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Halloween Costumes
I'll probably dress in one of my, either ballroom or belly dance, costumes.. Maybe this one? http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2805034830055000092OMGljD- Kassia
- Post #427
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
Another good idea would be to thank the manager, or whoever is in charge of hiring and training.. Perhaps if companies realize that we value things like this they might, just maybe, get the hint? I don't shop alot of places because the service is so poor.. Several places are large Canadian and...- Kassia
- Post #323
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
Since i was born in Canada i have no idea what the rules are for working here. Last time i heard the USA had a population of about 300 million...- Kassia
- Post #322
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
Lack of people to hire, especially here in Western Canada.. You have to remember that Canada is the second biggest ( land area) nation in the world but only has a population of about 31 million.. They are even closing schools due to lack of inrollment.. The baby boomers are retiring and the...- Kassia
- Post #318
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
Not enough people in the work force = bad service.. At least thats the case here in Canada... Everywhere, and i mean almost everywhere are looking for staff.. Some places even close one day a week due to staff shortages.. One cement company here even hired workers from Jamaica when they...- Kassia
- Post #314
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
We never had those in Canada.- Kassia
- Post #313
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
I dont write many either nowadays... Most of my stuff is payed online or with preauthorized payments... I've had problems with checks being stolen out of the mail, Twice!, i might add which resulted in having to actaully go to the bank to close out the account, sign a bunch of paper work and...- Kassia
- Post #302
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Turquoise/Native American jewelry
Also watch for real stones that have neen dyed....- Kassia
- Post #8
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Turquoise/Native American jewelry
I have some turquoise pieces too but i think they come from India and the Middle East.. I find that the Asian stones and the NA stones are very very different colours and personally i prefer the bluer stones of the East... The belt bucket is very nice but i have to ask, are they real bear...- Kassia
- Post #7
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
Ekkkk your company trusts the postal service with your checks??/ That scares the heck out of me...- Kassia
- Post #298
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
The bank charge you? They should have been charging the company, imho... Yes, even back in the late 80's my dh had direct deposit.. He has worked for big companies and thats the only way we've every had it...- Kassia
- Post #297
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
Paychecks? On paper? What a novel idea!! Almost everyone i know, that works, gets payed electronically now... No more haveing to take the check to the bank to deposit it... Even my parents pension checks go right in to the bank account..- Kassia
- Post #293
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Dita von Teese
Burlesque seems to be making a comeback here in Western Canada too.. But there is a big difference as somebody pointed out between a stripper and a burlesque dancer and a belly dancer... I throw that in because alot of people still associate all 3 dance forms under the broad umbrella of...- Kassia
- Post #134
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread
Ohhh for grease stains try using blue dawn dishsoap.. It's fantastic for removing oily stuff.. Wildlife rehabilitators use it to deoil birds... For laundry stuff i just pour a blob on the stain and let it sit.. The was as usual. Works like a charm on knits too...- Kassia
- Post #168
- Forum: The Powder Room
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The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread
I am assuming they are white? Try a little bit of lemon juice and leave them out in the sun...- Kassia
- Post #160
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What Songs Have Your Name in Them?
Hmmm i think there is a reference to Gary Indiana in a song from The Music Man... -
What Songs Have Your Name in Them?
You forgot Kaytee and Tommy by Trish Yearwood... -
What Songs Have Your Name in Them?
Ohh thanks for the ideas.. My dh calls me Katie and i've been looking for some tunes.. Everyone know the song with my name in it.. It's a very famous irish tune.. I'll Take You Home again Kathleen..... Kathleen by Josh Ritter -
Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?
It's on the dangerous list along with Sudafed?- Kassia
- Post #287
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Fashion fads we love to hate
I wear them for house shoes/slippers in the summer...- Kassia
- Post #141
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
