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Post by bumble on Jun 27, 2014 13:24:07 GMT
What are your plans for Canada Day or this coming weekend?
Does anyone have a four day weekend? We just moved to Northern Ontario, so we will be hitting some festivals in Thunder Bay. My dh has 4 days in a row off which never happens in the warmer months (he works in bridge construction). We also plan on going to a farmers market, cheese farm, and lots of sitting in the yard bbq'ing.
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Post by roundtwo on Jun 27, 2014 13:28:09 GMT
We're going to the local pub Monday night to start things off a bit early and will join in the celebrations in town the next day. And of course freworks Tuesday night!
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Post by psiluvu on Jun 27, 2014 13:33:08 GMT
I am lucky enough to live in Ottawa. DD is going downtown to the "BIG" celebration with a bunch of girls. The thought of hanging out with several hundred thousand partiers does nothing for me, so we will going to a small neighbourhood BBQ. I have a 4 day weekend so am really looking forward to some sun, beach and beer.
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Post by gloryjoy on Jun 27, 2014 14:08:55 GMT
I took Monday off so I could have a four day weekend.
I live in the Vancouver area and there is a celebration close to us with live bands, fireworks etc. We will go down later in the evening when Daniel Wesley and Matthew Good band are on, as well as the grand finale of fireworks.
It's my Mom's 81st birthday on Saturday, so I am hosting a bbq dinner/party for that. The rest of the weekend, other than Canada Day, I am going to enjoy some down time. |
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Post by grinningcat on Jun 27, 2014 14:14:40 GMT
I'm working two shows on Canada Day... one on each side of the GTA (IOW lots and lots of driving). BUT that evening, there will be a pool and a drink in my hand so that's good. We'll probably be too tired to check out any of the big fireworks shows.
We're talking about having an "After Canada Day" party on the following Friday since all of us are working.
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 27, 2014 14:21:22 GMT
I'm taking the 4 days. The boys are leaving tomorrow morning to visit my parents in Newfoundland for the month. I'll probably head downtown (Toronto) for some of World Pride but, otherwise, I'm just planning on relaxing.
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Post by katlaw on Jun 27, 2014 14:30:09 GMT
I work this year again. And I work the next morning so even though I would like to head down to the fireworks I will likely just go to bed before they even start. I work the July long weekend and the August long weekend this year.
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Post by pynke on Jun 27, 2014 14:32:45 GMT
Usually we take in the festivities here in Edmonton but my French Bulldog is recovering from complications following throat surgery. I think we will just stay home this year.
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Post by grinningcat on Jun 27, 2014 14:34:38 GMT
I'm taking the 4 days. The boys are leaving tomorrow morning to visit my parents in Newfoundland for the month. I'll probably head downtown (Toronto) for some of World Pride but, otherwise, I'm just planning on relaxing. As much as I love doing Pride, I don't think you could get me into the crowds this year. I've heard from people working shows down there that it is absolutely freakin' insanely crowded. I'm so not a crowd person. But I've also heard that it's a lot of fun! |
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Post by scraphollie27 on Jun 27, 2014 14:38:10 GMT
We always have gone camping for the Canada Day long weekend but I realized too late that it is not a long weekend this year! By the time I went to book off at work, everyone had beat me to it. That, coupled with the bad weather, is forcing us to stay home. But there are lots of activities to do here including a new pub opening on July 1 with kayak and paddle board access. That's where I'll be on Canada Day; having a pint for my country!
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 27, 2014 15:01:25 GMT
I'm taking the 4 days. The boys are leaving tomorrow morning to visit my parents in Newfoundland for the month. I'll probably head downtown (Toronto) for some of World Pride but, otherwise, I'm just planning on relaxing. As much as I love doing Pride, I don't think you could get me into the crowds this year. I've heard from people working shows down there that it is absolutely freakin' insanely crowded. I'm so not a crowd person. But I've also heard that it's a lot of fun! It's either that or head down to the Danforth on Sunday for the Greece Costa Rica game. ETA* I'm glad to see you here, GC.  |
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Post by mariemily on Jun 27, 2014 15:15:05 GMT
I live in Gatineau, just across the river from Ottawa, so I expect we will go see the shows! It's always fun and something we like to do every year.
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Post by vronn on Jun 27, 2014 15:16:27 GMT
I would like to go camping, but the local campground was under 3 feet of water last weekend, so I think well just relax at home. Dh has to work Monday. I'm on mat leave for another 2 weeks.
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Post by grinningcat on Jun 27, 2014 15:16:30 GMT
As much as I love doing Pride, I don't think you could get me into the crowds this year. I've heard from people working shows down there that it is absolutely freakin' insanely crowded. I'm so not a crowd person. But I've also heard that it's a lot of fun! It's either that or head down to the Danforth on Sunday for the Greece Costa Rica game. ETA* I'm glad to see you here, GC. Thanks! Good to see you too! I think between either of those, I'll stick to puttering around the backyard and going to David's Tea. Yup. I'm domesticated. Too much running around this week in crowds. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 15:19:48 GMT
It usually rains or is cold on Canada Day here so I will probably taking in the festivities on my computer LOL as in nothing. Laundry, cooking and eating.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 15:24:55 GMT
No plans. I'm hoping that DH will take the kids out for a while. I need some quiet.  |
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Post by theshyone on Jun 27, 2014 16:11:02 GMT
Car show with the corvette to raise money fir homeless veterans
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Post by peajays on Jun 27, 2014 16:28:55 GMT
No plans here either, I work Saturday, and if I'd been using my brain when booking vacation, I would have asked for the Monday off  . oh well. I guess we will just go to our local park to watch the fireworks. |
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Post by Neisey on Jun 27, 2014 17:15:11 GMT
I took today and Monday off but I am working at our local fair Sunday and Tuesday so not really a 5 day weekend but still the work I have to do is fun work will enjoy the fireworks Tuesday night. |
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Post by emelle64 on Jun 27, 2014 17:39:20 GMT
My husband and I are flying to the UK on Sunday night and hopefully on Tuesday will begin our bike trip following Hadrian's Wall in the north of England. Very excited.
Emelle
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Post by roundtwo on Jun 29, 2014 1:42:42 GMT
emelle64, I'd love to hear about your trip when you get back - it sounds wonderful! |
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Post by Karmady on Jun 29, 2014 2:08:11 GMT
We have no plans whatsoever for the first time in years. I'll have to come up with something. maybe a trip to Port Dover.
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Post by seikashaven on Jun 29, 2014 2:12:19 GMT
My husband and I are flying to the UK on Sunday night and hopefully on Tuesday will begin our bike trip following Hadrian's Wall in the north of England. Very excited. Emelle My Dad grew up near a portion of the wall. Can't wait to hear about your trip when you return. |
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Post by ModChick on Jun 29, 2014 2:43:18 GMT
I live in Gatineau, just across the river from Ottawa, so I expect we will go see the shows! It's always fun and something we like to do every year. I love Gatineau, such a beautiful place! Miss visiting there. We plan to take in our city's festivities and maybe make it until the fireworks. Our son is 9 and still can barely stay awake past 8. Lol. |
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Post by chico on Jun 29, 2014 5:07:12 GMT
ModChick, love your avatar! Im going to the US on Canada Day, just a quick road trip to pick up some packages, and then hopefully some relaxation and wine in the evening. |
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Post by cycworker on Jun 29, 2014 7:14:53 GMT
Hayley Wickenheiser is coming to a local grocery store in the morning. I'll be helping at that, which is cool. I know the fellow organizing it; he used to play in the floor hockey league I run. We're loaning him some extra sticks & a set of nets. In exchange, he will ensure I get to meet Ms. Wickenheiser. Very excited. No plans in the afternoon. In the evening I'll head out to the fireworks. They aren't in my town, they're in Parksville. Oh no... we can't have fireworks he. It's much more important to have fireworks on Bathtub Weekend. But I'm not bitter. |
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Post by lucki on Jun 29, 2014 11:52:37 GMT
We are heading out of town today to go watch my SIL's kids. Her DH is having brain surgery tomorrow. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
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Post by mariemily on Jun 29, 2014 12:26:35 GMT
I live in Gatineau, just across the river from Ottawa, so I expect we will go see the shows! It's always fun and something we like to do every year. I love Gatineau, such a beautiful place! Miss visiting there. We plan to take in our city's festivities and maybe make it until the fireworks. Our son is 9 and still can barely stay awake past 8. Lol. Love it too! I've lived here since 2001. I was living in Quebec City before. People usually rave about Quebec City, but there is much more to do in the Gatineau-Ottawa area, especially when you have kids! I love my "new" city! |
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Post by oldcrow on Jun 29, 2014 12:36:34 GMT
I am working Mon, Tues, Wed so early to bed so I can early to rise. Boring.
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Post by juanita on Jun 29, 2014 13:06:53 GMT
We went to a camp ground where our friend were camping and did a 9k hike yesterday today we are just going to putter around the yard and lay around the pool, we are finally getting nice weather here in NS. I am laid off so I don't have to worry about work and Dh took off friday and monday to make it a 5 day weekend.
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. oh well. I guess we will just go to our local park to watch the fireworks.
