A message for Sara and Lorraine (and Mel)

Firstly. Thank you for the birthday card. All references to 'old' have been ignored. And I would never dare be rude about either of you pair, you know that. After all, Lorraine has kicked the arses of enough Olympic standard fighters for me to know when not to mess! And even if I wasnt scared of her (I'd never admit to that, but she is only about 8 stone after all..) i know the 2 of you have something far more scary up your sleeves... How did Sara put it? "One word. Noddy." Oh Shit.

So ladies. This challenge. Canadian 'tack'. On the one hand I am tempted to defend my host nation and declare that there is no such thing as 'tack' over here. On the other hand, I go past the dollar store every day. And i have already armed myself with enough magnetic tack to decorate significant parts of your office on my return.

So - can we formalise this challenge? Lets put points to objects here. You want me to pose in a birthday photo with something 'Canadian and tacky'. Maple syrup doesnt score, and top marks for mounties? Did you not see the Halloween photos?! I am prepared to ridicule myself for most things sadly. So i will see your challenge. But we need formal rules. 2 poses = 2 points? Does typical Canadian dress score? (I already own a tacky ice hockey shirt, and i have my eyes on a tuque with the 'ear flaps' as Sturino calls them).

I may regret this... but not for too long. After all, if I REALLY embarrass myself, I can always delete the posting off my blog!

Talk to you soon.