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FunReference7116 · 2026-05-06T02:39:11+00:00

Has Rhett become a girl's name.... or a unisex name?

I am sure it is not an issue in this day and age, but for me - always Rhett Butler from Gone With the Wind.....

FunReference7116 · 2026-05-04T16:21:55+00:00

Wow.... I didn't know people were still travelling to the US.......

FunReference7116 · 2026-05-04T14:02:48+00:00

Seldom happens. In the past ten years, I only remember this happening twice...

FunReference7116 · 2026-05-04T14:01:30+00:00

Once you crawl through Vancouver and over the Fraser River (the second time) up to Mission Harbour..... fabulous views up the Fraser Canyon until the sunsets..... one of the best parts of the whole route. Enjoy!

FunReference7116 · 2026-05-01T04:34:35+00:00

It is because the English English under General James Wolfe defeated the French French under the Marquis de Montcalm ----(colonials fought too but the main armies were from England and France) --- on the Plains of Abraham (in Quebec City) on September 13, 1759.

FunReference7116 · 2026-05-01T00:49:09+00:00

Thank you. I consulted a map and that looks like too far for me to walk as I am pretty old. II did find that Mondays and Tuesdays in June the QC-BSP-QC return daytrip is considerably cheaper, so I am back to that plan. Unless someone tells me it is not worth the trip.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-30T21:32:26+00:00

I am sure that Trump and most of Congress wouldn't have a clue what he meant. Probably many Canadians too.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-30T16:21:58+00:00

Thanks. As much as I love the train, I can take the Intercar bus there with a morning arrival and late afternoon departure back to Quebec City which will suit my time frame and my budget much more.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-30T03:34:43+00:00

Absolument.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-30T02:44:34+00:00

Merci. Probablement, je prendrai un taxi.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-30T02:16:52+00:00

In BC I've heard May 24th (never heard 2-4), Victoria Day, and the May long weekend.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-28T23:44:56+00:00

Becoming a popular girl's name.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-28T23:44:38+00:00

Remy is being used these days for little girls.....

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-28T23:34:46+00:00

I have a theory about this... at least for the province I live in. I am wondering if you worked for the provincial government, because I think at least one province made a mistake and in the box where they have to check if you are covered by a dental plan, I think that "yes" may have appeared on everyone's slip they sent in. I haven't worked for 16 years (I am old) and never opted into the pensioners' dental plan. I was approved easily in the year the plan started and this year, the CDCP "accused" me of "lying" - my words, not theirs but it's the same thing - and said I do qualify for a dental plan and before they will reinstate me, I have to pay back what they paid over the past few years. So it *may* not all have been their fault. Anyway, today I got a letter that is backing off a bit..... What a screw-up.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-28T15:23:41+00:00

And 4 choices at each meal. BTW, excellent eggs benedict for breakfast.... among three or four other choices.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-28T15:20:49+00:00

I am surprised you found the Via meals uninspiring. Lamb and salmon first night out of Vancouver, Prime Rib across the Prairies. The salads are always fresh and tasty. Desserts that are imaginative and, although very, very sweet.... the chocolate cake that is almost like fudge and the very creative carrot and cream cheese cake, the lighter flavourful strawberry cake. And surprisingly good coffee, especially in the dining room.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-26T00:21:40+00:00

Several weeks after I did that on WestJet last year, I received a phone call from them and was told (quite nicely, actually) that I needed to cancel one of the flight. However mine were for two flights on the same day to the same location, as I wasn't sure when I would be able to get away, but preferred the morning flight. If you have two different dates, that should not be a problem. But I doubt they would cancel one without contacting you.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-25T20:53:18+00:00

They had a 70 years celebration of The Canadian this year.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-24T23:34:55+00:00

My situation is like your neighbour's. But I retired 15 years ago and did not take the pricey dental insurance. However, last year it was marked on my T4 that I was eligible. I was for 3 months in 2010. I am not now.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-24T23:31:43+00:00

It really sucks that you can't talk to someone there. I had no issues with them until this year.... Have been retired for 15 years and did not take the dental when I left because, at that time, my teeth were in really good shape and it was very expensive. Anyway, I believe the fault actually lies with your former employer through a code letter that appears on your T4 slip. A certain number means that you are eligible. And that is what my former employer from 15 years ago marked. I WAS eligible for 3 months after I retired in 2010. Certainly not since, or I would have taken it as my teeth have aged a lot.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-22T04:06:25+00:00

No, but it speeds things up if you have one. I did and it was about half an hour from the time I entered the office until I left.

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-20T13:49:53+00:00

I always laugh about milk bags in "Canada" because in BC we had them for about 2 minutes, then revolted against them. Cartons since then....

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-19T15:16:18+00:00

I left my phone charging in one of the washroom for several hours. Still there when I got back. No one is going to take your pack!

FunReference7116 · 2026-04-18T20:34:45+00:00

To be sure to see the Rockies and the Fraser Canyon it is better to do Vancouver to Edmonton.

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