Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a wiener…
and that wiener is us! Finding Me In France has won first place in the Ex-Pat category at the Canadian Weblog Awards. Yes, from now on this little blog must be introduced as the “award winning blog” about arses and verb tenses. You know, the way they have to say “academy award winner Meryl Streep.” Ah me and Meryl, it’s like we’re the same person.
You all know I’m a daffy doofus most of the time (there’s no fighting nature) but in a rare lean towards the serious I can tell you I was quite surprised to discover this news yesterday. Surprised and delighted! I knew I’d made the short list but I didn’t think I had a hope of winning.
I’d like to express my thanks to Canadian super-blogger Schmutzie who organizes these awards and to the jurors who decided that my doodles were worth a prize. I’d like to thank Dana (of Feast After Famine blog) for nominating me. And I’d like to thank my agent, producer, director of photography and personal chef Neil. And of course the Finders without whom this wacky giraffe would be lost.
But I wouldn’t be here today accepting this award without my faith in god, also known as Scott, my uncommonly generous and supportive brother-in-law who set up this blog in the first place and continues to maintain it as I have neither click nor clue how this website actually works. Felicitations et merci bien mon beau-frère.
And just like me, I suspect Madame Meryl will discover this year that while it is an honour to be considered, winning beats the merde out of nominated every time. I know the minute she walks off the stage with her gold statue she’ll call me and, with a perfect Newfoundland accent, say, “Honour? Honour can kiss me arse.”
Check out all the Canadian Weblog Award winners here
Have you had some work done in that photo?
Yay for you! Winner winner chicken dinner!!
Oh just a little touch-up here and there! “Winner winner chicken dinner”- classic.
I assume Neil will be cooking…
Of course. Unless you want to come over and make me a chicken dinner.
CHERE BOBBI,
TOUTES NOS FELICITATIONS POUR CETTE PROMOTION.
VOILA QUI LAISSE PRESAGER DE BONS RESULTATS POUR TES OEUVRES FUTURES. BON COURAGE POUR LA SUITE ET AMITIES A NEIL.
Merci Monsieur!!
Pleased and proud! This is turning out to be quite a year for you. Congratulations!
Thanks Barbara! There’s never a dull moment.
Well done indeed my love. So very happy for you! Je soupçonne que l’année 2012 sera effectivement une année très grande pour toi!
Thanks Neil, for everything. It’ll be a good year for me as long as you keep cooking.
Congratulations, Bobbi!
You, Madame, clearly rock.
Merci Madame! Just for today I’ll say yes, I do rock!
I’m proud and excited for you Bobbi. This continues to be a great adventure!
Congratulations!
Love the glamorous photo – so like you!
Thanks Mom in law.
Congratulation sweetie – reminds of the grade 6 public speaking awards – I am on my feet doing “the ain’t my kid just the greatest” dance.
Thanks Mom
Congrats Bobbi!…..you never do things half arsed!
Thanks Bonny and neither do you my friend!
congrats to you!
Merci Madame and congrats to you on your recent award, the world’s cutest baby!
Congratulations….well deserved!!
Merci bien! I don’t know if it’s deserved but I’ll gladly take it.
Congrats Bobbi! and assistant, Neil!
from the Yerian Family, (old neighbors)
We are looking forward to seeing you at the book launch in the spring. Lily will be very excited too!
Thank-you very much and a special hello to Mademoiselle Lily-Pad!
Congrats Bobbi!
I’ve so enjoyed reading your doodles and it’s been fun watching you embrace the adventure and all that’s come with it! Rock on! ;-)
Congrats to you Monsieur, it wouldn’t even exist without you.
Oh my, I can see it now… my husband with the god complex! I will surely need to find some new mindfulness techniques just to manage his growing ego. Kidding aside, I know how much Scott enjoyed being a part of this and it’s great to see all these wonderful things happening for you Bobbi :)
Ha! We both hit the husband jackpot for sure! Thanks Kris…
As some of us Texans say in a celebratory moment — Yee Haw!!! You, my dear, are in high cotton.
Well now shucks, thanks y’all
You’ve got the red head and now you’ve got the prize too.We are all so proud of you-you rock-love stef
Thanks Stef. Now all I need are all your shoes…
If only we had the same size feet-I’d share!
Congratulations Bobbi!
Merci beaucoup Andrea!
Never doubted it for a minute..
You had me at hello…
Lady Bobbie, I knew you were a winner the first time I ever met you. Well I think that was the only time I met you, but here’s the thing, OMSJ, I am so PROUD of you.. Awesome! Congratulations in every way possible.
Right back at ya Goddess!! Thank you so much…
Bravo Bobbi!!! Well done!
Bravo ! vous avez été officiellement identifié et aussi bien espionné mérité !
btw, my comment en français is achieved with help from a app translator!!!
Merci and by the way I use every app available everywhere I go!
Conratulations, Now everyone knows what I’ve known for years. You are a class act.
Aw, thanks MM. So are you…
Congrats, Bobbi! And what a lovely acceptance speech. Can’t wait to hear about the after party!
Merci MSB. After party? After nap is more like it these days.
Congrats!!! That’s great news!
Thank you Tanya!
Felicitations Bobbi, Good on ya Missus. We are one seriously proud bunch, and really excited for you. This maid is only the beginning. Regards.
Merci maid!
Yay!!! Congratulations, you. It wasn’t enough to conquer the wilds of France, you had to go on and win a Canadian award as well.
(You’re way prettier than Madame Meryl.)
Thanks Averil and ARE YOU BLIND WOMAN?
And to think I (cyberly) knew you when!
First award of many, I’m certain. Congrats–and well deserved, my friend!
Merci mon amie!
Why does this not surprise me?! Congratulations!
And, do you get a statue? A chocolate statue would be nice – it’s celebratory and useful as well :)
Thanks Jo, a chocolate statue, now that’s an award.
Good on ‘ya Bobbi! From your fan club on the Great Northern Peninsula. Will you be coming up this way for your book signing? It’s a balmy -26 degrees. Just wear your long John’s!
Oh My Jaysus. Maybe you should come to town maid. Merci Trish.
Wow! Statue on the mantelpiece? Great work Bobbi, I am totally impartial but you totally deserve this!!!
Thanks and yes you are impartial but so what, I’ll take it bella!
Congratulations Bobbi!
Merci Madame Christine!
Congratulations Bobbi! Goes to show what can be accomplished while sitting on your arse ….well, not really. Looking forward to the book launch!
Thanks, I know. Who knew my arse would win me an award?
So happy for you, well deserved.
Geez, I want a neighbor who calls me “mon chere” too.
Thanks Lorraine, JC is the best neighbour ever!
Congratulations .Holy, so deserved,you are the bomb. M
Merci Madame Madeleine. Je suis le bomb! Toi aussi!
The blog could not exist without your personal chef. Here’s to Neil for keeping you properly fueled. Congrats!
I couldn’t agree more. First place in giraffe feeding goes to Neil. God love him…
Congrats Bobbi-so well deserved.
Thanks again. I never miss reading your blog and all the great comments.
Hope to get to meet you in Hfx. in May.
Thanks Faithful Frankie! I hope to meet you as well. Stay tunes for all details.
Having joined your party late ( reading your whole adventure non stop during the holidays); I am sure that your book is going to be a big hit.Great news on your award too. I do not miss a post.
Thanks Arlene, welcome aboard.
Congrats Bobbi! So happy for you!
Thank you Terri, I’m happy too!
OMSJ! I’m so full of pride and excitement for you that I just tooted on your leather couch. Miss you!
Congrats, hunni! :D Well deserved, of course!