Tuesday, October 13, 2009

It's Thanksgiving, I'm told I should be glad to have friends like these: Random Tuesday Thoughts

(So, I'm probably still on the road trying to find somewhere to get a decent breakfast and knock the ringing out of my ears. My BFF FoN was bullied into offered to host this weeks Random Tuesday. Rock on, ya'll, and happy Canadian Thanksgiving.)

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Hi everybody! Keely is off head banging at the Metallica concert today so she’s asked me to host the very fetching weekly brain dump that is Random Tuesday Thoughts! This was very nice of her since I’ve been a little ‘meh’ on the whole blogging thing lately, and I needed an assignment to get me back in the swing of things. Shall we get started?

So, Keely went to Winnipeg, Manitoba to see Metallica in concert. This is very appropriate since Winnipeg seems to be the place that 80’s headbangers go to die. Seriously, the whole city is one giant Motley Crew look-a-like contest. I went to a mall in Winnipeg a few months ago and saw this woman pushing a baby stroller who looked exactly like Lee Aaron. And she was wearing skinny jeans with high top runners, a tank top with her boobs hanging out and had a leather fringe purse with some feathers tied to the strap. The best part? Her jeans were low enough that I could see her tramp stamp. It read ‘I like it doggy style’.

I was in Winnipeg this weekend too. Not to see a aging group of has-beens who haven’t put out a good record since the late eighties concert, but because my mother lives there and up here we celebrate thanksgiving in October. The Canadian thanksgiving is pretty much the same as the American thanksgiving in that we eat turkey until we puke, watch football all day and review all the things we should be thankful for. Then we drink too much and get in a huge screaming fight and drag up all the old arguments we haven’t visited in years and make sure at least one person is crying before we all eventually pass out. Good times.

It fucking snowed her this weekend. SNOWED. I still haven’t recovered from last winter’s cold and wretched death grasp. I can’t deal with this for another seven months and I plan on being a raging bitch straight through to May. I fucking HATE winter. Yeah, I know I live in Canada. I stay for the health care.

How’s that going down there by the way? Have the republicans managed to convince everyone that if poor people get access to healthcare all the grandmothers in the country will be executed firing squad style? I mean, because that seems totally reasonable.

Is it weird that all my parents friends have gotten SUPER old and are retired and looking at moving into condos and downsizing because they don’t want to ‘deal with the stairs’ anymore, and yet somehow I haven’t aged a day?

Alright – I think that’s it for me. Thanks Keely for letting me squat here for the day. And don’t worry; I didn’t touch your comic books or any of that other weird geeky shit you like. I tried to clean up after myself, but you might find the odd reality television show or happy meal lying around. If you do, just try the fries. They are delicious.


If you want to lie on Keely’s couch and spill your guts link up with this thing –


I’ll try and stop by and say hello.




51 people talked back :

Angel said...

whoo hoo! I think I made it first this week! I hope you have a good time at the Concert Keely and This was a really good RTT FoN!!!

Casey said...

That's right, happy thanksgiving! So FoN, if your parents live in Winnipeg, among the 80's burnouts, does that mean you're one too? I haven't seen your hair recently, are you SURE you're not sporting a mullet? Tramp stamp? And damn it, where have you been? Jerk.

only a movie said...

We have snow in the forecast here too. Ack.

kyooty said...

Good morning, mine is up.

Hello to FON. BTW Football isn't being watched that much in the East of Canada in my experience. No teams out here other then college. If it's my FIL though it he might be glued to anything sports related. I've never seen anyone so glued to a TV, well he's in for a treat next weekend we have NO TV reception here. hahha heehhehe :)

Jim Styro said...

I had always hoped that, living in Detroit, with much the same weather patterns experienced by many Canadians, I should be allowed to celebrate Thanksgiving TWICE. Hey - my wife's stuffing is awesome. And I have the physique to prove it.

Design it Chic said...

Wow Fon, you're in earlier than Keely..maybe you should run the RTT:P just kidding..Keely wouldn't want me to say this..so you better blur this part:P LOVE YOU KEELY!!:) *blink blink*
So... she's off to see Metallica you say?!? she gotta share when she's back...not that i die to hear about Metallica but i gotta take my dose of her funny sassy stories:) so Keely come back soon:)
Fon thanks for holding RTT this week for us:)
Happy Random

Elle said...

Headbanging at this point would just result in a migraine for me. Hopefully, Keely can still headbang with the best. Happy Thanksgiving to you guys. So you've heard about the granny firing squads too? Happy RTT

Mrsbear said...

Great now I'm in the mood for turkey and a screaming match.

I refuse to age. Next birthday I'm counting backwards.

I can't believe you guys have snow already, it's too hot to function down here. I'm not bragging. Can you please ship me some cooler air, I'll pay for the cost.

Great job hosting, FoN!

robin said...

So, like, how is Canadian Thanksgiving different? I am guessing it's not celebrating a bunch of people who finally got their shit together to take a break from stealing land and actually become humane enough to break bread (corn?) with the original natives of your country?
Just a hunch...

Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) said...

So glad to see you squatting over here, FoN! ;)

Happy Thanksgiving! I forgot you guys celebrate in October.

I'm with Mrs. Bear - I think I'll start counting backwards on my next birthday.

Happy RTT! :)

Ginny Marie said...

Yikes...SNOW? We had our first frost the other night, though, so my flowers look horrible; all wilty and well, dead.

KIKI said...

Happy RTT!! Thanks for hosting this great meme.

Maria @ Conversations with Moms said...

Winnipeg has terrible cold winters. I'm from Montreal and it shouldn't snow till mid or end of November. I don't think. But they tend to get really cold winters.

I remember going to a Metallica concert about 15 years ago. Time goes by too fast.

So hopefully this little project un-blah'ed you with bloggging.

Ice Queen said...

Wow...Canadian Thanksgiving really does sound exactly like the American version.

DCUrbanDad said...

Never been to Winnipeg. Although I had a client there once. Can't imagine snow this soon. Just give me highs in the 60s year round and I would be content.

Raven said...

It snowed here too, but I wasn't complaining too much cuz I love winter.

You're Thanksgiving sounds a lot more interesting than mine, which are dead boring.

I'm so sick of the Repubs on this health care thing. Everyone deserves to have insurance. Get over it already.

Have a great Tuesday!

Raven

Sprite's Keeper said...

This may be the first snow comment I've seen this year.
I will be wishing for some today, but living in Florida, I may as well be wishing for money to fall from the sky. :-)

Travel & Dive Girl said...

I'm sorry you had snow. I live in Canada too and hope to god, I get kicked out so I can move somewhere warm.

Miss Angie said...

Oh for funny... I want to move to Canada.. Lucky you with your healthcare.

Those Republicans are still trying, but I think we'll win out in the end...

Tammy said...

It's way too early to be thinking about snow. I am so glad it doesn't snow here that often.

Kaylen said...

Happy Thanksgiving, eh!

I sometimes wonder what the rest of the world thinks about half our country fighting the idea of a nat'l health care plan. It seems absurd - we spend a lot of time and energy talking about rebuilding other countries and helping get rid of their dastardly leaders, yet we won't help someone with the flu get a shot to stop spreading it....we are a ridiculous group.

JoyMama said...

Head-banging gives me whiplash. I am *so* old.

And hey, get your facts straight about the geriatric firing squads. Look, here's an article that tells it like it REALLY is:

Obama Health Care Plan Would Give Seniors Right to Choose How They Are Killed

I read it in the Onion, dont'cha know...

gretchen said...

Good job keeping Keely's couch warm.

Captain Dumbass said...

I want to make snow jokes, but that kind of thing usually comes back and bites you in the ass.

Jenni said...

NO. It DID NOT say I like it doggy style. That is just to hilarious for me to believe. Although, I suppose miracles to happen on Canadian Thanksgiving.

emotional diva said...

i love this random post. because i am the most random person that i know. at least that 's what i

tell myself.

ha.

so i linked. and i did this post. i shall return next week and mclinky your blog again.

because randomness is contagious!

divaaaaaaaa

ArtSnark said...

Cool - a sneak preview of 11/26.

-Except it'll probably still be 90 degrees around here.

A pleasure stopping by your world, Fon

Megan said...

LOL I hate winter too. The snow is pretty, but that's about it. HATE being cold.

Ms. Salti said...

I was thinking about you yesterday and the fact that I haven't seen a post from you in a while... not that I've been around much either, but whatever. Loved the RTT today. I'd stay in Canada for the health care, too. You're not missing anything down here! Hope you have a fab week!

Keely - Hope Metallica rocked and you guys had a blast!

Swoozie said...

Holy Headbangers! Metallica you say?!
I have a pile of relatives living up in the Winnipeg area as well----LOL at the "whole city looks like a Motley Crue look-a-like contest" comment! OMG--I'll have to mention that to them. Sooooo funny!

Your RTT rocked!

Cole said...

SNOW?!? I'm so not ready for winter...not that I ever am. I should have been born in a tropical climate...oh well...

Great randomness!!

Terra H. said...
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Terra H. said...

Happy Thanksgiving! I watched a movie on universal health care and Canada was included. I'm thinking I need to move there. I like the idea. I'd like to ask, does the concept work? I've not done enough research to know for sure if it does or doesn't, but it seems to.
Keep the snow there please. I HATE cold weather and snow. We seemed to have skipped fall and now have to deal with the frigid weather.

Buggys said...

Snow?? Yikes! It's in the 50's here today and I'm already whing. I hate cold weather. I'm thinking of moving to Arizona!
The visual on the aging tramp pushing the stroller was too much for me. It caused a major brain frizz! Thanks for that.
Yes, we are apparently supporting the death squad here. How hard is it to off a granny? these (R) should man up!

Mama Badger said...

Good deal! I wondered on the blog what the hell you guys do on Thanksgiving. Now I know.

As for winter, I hear you. I wasted a perfectly nice summer being all pregnant hot, and now that the kid is born? Super cold out. Argh.

shortmama said...

Motley Crew Look alikes? You say that like its a bad thing...I mean I totally look like Tommy Lee and Im ok with it...

Snow? It could get back to 100 degrees here this week...in freakin October

Chantel said...

Metallica? They're still around? What? And SNOW! Shut your mouth! It was 40 degrees here the other morning. I wanted to d.i.e.

Great RTT! :) Happy Thanksgiving. :)

shopannies said...

happy thanksgiving hope you enjoy your concert as much as I did your post and remember you are only as old as you feel so as long as you keep feeling young your life will be grand

Ginger said...

Sounds like a fun weekend. Mine was just like that too...screaming, drinking too much, tears....everything except the turkey! I'm at work and can't access the linky thingy but I do want to lie on the couch, so can you hook me up and stick me on the list? Pretty please? Thanks.

http://gingereebs.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/random-ramblings/

Mad Woman said...

And see, I was stupid enough to leave the health care system in Canada and move down here to small town NZ. I don't have to deal with snow in my town, but I am subjected to an awful lot of mullets and 80s fashion. I'm kind of embarrassed for them all.

Thanks for taking care of Keely's space FoN! You did a great job (as if there was any doubt)

Lynn said...

Loved your description of T-giving!
We always end up talking about anal sex or group sex or something else unusual.

Meli said...

Does it ever stop snowing in Winnipeg? I always thought that it was the land of eternal winter and now 80's headbangers.

otin said...

It is hard to believe that I was listening to Metallica in 1983!

I hate the snow also, except when I want to ski! LOL!

k a b l o o e y said...

Rock on. When you get back and your ears stop ringing come over to my place to pick up an award. Did you get me a concert tee?

Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...

Thanksgiving sounds heavenly. And snow.

♥ Kenz ♥ said...

Uh oh...I don't even know you, but I'm going to have to disagree with you regarding Metallica. hehe

I'm in my 20's, and I didn't grow up listening to them or anything. But I saw them at Bonaroo last year, and they were a-m-a-z-i-n-g! :)

This is an awesome weekly post! I think I'll take part next week! :)

Ane Fallarme said...

Blogger didn't publish my RTT on time! :'( BooHoo!!

Ane Fallarme said...

Blogger didn't publish my RTT on time! :'( BooHoo!!

Ane Fallarme said...

and it just published my comment twice! Sorry about that!

Cristin said...

so i went and posted my random tuesday thoughts on wednesday...how's that for random?

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