Monday, December 24, 2007

Its

Only 2 shopping hours left til Christmas! As I write this, my own husband is frantically driving around the streets of Ottawa, searching for stuff. He is joined by thousands of other husbands.
All the best to you and your family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Ultimate Christmas Gift for the SENS FAN!!!!







Its BACK!!! Sens Army: Operation Barbados!!
For Senators fans, this is the trip of a lifetime! What do Ottawans love most: the Ottawa Senators! And in second place: escaping winter and heading south!
Operation Barbados is the best of both worlds! Last March, ‘Hockey Night in Barbados’ was so much fun, we’re doing it again. 4 days in gorgeous Barbados, a super-charged Sens beach party, all this plus you’ll be special guests of Sens owner Eugene Melnyk as we SHOUT FOR THE SENS at Berts Bar! 2 nights at Berts Bar are lined up, with giant screens showing the Sens vs Montreal Canadiens, and the Sens vs the Leafs! You can’t beat the atmosphere of this Sens-crazed bar! And Eugene and Bert are fantastic hosts! Spartacat is already packed and ready to go! SIGN UP NOW! It’s a fantastic Christmas gift idea for the Senators fan on your list. For details, click on this link: http://senators.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=19342



Thursday, December 13, 2007

What a Great Christmas Story!



PICTURED ABOVE...Kelly Leblanc of the Westminster Pet Sanctuary,
yours truly, Conner the wonder puppy, Conner's new mom Jan Hansen, and dog match-maker Steve Gregory!
Readers of this blog may know the story of little Conner, the stray puppy with quite a bleak future (he was 15 minutes from being euthanized after being found on the side of the road in the Port Hope area). I was part of a 'transport team' to bring him to Kelly at the Westminster Pet Sanctuary, where he has been getting stronger and healthier and happy-puppy-er (ok thats not a word). And this morning, after a visit to see us at BOB FM, Conner got a new home!! Thank you to Kelly for all she did to save this wonderful little guy, thank you to Steve Gregory for introducing Conner to Chum Radio's Jan Hansen (and her hubby Kirk), because now this pup is getting one fantastic home! Just in time for Christmas! All's well that end's well. What a great story!

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Computer Problems? Nah!!

Steve Gregory sent this video along. For all the people out there who have 'problems with technology', check it out. You will laugh out loud. Warning: it may want you to find a sledge-hammer


http://glumbert.com/wii/view.php?name=baddayoffice

Monday, December 10, 2007

Two best cookie recipes in the whole world



CAN WE BOTH PLEASE HAVE SOME COOKIES?!!!
Just in time for Christmas baking (and giving as gifts) :
I would now like to pass along the TWO BEST COOKIES RECIPES IN THE WORLD!!!!! The first cookie recipe is for KIDS (big and small!) and the second cookie recipe is for DOGS!! Do not get them mixed up!
'Chocolate Crunch Cookies' (for people)
1 1/2 cups butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups oats
2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans
1. preheat oven to 350
2. mix together butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended
3. add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats, Rice Krispies, chocolate chips, and pecans and stir together
4. drop batter on baking sheets in large mounds of about 3 tbsp, 3 inches apart, and flatten with hand. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until pale gold.
Tasty Treats - FOR DOGS!!!!!
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix water and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth. Combine flours and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually stir into wet mixture. Knead dough by hand, adding small amounts of water if consistency is too dry. Roll onto a lightly floured surface and cut treats with a cookie cutter. Bake on cookie sheet for 15 minutes. Cool for several hours before storing!

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Want Some Bunny to Love?



Due to zoning by-laws, New Moon Rabbit Rescue is desperately seeking foster homes for the 34 rabbits currently in their care! The City of Ottawa has given a deadline of Dec 18th for this rabbit rescue agency to find homes for these beautiful bunnies, including 3 bonded pairs and a bonded trio. If you've ever thought about adopting (or fostering) a rabbit, they make wonderful pets...and New Moon will provide you with cages and accessories if required. All the details are at www.newmoonrabbitrescue.ca! Once you see the photos of these sweet bunnies....... ok, enough said...check them out for yourself!




Sunday, December 02, 2007

Who Doesn't Love 'The Smitten Mitten'!


See how much they adore each other?
And their hands are nice and warm too!
This couple is wearing a 'Smitten Mitten'!
I was out shopping the other day and I stumbled upon a revolutionary new product for Canadian winters! Its called 'the Smitten Mitten'! If you're frustrated by layers of glove or mitten stuffing coming between you and your wife or lover's hand, then this is for you! On those icy cold days, you and your partner can each slide your hand into the Smitten Mitten, thus holding hands 'skin against skin' and staying warm at the same time! Caution: as one of our listener's pointed out, while wearing the Smitten Mitten, be sure to warn your partner if you plan to wave at someone, flag a cab, or scratch yourself!





I first saw actor James McAvoy in the movie 'Chronicles of Narnia', in which he played the 'faun' named Tumnus. I thought he had amazing charisma. And just recently I saw 'The Last King of Scotland' (yeah I know, its been out for a year!), and there was James McAvoy, playing Idi Amin's doctor. Again, he was incredible. Next week, the movie 'Atonement' hits the theatres, and it stars....you guessed it, James McAvoy. Also starring Keira Knightly, 'Atonement' is being billed as a 'tragic romance'. I have already watched the trailer 3 times with kleenex in hand, so I can imagine how much I will bawl in the theatre.
I am predicting, before this movie opens, that James McAvoy will become the next big thing. James McAvoy will be bigger than Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, and all those other Oceans 11 boys put together. And if he's not, I will eat my words. Click here to see the trailer for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATtSfe_DaJU
Make sure you have kleenex handy!

Connor is Too Sweet


The Westminster Pet Sanctuary reports that Connor is doing very well, he's active, happy, and has already visited some kids' school classes, and the kids love him! Connor will soon be up for adoption (I would bring him home myself, but I have 3 dogs....sure is hard to resist the temptation) www.westminsterpetsanctuary.com for all the details.
This last chance haven for so many animals desperately needs donors to committ $10.00, $15.00, $20.00 per month. If you are an animal lover, please consider giving. You can use the website www.canadahelps.org to make your donation, and you will get a tax receipt instantly! Thank you from the animals!