Category: Updates

• Winnipeg has its own version of traffic rules. Never forget that downtown Winnipeg is composed in large part of one-way streets. The only way to get out of the center of town is to turn around and start over when you reach the river. All directions start with, ‘Go down Portage.’
• The 8:00 a.m. Rush hour is from 6:30 to 9:30a.m. The 5:00 PM rush hour is from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday’s rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
• If you actually stop at a yellow light, there’s no chance you’re from Winnipeg. Yellow lights are for sissies.
• Lagimodiere Blvd. Can only be pronounced by a native Winnipegger, so do not attempt the phonetic pronunciation. People will simply tilt their heads to the right and stare at you. (And let’s not forget Noter Dayme! And of course, Portidge.)
• Bugs and Perogies are a way of life. Deal with it.
• Construction on the Winnipeg streets in summer is a way of life and a permanent form of entertainment. (Especially those dopey-looking city workers holdingup signs in traffic that say in big orange letters ‘SLOW’.
• Many bizarre sights can be explained simply by realizing, ‘Oh, we’re in Transcona!’
• Construction crews aren’t doing their job properly unless they close down all lanes except one during rush hour.
• If someone actually has his turn signal on, it was probably left on at the factory where the car was made.
• Buying a Winnipeg street map is a waste of money since the termination or continuation of any street is entirely at the discretion of the Works Department of the City: e.g.: Salter, Isabel, Balmoral, Colony, Memorial, Osborne, Dunkirk. You’ve gone two miles down the same road and the name changes seven times.
• Exit and entry ramps on the Perimeter Hwy. are just the recommended way of entering and exiting, feel free to exit at any grassy point you wish.
• South to you means Grand Forks.
• Your 1 July picnic was moved indoors due to frost.
• You have more miles on your snow blower than your car.
• You find 0 degrees ‘a little chilly.’ But it is still t-shirt weather.

Can’t wait to come home in October for 10 days!

An old woman came into her doctor’s office and confessed to an embarrassing problem. "I do that all the time, Doctor Johnson, but they’re soundless, and they have no odor. In fact, since I’ve been here, I did it no less than twenty times. What can I do?"

"Here’s a prescription, Mrs. Harris. Take these pills three times a day for seven days and come back and see me in a week."

 

Next week an upset Mrs. Harris marched into Dr. Johnson’s office. "Doctor, I don’t know what was in those pills, but the problem is worse! I’m doing it just as much, but now it smells terrible! What do you have to say for yourself?"

 

"Calm down, Mrs. Harris," said the doctor soothingly. "Now that we’ve fixed your sinuses, we’ll work on your hearing!!!"

Gas, smelly gas, has become a regular part of our day as we hold, snuggle and love Cassie :) Who knew little babies had it in them? :)There are so many fun stories to share and we know that as family and friends who love us, this is one way you can get to know her a little better even though we are far away. But don’t worry, this won’t become a baby blog- we so often hear from you that you love this blog because you can read all about what we are up to and the amazing things that God is doing in us and this world. We love it too because it helps us process and stay in touch with you! So we’ll keep updating it twice a week, covering a variety of topics. Thanks for always taking the time to come and check in on us, and leaving us a comment every once in a while.