These pretzels are making me thirsty!

Some of you will remember the episode of Seinfeld in which Kramer lands a minor role in a Woody Allen movie. His one line - These pretzels are making me thirsty! He spends much of the show trying to decide how best to deliver those 6 simple words - with power and meaning and emotion - but, as only Kramer can, messes it up in the end. Try this www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRaLpHoZA8E to refresh your memory. And now that we've all had a good laugh, I'll explain how this has anything to do with anything. I, on the inspiration of Kosmo Kramer, have decided to try my hand at acting. I have auditioned for a similarly minor role in a little known, film-students-of-York-St. John production, entitled - The Last Non-Smoker. I shall not divulge the plot (my contract prohibits this), nor shall I reveal the lines that I deliver with such force, but I'd encourage you to seek out this soon to be cult classic. You wont be dissappointed. (In fact, I don't even know if I got the part, I just read a couple lines for the camera, barely managing to hold back laughter. Oh Kramer!)

Banshees

Hello All,

This weekend has been fabulous. Yesterday we got up early and went to the National Trust Tea Room for tea and scones. Jonathan opted for a "real" breakfast which actually had something other than bread, so he was happy with that. I soooo miss my omlettes, and protein in general.

After the tea room we were on our way into town to run some errands when Jonathan spotted a bird on the ground. It was struggling and all ratty and couldnt fly. We looked, and it was sad. People looked, and they were sad. After a good 30 minutes of conscience battles and attempts to walk away, Jonathan killed it. I won't tell you how, thats just gross. But I was so proud! Here is me, looking for anyone in overalls, because farmers are used to that kind of thing (killing chickens and stuff) and Jonathan is a kind city boy, but he knew it was the right thing to do, and he did it. It got me to thinking the rest of the day about my conscience, and if I honour it enough. When I was like, 11 or something, I was walking behind this woman, and 5$ fell out of her pocket, I gave it back. But just the other day, i was at Subway and I didn't get charged for my extra cheese, and I didn't say anything. Little examples I know, i am probably too embarassed to tell you of my bigger faults, i'll come around, but still... all the while my conscience was whispering.

Anyways, Jonathan did something super uncomfortable and conscience honouring, and so I gave him a Hero cookie. He earned it big time.

Then we went to the horse races, SO FUN! We went into the inner enclosure and got really close to the track and saw all these powerful animals just ZOOOOM by and then saw all the people act like banshees when they won and whew, it was cool.

Then, we went to a pub and watched the England- Estonia game. More banshee fans. It was fun, i had a pickle and cheese sandwhich for lunch...jelous?

Then we came back to the dorm, ate some cereal and toast (Jonathan's favorite meal) and headed out to find some standing room in a pub to watch the England-France rugby game. Probably on the top 100 most dangerous things to do in life. It was fun though, more banshees. France has this one player, and he is HUGE and he looks like Rasputin and it was terrifying, not as terrifying as the insane guy infront of us foaming at the mouth and highfiving everyone in the pub, twice... but almost.

We came back and went to the library where we booked three tickets to Rome. We spend 4 days in paris-come back for school, 4 days in London for the england game- come back to school, then 4 days in Rome- come back for school. So three weeks of travelling to three very different places. Oh, and the third ticket is for my dad! Should be fun to explore with a new random hero.

Today we got really excited about monasteries, and read all these books, and bought some books, and lived in the library, and just went crazy over Benedictine monasteries in medieval europe... it was awesome!

Now we are going to go eat supper.

That was our weekend... school tomorrow... work tomorrow... paper writing.

Whats new with you?

More pics:

Our summer, alittle late, I know:
http://uregina.facebook.com/album.php?aid=59508&l=f931b&id=666295320
Lake District-so so so beautiful. north east england:
http://uregina.facebook.com/album.php?aid=58655&l=9da10&id=666295320

La la laaaa

Hello All,
Happy Thanksgiving! Jonathan and I are really missing Canada especially on such a family centered holiday. We went out in search of a turkey dinner but were unable to find anything. We ended up going to McDonalds and then to our favorite dessert cafe for some yummy treats. The most excellent cakes and THE perfect latte. Going to Mcdonalds on a holiday wasn't too far from home for me, I seem to remember Mcdonald's pizza for christmas dinner and a few other family occaisons.
Anyways, we did get to talking about the things we are thankful for and amongst them are family for sure. We are thankful for adventures and exploring, but also that we are able to return home to people who love us.
Jonathan is at work right now, his second shift of the week. He is working 12 hour shifts so I miss him during the days. I have been spending hours upon hours in the library tackling my papers. The topics are so vague and I am really struggling to structure the papers. It will be so good to get these done because their end will mark the beginning of lots of travelling to exciting places in November. The month of October will be fairly low-key in terms of outings as Jonathan will be working and I will be cramming in school.
We are hoping to thouroughly explore York during this month. There are a few historic sites that we have yet to see and are also looking forward to visiting the railway museum.
Last Saturday we went to the Lake District. It is in the north eastern part of England. It was absolutely gorgeous. It definately did not disappoint. The scenary would make your knees weak, so would the three hour hike...
We took lots of pictures, had a fabulous picnic and rested in the little town of grasmere where we bought some famous gingerbread. All in all it was a relaxing yet active day.
Today Kathryn and I are taking a study break and hitting the pizza hut buffet. Our culinary experiences have been so poor that we get all giddy when its time to hit an american restaurant that we really didn't care too much for prior to coming here. Funny.
I am sure I am forgetting things to share but i've been looking at this computer screen for so long i am becoming a zombie.
gobble gobble.

Hello,
It's been awhile since I have wrote... I think.
In anycase, we have some news. Jonathan has begun work. He works at a paper press making phone books for somewhere in France. He seems to enjoy it. The first day he worked in the day, 12 hours. It was really 14 because he had an hour out and an hour back. That is a long time to be somewhere new. I worried most of the time, but then I was happy to meet him at the bus stop and learn that he had a rather enjoyable time at work. He met some good people and the work wasn't bad at all. He now has 2 night shifts in a row. They sound scary but they make more money annnnd he says he prefers them. Silly me for worrying so much about that one. It has totally worked out, yet again, and my heart is just that much more trusting. Thanks again for the prayers.
This morning we went to the National Trust's Tea Room for tea and scones. I am still very full. It was really fun. Our first tea experience since we've arrived, I am embarassed to admit. It was quaint. We sipped Yorkshire tea and ate fruit scones with yummy creamed butter and strawberry jam. Yummm. I think we will do a few more breakfasts like that.
Also, very big news, we are going to an England game! We were entered into a ballot and were selected. Jonathan booked the tickets yesterday, two tickets to England's qualifying match against Croatia, in Wembley stadium. Jonathan squirms a little everytime the subject comes up. I am really excited too, but he is like a 4 year old on christmas eve.
I am also looking forward to the London trip as there is so much to do there. I will go to Harrod's and see Alicia's face the entire time. Oh how she described that place to me last year. I wish she was with me for that shopping trip.
Speaking of alicia and exciting shopping adventures... Yesterday, Jonathan, kathryn, and I headed to the Desinger Outlet Mall. WOAH NELLY. there was lots there. My heart got all pumpity right before we went into the Burberry outlet, it began to rain on my parade however when I found that the cheapest thing, even at half price, was a 120$ scarf. :( sorry 'lic.
Anyways, thats about all that I can think of to share. Jonathan heads to work at 5pm so we are going for an early supper and then i'll see him off.
Look out for the next slew of pictures from the Lake District. Its supposed to be beautiful.
Much Love,
Britt and Jonny.