tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post7756516898599802155..comments2023-10-31T04:53:09.902-04:00Comments on Cold Lake Cathy: Call me PossumCathy Olliffe-Websterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-64898847964575268232012-06-10T01:33:11.422-04:002012-06-10T01:33:11.422-04:00Wonderful Poss! ThanksWonderful Poss! Thankssarah toahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412812914705725798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-75102622357282799702012-06-08T08:11:03.227-04:002012-06-08T08:11:03.227-04:00gawd that movie is a blast from the past.... I lov...gawd that movie is a blast from the past.... I love sally field (being gay your just HAVE to love sally field)John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-1968669766673413072012-06-08T02:13:30.075-04:002012-06-08T02:13:30.075-04:00Hey Possum how you doin? ^_^Hey Possum how you doin? ^_^Helen A. Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12748128819820230841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-38443208482070999892012-06-07T23:26:01.299-04:002012-06-07T23:26:01.299-04:00Possum, pretty possum :)Possum, pretty possum :)Udita Banerjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319922744252378061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-71549030111202310772012-06-07T22:33:59.482-04:002012-06-07T22:33:59.482-04:00Great post! I'm really loving your blog. :) I&...Great post! I'm really loving your blog. :) I'm Irish, but working in Canada for 4 months as a nanny.Orla Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422798217725763046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-73045681072020019332012-06-07T16:17:13.882-04:002012-06-07T16:17:13.882-04:00Cathy, I'm a lifetime member of Possum Lodge! ...Cathy, I'm a lifetime member of Possum Lodge! I've even met Red Green himself! And Peter 'Ranger Gord' Keleghan is one of my FB friends. :DJoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-28183140101961172292012-06-07T11:49:51.441-04:002012-06-07T11:49:51.441-04:00The Possum Pledge:
Quando Omni
Flunkus Moritati
(W...The Possum Pledge:<br />Quando Omni<br />Flunkus Moritati<br />(When all else fails: Play dead.)<br /><br />From the Red Green showl<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-39709097798116631942012-06-07T09:12:27.310-04:002012-06-07T09:12:27.310-04:00>warm fuzzies!<>warm fuzzies!<Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-44515946840895783642012-06-07T08:39:47.516-04:002012-06-07T08:39:47.516-04:00Possum/Scout - it was more a case of the second op...Possum/Scout - it was more a case of the second option! <br /><br />In the 1930's, as a youth, he and some friend had gone into Glasgow to the cinema but spent their return fare home on fish and chips. After one of them had pinched an unattended truck to get them home, they'd been stopped by a policeman and fearing his father's response for bringing the family name into disrepute, my Dad glanced at the sign above the shop he was standing in front of and used that as his 'new' surname. At that time, he had the option of appearing before the "beak" (magistrate) and accquiring a criminal record, or he could opt to enter the armed services. He took the latter route, and thus he was formally registered with this false name!<br /><br />His marriage certificate of 1943 perpetuates the lie, also changing his father's surname. I have no idea if my mother ever knew the truth, although she was heard to remark, after a trip back to Scotland to meet his family, that all called him by a different name.<br /><br />Apparently, Dad decided to change his name officially by deed-poll in April, 1980, after he retired, afraid it might jeopardise his pension. However, we kids were none the wiser until a "death-bed" confession in 1988!<br /><br />To cap it all, my brother and his wife had nearly come to divorce proceedings having argued over the naming of their first son - my brother won, but later finding he had named the child after a fictional character wasn't all that funny (..." If he (Dad) had been a well man I'd have hit him!").<br /><br />Moral of the story, as a genealogist - you can't even trust official documents!<br /><br />(sorry that's a bit of a long-winded comment, Cathy!)SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-12542151273163017522012-06-07T08:14:01.909-04:002012-06-07T08:14:01.909-04:00Sarah, you have a Blogger blog - you can have one ...Sarah, you have a Blogger blog - you can have one too! It's just a matter of going to the top menu and clicking 'Design'<br />Then you choose Settings from the menu running down the side. (You are on the new Blogger interface, right? Not sure if you can do this on the old one)<br />When you click on Settings, a new menu appears. Click on Posts and Comments.<br />Then you have a choice of Comment Location - choose Embedded. That way you'll get the reply button.<br />While you're there....<br />Click "no" for word verification, in case you haven't already. So many people still have those captcha settings and you don't know unless you visit your blog from another computer. I ranted and raved about those things for the longest time only to discover I had them myself!!!!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-21785175523839479502012-06-07T07:42:13.032-04:002012-06-07T07:42:13.032-04:00What about 'Poss'? That's Australian f...What about 'Poss'? That's Australian for Possum and a common endearment. Dame Edna Everage sort of wrecked the name Possums because ... oh well, long story.<br />Anyway. Why not ask him when he is fully awake? Then, three months later when you have a barney, say "And, you NEVER call me possum!"<br /><br />PS, I'd love a reply button on my blog. I like how you can reply to each comment.sarah toahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412812914705725798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-61429266224706279942012-06-07T06:14:17.765-04:002012-06-07T06:14:17.765-04:00Fascinating! Your father had an assumed name? Why?...Fascinating! Your father had an assumed name? Why? Because he didn't like his original one or was he "runnin' from the law????" And then he only told you as he thought he was dying????? Wow! What a story!<br />And yes, hilarious in a dark way, that he told all and then lived. Like one of those movies where they're told they're dying and they spend all their money.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-58917168589874069642012-06-07T06:12:32.884-04:002012-06-07T06:12:32.884-04:00EC! You're back! I hope you're feeling bet...EC! You're back! I hope you're feeling better and getting back to blogging. We've missed you like crazy around these parts!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-12195367214323047072012-06-07T06:11:48.903-04:002012-06-07T06:11:48.903-04:00Of course now I'm trying to figure out what yo...Of course now I'm trying to figure out what your real name is... I totally thought your real name was Juli!!! Oh well, it's great. You should keep it. And you definitely seem like a Julianna to me!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-25457035486902483342012-06-07T06:10:07.921-04:002012-06-07T06:10:07.921-04:00Deal!!!!!Deal!!!!!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-31500223158036833752012-06-07T06:09:44.156-04:002012-06-07T06:09:44.156-04:00Thanks Rob-bear!!!
HEY! You weren't at our bir...Thanks Rob-bear!!!<br />HEY! You weren't at our bird feeders last night were you?????? We're going to have to start bringing in our feeders at night because last night a bear tore into them. Our niger feeder is lying over in the bushes and our squirrel-proof feeder is ripped apart. Obviously squirrel-proof but bear-proof? Not so much.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-35595967186692921452012-06-07T06:07:56.210-04:002012-06-07T06:07:56.210-04:00Not knowing what a scissortail was, I googled them...Not knowing what a scissortail was, I googled them just now and, WOW, what beautiful birds! Those long tails are so elegant. It must have been trippy, seeing that scene in motion. <br />Crows and ravens are often chased by smaller birds but I suspect it's because they're always trying to steal from other birds' nests. It always makes me smile when I see a bunch of sparrows putting the boots to a big old raven.<br />I love watching the birds. Dave and I sit outside whenever we can and just watch and listen to the cacophony of forest birdies. <br />Thanks Rubye!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-16043317189279799212012-06-07T06:02:17.367-04:002012-06-07T06:02:17.367-04:00LOL!!! Thanks Joanne!
Yup, turkeys are about the ...LOL!!! Thanks Joanne! <br />Yup, turkeys are about the stupidest creature on the planet, I have to say. I've seen smarter bugs crawling around. But I love 'em just the same!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-24519223947207163122012-06-07T06:01:11.645-04:002012-06-07T06:01:11.645-04:00And Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap, of course. Eve...And Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap, of course. Even the boss was funny! (The future Maytag man)Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-33309316786277791792012-06-07T06:00:29.750-04:002012-06-07T06:00:29.750-04:00That was one of the funniest shows ever. I still t...That was one of the funniest shows ever. I still think about Les Nesman, and Herb Tarlick. Those guys were classic.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-27551173822423252302012-06-07T05:59:32.540-04:002012-06-07T05:59:32.540-04:00Oh god, I remember that. SO FUNNY. But they were d...Oh god, I remember that. SO FUNNY. But they were domesticated turkeys! The wild ones can fly, apparently! Maybe we should rent a helicopter and throw them out the window just to see, though.Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-38730354581232571512012-06-07T05:58:11.618-04:002012-06-07T05:58:11.618-04:00Don't you love seeing them? So cool. I'll ...Don't you love seeing them? So cool. I'll check out your turkey post. Meanwhile, I went to bed early last night and curled up with your book. I'm about half done now and it's just rolling along. So good, Andrew!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-20112031939961648062012-06-07T05:56:43.250-04:002012-06-07T05:56:43.250-04:00I have no brain whatsoever, Delores, no memory, bu...I have no brain whatsoever, Delores, no memory, but did I already know you have a Cannington connection? Did I tell you I lived between Woodville and Cannington for a few years? I might have... I really do have a bad memory.... but how cool is it that we both know Cannington???Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-41874437215485497212012-06-07T05:54:51.648-04:002012-06-07T05:54:51.648-04:00HAR! Red Green! Can't believe you have their c...HAR! Red Green! Can't believe you have their credo memorized!!!!!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-61933607391919665612012-06-07T04:45:52.409-04:002012-06-07T04:45:52.409-04:00Hiya Possum/Scout (delete as applicable!) ;-)
We&...Hiya Possum/Scout (delete as applicable!) ;-)<br /><br />We're mostly stuck with a name we probably had no say in - but you can legally change it if you want. Question is, do I really hate my name enough to go to all the time and expense of changing it by deed-poll?<br /><br />The only person I know personally who's done this was my own father - after first living under an assumed name for 40+ years!<br /><br />He finally changed it legally once he retired and his work pension had been granted. Mind you, we never found out until a 'death-bed' confession some 8 years later (which, laughably, he recovered from and survived for another 18 months!)<br /><br />I often wonder if we'd have found out if he'd died without spilling the beans......SueHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394307650434614637noreply@blogger.com