The Tootsie Roll Shooter
1/2 oz. Kahlua
1/2 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Orange Juice
Pour in a shot glass and enjoy

Feedback
Shelly, Aaron, Dustin, Dave Avila,  Jason Tucker, PixieKat, Joe from Dallas, Grace, Charlie and Barely

Links
Grasshopper Recipe
Cool Shooters
Beaver Wikipedia
Why Can’t I Own A Canadian

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
Facebook Page: Life of Spaguyswife
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• All kinds of losses and a riot
• Made up words and a contest that never was
• American Idol Concert and a visit to the Gum Wall 

Alabama Riot (Cocktail)
2 oz. Southern Comfort
1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
1 oz. Vodka
8 oz. Fruit Punch
1 oz Lime Juice

Pour Fruit Punch into a large glass filled with ice. Add Southern Comfort, peppermint schnapps and vodka. Stir and top with lime juice.

Feedback
Redboy, FWR Nanette, Lorna, Barely, Joe from Dallas, Aaron, April, Mandy, Gracie and Derek Lewis

Links
Bar None Drinks, Boob Lube, Rock 101 Twisted Tunes, For All the Right Reasons, YVR Airport Contest, Songify

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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This Episode is Rated R

• Another call that’s NOT Tammy
• A cranky pool boy, tis the season
• Karate Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
• Two months of activities and cabin trips
• Weekend to End Women’s Cancers update and a sore knee
• Go Canucks Go
• We had an election and a Spa People Contest
• Kitty Trouble

Vancouver Canuck - created by Chrystal
1/2 oz. Creme de Menthe
1/4 oz. Blus Blue Curacao
1/4 oz. Vodka

Layer in a shot glass, drink and yell “Go Canucks Go”

Feedback
Mandy, Barely, Shelly, Matt, Michael, Lorna, Joe, Mel, Redboy and Charlie White

Links
Lina’s Dream, Canadian Tire Ad

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

This Episode is rated R

• Who the hell is Tammy?
• 69 stuff
• A present from California
• Cats & feremones
• Fundraising success
• Another foot?
• An awkward hot tub question
• Olympic anniversary
• Bond Spa People Intro

69 Shooter
1/3 oz. Creme de Banane
1/3 oz. Anisette (we used Sambuca)
1/3 oz. Baileys Irish Cream

Layer in a shot glass.

Feedback & Honourable Mentions
Peacekeeper, Barely, Lovely Lorna, Fabulous Frank & Shelly, Charlie White, Nanette, Paula, TLB Tim and James and Angie Rockgirl

Links
69 Etiquette
When Pink Is Just a Colour Again
Clearly Contacts
Fit or Fugly
Dirty Jobs Lice
Earth Worm Sex

• Christmas and New Year recap
• The battle continues
• An evacuated nephew and a talented cousin
• The loss of a teammate and an August walk
• Sick kitty and a disturbing new hobby
• Olympic Coin giveaway

The Chocolate Cake Shot
Rim a shot glass with squeezed lemon and sugar and have a slice of lemon on the side.
Mix 1/2 an ounce of Vanilla Vodka and 1/2 an ounce of Frangelico and pour into the shot glass.
Lick the sugar rim, drink the shot and suck on the lemon!
YUM! Compliments of Cj

Other beverages we’ve been enjoying Van Gogh and Herminator

Feedback
Redboy, Shelly & Frank, Shooter Boy, TLB Tim, Charlie White and Dave

Links
Lina’s Ladies
The Licemeister

• Christmas, bah humbug
• Halloween advertising
• Acting update
• Someone has a “new” mac
• Self Defence Class
• Unexpected loss, a dead body and another foot
• Concerts, kindergarten stories, pennnies and you saved our K7

Winter Break
1/3 oz. Peach Schnapp
1/3 oz. Banana Liqueur
1/3 oz. Southern Comfort

Layer in a shot glass and bottoms up!
From whattodrink.com

Feedback
Charlie White, Barely, Redboy, Lorna, TLB Tim, Shelly, Julie, Joe, Nico and Dale

Links
Dead Body in Pool
Multiply
LG Ad – The Play
Date Bank App
Beaver’s Bend

Music
Arrogant Worms – Santa’s Gonna Kick Your Ass
Adam and the Couch Potatoes - Never Gonna Be Bored

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• It’s been awhile, we’re struggling but still having fun
• Commercial update and Podcast Anniversary
• Proficient mouse traps, Thanksgiving and things that itch
• a Spa Person Bday and Halloween
• Beaver and Goose facts
• Kindergarten fun
• Alaska feedback and more

Battered, Bruised and Bleeding
Equal parts of:
Grenadine
Melon Liqueur
Blue Curacao

Layer in a shot glass and enjoy

Feedback
Shelly and Frank, Dan on Tap, Joe from Dallas, Liz, Tim and James and Barely

Music
Adam and the Couch Potatoes - Never Gonna Be Bored
Derek Lewis – Why Don’t We Get Drunk

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

Pool Water/Blue Glacier
Pool Water Recipe from Redboy, adjusted to Blue Glacier by us. Clarification of recipe is pending!

1 oz. vodka
2 oz. Blue Raspberry Vodka
6 oz. Lemon Lime Soda (I used Ginger Ale)

Feedback
Joe from Dallas, Jacques – Switzerland, FWR Tim, Charlie White, Barely and TLB Tim

Links
Derek Lewis – Five Minute Party

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• getting ready for a sea cruise
•  summer fun
• critter encounters
• cabin fun and drama
• beaver facts, a crazy Canadian law and hemp stories

Dancin’ Cowboy
1 part banana liqueur
1 part coffee liqueur
1 part Irish Cream
Layer in a shot glass
From the Big Bad Ass Book of Shots

Feedback
Shelly, Joe from Dallas, Barely and Joe the Judge

Links
Wildplay, Ford Hemp Car, Barbie Luv Barely

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Christina Lake recap and a family trip is booked
• The Spa Boy is busy, busy and befriending crows
• Spaguyswife ordered free stuff, sort of
• Cabin construction
• Canadian trivia (MacLean’s Toughest Canada Day Quiz) and Uncle John’s has a Canada Book

The Horny Canadian Shooter (recipe from Barnone Drinks)
1/2 ounce tequila
1/2 ounce vodka
dash of cranberry juice

Mix in a shot glass and have the drinker yell at the top of their lungs “I’m a horny Canadian!”

Feedback
Steve, Barely, Manager John, Joe from Dallas, Charlie White, Shelly, PGH Matt, Redboy and Chad in NC

Link
Pixar Canada

Contact
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Blue Balls 2
Pour equal parts Gin, Melon Liqueur and Blue Curacao into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a shot glass.

Feedback
Frank, Joe from Dallas and Barely

Links
This Week In Science, Mercer Report

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

Feedback
Margot, Barely, Thelma, Kelly, TLB Tim, Joe from Dallas, Shelly, Dave, Charlie , Julie, Redboy, Lorna, Dan On Tap, Chad and Rory.

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

Links
Badgercast
Badger Badger Badger
David Anthony – We’re From Wisconsin
Arrogant Worms – We Are The Beaver
Fireball

Contact
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It’s all about the Olympics, with a few sideline discussions.  Thank you for your amazing insights, questions and comments.  It was wonderful to relive this amazing experience through your eyes!

Contributors and Prize Winners
Barely, Redboy, Shelly, Kathy from Indiana, PGH Matt, Lorna, Karen in Saskatchewan, TLB Tim, Dale and Peacekeeper

Links
Sound of Vancouver, Living in a Limo, Jack FM Bruce Break, Music Alley, Danny Fong – Oh Canada

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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We wanted to hear how you met your significant other and you complied!  Sit back, grab your favourite beverage , loved one and enjoy!
Thanks to everyone who contributed, we loved hearing your stories!

Contributors
Barely, Lorna, Redboy, PGH Matt, Margot, The Badgers and TLB Tim

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Olympic fever
• A broken mac and podcast feed
• New garbage restriction
• Middle school play and bad hair
• Drugged up dog and rebelling bodies
• Early Spring and the you know what update
• Beaver news
• Send us your fun dating stories, how you met your significant others, bad or good Valentine’s stories

Feedback
Shelly and Frank, Aaron – The Big Show, TLB Tim, Joe From Dallas, Barely, Dan On Tap, Dave, and PGH Matt

Links
CTV Olympic Ad
Jason Tucker, Tech Guy
Taylor the Latte Boy
Beaver Magazine
Kandle

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Smelly dog
• Christmas and New Years recap, presents and activities
• Exercise and Words with Friends
• Rod’s work update
• Call of Duty and then more zzzzzzz
• Olympic countdown and we’re melting
• Hands free cell phone law
• Drunk Dial

Morphine Drip
1/2 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps
1/2 oz. Amaretto Almond Liqueur
1 splash 151 Rum

Layer ingredients in a shot glass in the listed order. Ignite 151 briefly, blow out and shoot (we do not recommend playing with fire under the influence of alcohol).

Feedback
Shooter Boy, Gag the Manager, PGH Matt, Redboy, TLB Tim, Barely and Lorna

Links
Sortilege
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Rock 101
Happy New Year Song – Jon Caspi available at Music Alley

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• No Christmas is complete without Bob and Doug
• Light bulbs and spa equipment
• Birthday parties and a very kind Elvis
• Raffle winnings
• A package and 4 countries
• Help us find a Winter Fun Times Magazine
• Briana’s spelling challenge
• Name that Advanced Band Tune
• Call of Duty Update
• A big spa boy job
• Alcohol consumption in B.C. is second in Canada, Canadian Christmas traditions and a rant
• Feedback and a cool gift

Frosty Nipple
1 oz. Red Cinnamon Schnapps
1 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream

Combine ingredients in a shot glass and serve.

Feedback
Kathy, Redboy, Frank Feverblister, Jason Tucker, Lovely Lorna

Links
The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe
Google Street View Canadian Party
The Septic’s Companion
Bob & Doug 12 Days of Christmas

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Spaguyswife got her iPhone
• Mom’s Weight Loss Club and Personal Trainer
• Halloween and All You Can Eat Sushi
• RIP Cyber
• Randomness Time
• Widowed by Call of Duty AGAIN
• Facebook Fan Page
• Giant Beavers
• To H1N1 or not and the 7th Foot
• The Torch Relay

Flugel
1 part Cranberry Vodka (we used Raspberry ’cause we didn’t have Cranberry in our neck of the woods)
1 part Red Bull
1 cube of ice.

Mix ingredients. Pour over a single cube of ice in a small glass. Drink like a shot and throw away the ice.

Feedback
Julie, Jason, Barely, Joe from Dallas, Redboy, PGH Matt and TLB Tim

Links
iShot Machine App
Lose It App
Words Free App
Flip Face
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Torch Relay
Jen Tucker Creatives

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

The Olympic
3/4 oz. Blue Curaca
3/4 oz. Brandy
1/2 oz. Orange Juice

Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass with ice.

Feedback
Shelly, Tim and James, Redboy and PGH Matt

Links
L’il Red’s Super Heroes Blog
Perils of Skydiving

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Afternoon and alcohol free recording
• A gift from Joe
• Weekend to End Breast Cancer recap
• Vacation fun with Shelly and Fab Frank
• Rod has a new game obsession
• A seal kidnapper, bull semen theft and Mickey is coming to Vancouver

Feedback
Joe from Dallas, TLB Tim, Lovely Lorna, The Gym Nazi and Redboy

Links
Shelly’s Podcast
Frank Fell in Video
Travels of Penelope the Cat
Monopoly City Streets

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

Shelly and Fabulous Frank of Shelly’s Podcast fame came to the Pacific Northwest for a vacation and lucky for us, spent some of it with us.  If you’d like to know what we were up to at our cabin on Pitt Lake you can tune in to Shelly’s latest episode 199!

While we were at the cabin Fab Frank had a little mishap.  Check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgiudMRXkaQ

Thanks for hanging in there, a new episode will be in the feed real soon!

▪ Pool signage, what it should say.
▪ Cabin functions, fires and broken toys
▪ Training and fundraising is done, the walk is here, thank you all for your amazing support
▪ When do you walk away from an injured person?
▪ Oregon Coast road trip and visiting podcast friends
▪ Winter Olympics update and a local robbery

Sandy Beach
Equal parts of Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, Amaretto and a splash of cream.
Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.

Feedback
Lovely Lorna, TLB Timmah, Manager John

Links
Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Astoria Megler Bridge, Wright’s Family Campground, Jessie Honeyman Campground

Music
Are We There Yet? by East of Ealing available at Music Alley

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Rod gets new balls but wrecks his back
• New tequila
• Briana’s photo shoot
• Alaska Cruisin’
• Merritt Mountain Music Festival Fun

Feedback/Honourable Mentions
Joe From Dallas, TLB Tim, Shelly, Redboy, For Whatever Reason, Geek Fit , Manager John and  2 Guys 1 Brain

Links
Milagro Tequila 
Porfidio Tequila
Alaskan Brewery
Travels of Penelope the Cat 

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Happy Canada Day
• Dog meets skunk
• Prize trip to the Merritt Mountain Music Festival
• Rod is growing grass
• The Move, Part Deux
• 26th School Reunion
• Cultus Lake Water Slides and facing fear
• Jonas Brothers mania/concert
• Wildlife Encounters, people & animals
• A new bridge – Golden Ears Bridge
• Russell Peters - We finally got to see him!
• Carbon tax increase
• Feedback for our 50th

Skunk Monkey
50 ml Apple Juice
25 ml Blue Curacao
50 ml Cointreau (we used Grand Marnier)
50 ml Tia Maria (we used Kahlua)

Mix ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake well.  Serve in a tall glass with ice and a dash of lemon (we used lime).

Feedback
Lorna
Julie
Manager John 

Links
Wonder Girls

Contact
 Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot come or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com 

• a written off and new vehicle
• foamy hot tubs and green pools
• “As Seen on TV” purchases
• Costco rocks
• a knee meets gravel
• middle school band spring concert
• the homework hammer has fallen
• a big kaboom
• cabin update and marshmallow shots
• maple syrup boycott?

Crash Test Dummy
1 part tequila
1 part triple sec
1 part margarita mix

Shake with ice and strain in a shot glass

• Magic ball sponsor
• Hockey depression and struggling to keep up
• Generous and inappropriate birthday gifts
• A new Wildlife Encounter bumper and stories
• Facebook wedding and how facebook can foil you during a lawsuit
• Feedback fun

A very special thank you to Matt from the Redboy Podcast for his opening segment and Tim and James from Tastes Like Burning for our Wildlife Bumper! Your creativity knows no bounds and thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.

Mom’s Apple Pie
1 part sour apple schnapps
1 part cinnamon schnapp
Layer in a shot glas

Feedback
Nan, Lorna, Joe from Dallas, Julie, Jeff in L.A., Cj, Manager John, PGH Matt, TLB Tim , Tookybum and Barely

Links
Richmond Dyke
Buntzen Lake
Quirks and Quarks

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

The Hoofin’ for Hooters Team is back in the house but this time they’re drinking! Please join us for a complete train wreck that covers a variety of topics including revealing vacations, most embarrassing moments, pronunciation issues and much, much more!

Alien Nipple
2 parts Butterscotch Schnapps
1 part Irish Cream
1 part Melon Liqueur
Add butterscotch first, layer Irish Cream on top and pour melon liqueur in the centre.

Links
Lorna’s Blog

Music Played from the Podsafe Music Network
99 Words for Boobs – The Fump
Talk Talk Talk – Cheryl B. Engelhardt
Having a Bad Day – Juniper’s Daughter
Shipload of Coconuts – Club Stella Bowling Team
Goodbye Friend – Matt Thorpe

Contact
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• Life is crazy busy with work and kid stuff
• A fart themed comedian in the house
• Wildlife encounters
• Easter at the cabin
• Famous Canadians return
• Canucks and playoff hockey

Dr. Banana Shooter
1 part tequila
1 part creme de banana
Layer in a shot glass

Feedback
Charles, Joe from Dallas, Redboy, Lorna, Manager John, Shelly and Mother Superior

Links
Bob and Doug

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

The Hoofin’ for Hooters crew is in the house! Chrystal hosts a show with five of her Weekend to End Breast Cancer team. Please give a warm welcome to Sherrill, Lorna, Shannon, Beth and Linda who share the reasons why they are participating in this walk. They also share what keeps them motivated, some tips to get prepared for the walk and what our favourite snacks are. We missed Julie and I look forward to doing a regular show with her again very soon.

Links

• Song Friends in Kind Places by Maria Danes available at the podsafe music network
• Follow the Hoofin’ for Hooters Team progress at Weekend to End Breast Cancer
  
• Motivated Women Podcast

• Episode 44 confusion
• Recording Motivated Women with the Hoofin’ for Hooters Team
• Poker trauma but fund raising success
• JoBros mania
• A new boat on the horizon
• Goodbye Maisy
• Salt water pools
• Canadian word hydro

Royal Flush Shooter
1 part Crown Royal
1 part Peach Schnapps
1 part Cranberry Juice
1 part Orange Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.

Cocktail variation:
1 oz. Crown Royal
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice

Mix over rocks, strain and serve.

Feedback
TLB Tim, Barely, PGH Matt, Manager John, Redboy and Joe from Dallas

Links
www.flickr.com/spaguyswife

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Thanks to Jason Tucker, we were featured in February’s iProng Magazine
• Breast Cancer fund raising update and a medical scare
• A silver medal winner in the family
• Harlem Globetrotters and Into the Woods
• Boat shopping
• Salt and pool swim up bars for sale
• Call of (ugh) Duty update
• Painting doors and Rod’s bathroom
• Shooting rampage
• A few more “Feary Tales”

Booger
1 part Malibu Coconut Rum
1 part Banana Liqueur
1 part Melon Liqueur
Splash of Irish Cream

Shake the first three ingredients with ice and strain into a shot glass. Top with splash of Irish Cream.

Feedback
kookiemebux, jfd, Fire Fighter Cindy, Charles, PGH Matt, TLB Tim, Manager John, Lorna, Shelly and The Redboy Podcast

Links
Jack FM – Larry & Willy
UBC

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221
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Heart Breaker
Equal parts of:
Amaretto
Bailey’s
Peach Schnapps
Layer in a shot glass

Feed Back
PGH Matt and Manager John

Links
What Love Means – Tim Joyce
Watch My Eyebrows

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 or click on the Grand Central Link on the blog
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Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

We asked about your childhood fears and you did not disappoint! We had so much voicemail and feedback we had to dedicate a show to it! We received comments pertaining to some older episodes, views on alternate names for Gym Strip and tons of input on what scared you as a child! Thank you all for your great contributions. It was fun to hear what scared you and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we did!

Feedback
Fire Fighter Cindy, Barely, FWR Tim, Julie, Redboy, Shelly, TLB Tim and James, Manager John, Lorna, PGH Matt, Aaron, Andy, Dancing With Elephants, Mark Fidgett, Nanette and Kathy

Music from the Podsafe Music Network
Strangers in Wonderland – Fear
Joshua Dranoel – Telephone Call
Feary Tales – Feary Tales Intro

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 or click on the Grand Central Link on the blog
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• a traumatized child
• Rod and Chrystal’s childhood fears
• foggy Vancouver
• Customers are learning
• iTunes Apple rant
• gym strip, stuffies and felts
• an unfortunate sun burn and a broken bridge

Dark Nightmare
2 parts coffee liqueur
1 part Goldschlager
Splash of milk

Shake coffee liqueur and Goldschlager with ice and strain into a shot glass. Top with a splash of milk.

Feedback
Redboy, Manager John, Lovely Lorna, TLB Tim, Barely and Thelma

Links
Jack FM
Dancing with Elephants Podcast
www.namethatplant.wordpress.com
www.jamescogan.com
www.sexyinvancity.com

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 or click on the Grand Central Link on the blog
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• friends at holiday parties
• cuddle and kiss
• snow, rain, floods
• attempt at a Christmas recap
• results of “Name that Beginner Band Tune”
• move recap
• back hair competition
• orifice vs. crevice
• Rod is stinky
• floating pools

Green Beaver
1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao
1/2 oz. Creme de Menthe
1/2 oz. Baileys

Layer in a shot glass.

The Snow Melter
1 part Sambuca
1 part Creme de Cacao
1 part Rum

Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.

Party Contributors
Mickey, Richard, Man with the Big TV, Lawnboy, Sherrill, Bobby, Christie, Bo

Feedback
Lorna, Tim and Nanette, Jason, Redboy, Matt, Dan, Barely, Maggie

Music
New Year’s Eve – Maria Dainies available at Podsafe Music Network

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 or click on the Grand Central Link on the blog
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

Christmas Cheer Shooter
1 part peppermint schnapps
1 part eggnog
Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass

Santa Claus is Coming Shooter
1 part 100 proof peppermint schnaps (we used regular)
1 part cinnamon schnapps (we used Fireball)
1 part melon liqueur
Layer in a shot glass and top with whip cream

Feedback/Contributors
Shooter Boy, FWR Nanette, Shelly, Manager John, Lorna, PGH Matt and Redboy

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 or click on the Grand Central Link on the blog
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• The Spa People have been Barely Bombed
• Fundraising Hooters at the Liquor store
• Chrystal is cutting clips and Rod won’t stop playing them
• A hospital visit and a parking ticket
• Cyber has a tumour (we think)
• A late night cupboard raid
• World’s Largest Snowman and the origins of the Wonder Bra
• Kitty update and tips
• Has Chrystal mentioned she hates Call of Duty?

SORRENTO SUNRISE
* 1 oz Lemoncello
* 2 oz Tequila
* 1 oz Grenadine
* 2 oz Orange Juice

Mix well, pour over ice and feel the warmth of a Sorrento sunrise on your face.
(Good with Vodka too)

The Bomb
1 part Sour apple schnapps
1 part Peach Schnapps
1 part banana liqueur
1 part pineapple juice
1 part lemon lime soda

Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass. It is best to make a large batch and pour into shot glasses due to the number of ingredients.

Feedback
Shelly, Barely x 7, Dan On Tap , Lorna and Manager John

Contact
Voicemail: (206) 350-0221 or click on the Grand Central Link on the blog
Blog: www.spaguyswife.com/contact
Email: spaguyswife at gmail dot com or spaguyswife at spaguyswife dot com

• Rod has buttons
• a new drink creation and an alcohol gift
• an e-mail faux pas
• photo radar
• the return of the Hokey Pokey
• Canadian words for underwear
• Kitty horror stories

The Triple Trunk (a Spaguyswife Creation)

1/2 oz. Kahlua
1/2 oz. Amarula
1/4 oz. Triple Sec

Layer in the order above and shoot!

Feedback/Honourable Mentions
2 Guys 1 Brain, Shelly, Redboy, Charles, Manager John, Barely, Lorna, TLB Tim, and Doug

Contact
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TNT Cocktail
1.5 oz. Tuaca
3/4 oz. Tequila
Lime Squeeze
Shake, ingredients and pour into a cocktail glass with fresh ice.

Feedback and Honourable Mentions
Shelly, Jeff in LA, Shooter Boy and The Gym Nazi, Lorna, Absolute Amy, Manager John, 2 Guys 1 Brain, Kelly, Matt, and TLB Tim

Music from the Podsafe Music Network
99 Words for Boobs – The Fump

Links
The Mean Kitty Song

Contact
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Prairie Fire
1 part tequila
5 dashes of hot sauce
Layer in a shot glass

Feedback
Lorna, Geekfit Steve, Julie and Dale, TLB Tim, PGH Matt, Redboy and Aaron

Music from the Podsafe Music Network
99 Words for Boobs – The Fump
There’s a Hole In the Ground

Links
Hockey Night In Canada Theme Song Winner
Neo Watching Cat Video
Tuaca and Herencia de Plata

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• Our first podcasting Anniversary and Thanksgiving
• Bears in the hood
• School stuff and first basketball game
• Rod is PMSing
• Kitty Cat surgery
• Breast Cancer Team Progress
• Guys weekend
• Pool Update
• Canadian Election Theme Song?
• Hockey Night in Canada Theme Challenge
• Thanksgiving beginnings and a few turkey facts

Pumpkin Pie Shooter
1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
1/2 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps
dash(es) Goldschlager

Shake Butterscotch and Bailey’s with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Top with Goldschlager.
Source: Bar None Drinks

Feedback
Shelly, Redboy, Kathy, Manager John, Tookybum (Kelly)

Honourable Mentions
Maple Ridge Chrysler, Coachman Pub, 2 Guys 1 Brain, For Whatever Reason

Music

99 Words for Boobs
“Hole in the Ground” by the Mekons from the Podsafe Music Network
Rock 101 – This Vote Is Screwed

Contact
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Blue Banana Shooter Recipe
1 part Creme de Banana
1 part Blue Curacao
Layer in a shot glass

Feedback
The Badger Cast, Pizza Go Here, Tastes Like Burning

Honourable Mentions
Gym Nazi, Shooter Boy, Lorna, Barely and tookybum

Links

Zip Treking

Rock 101

Dog Watches Cats Video

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• There’s a hole in the pool, dear Liza, dear Liza
• Top 5 Canned Beer
  
• Long Weekend at the cabin
• School and volunteer work is in full swing
• Love Long and Prosper Pizza Party
• Help us name our “Weekend to End Breast Cancer” team
• Bears, bears and raccoons
• Girls & Guys Weekends
• Rod’s iPhone
• Canadian words and Microwave Cat Sentencing

Cunnilingus Shooter Recipe
Equal Parts of:
Bailey’s Irish Creme
Peach Schnapps
Pineapple Juice

Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass. Top with whip cream.

Feedback
Nanette, Charles, Shelly, Shooter Boy, TLB Tim, Barely

Honourable Mentions
Dani, Badgercast, Tuckers, Lorna, Kathy from Tampa, My Take on That Jen, Pizza Go Here

Music
“Hole in the Ground” by the Mekons from the Podsafe Music Network

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• Lunch with FWR Folks and Mixology with the Juggernaut (Salmon is a miss, Smarties are a hit)
• Drunkcast
• Lunch at the Wynn
• Coyote Ugly, Lost I.D. (and police run around)
• Last Night Meet Up and Left Alone Kids
• Lost Van at the Airport and Duty Free Fun
• Rod gets an iTouch
• Getting ready for school and a trip to the PNE

Peachy Maple Kiss
1/3 Maple Syrup
1/3 Peach Schnapps
1/3 Canadian Club Whiskey

Layer in a shot glass and enjoy!

Rocky Mountain Bear F’er
1 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Jack Daniels
1 oz. Southern Comfort

Pour all three ingredients in the order as listed into a glass. Chase with a beer from a BOTTLE.

Feedback
Shooter Boy, Dan On Tap, Barely, Tuckers, TLB Tim, PGH Matt, Redboy, Lovely Lorna, Thelma from Missouri and Nan from Minnesota

Honourable Mentions
Shelly and Frank, Tim and Nanette, Dale and Julie, Aaron and Jenny, Kevin and Heather, Dan and Cj, Crystal and Sean, Cousin Mel, Andy, Steve and Ivy

Links

www.screamingjane.com (PMS Tracker).

Las Vegas Photos

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• Looking forward to Vegas
• No drink this week but more feedback on the beer can vs. bottle debate
• Chrystal’s take on the Pachena Bay camping trip and tsunami paranoia
• Neighbourhood bears and hooligans
• New pilings at the cabin
• Buy an iPod Touch in Canada or the U.S?
• Catching up with old friends
• 3 New Canadian Words
• Foot Update

Links

Google Earth Pachena Bay – KMZ File

Feedback
Lovely Lorna, FWR Tim, PGH Matt, Kathy from Tampa, Thelma from Missouri, Redboy and Tyler Ingram

Honourable Mentions
Jason and Jason Tucker, Aaron, Shelly, Bill Palmer, Tastes Like Burning

Contact
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Links
Pachena Bay Photos

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B.C. Snow Ball Drink Recipe

0.5 oz. Amaretto
2.0 oz. Half and Half Cream
1.5 oz. White Creme de Cacao
0.5 oz. Coconut Rum

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well, strain into a frosty champagne flute and serve.

Feedback
Tim – TLB, Lovely Lorna, Tim – FWR, Redboy and Amy, Shelly and Frank, Barely, Chicken Hammer

Honourable Mentions
Aaron, The Wicked Good Podcast, Nanette – FWR

Links
Miss Charming’s Pronunciations
A N I M O T O
Oskar Blues Brew

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Summer is keeping us busy, Rod is working way too hard and Chrystal can’ t get anything done while the kids are home. This episode includes a Midori Challenge, Chrystal burns the kids to a crisp, a family weekend trip to the cabin and the Spa People are disgruntled with a neighbour and the neighbourhood. Chrystal has an incident with the van, Rod goes to a paint ball stag and no summer is complete without a wedding. The Canadian segment includes three new words, a long standing Quebec law is about to be overturned and there is a foot update complete with a new song.

Feedback
Shelly and Tim

Honourable Mentions
Redboy Podcast, Tucker Tales, Lovely Lorna, The Big Show, Barely, For Whatever Reason, Shooter Boy, Badger Cast, Philosophy Guy and the Andycast

Bazooka Joe Shooter
Equal parts of:
Creme de Banana
Blue Curacao
Baileys

Shake Ingredients into an ice filled martini shaker
Strain into a shooter glass

Links
Motivated Women Podcast
Rock 101

Contact
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Spa People Chatter:

• A shooter that changes with every attempt
• Sprained ankle
• Winding up the kid’s activities and school is out
• Lovely Lorna came to visit
• Parents and technology
• Kittens
• The New Van
• A pool boy story
• Two more feet and the Hokey Pokey
• New use for maple syrup
• Bacon infused vodka

Lotto 649 Shooter
Face the bar and choose the bottle 6th from the left, 4th from the right and 9th from the left. Pour equal amounts of each spirit and layer in a shot glass. Surprise!

Feedback
Kathy from Tampa, Matt, Barely and Tim

Honourable Mentions
James, Lorna, For Whatever Reason, BarNuts, Jason, Shelly

Links
Severed Foot Mystery
New Use for Maple Sap (full story)
Cat Meets Rats Video

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It’s a pre-Father’s Day episode and I forgot to ask “What is the one thing that Dad’s rate higher in than Mom’s?” Answer in Episode 26 or give us a call with what you think it is! There is a Daddy themed beverage, a comedy sketch and a song for those special Dad’s doing it all on their own. The kids have been sick but got creative while home from school, we have two new babies in the Spa home, Rod has a new GPS and the new van has been ordered. Chrystal faces further problems with the English language and Rod has been approached to sell spa products from overseas. The Vancouver Aquarium has a new baby beluga, The BC Government is giving all it’s residents $100 to help ease a new tax, Chrystal is disgusted over the actions of some stupid Alberta teens and Rod offers up dog training tips, compliments of a customer.

Feedback
Joe from Dallas, Shelly, TLB Tim and Barely

Honourable Mentions
Pizza Go Here, For Whatever Reason, Truth Seekers, Redboy Podcast, The Big Show and A Geek and His Wife

Pimp Daddy Cocktail
2 oz. Tequila
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Lemon Juice
3 oz. Cranberry Juice

Pour all ingredients into a beer mug filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of lemon and serve.

Outro Music: “Some Things Daddy Just Can’t Fix” by Bradley West – available at The Podsafe Music Network

Links
Baby Beluga Birth and Vancouver Aquarium Web Cam
Russell Peters
Father’s Day of the Future with Celebrity Children

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The Spa People were determined to record and would not let the blue screen of death or the time of day stop them. Chrystal tries to discuss her doctor’s appointment, Rod has a bit of a pool boy rant and the reality segment comes to an end (for now). Right feet are washing up on the shores of B.C., Tim Horton’s keep screwing up and some International inquiries about life in Canada.

Feedback
Joe, Tim FWR, Jason, Matt, Doug, Tim TLB, Julie, Barely

Honourable Mentions
Lorna, Shelly and Frank, Dan and Cj, Andy, Tom, Redboy, Nanette

Duck Fart Recipe
1/2 oz. Baileys
1/2 oz. Creme de Cacao
1/2 oz. Kahlua
Layer in shot glass (kahlua on the bottom, then Creme de Cacao and Baileys) and enjoy!

Links
Podcast Peer Awards
Maple and Bacon Lollipops can be found at www.lollyphile.com

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This week the Spa People recorded before 10:00 p.m., are long winded and pretty mellow. A new pet is on the horizon, Chrystal is busy juggling a crazy day so she can go gamble in the States, Rod wishes his customers would start being proactive and tickets to the Expo in Vegas are booked!! Further discussions include long weekend plans, a question about Leopard, an IKEA purchase, Rod’s ongoing Call of Duty and GTA4 update and Chrystal LOVES Rock Band. Wonderful feedback from new listeners and old, too much Canadian useless info and don’t worry folks, the Reality Show Update has almost ended! If you want to see the Bay City Rollers album cover, as requested by the Lovely Lorna, please click on the photos link at the top of the blog! Apologies to Charles from Desperate husbands who submitted feedback via Skype and we forgot to mention it!

Feedback
Shelly’s Podcast, For Whatever Reason, Doug, Matt, Tim, Jason, Charles, Redboy and Amy, Lorna and Barely

Shooter – China White Recipe
1/2 Irish Cream
1/2 White Creme de Cacao
Layer in a shot glass, dust with cinnamon and suck it back!

Links
Fort Langley
Map My Walk
Shower Shock
Animoto

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Feedback and Participants
Tim, Jason, Matt B., Shelly, Derek K. Miller, Redboy Lorna Shooter Boy, Gym Nazi, Sherrill and Andy

Honourable Mentions
Wicked Good Podcast, Fireball, Lawnboy’s Family, Crystal, The Badgercast

Beverage Recipes
We were drinking Thirsty Beaver Beer, brewed in Kelowna, BC

We talked about the “Eager Beaver” but didn’t actually drink it.
Recipe: 2 oz. Rum, 3 oz. Kahlua, 1 oz. Cointreau Orange Liqueur
Shake with ice and strain into a highball glass.

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What can we say, the title pretty much sums it up. The Spaboy has a sore ass for reasons unknown and we are in renovation hell. It’s Spring, yet snowing, and Chrystal is up to her eyeballs in kid activities and is preparing for the Vancouver Sun Run. We do manage to move away from the status of Rod’s butt long enough to investigate the origins of the word Canuck and introduce a new segment to the show “Porta Party Chat.” The inaugural episode features Grass Management insight with our neighbour, “Lawnboy.” We also received lots of feedback from new listeners and old! Keep it coming guys, we always love to hear from you.

Feedback
Eric, Dawn, Shelly, Tim, Charles, The Gym Nazi and Lorna.

Honourable Mentions
Jason, Aaron, Shooter Boy, Lawnboy (Edward Scissorhands), Sherrill, Matt and Amy, Barely and Tim and Nanette.

Brain Hemorrhage
3/4 Peach Schnapps, 1/4 Baileys and a drop of Grenadine. Pour the Peach Schnapps into a shot glass first and then, using a spoon, layer the Baileys on top so it collects in one spot. Now add a drop of grenadine to finish off the effect. Enjoy!

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Feedback and Honourable Mentions
Pizza Go Here, The Redboy Podcast, Tastes Like Burning, Shelly’s Podcast, The Badgercast, Lawnboy, Shooter Boy, The Gym Nazi and Lorna

The Mind Eraser
1 oz. vodka, 1 oz. coffee liqueur, soda water, lime wedge for garnish.

The Redhead Nipple
1 oz. Vanilla Schnapps, 1 oz. Irish Cream
Pour Vanilla Schnapps into a shot glass and layer the Irish Cream on top. Bottoms Up!

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An innocent voicemail causes Chrystal a lot of embarrassment but great fun for a fellow podcaster! This show discusses Chrystal’s trip to Vancouver Island and Rod’s bachelor time while the family is away. Other events cause Chrystal further humiliation and the Spa People feature chicken related beverages. Grandma turns 90, crime stats are shared in the Canadian Segment and the Reality TV recap features a very special, roving reporter.

Thanks to everyone who voted for us at the Podcast Peer Awards, your support means more to us than you’ll ever know and a big thank you to Sim at Utterz for the package of goodies!

Voicemail and Honourable Mentions
AndyCast, For Whatever Reason, The Redboy Podcast, Shelly’s Podcast, Tastes Like Burning, Transformed, Love Long and Prosper, Mighty Mommy, Geek Fit, 2 Guys 1 Brain, Mostly News, Pizza Go Here, The Gym Nazi, Karen, Cher

Chicken Drop Shooter
1 part Jagermeister, 1 part Peach Schnapps, 1 part Orange Juice
Mix all 3 in a shaker with ice and pour.

Rubber Chicken Cocktail
1 1/2 cups cracked ice, 3 oz Rye Whiskey, 3 oz. Limeade, 3 oz. Ginger Ale
Shake all ingredients with ice except Ginger Ale. Strain into a tall glass with ice and add ginger ale. Would make a great summertime drink.  Very refreshing!

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Garburator truly is a Canadian word! Who knew? We sure didn’t! A very special Vancouver song and a St. Patrick’s Day shot starts the show off. Chrystal is preparing to take the kids away for Spring Break and Rod doesn’t have a lot to report except “Mike’s baaack” and life goes on after Texas Hold’Em. It appears the American casinos don’t want Chrystal’s money, the Spa People are not going to get a long awaited Christmas present and Chrystal is appalled at the response time to an injury. A loop hole allows Canadian kids to bring tobacco across the border and apparently BC is the international hub for fake I.D. Things wind up with the much loved/hated reality TV segment.

Voicemail/Feedback
Cher, Matt, Redboy, Tim and Nanette and Amy

Honourable Mentions
Gone “Digital” Native, Israelisms Podcast, Shelly & Frank, 2 Guys 1 Brain, Lorna

Irish After Eight Shooter Recipe
1/3 Baileys, 1/3 Kahlua, 1/3 Creme De Menthe – layer in a shot glass and enjoy!
After Five Shooter – same as above but substitute Peppermint Schnapps for Creme De Menthe

Links
Amanda O’s long lost Dad

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Feedback and Honourable Mentions
For Whatever Reason, Shelly’s Podcast, Matt, Shooter Boy, The Gym Nazi, Shooter Boy Jr., Amy, Lorna and Kim

Juggernaut Shooter Recipe
Equal parts Wild Turkey Bourbon, Southern Comfort and a splash of Cranberry Juice. Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.

Links
31 Little Things – Jen Tucker, A Geek & His Wife Heather, Cj and Chrystal

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Not sure what we were doing with the microphones this week but the sound quality isn’t the best. Our sincerest apologies; we will figure it out and hope to have if fixed next time around. The Spa People are a little quieter this week, Rod is cranky and Chrystal feels that the entire family requires an attitude adjustment. We ‘ve found a new drink source, have been looking for a decent drywaller and Chrystal helped out the people at Blubrry. Rod tagged the show under a porn listing and is dreading being a one man operation. Canadian news includes info on Anti Bullying Day, caffeine in soda regulations and how many rats can we legally have in our home? Chrystal shares insight into three of her favourite reality shows and we wind things up with a little bit of feedback!

Feedback/Honourable Mentions
Steve’s Midlife Crisis, For Whatever Reason, Cheap Date, Cj, Lorna, Shelly’s Podcast, Tastes Like Burning, Barely, Shooter Boy, Gym Nazi, Lawnboy, Lawnboy’s Wife and Jack Sparrow.

Links
Star Wars According to a 3 yr old, Bar None Drink Recipes, 50 Proprietary Programs, Tux Paint, Air Poo

Attitude Adjustment Recipe
1/3 Baileys, 1/3 Root Beer Schnapps and 1/3 Southern Comfort. Shake ingredients with ice and pour into a shot glass.

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Chrystal is pushing the buttons this week, literally, so things are not as smooth in the audio department but, hopefully it can only get better from here! This weeks shot focuses on breasts which makes the Spa Boy very happy. Who knew that Clamato Juice would generate so much feedback and various folks assist Chrystal with her internet paranoia. Rod continues to rack up hours on Call of Duty and yet another vehicle breakdown. Chrystal has been very, very busy with the school dance and making lots of Jello shots! Canada discussions include a field trip to Chinatown, what does the term “Canadian” mean in the states and what the heck are 222′s? Chrystal’s obsession with reality TV, chocolate covered garlic and a nomination for an official Life of Spaguyswife band bring the show to a close!

Feedback and Honourable Mentions
Philosophy Guy Show, Shelly’s Podcast, Love Long and Prosper, Life on Tap, The Redboy Podcast, Desperate Husbands, Tastes Like Burning, Pizza Go Here, Lawnboy and Lawnboy’s Wife, Paul, Tucker Tales, Shooter Boy, Barely Podcasting and Lovely Lorna.

Links
World’s Narrowest Building, Canadian, a racial slur?, 222′s and Boom Boom

Outro Music
Vanity by the Vancougars

Pierced Buttery Nipple Recipe
One part Irish Cream, one part Butterscotch Schnapps, one part Jagermeister. Layer in a shot glass and serve.

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Voicemail and Bumpers
For Whatever Reason, Charles, Frank and Shelly, Lorna, Jen Tucker, Don’t Tickle Me

Honourable Mentions
Kim, Fireball Buddy, Paul and Bob, IT God, Tim, Absolute Amy

Links
Things in Football That Sound Dirty But Aren’t and Show Us Your Gear (Flickr Group)

Music from the Podsafe Music Network
Shooter Segment and Outro Music: Good Ol’ Alcohol by The Mooney Suzuki

Cocksucking Cowboy or Buttery Nipple Recipe

The CS Cowboy is a layered shooter made from two parts cold Butterscotch Schnapps with one part of Bailey’s Irish Cream. The Bailey’s is poured off the back of a bar spoon so it “floats” on top of the schnapps in a shot glass. The Buttery Nipple is one part Butterscotch Schnapps and one part Irish Cream. Shake with ice and pour in a shot glass.

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Rod is obsessed with the Call of Duty game, is coping with a missing staff member and tons of snow. This weeks shooter leaves a lot to be desired and Chrystal is making attempts to offset aging, especially after being called “old”. Problems with stuff seems to be the theme with a non functioning phone, a broken DVR and the van continues to be a never ending money pit. A few new listeners chime in and finally, some feedback from the guy with the big, um….TV, who, by the way, is hosting Super Bowl. Stay tuned, there may be another .5 episode or at the very least a little Super Bowl live, Canadian Style. Thanks to Lorna for the Geek Toilet photo aka Rod’s office.

Voicemail and Bumpers

Tim & Nanette, Charles, Jason, Redboy and Absolute Amy, Matt

Feedback and Honourable Mentions

Tim, Barely, Shelly, Dani, 2 Guys 1 Brain

Links

Geni, Twitter 100, How to Open A Beer, BC’s newest ferry

Brass Ball Recipe

1 part Grand Marnier, 1 part Peach Schnapps, 1 part Pineapple Juice. Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass.

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There’s some nutcracking going on with this weeks drink feature. Chrystal has concerns regarding a teen magazine, gets the deal of the century and follows up on the new healthy guidelines set forth by the local government. Rod is looking for assistance with the business podcast and the spa folks are thrilled over a call from a favourite podcaster. A little Canadian Trivia and Olympic update finish up the show, Rod admits that life in the kitchen isn’t what it’s cracked up to be and finally gets the outro music right.

Voicemail
Charles, Matt, Absolute Amy and Redboy, Lorna

Honourable Mentions
Shelly, For Whatever Reason, Jason Tucker

Links
Ikea ad

Nutcracker Recipe
Equal parts Kahlua, Irish Cream and Amaretto
Shake with ice, strain into a shot glass and enjoy!

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It’s a new year and it’s time to put the “X-Rated Shots” book to good use. This week a “Ball Hooter” shooter is featured, Rod has business restructuring issues and a “research” problem. Chrystal is happy to be back on a schedule, is still searching for success in the kitchen and is less excited about new regulations at the school. Also featured are some weird Canadian laws, attractions and Rod teaches us how to “Foil an Alien Abduction.”

Feedback
Andycast, Pizza Go Here, For Whatever Reason, Life On Tap, Shelly’s Podcast, Cool B and Lorna

Honourable Mentions
Diggnation, Truth Seekers, Barely Podcasting, Tucker Tales, Lawnboy, Lawnboy’s Wife, Paul, Bobby, Beth

Links

• Folding@home
• Snitter
• Worst Case Scenario

Ball Hooter Recipe

1 part Tequila
1 part Peppermint Schnapps
Beer, for serving
Shake the tequila and schnapps with ice and strain into a shot glass. Serve with a short, cold glass of beer.

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Not sure if you’re all in the show but just to cover my butt thanks to all who participated; Paul, Bobby, Sherrill, Beth, Mike, Rhonda, Mickey, Lisa, Patrick, Michelle, Sean, Kelly, Tanya, Mark, Debbie, Steve, Donna and Bo.

Honourable Mentions

• Dan on Tap
• Tuckers
• Shelly
• Barely

Music

All the music in this episode can be found at the Podsafe Music Network

John Caspi, The Happy New Year Song
Spanking Charlene, Pussy is Pussy
Maria Daines, New Years Eve
Miles Partridge, Tequila
David Ippolito, Cell Phone Song
Pudge, New Year

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Our begging in the last episode brought results and the Spa folks Christmas was complete! A big thank you to Fabulous Frank and Shelly for the bumper and blooper! We have a live audience and the spa kids provide their own Christmas recap. Cooking issues continue to plague Chrystal and we suggest tips on how to survive if you have no one to kiss on New Years Eve.

Thank you friends, listeners and family for all of your support with this project. We hope we will continue to improve and bring you a few giggles now and then. This has been such a wonderful experience and we are very thankful for all of our new friends within the podcasting community. Best wishes to all for a very Happy New Year. May you have a wonderful, healthy and successful 2008.

Feedback

• Dan On Tap
• Jason Tucker x2
• Kane
• Venomous Kate
• Crys O’Hara
  

Honourable Mentions

• Redboy and Amy
• Tim and Nanette
• Barely
• Cool B
• Bo, Brody and Briana

Links

• Google Earth Marina and Dock Views
• The Great Big Sea and The Mummer Song Lyrics
• Plenty of Fish (MIL’s new fav site; we’re scared)
• Worse Case Scenario Source

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Sorry folks, we didn’t mean it to be such a long one! Comments made on the last show prompted “Sex on the Beach” recipes to come our way which resulted in the Spa People making up a batch! Discussions include crazy weather, Christmas prep, letters to Santa and big karate news! We have lots of Canadian stuff, including a moment with everyone’s favourite Canadian stereotypes. Rod is looking for GPS recommendations and has obviously learnt nothing as he continues to push those buttons.

Feedback

• The Old Coot
• Charles
• Dale
• Redboy
• Matt
• Rob

Honourable Mentions

• Frank
• Jason
• Lorna
• Tim and Nanette

Links

• speedtest.net
• You Tube Bob and Doug

“Sex on the Beach” Recipe

1.5 oz. Peach Schnapps
1.5 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
2 oz. Orange Juice

We mixed together in a martini shaker and poured over ice. Enjoy!

Outro music is “Feels Like Christmas” by Rusty Bladen and is available at music.podshow.com

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We missed a week so there’s lots of catching up to do. Rod claims to have learnt a valuable lesson, discusses what he’s been up to and introduces some new segments to the show without consulting his wife. Chrystal discusses a workshop she attended, shares some local news stories and has a major brain fart!

Show Links

• 2010 Olympic Mascots
• Rod’s Link of the Week: Quirks & Quarks
• How to Build A Wood Fired Hot Tub

Feedback & Honourable Mentions

• Barely
• Jason
• Redboy
• Lorna
• Tim & Nanette
• Shelly & Frank
• The Wicked Good Podcast

Contact Information

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBEXxYKEkg8

A little video of the storm we encountered at our cabin as discussed in Episode 6.

We survived a harrowing boat trip, we’re sick and due to new equipment (look up) set up issues we recorded in the afternoon. Recording at this time, on a weekday, means we’re sober!!! Not our usual rambunctious selves but a few good stories nonetheless!

Feedback/Honourable Mentions

• Tucker Tales
• Charles
• Shelly
• Tim
• Redboy
• Matt
• Joe
• Barely

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Chrystal almost screws up the school photo retake day, we discuss last year’s silly Christmas photo and future flickr plans. Also discussed, interesting finds in Emergency Packs, some computer upgrades, proud parent moments and plans for the long weekend. Canadian fact segment includes Whisky, how old Canada is, some local celebrities and a discussion on health care.

Thank you very much to the podcasting community for our Podcast Peer Award Nomination. We cannot thank you enough; we are truly honoured! Chrystal also won the Pizza Go Here Contest! Thanks Pizza Go Here Family!!

Voicemail

• The Lovely Lorna
• Tim from For Whatever Reason
• Aaron from The Big Show (x2)

Honourable Mentions

• World’s Oldest Blogger

Joe from Dallas, Tucker Tales (Jason) , Geekfit (Steve) Scotty J, Pizza Go Here, Barely Podcasting, The Truth Seekers Podcast, The Philosophy Guy

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Voicemail & Honourable Mentions:

• Dan from Life on Tap
• Redboy Podcast
• Barely Podcasting
• Shelly from Shelly’s Podcast (x3)
• Dani from The Truth Seekers
• Julie from The Philosophy Guy
  
• Cj from Love Long and Prosper
• Joe from Dallas
• Israelisms
• Tucker Tales
• Matt from Pizza Go Here
• Canadian Podcast Buffet

A few other places you can find us:

Podcast Pickle

Canada Podcast Directory

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Four hours of set up, too many tequilas and running out of space on our recording device (luckily we had a back up) this, ahem, VERY LONG “show” is ready for your listening torture. This could be our very first drunk cast!

We attempt the following discussions:

• Rod’s Bday Party Recap
• Chrystal is contacted by the Bone Marrow Registry and returns to the gym
• There is new wildlife in the neighbourhood
• Halloween
• A call from a previous Canadian Prime Minister
• Canadian Fact or Fiction and other useless information (Bacon Debate, Does GM Place have a zamboni? What is Canada’s national sport)
• To Frapper or Not to Frapper
• Explicit Tag
• Hoover Dam Tour
• Does Podcasting lead to Alcoholism?
• Rod geeks out as he reminisces about his teen years
• BC License plates
• Rod wanted to go to the Mac Station
• Kid’s GPS Jacket and Conspiracy Theory
• Call from Cj

Honourable mentions:

Shelly’s Podcast
For Whatever Reason
The Redboy Podcast
Lawnboy (Bob)
Jason – Tucker Tales
Cj and Dan – Love Long and Prosper

Feedback:
Andy (aka Brian) – The Andycast
Matt and Dawn – Pizza Go Here (x2)
Barely – Barely Podcasting (x5)
Steve – Geekfit
Matt – The Redboy Podcast

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Voicemails & honourable mentions:

• Charles from Desperate Husbands
• Jason & Jen from Tucker Tales
• Dan & Cj from LLAP
• Scottyj
• Aunty Darlis
• Karen
• Nobilis
• Aaron & Jenny from The Big Show
• Tim & Nanette from For Whatever Reason
• Matt & Amy from The Redboy Podcast
• Shelly from Shelly’s Podcast
• Daryl from Atomic Suburbia
• Matt from Pizza Go Here
• Dan from Life on Tap
• Dani from the Truth Seekers
• Barely from Barely Podcasting

MISTY
MAY 2005 to AUGUST 2007

None of us are immune to these crimes but I find these particularly disturbing

A vicious attack outside a SkyTrain station in East Vancouver early Tuesday morning left a 56-year-old Asian woman in hospital with serious head injuries.

After handing over $5 for five days straight, 79-year-old is shoved to the ground and robbed of his wallet.

Last week I received a phone call from my Mom. She is a cashier at a self serve gas station, loves her job and her customers. At 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the world as she knew it came to a grinding halt when a drug addicted loser thought it would be a good idea to rob her at knife point. Fortunately, she was not “hurt”, the thief took his loot (cash, lottery tickets and smokes) and then hopped in a car that his equally pathetic girlfriend was driving.

We tend to assess the severity of these situations based on whether or not the victims are physically hurt but do we ever consider the long term effects of what these assaults do to the poor victims that are just going about their daily business? Physically my Mom is “fine”. Emotionally she’s a wreck. She is in the process of quitting her job because she is terrified to go back. She is the one who must endure police interviews, sleepless nights and try and build her life back. She is 60; for her it will not be an easy task, but she is strong and will prevail.

I’m finding it harder and harder to be sympathetic to society’s less fortunate individuals who happen to fall into the life of addiction or find themselves living on the streets without a roof over their head. I have supported many of these people by donating cash, buying coffee and meals and I don’t want to group them all into one category for I believe that there are those that are trying to find their way. I am, however, tired of the homeless people & drugged up kids in my community that think it’s okay to steal and harass the rest of us in order for them to meet their needs. Bottom line, I am sick of no one taking accountability for their actions. Drugs are to blame, government is to blame, my childhood was bad, etc. There are a million different reasons but at the end of the day it is about choices. If you want to drag yourself to hell and back go ahead, but leave the rest of us alone.

Concentrate on the picture above. Put yourself in this happy place, feel the tranquility of no cars, no electricity, sounds of lapping water on the beach and the buzz of hummingbirds nearby. Cut to the reality of same place but brother and sister fighting for the umpteenth time over God knows what and Mom (yes, me) completely losing it.

I have been with my children for forty six days straight and though we know the love is still there and strong we’re just not feeling it very much these days. I did not book any summer day camps this year, Dad has been working really long hours and bar a few play dates it has been the three of us 24/7.

I couldn’t stomach a weekend at our beautiful retreat coupled with constant bickering over trivial things so I proposed a challenge to my two charming children. If they could get through three days without fighting I would pay them $10 each. I know it was a bribe, I was desperate and I am not proud of it. We are not big believers of cash rewards as incentives and still struggle with the whole allowance scenario.

Our daughter just had a birthday and has quite the stash of cash. Her comment “Brody, it’s only 10 bucks!” She has also admitted in passing that her favourite thing in the whole world is to fight with her brother. My son on the other hand was an easier sell. He is broke and really wanted to purchase a new video game. They negotiated, agreed and then we all pinkie swore that the challenge was on.

The kids swam together, played together and supported one another. At one point a disagreement started but they shut it down quickly! Bribery tactics or not, three days later we were a happy, intact and calm family. The cash was gladly paid out and a video game and Webkins has been purchased with the “winnings”.

This little challenge wasn’t my best parenting move and will probably haunt me down the road. For the most part though, a week later, they are still getting along and right or wrong this has been the best $20 I have EVER spent.

I finally sat down and posted what I had, hoping I could put some form of closure on this particular post. The bottom line, I hate it. Even my husband commented that he expected more from it knowing how excited I was about the Cookie Stand.

Needless to say the damn thing is still haunting me. My question to you is do you ever go back and “tweak” posts that you were not satisfied with, leave them as is or delete altogether? For those of you who read blogs, would you bother to re read something that had already been posted?

I probably just need to “let it go” but the anal side of my personality won’t let me. Tell me, oh experienced ones, what would you do?  This inquiring mind needs to know.

It’s a amazing how one,  simple concept can restore your faith in mankind, even if it’s just for a moment. On our recent trip to Lasqueti Island we came across this roadside stand.

On the table was some of the most beautiful produce I’ve seen in a while; zucchini, huge plump raspberries, fresh basil that had the most wonderful smell, geraniums, a huge bouquet of flowers and home made baked goods. Also on the table was a locked money box. At that point I realized that there was no salesperson, big dog growling or security cameras to ensure that you paid for your goods. Someone was actually running a business based on the HONOUR system.

I’m not naive enough to think that theft never takes place, but for me, the Cookie Stand warmed my heart and gave me great hope.

For the past couple of weeks the dog has been running along the fence, ripping up my garden (o.k. weeds) and barking up a storm. I figured it was just his state of mind starting to go as I haven’t been as diligent walking him as I should.This afternoon he started up again and low and behold look what we found in the neighbours cherry tree. Looks like this family of four (maybe five) have moved in. As cute as they are, they are not what I want to see when I have kids and pets nearby.

Dudes, it’s daytime! Go to bed!!

At least I have the peace of mind knowing that my dog isn’t talking to a worm or a figment of his imagination. He is doing his ever loyal duty and keeping us informed of new goings on.  I wonder if my neighbour knows he has new tenants…

I had the opportunity to attend a seminar with a sexual health educator this week who was amazing and I am quite proud of the fact that, for the most part, we have done a good job educating our kids. I’m sure my pride will be quickly shot down once the kids attend their session and some embarrassing fact will be brought to the forefront about what Mom and Dad said or, God forbid, did! Though I knew it already, the realization really hit home tonight about how much our kids need to know and how little most of them do know. If you’re in the least bit shy talking to your kids about sexual health I strongly recommend attending a similar seminar or checkout some great resources that are available. Studies show that children who are educated about their bodies are less likely to be preyed upon by predators and tend to abstain from sexual activities until much later.

I also received an email from a friend which came directly from a local police station. I know drugs are everywhere, in different appealing shapes and forms but this, targeted at children, sparks a whole new level of fear.

This thing called parenthood, didn’t come with an instruction manual and there are many days I wonder “What Were We Thinking?” There are so many unknowns, challenges and obstacles they will have to face, more today, I believe, than when we were kids. I guess the biggest thing we need to do is love, listen, take lots of deep breaths and try to give our children the necessary tools to get through each day. I just hope and pray we do it right.

We all have neighbours. We like some of them, some we don’t know, some we simply co-exist with and others are a down right pain in the butt. This is pretty much how I sum up my view of the relationship between Canada and the U.S., depending on the issue in the forefront at the time. I am not a political person by any means. For the most part I would say I am politically illiterate, so much so that in elections past I used to call my Dad and ask him who I should be voting for. My Dad has since passed and I have had to make these very scary, adult decisions on my own.

One thing that I have always admired about the U.S., envied in fact, is their patriotism. I love how the 4th of July is a HUGE deal and that sporting teams, from the ground level up, are supported and revered. Though many of us Canadians are very patriotic and love that we are Canadian we have a tendency to be complacent (except when it comes to hockey ). We don’t fight too many big battles, we remain polite and keep our mouths shut, because, God forbid we may offend someone. That tends to be the Canadian way.

My son’s Cub group participated in Hands Across the Border today. I wanted to take him as I had gone when I was a Guide a very, very long time ago. I got up this morning, the weather was wet and I almost bailed. In the end I got the crew up and headed out the door. I am so glad I made the decision to go. Where else in the world can you participate in an event that the border is closed between two countries so that children of all ages can meet each other, trade badges, pins, crafts and flags? Yes there was a police presence, but there weren’t armed guards with rifles or fear that something terrible was going to happen. It was just kids having the time of their life, appreciating their new found friends with no worries of war, borders, or who had done what to whom.

At one point my six year old daughter giggled and said, “Mommy, that girl thinks that America is the United States and that when we walk over there we’re not in Canada anymore.” When I told her the little girl was correct her eyes opened wide with awe. Further explaining had to be done as to why there was the statement at the Arch “May These Gates Never Be Closed.” We explained that if they were closed we would probably be at war and not friends anymore.

As I watched the parade of participants march through the archway I felt a true sense of pride and well being. The flags were raised simultaneously (the announcer made it very clear that it wasn’t a race) and as the anthems were sang tears ran down my face. I was and am so proud to have been part of such an amazing event and hope that it will continue for many more years. Despite what these two neighbours may think of each other, for me that moment was filled with a profound sense of peace and true patriotism for my country and that of my neighbour. Sometimes we don’t like the guy next door, they may annoy us or ignore us but more times than not we need each other. Hopefully, at the very least, we can respect one another.

I am a very busy woman. I volunteer far too much, look after the administration for our family business and am a SAHM of two kids and all that entails. I do not need more things to occupy my time. I tell my wonderful, persistent husband this, but he continues to try and draw me into his internet world. A couple of months ago Rod sent me a link to Twitter.

Being that I spend a lot of time in our home based office by myself my Twitter friends have become my co-workers. I’m a social gal and need interaction. Being stuck in a home office for hours during the day by myself is comparable to nails on a chalkboard, tinfoil on fillings – you get the picture.

Twitter then introduced me to the wonderful world of podcasts. By chance I happened upon a tweet (Twitter posting) of a podcaster and her husband. This happened to be the Tuckers and their podcast The Tucker Tales. Their site recommends other podcasts to listen to and those podcast recommend podcasts and so on. But no, I couldn’t just listen. I had to start providing feedback to these shows. First it was an email or two, which led to a phone call, or two, or three, or four. Rod and I even had the opportunity to be a guest on the Barnuts! I have my shiny new iPod (compliments of Air Miles!), load it up each day and take my new found friends with me wherever I go. I have the Tuckers, and BUCKET with Corey & Jen, Barely, CJ & Dan (Love Long & Prosper), Wicked Good, Kids Wife Work Life, Desperate Husbands and my latest fav The Redboy Podcast. For any of the podcasters that may read this, thank you for the bright spot in my day, it’s a true pleasure and I thank you for all of the hard work you put into your shows each week. Because I’ve had a few glasses of wine it’s appropriate that I say “I love you guys!” For you non-podcasters out there check out these shows; you won’t be disappointed.

I’m sure I have become a thorn in this podcast communities side but I must admit, even though it is simply an acquaintance situation, I feel very much at home with this group of people and think they are one of the kindest, most helpful, fun communities I have had the opportunity to chat with.

Rod comes home from his very long days (tis pool & spa season you know) and I’m filling him in on the kids, school and the latest Twitter & podcast info. He’s still far more of a geek than I am and always be, but now, just briefly, he’s giving me the “glazed over look” and I wonder if he’s sorry that he sent me “the link.”

Reality check and fast forward 30 days. First part of the month was disastrous. Weekdays were good but weekends were filled with great friends, good food and yummy Pitt Lake special coffees and vino. Which basically counteracted all the efforts of Monday to Friday.

Towards the end of the month the weather picked up, I’ve tried to walk the dog a little more and tennis lessons have resumed. I like my food too much to give it all up so I need to move the body more. This past Thursday was d-day. Though I pretty much had been losing and gaining the same four pounds over the course of the past month, I thought for sure I could at least weight in being down a few pounds. NOPE – was up 1/2 a lb.

Though disgruntled I’m still plugging away. Managed a few walks today and a tennis lesson (oh yeah and snack and some wine!). I honestly still need (and more importantly want) to get this weight off but have come to the conclusion that it will come, in time. Some days I’m motivated, others not. As long a I’m healthy, moving and having fun it will all work out in the end. Rod tells me to quit worrying (he’s just happy ’cause the boobs are bigger when I am!) but we all have a goal and this is mine. This too shall come and I will be accountable.

Found that it was actually 19.5 lbs. I needed to lose based on first NAM (naked a.m.) weight. After one week, with Easter and a cabin visit included I’m down 3.5 lbs. It’s a start dear friends. This week I have a cold. Am I suppose to starve a cold or a fever? Hopefully it’s the cold!! Wish me luck and lots of willpower!

April 1, 2007
All right family, friends and whomever may stumble upon my lowly blog. Prior to my 40th I decided to get with the program and lose some weight. I rejoined Weight Watchers for the umpteenth time and made a commitment to myself, that this time, I would get to my goal weight no matter how long it took. It took awhile but I lost 30 lbs and made it to goal – that was 2 1/2 years ago. Since then, I still try and make my monthly weigh in because for me, it’s my check, my accountability. Unfortunately I haven’t done very well. Though I haven’t gained all of the weight back I am well on my “weigh” and have gained back about 17 of those 30 lbs. Most since Christmas (was that darn bake exchange!).I’m in total denial – the dryer has shrunk my jeans, my scale must be broken, I’m over 40 so it’s harder to lose, the weather’s been bad so I can’t walk the dog (’cause I might melt?!!!), I’m too busy to eat properly and so on. The bottom line is, I like food, I like my wine and late night snacking in my big comfy chair in front of the big screen TV has become a hobby! I need to stop the insanity!!!! Ice cream is not a food group (but don’t ya wish it was?)!

So internet friends you are my witness! I will be making a true effort to get back to my goal within the next two months and the fact that shorts & bathing suit season is around the corner definitely is an incentive! Wish me luck and check in occasionally to see how I’m doing!

He couldn’t stand having to shave! The beard is back! Big cheers from all.

Burrito vs. Taco

Just for the record Taco Bell will be getting all of our future fast food Mexi business! I did not hear one word from our friends at Taco Time in response to my inquiry. Not even a generic send out of “Thank you, we have received your inquiry and a representative will get back to you shortly!” I even stopped by the mall and their menu still reads “Jr. Burrito”. Don’t be fooled parents of young un’s you are going to get a Jr. TACO in your kiddie meal not a Burrito!

Middle of the Night Visitor

The mystery has been solved, the little old gal across the street is visiting from NYC and is having some dementia paranoia. She actually came over and asked Rod where the police station was the other day! I ran into the “evil daughter-in-law” at a neigbourhood meeting and asked her if it was her Mom, etc. It was only then that she said that there were “issues” and that we should bring her back if she “escapes” again. Apparently they have had to hide her shoes because she “won’t leave home with out them!” For the record, she doesn’t leave home without her Amex card either! If it was me, I would be alerting the whole neighbourhood to my little gal’s condition. I’m still afraid she’s going to wander off and get hurt but who am I but the “lowly” neighbour. I’ve seen more concern from the “daughter-in-law” about her cats! (Okay cat lovers relax, I have one too!)

Here’s a note I just sent to our friends at Taco Time. What are they thinking? Or is it just me?

My children love Taco Time and go occasionally for a special treat. There has been some confusion though over the kids meal. The kids meal states a Jr. Burrito but when we order it we get a choice of a soft or hard shelled taco but no burrito. When the kids look at the photos they are different. We are told by staff that this is the way it is, you get a taco, not a burrito. Why is it then, that the store advertises a burrito?? Tacos are hard for kids to handle. The lettuce falls out, they aren’t wrapped properly and end up having to eat the whole thing with a fork!! Previously we have received burritos, they were wrapped tightly and it wasn’t a problem. The store says they can’t do it because the tortilla is too small. If you’re going to advertise a burrito, give a burrito not a taco. Could you please encourage them to change their sign to read Jr. Taco?
Thank you!!

Here’s another dilemma to ponder…a few weeks back our doorbell rang at 2:30 in the morning. It was like one of those weird movies where the wife wakes up and starts poking the husband “Did you hear that?” We waited for a few moments and then the bell went again. Many of you know that we’ve started calling our neighbourhood the ghetto so no one was in a hurry to see who was at the door. Needless to say whoever it was didn’t go away. Rod finally went and opened the door and I could hear him talking while I was freaking out upstairs. Next thing I hear is “Would you like to come in?” Not knowing who it was I’m trying to whisper in a very loud way “NO!” Turns out it’s this little old lady who is trying to escape from her daughter-in-law. This poor gal was convinced that the daughter-in-law was either trying to do her in or have her committed. She had money, she had I.D. out the wazoo, passports, credit cards and even had a snack; some nuts (okay I know what you’re thinking!) and an apple that she kindly offered to share. She is 84 years old and asked to stay the night. When we refused she asked me to take her to a hotel. Not knowing her situation, whether she was on medication, suffering from dementia, etc. there was no way I was taking her anywhere. To make a long story short she finally agreed to let us call the police.

What were we to do? She probably is suffering from some form of dementia or early onset Alzheimer’s but she appeared very lucid and together. What if the daughter in law was really trying to cause her harm? How do you know? Especially at 2:30 a.m? I can only hope that the police can tell the difference. We discovered that she escaped from the house across the street. We don’t know these individuals well and to date the family has never come over to say anything to us as to what to do in the event she “escapes” again. Do I have a right to go over and ask or do I let it go? What do you think?

Fun times were had by all here. We’ve eaten too much, drank too much and now face the realization that now we have to smarten up. Poor Neo is desperately hoping that he has become a part of the New Years resolution and that Mom (yes me) will make a better effort to walk him more! So far that hasn’t come to pass. I’ll blame the weather and the fact that mom-in-law is visiting but really those are no excuses. We both need the walks so hopefully I’ll get my butt in gear and walk us both very soon!

Which brings me to my next point. It wouldn’t hurt me to walk more especially after a comment that my dear daughter made the other day. It was such a good come back that I have submitted it to a very popular publication. One of the local malls has a family room that contains a stall that has a full side adult toilet and a kids size functioning toilet. Everytime we go to this mall Briana insists that she has to visit this bathroom. So needless to say on our last visit we had to make a pit stop to her favourite toilet (She has been an avid bathroom inspector since she’s been two!) Once inside the family room I realized I needed to conduct my business so here we were, mother and daughter side by side, giving in to the call of nature. I looked over at Briana and said, “It looks like you’re getting to big for that toilet Briana.” She glanced in my direction and immediately responded “It looks like you’re getting too big for yours too Mom!” Yup, out of the mouths of babes! Gotta love ‘em but why do they have to be so honest?!”

Back in November we took out a loan and decided to take the family to an NHL game! One of the local pubs has a restaurant attached where kids are welcome; they also promote that their bus trips are kid friendly. We discussed this with friends of ours who had been on the bus trip before and based on their experience kids were present and overall it was a pretty tame, fun evening.

Rod and I should know by now that if something is going to go wrong or if there is an opportunity for our kids to put us in the negative spotlight it will happen!!! Why should this time be any different?

The game was a blast and the kids had a great time. Mid way Briana ate a rotten peanut (I know what you’re singing now!!) and reached for a drink. Lucky for me it happend to be my cooler. This became a big “to do” because my six year old is now sucking back my Smirnoff Ice. I freak out which in turn gets her really excited because now she has to share with everyone how she “drank booze”.

We lost the game, our little angel is still going on about her beverage and now we have two very drunk and very obnoxious young gals on the bus sitting behind us. Brody is shrinking in his seat, appalled that these girls are using ever four letter known to man. I decide to make it a learning experience about choosing behavoir, if you don’t like it, don’t do it, don’t bring girls like this home to Mom, blah, blah.

Meanwhile Briana is hanging out with our friends, oblivious to the goings on and then out of the blue you hear “I drank booze at the hockey game!’ That even silenced the obnoxious drunks in the back . The bus is now silent and everyone turns to look at the Parents of the Year. Someone picks up the mike on the bus to ask “Is that a real kid back there?” Yup, not one of our defining parenting moments but definitely adds to the kid story repertoire.

Deal or No Deal

Briana will soon be known as “Gummy” if she keeps loosing teeth at this rate! Two in the past three weeks and another one almost ready to come out. She’s going to look like Bo Bo soon…