Once a loser...

Always a loser? 

Well, more like 24 times a loser, 4 times a winner.

My Glee "L"

Sigh.

It's the weekend. I am enjoying a french red and listening to James Taylor. How can you top Sweet Baby James? I think I would consider naming my son James just to sing that song to him.

Happy Friday!

My Goodness, My Guinness!

It's been a crazy busy week and I've been feeling under the weather for most of it.

Here's to my favourite day of the year!

Some fun photos from our trip to Dublin.

Slainte!

at St. James' Gate

it's true....

looking over beautiful Dublin

love

this one is for Mr. Feb Res

the one and only...

Tim's Tally is at 4-22 (and I keep buying extra-large, damn!!!!)

Party frock talk

In a few weeks, I’m heading over to the UK for the wedding of a schoolmate of Mr. Feb Res’.

We’ll fly from Toronto to Heathrow (but very sadly have no time to stay in London) and then on to Edinburgh.

As excited as I am to experience Edinburgh (my first time), it’s also a little bittersweet to be so close to my favourite city (London) and not be able to spend some time riding the tube, drinking Bulmers Pear and eating Flake bars. Oh well, just means we’ll have to go back soon.

The wedding we’re attending is being held at the Balmoral, which I’m told is the premiere hotel in the city –  and also where JK Rowling finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.  You better believe I will be checking out the JK Rowling suite, yours for a cool £965 per night, click here for more information.

But this post isn’t about the amazingness that is Harry Potter.  It’s a about dresses.

The adorable invitation states that smart suits, kilts are party frocks are acceptable attire.

please note attire recommendations at the bottom....love.

I think I actually squealed with joy when I saw the words party frock.  How British.

This gives me permission to buy a kick ass dress, right?

For those following the Tim's Tally. I'm at 3-17 (excuse the dated picture, JUST found my camera).

Maybe I'm not such a loser....

Ladies and gentleman…

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!



WIN COFFEE / GAGNEZ UN CAFE



The Tim Horton’s gods must read my blog.

After whining this morning about how I never win during 'Rrroll up the rim to lose', someone up there took pity on me and decided to throw me a bone in the form of a free coffee.  

I am now 1-10. Wooohooo!

I decided I’m going to keep a Tim’s tally for the remainder of the promotion and share my results here (thrilling reading, isn't it?).

So, I have spent $17.05 on 11 drinks (avg $1.55) to win a free large coffee ($1.58).

I’m so smart, S-M-R-T.

Ghosts of Tim's past...

Rrroll up the rim to….LOSE?

I am a loyal Tim Horton’s customer. I visit “Timmy’s” on average about 4 times a week, either for my morning coffee (double, double) or an afternoon tea (just milk, bag in). I love Tim’s and there are few sticky, sweet treats that beat a honey cruller.

Each year, I excitedly hit the drive-thru to get a hot beverage in a red cup when Tim’s launches its annual Roll Up The Rim To Win campaign, and every year I end up frustrated.

I am not a lucky person, I don’t win things. I’m not saying that I expect to win the car, bbq or gift card (although I’d gladly take any of them), all I want is to win a few of the lousy free coffee prizes.

A few of the 42, 000,000 available. Is that so wrong?

Last year, I went 2-42 (yes, I kept track). As it stands right now, I am currently 0-10.



nobody likes a loser...sad cup #9





we've reached double digits!



My record is worse than the Toronto Maple Leafs (hockey reference for those non-Canucks). 

This won’t stop me from visiting Tim’s.  I’m just hoping that before this marketing campaign ends I win at least a couple of coffees, as it can’t be healthy for my blood pressure to jump every time I see the words “PLEASE PLAY AGAIN”.