Hello from Toronto (Canada, that is)

tmschroeder · 04-14-2007, 01:49 PM

Hi!
I am an original Wisconsinite, but have recently moved to Toronto.

I sure do miss a lot of things I took for granted in Wisconsin, like the Friday night fish fries and people who talk normal!

I was born in Sparta ( a long time ago...), and lived in Cashton until I was 11 years old. My family moved to Janesville then, and I graduated from GS Parker High School in 1972.

I decided to see the world, so after a year at U-Rock, I joined the Army, and saw.....Texas and Illinois!

Decided to get out of the Army and went to the UW and graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1981. Too bad we didn't have sports then (just kidding!) except for hockey....Go Badgers!

I moved around our great state and worked as a pharmacist in a few places (know where Wonewoc is? LOL), from 1982 to 1998. Then, upon the urging of some friends from Akron, I moved to Ohio, hoping to travel the Eastern US and see the BIG cities. After 8 years of that, I decided to experience the big city life internationally, so I moved to Toronto (to a warmer climate!). Now, Canadians sure are a polite bunch, but they talk funny. They don't even know what a bubbler is!

But my heart and family is still in Wisconsin! And I have managed to convince my Canadian family and friends to cheer for da Badgers (for some reason, they like hockey the best, dunno why).

So, being a bit homesick, I stumbled onto this website, and felt right back at home again. Love the "You are a Wisconsinite if..." page. So here I am again, if only in spirit! And nice to be back among my own, donchaknow!

**CarolsCritterCare** · 04-14-2007, 02:27 PM

WELCOME!!!

Hope to see you around. Have any critters??

Carol

kmfarm · 04-14-2007, 03:48 PM

Welcome. I think everyone feels at home here.

Mark

tmschroeder · 04-14-2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks kmfarm and CarolsCritterCare for the wonderful welcome

CCC, I have 4 critters, 2 cats and 2 dogs. The dogs are: a 50 lb mix (looks like part greyhound) and a 10 lb Papillon. Those two are the best of buddies! Both are 4 1/2 yrs old. The cats... 1 is a 3 1/2 year old calico-tabby and the other is an 8-month old devil kitty rescued from the Toronto Humane Society. She is a holy terror, very small (was the runt, I think) and very hairy. Those are my critters.

I've been looking around thebubbler and am having a marvelous time! I'm glad I found this place

**CarolsCritterCare** · 04-14-2007, 04:59 PM

Awe they sound wonderful. I have a zoo........lets hope I dont forget anyone. I run rescue, wildlife rehab, critter care etc......
living here are
Packer ~ B&G macaw
JoJo ~ Umbrella Cockatoo
Tina ~ CAG
Peter ~ CAG
Smoochie ~ sun conure
9 cockatiels (Frank, Fred, Wilma, Ginger, Grace, Peanut, Baby, Sam, Betty)
7 keets (Toby, Keith, Gracie, Secret, Sky, Faith, Tim)
Snap, Crackle ~ finch's (Pop passed away)
Slinky and Slinky ~ 2 ferrets (owned one and one came with the exact same name)
Horseshack, Bobarino, Boom Boom ~ domestic rats
Spirit, Angel, Daisy, Morty & Dozer ~ all domestic skunks
Andre ~ special needs coon
Leena ~ special needs coon
Peanut ~ weiner dog
Sysco ~ 19 yr old black lab
Tori, Tabby, Ninja, Pumpkin, Snowflake ~ kitties
Lizard Dude ~ aaaaahhhhh Bearded dragon
Prince, Patches, April Starz, Juliet, Suzie, Destiny, Princess ~ bunnies (our sweet Charlie Brown just died)
Snowball, Harley, Bitsy, Freddy ~ potbellied pigs

Carol

**keith** · 04-14-2007, 06:59 PM

It's good to have you here, donchaknow!

Thanks for giving us a wonderful introduction. Great start on your Member page, too. Just came from there.

We've got a few regular once-Wisconsinites here. One in Florida, one in Louisiana and one in Orange County California come to mind. I really must start a Forum for people who call it theBubbler but aren't living here now (probably in the Counties Category of the Forums).

Anyhoo ~ thanks for joining us. I hope you enjoy many happy returns.

Regards,
Keith

**keith** · 04-14-2007, 08:53 PM

Just created the place for our displaced Wisconsinites to post ~ in addition to the rest of the Forums:

http://www.thebubbler.com/modules.ph...iewforum&f=865

Hope you enjoy this new Forum Topic.

Regards,
Keith

pk · 04-14-2007, 09:20 PM

Toronto? We went on a vacation couple of summers ago to see the Niagara Falls and then spent several wonderful days in Toronto! Got lost a few times trying to get around the city but loved every minute of being there. lol

We toured the Casa Loma at the same time that Tia and Tamera Mowry was filming their Disney movie 'Twitches'. We were able to watch on the edge of the movie set as they worked. When they finally took a break they came out and talked for awhile and let us take pictures of them with our kids. It was the total highlight of our vacation if you asked our children! lol

We also found a great place to eat at Frankie Tomatto's, An all-you-can-eat Italian buffet. Oh how I would love to just go back to Toronto just for dinner again! lol We had so much fun there that we ate there again the next night.

My youngest daughter spent time this past Jan. in Quebec Canada (winter festival) with her french club. She loved it up there also. She didn't want to come home! I'm hoping sometime soon we can come back up, (and eat dinner at Frankies!).

Hopefully we will see you on the forums soon.

pk

**MrKhay** · 04-17-2007, 11:23 PM

Welcome. Enjoy theBubbler.
I cook, so I have recipes. Add some to the recipe section, and join us in the forums.
Brain

**CarolsCritterCare** · 04-18-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brain

Welcome. Enjoy theBubbler.
I cook, so I have recipes. Add some to the recipe section, and join us in the forums.
Brain

You Cook?!! Can I come over? I HATE to cook. I'll bake....I hate to cook.
My kids make it easy for me....they like cereal night, and have what you want night.

Carol

**j10asen** · 04-18-2007, 08:21 AM

Welcome to theBubbler, tmschroeder!
It is good to have you join us here @ Ћ€βцßß₤€Я ,I hope you'll stay , share more with us and, continue to return on a regular basis.
I hope you enjoy many happy returns to http://www.thebubbler.com
Regards,
j10asen

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nathan · 04-25-2007, 04:37 PM

Welcome! This site definitly is unique, just like Wisconsin. How's the weather up there in Toronto?