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Post by LHR02 on May 27, 2006 16:11:36 GMT -5
.....to Jules who begins her new job on Monday! Barely out of school 10 days and already right into the real grown up job!
You go girl!
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Post by me on May 27, 2006 17:04:25 GMT -5
so, Jules' 1st day of work in Memorial Day. but, an American holiday about remembering our war dead probably doesn't mean much in Canada.
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Post by Jules80 on May 27, 2006 21:06:30 GMT -5
thanks guys!
ours is the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month... but its not a statutory holiday either!
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Post by me on May 28, 2006 10:22:17 GMT -5
in USA, 11/11 is Veterans Day, when all veterans are recognized. not a holiday because it's too close to Thanksgiving. Memorial Day is recognition of those specifically killed in service. unfortunately, to most, these are just a long weekend. the meanings have been lost, for many. ours is the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month... but its not a statutory holiday either! |
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Post by LHR02 on May 28, 2006 13:37:29 GMT -5
I beg to differ with you David! Veterans day, 11 November, is indeed a FEDERAL US Holiday. Just try to go to a bank, post office, or school on that day. And, unless I am mistaken, it is one that is NOT moved to the Monday ever, it is the 11th, period. Read this for a wonderful op-ed on remembering what the holidays is for: www.tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=052606Eging |
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Post by me on May 28, 2006 16:32:07 GMT -5
there i go, saying something when i don't know what i'm talking about. thanks for the catch, Ging.
obviously, id gotten myself confused, once again.
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Post by LHR02 on May 28, 2006 16:40:50 GMT -5
;D
Don't sweat it....at my 'advanced' age it happens all the time!
g
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Post by Eagle on May 29, 2006 1:21:00 GMT -5
Jules,
Rememberance Day / Nov. 11 is a stat. holiday in B.C. I always get a paid day off on that day. I thought it was the same in every Province in Canada?
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Post by jennifer on May 29, 2006 3:52:33 GMT -5
Hum no... we just kept a minute of silence in school...
Sad, but true...
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Post by jennifer on May 29, 2006 3:52:52 GMT -5
Oh and Jules! Although ive said it before! Best of all luck!
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Post by Patrick on May 29, 2006 12:25:36 GMT -5
Rememberance Day / Nov. 11 is a stat. holiday in B.C. I always get a paid day off on that day. I thought it was the same in every Province in Canada? Could someone send the memo over to Ontario please? ;D |
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Post by LHR02 on May 29, 2006 12:31:28 GMT -5
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Post by Patrick on May 29, 2006 12:47:45 GMT -5
Ging, yes... and most people are fed up with the TTC already. I was only 30 mins late today luckily  |
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Post by LHR02 on May 29, 2006 13:00:02 GMT -5
Patrick! Just when I think you are missing forever....you suddenly POP back in.  Good to hear from you! |
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Post by Patrick on May 29, 2006 13:10:40 GMT -5
I just got the first good news of the day, they're letting us go home early because of the strike now, haha. Makes it seem like kind of a waste though to come in for only half the day... but whatever.  |
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