:11:56
    • You're all beautiful! (NT) -- LindaT, Mon, November 09 2009, 14:23:01
    • Pretty ladies, all of you. I wish we had gotten to meet last week. Keep us posted on your medical status. You look great. Was this right after you told off that doctor? (NT) -- CathyS, Mon, November 09 2009, 16:07:27
      • I think it was the next day....since I'm not working, the days all kinda run together sometimes. It's making me nuts. gotta get healthy! (It was wonderful talking to you, Cathy. Thanks again for your offer of help.) (NT) -- ScarlettO, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:13:55
    • Beautiful family! (NT) -- Merrymags, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:02:51
    • Lovely!!! : ) And you Miss Scarlett... look fab!!! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:10:58
    • You all look beautiful. Scarlett I cant believe how much you lost. (NT) -- M&M, Mon, November 09 2009, 20:17:51
  • Biology. But I'm coping. *G* (NT) -- SueW, Mon, November 09 2009, 13:44:58
    • :-) (NT) -- Charyl, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:16:40
  • Don't know if anyone has mentioned it and I've missed it but today is the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. I remember watching the TV on the night when the wall began to come down with tears streaming down my face. The wall was already in place by the time I was born and it and the Cold War provided a backdrop to my life growing up in Scotland. I never thought that things would change in my lifetime....but the fall of the Wall, the end of apartheid in SA, and the moves in N. Ireland towards peace....none of which I thought would change.....have made me optimistic that no matter how entrenched things seem.....they can change when people will it. (NT) -- AlexandraK, Mon, November 09 2009, 15:47:20
    • I was born in 1961... I never dreamed that the Wall would come down in my lifetime. (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Mon, November 09 2009, 18:13:02
    • I was 19 when the wall came down and I remember telling myself 'I'm watching a part of world history right now'. That was such a cool moment for me. (NT) -- Dale, Mon, November 09 2009, 20:04:30
    • It was people power at its very best. I was in Germany at the time, we were only a mile or two from the East West border and it was wonderful seeing all the people coming over to the West for a look. Was like going back in time when we went across to see the East. An amazing day for the world. Was so proud to have been there. Thanks for posting this Alex I was going to but after the furore yesterday about Rememberance Sunday I thought I'd better not. (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, November 09 2009, 23:48:17
  
  

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• Today is also Remembrance Day in Canada. Officially November 11 at 11am (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11month) but it is honoured the Sunday prior. -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 5:22:52
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  • Does anyone know why we use 11-11-11? I know there is significance, but I don't remember what it is. (NT) -- BetsyBarefootspinner, Sun, November 08 2009, 6:39:48
    • It's the time and date the treaty was signed. My DH, the war buff, reminds me all the time. (NT) -- TracyAnn, Sun, November 08 2009, 7:10:08
      • And no I don't know why that time and date were chosen. I usually tune him out by then. And I don't think I really ever studied the war in school. Our school gave us the opportunity to choose other eras and I took classes in ancient and medieval history instead. I fail at modern history. (NT) -- TracyAnn, Sun, November 08 2009, 7:49:09
        • Ahhh...now I remember. Thanks, TracyAnn, and thanks to your DH, too. *S* (NT) -- BetsyBarefootspinner, Sun, November 08 2009, 7:53:46
          • LOL, you should see the look he gets when he can tell my eyes have glazed over. I don't mean to downplay the importance of the date in any way. He has taught me more than teachers ever could have anyway. It wasn't my interest in school is all. (NT) -- TracyAnn, Sun, November 08 2009, 7:57:21
            • Rather like Claire's reactions to Frank's expostulations, eh, TracyAnn? But remember, Claire always wished she had remembered more.....just be prepared! LOL! (NT) -- JudithONH, Sun, November 08 2009, 9:26:24
              • Yeah Tracy,... you might need that info if you fall thru some standing stones! : ) (NT) -- Piper-Mom, Sun, November 08 2009, 10:17:45
  • That time was chosen in reference to the 11th hour, last chance before 12, which is the end - doomsday, armegeddon will be 1 minute after 12. Not sure if that is exactly true but it is what I have always understood. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 8:47:59
    • We have some Remebrance Day things today but the Veteran's parade downtown and all the rest of the events take place on November 11th. Our eldest used to take part in these activities when he was in air cadets. (NT) -- Keira, Sun, November 08 2009, 10:15:14
  • Huh? This is the first I've heard of Rememberance Day being honoured the Sunday before November 11th. Speaking as an Army Brat sitting beside another Army Brat, this is news to us. We were always taught that the reason of November 11th was that major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice. (NT) -- Aislinn, Sun, November 08 2009, 10:16:51
    • Hey Aislinn, that's what I thought too-but I am going to a choir concert this afternoon and it is an early Rememberance Day performance. Everything else is on the 11th though. (NT) -- Keira (keeping you in mind Tomorrow, Karen), Sun, November 08 2009, 10:25:58
      • Hi Keira.....absolutely church services observe Rememberance Day the Sunday before but officially, it's not Rememberance Day till the 11th. (NT) -- Aislinn, Sun, November 08 2009, 10:35:12
        • You are right Aislinn but its Rememberance Sunday today over here, when all the marches and services take place. Its the actual Rememberance Day on the 11th as you said. And I'm pretty sure you are right about the times too, its when the Germans signed isn't it? 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Thats what I've always understood anyway. We'll have the two minutes silence on Rememberance Day at 11 o clock. (NT) -- Gwen, Sun, November 08 2009, 10:54:00
      • Thanks Keira! *smoochies* (NT) -- Aislinn, Sun, November 08 2009, 12:39:37
    • Maybe a church service but I've never heard of it being anything but November 11. I had a child in cadets for 6 years who always attened ceremonies on the 11th. (NT) -- Cherie, Sun, November 08 2009, 12:23:56
  • Today is Remembrance Sunday, not Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day is ALWAYS the 11th day of the 11th month. Just before the 11th hour, we gather at the cenotaph to honour those who have served, died and are still serving in many wars around the world. It is timed so the last post is just before 11 am, followed by 2 minutes silence, and then reveller. This day was chosen as it is the day the Germans signed to end hostilities in 1918 after The War to End all Wars. I have had the privilege of observing Remembrance Day in our nation's capital several times. It is a very moving ceremony. It is also very poignant in the thousands of smaller communities across the country. No matter where you are, or what your politics are, on November 11, please remember those who have sacrificed for our freedom and peace. It's the least we can do! (NT) -- Heather, Sun, November 08 2009, 11:16:45
    • Happy Remembrance Sunday, Canadian hosers. I will have to check the social thread daily to make sure I'm not missing any Canadian holidays, events, etc. My sister married her Canadian boyfriend and is moving to Ottawa next month. Like all Canadians, he is wonderful and we are blessed to have him in our lives. (NT) -- ladyphantom, Sun, November 08 2009, 11:32:44
  • To clarify the Sunday vs the 11th issue. The 11th is absolutely Remembrance Day officially and in most of our hearts and minds. What I meant is that in most every community it is honoured the Sunday prior. That is the day that, especially in smaller communities like mine, all the churches come together to hold an ecumenical Remembrance Service then march to the cenotaph for the Laying of the Wreaths. I suppose that we do it on Sunday simply becuae Remembrance Day is not a 'day off' (although I think it used to be) and most people cannot/willnot take time off work during the week for it. The Royal Canadian Legion still holds cenotaph services on the 11th, and the Federal (provincial?) governments do also, and when I worked it was never an issue to take an hour or so to attend. I do apoligise to those I surprised to confused or (heaven forbid I did it again) offended by suggesting the official day has been changed, I only meant the - I don't know the word - the noticed (?) day. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 14:55:23
    • Yes, maybe the smaller communities, Jayn. I'm in Calgary and nothing going on here today other than smaller group observances which tend to happen when such groups are together within the week prior (so churches today, the Flames game last night, etc.). Here, the schools are closed, the court house is as well, not sure about the banks these days but probably, stores usually follow typical holiday hours. It is a Stat Holiday in Canada but many companies will work it in lieu of Boxing Day which is not. The local channels and radio stations all do their two minutes of silence and then Reveille afterwards which I always find moving. (NT) -- Jodi YoB, Sun, November 08 2009, 15:22:19
      • I also want to say, Jayn, that the way you honour it in your community sounds really nice. Most people here are just happy to have either the day off or work it in lieu (the 11th, I mean). (NT) -- Jodi YoB, Sun, November 08 2009, 15:29:35
      • Just to correct you a little Jodi. R Day as a stat is for federally regulated companies (most businesses are not, mostly you have to do business nationally, think postal, some transport, television/radio but not usually newspaper...) and a majority of employees must choose if they want another day in lieu. The provinces have leeway for other stat days for non-federally regulated companies, In Ontario Boxing Day is a stat day. Most days line up as a matter of commen sense. Quebec has St John Baptist Day in June, (which I am pretty sure is stat since the whole province closes down). Most of this is kind of news of me but I found it on the government of Canada website so I suppose it is right. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:10:44
        • Yeah, Remeberance Day is a stat for me-if I work I get extra pay and also get a day off in lieu of it. Bigger cities celebrate on the day with legion parades. etc. I thought Boxing Day was a country wide stat-not just Ontario. Jodi, is Boxing Day a stat in Calgary? Amazing what we learn from each other, eh?? :-) (NT) -- Keira, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:24:36
          • Hi Keira! Just answered this below - no, Boxing Day isn't a stat in Alberta. It is interesting the differences between provinces! (NT) -- Jodi YoB, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:29:22
          • Where do you live Keira? (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:40:04
            • LOL-London, remember??? :-) (NT) -- Keira, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:45:17
              • Oh yeah. So you are federally regulated (my new fave expression ). My dh is that but he is salary so doesn't get stat pay as such ever. Also he travels so can fake days, no one knows where he really is anyway. As far as his boss knows he wasn't putting in our floor last week, he was working hard (he works enough overtime and overnight trips - no guilt, think his boss knew anyway). (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:52:01
        • Sorry, Jayn, I meant to say Alberta, honest. *g* It's a stat holiday here where Boxing Day is not. (NT) -- Jodi YoB, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:26:32
          • Well Jodi, as I said, I learned something today even if it is only that stat holidays are not the same across the country. I don't know why I thought they would be, just figured they were. We do have a great country. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:39:11
  • Jayn, I am curious to know where you are? Here in southern Ontario, our community service is still on the 11th. Each church will have their own Remembrance Service the Sunday before, but we join as a community on the 11th. I live in a town of 1400, so very small. The local elementary schools have their own programs in school, but the local high school attends at the cenetaph. All the local communites around here still meet at the cenotaph on the 11th. It is a holiday for some (banks, post, DH who works in corrections) but not all. It used to be when I was a kid (I always paraded with guides), but I think they wanted the kids in school so they would actually learn something, and not just get a day off. Interesting how it varied in different areas. (NT) -- Heather, Sun, November 08 2009, 15:36:41
  • Jayn, I am curious to know where you are? Here in southern Ontario, our community service is still on the 11th. Each church will have their own Remembrance Service the Sunday before, but we join as a community on the 11th. I live in a town of 1400, so very small. The local elementary schools have their own programs in school, but the local high school attends at the cenotaph. All the local communities around here still meet at the cenotaph on the 11th. It is a holiday for some (banks, post, DH who works in corrections) but not all. It used to be when I was a kid (I always paraded with guides), but I think they wanted the kids in school so they would actually learn something, and not just get a day off. Interesting how it varied in different areas. (NT) -- Heather, Sun, November 08 2009, 15:38:07
    • Heather, where do you live? I am in Beeton which is near Alliston, and all the communities I am aware of held it today, although I would be thrilled to know of one that still holds it on the 11th. Our local Legion did it here today and will go up to Alliston on Wed (at least that is how they did it last year). Used to be almost everyone closed but I didn't think anyone at all still did. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 15:45:38
      • I lived in Alliston for 6 years as a child. My Dad was stationed at CFB Borden. My best friend from kindergarten to grade 5 lived in Beeton. (NT) -- Lady Lukkarinen, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:51:55
  • I have been thinking, since I started this (no idea what I was starting) maybe I can have the last word? I have learned something today, We all allready knew Canada is a huge and diverse place, I didn't realize (although I maybe should have done) that communities other than the Legion itself and the Feds honoured Remembrance on the 11th as they probably should. I have a certain envy for those of you whose areas have stuck to the 11th - today when so many think so much else is more important. I guess the most important thing is that we do go to the cenotaph, we do bow our heads for 2 minutes (sometimes 1) and we do remember and honour those who gave so much for us. Most of truly canna remember, we were not born yet, and we canna begin to comprehend the horror, but we can still honour the memory and fight any way necessary to preserve an honourable way of life. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:17:36
  • Here is what Wikipedia says about Remembrance Day: Click here. I've never heard of observances on Sundays before, only November 11th, which has always been a holiday as long as I've been around - both here in BC and in Saskatchewan. But this wikipedia page might clear up some stuff for people. There are quite a few references to Sunday in it. Who knew! :D (NT) -- Judie, Sun, November 08 2009, 16:56:24
    • That kinds of says it all doesn't it? Thanks Judie for posting that. I had no idea it was a public holiday in Canada. I never really thought about how anyone else remembers it. Interesting to know. (NT) -- Gwen, Mon, November 09 2009, 2:32:24
  • American ignorance coming through...what is a cenotaph? Most interesting and informative thread ladies!!! Thanks!!! :) (NT) -- NancyH (proud Air Force wife!!!!), Sun, November 08 2009, 18:59:52
    • Nancy - a cenotaph is a tomb erected for someone whose remains are not obtainable in an unknown location. In Canada they are often statues of unknown soldier, sometimes a cross, or just a obelisk or such. There is usually a paved area around, sometimes they have steps up leading to them - probably there are as many descriptions as cenotaphs. Often they are located in front of the town hall or in a central park and there is usually at least a small park area, sometimes with benches. It is where we gather to observe Remembrance, and occasionally, other related services. - I know that on at least one occasion there was a gathering to pray for a peaceful resolution in Afghanastan but I don't know if they do that in other communities ever. At Remembrance Services we lay wreathsof flowers that stay as long as weather (and vandals) permit. Oh, one more thing, they almost always have the names of that community's war dead on them, maybe that is the most defining common feature. (NT) -- Jayn, Sun, November 08 2009, 19:40:11
      • Hi Jayn, I live in West Lorne. And I have to say, here, weather has nothing to do with it. I have stood at the cenotaph in rain, snow, sleet--you name it! It is usually miserable for Remembrance Day, but not this year it looks. The town where I grew up moves to a church following the cenotaph services (moment of silence, laying of the wreaths and poppies etc). The veterans of WW II are getting too old now to stand out in bad weather. But here we still stand outside for over an hour as we sing hymns, pray, have speeches and sermons, and lay wreaths and poppies. My kids will be laying a wreath on behalf of the youth of Canada and scouts. Amazing how traditions are so different! (NT) -- Heather, Mon, November 09 2009, 4:37:21
      • AHhh Okay we have them here too we just call them memorials!!! Many of them here are obelisks as well there is a HUGE one actually at the Alamo with carvings of all the men it is indeed very moving. (NT) -- NancyH, Mon, November 09 2009, 8:41:16
  
  

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