LISA AND VICKI DEBUT AT TIFF

Ah the Toronto International Film Festival. Here we are hob-nobbing with...um, our friends -- since don't know any celebrities and we're too Canadian to have our photos taken with Lance Bass. I can't consider Sook Yin as a celebrity because she's been in our kitchen ...but she's defintiely the Indie scene's "IT GIRL". Went to see ShortBus and it was great. I'm sure you've all read the crazy reviews with shocking titles like "Porn debuts at TIFF", "CBC Condones Porn for Radio Host", and my favorite "Sex Film Shocks Toronto". But it was a really lovely, moving picture about a bunch of lonely people. The crowd loved it. The party was also pretty cool. The Hidden Cameras" and John Cameron Mitchell performed (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0248845/ & http://www.thehiddencameras.com/). Lisa and I left tired, and with crappy swag bags filled with coupons to places you'd never dream of using a coupon. It was a blast. XOXO

Recap Part 2

Ah, yes....August. It was jammed packed. We also went to a cottage for four days. Despite the cool weather, poor fishing, and rain -- we had a great time. We spent a lot of time sleeping, reading, relaxing, and I even got Lisa in a canoe. She was a natural! But all good things must come to an end. So now we're fixing some pesky house problems, prepping for winter, and trying to save a little cash. This Sunday we're heading to the Toronto International Film Fest premier for our friend, Sook Yin's new movie "Shortbus". Its a little on the controversial side -- but promises to be a completely different film-going experience. There's a big party afterward, and I may wear my tuxedo jacket. We'll keep you posted. To see the Shortbus trailer...go to ifilm.com.

V xxoxox

Summer Recap!

SUMMER LOVIN'

We tried to make the best on the summer -- even though we didn't get pregnant and ran out of money and had house problems and had to work. So here's a quick recap:

In June we found out we weren't pregnant. Went to Ottawa for Canada Day with the whole family. We all stayed at Robert and Jolanda's new place that was undergoing renovations -- but already looked great. July we inseminated again and once again--- no luck. Then we developed a leak in the basement -- found mold and demo'ed the back wall area. Mold eradicated...leak not quite. Enjoyed several BBQs, wedding showers, and warm summer nights. Decided to take an insemination break. But it was August we were waiting for. In August Jennifer came down to see a concert(Thanks Marci for the tickets!) and do a little shopping. In August our friends Mariko and Charissa got married. And finally, it was in August when Lisa and I finally got our vacation time. Thank god.



August: Our hardwood floors were finally installed. Well worth the wait. Megan's back was in repaired enough to put them in. We celebrated by wearing tube socks and buying Phoebe slippers. The floors look better than anything else in the house...

ALSO...Mariko and Charissa (Marissa) got hitched at the Vaughn Estates. It was beautiful, heartwarming, and their were ribs and mini-milkshakes...could you ask for anything more...no really, you can't. Charissa looked like a million bucks in her suit and Mariko swooped in with a stunning dress -- taking everyone's breath anyway....except for Lindy. She managed to keep enough for her surprising and dramatic reading of Natural Woman. It was all very good. ALSO....we had a week off from work following the wedding -- so we decided to head to the EX. It's always a good time. Lisa had a pickle on a stick -- while I enjoyed a delicious foot long Pogo.....mmm. We went on some rides, saw some butter sculptures, stayed for the Iams Dog Show, and watch the fireworks. It was
divine.

Stay tuned for more fun....

v

Insemination Break

AH! THE JOYS OF HOME OWNERSHIP

As many of you already know -- we've taken a little time out from inseminating. We had a small mold problem and leak in our basement (see Lisa's picture removing said mold to your left) and ran out of money (it costs about $1400/month) for the specimens and various meds. Luckily we get the med costs back through insurance...but that still leaves an $1100 bill each month. We're back on track though -- having saved a little cash in the last couple of months. Unfortunately -- we now have a leak from our toilet into the kitchen. Fix one thing and something else happens. There's a two foot hole in the kitchen ceiling and a bowl catching a slow drip from a leak where the joint the meets the stack. And you know what plumbers get paid. I've taken on a few odd jobs next week and hopefullly that will help offset some of these "unexpected" expenses -- (as unexpected as you can get for an 85 year old house that has been renovated by dangerously dumb people)...So that's the latest -- stay tuned though for a recap of our exciting summer holidays!

xoxoxo