[jeaniesa]

Mmmmmmm.

[OhThatGirl2001]

Hey Lampy,

I grew up in the Toronto area - very close to Black Creek Pioneer Village. I remember playing the same game and tapping the trees. Mig's picture is exactly what we used to do.

I think I'll make pancakes tomorrow morning. I need a maple syrup fix!

Lisa

[d_kendal]

I was working most of the day yesterday, so i didn't have time to come on here, but
HAPPY BELATED CANADA DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!

- David

[Jakaleena]

Well Happy Canada Day to you too!!!



(ummmm... What is Canada Day?)

[Lampy]

Well at least you didn't call it Canadian Day like the recent Yahoo travel ad.

The origin of Canada Day.....

Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government. The BNA Act proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada," hence the original title of the holiday, "Dominion Day." Dominion Day was officially renamed "Canada Day" by an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1982. This change reflected the policy of successive governments to downplay Canada's colonial origins. Canada's national celebration is always observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day.

That's today's history lesson....so now you know!!!

Happy belated Canada Day and early 4th of July!

--Heather

[d_kendal]

Originally posted by Lampy
Well at least you didn't call it Canadian Day like the recent Yahoo travel ad.

ouch, i never heard about that one. it's Yahoo, a big company, they should've known better.

- David

[DJ Dubovsky]

Lived so close to Canada for so many years and I never heard of that. Thanks for the History lesson.
DJ

[john_opitz]

I haven't read all the messages......But. I like Canada.
When I bought a slice of pizza and a coke with a ten dollar bill(American). Not only did I get my ten dollars back.....but with change. What a country......... This was in Montreal. The people their, love the "La Forum". Where the Canadians play.

What's wrong with Canada ? They have to learn how to make money.......... In the pizza business anyway.

I love going to Three Rivers. That's a city between Montreal and Quebec. They have a KFC their. And the sign and menu is in French( I just can't see "The Colonel" speaking French). When I tried to place an order in English.....The lady looked at me weird (spoke to me in French).......I don't know....... Maybe it was my N.Y. accent that got her...........If it wasn't for Susan who understands French. I still be their ordering.

The falls are great........Canada side.

Going back again......This summer.

[Vikki]

My husband and I are leaving today for our cottage in Long Beach (near Welland & Port Colborne) on Lake Erie.

We both grew up spending our family vacations there, and loved it so much, when an opportunity came up, we bought the cottage. It's nothing grand, but we love it.

Traveling back and forth between the two countries, I can really appreciate the cultural differences. But what impresses me the most, is how much more the Canadian government and people protect, and enhance the natural beauty of their country. For anyone who has ever visited Niagara Falls, you know what I mean. The US side is an embarrassment to all. I can't tell you how disgusted I am to drive through Niagara Falls, NY. This city has a natural wonder of the world, yet through bad politics and planning, it's an ugly slum area. Cross the bridge into Canada, and you'll see how it should be.

[ravenmd]

Originally posted by john_opitz
What a country......... This was in Montreal. The people their, love the "La Forum". Where the Canadians play.

uh.. hate to tell you John, but they don't play at the Forum anymore. It's now a movie theatre and museum of sorts. Most people find it quite tacky and a bit sacreligeous to turn such a landmark into a cheap commercial venue.. but I digress.. The team plays at the new Molson Center.

Montreal is still a cool city. Come here.. we speak english as well as french.

[Hankster65]

Just discovered this thread and have to throw in my thoughts.

Back in 98 (that's NINETEEN ninety eight, thank you) I decided to realize a life time ambition of becoming a total, shiftless, worthless bum, and so I bought a van with a bed and hit the road for Canada. I spent three months kicking around up in the far north, all the way to Inuvik (for the one or two people in the world who know where that's at...for the others, somewhere north of the Arctic Circle) and this is what I learned.

- British Columbia is better than sex. (OK, almost anyway.)

- Camping on the tundra is beautuful and the solitude is incredible and the experience is worth the oppresive loneliness of knowing there ain't nobody nowhere anywhere no how. (They didn't teach me grammar in Canada.)

- Smoked salmon purchased from a First Nations lady (Eskimo to those not in the know) is an acquired taste, but worth acquiring.

- There are BAZILLIONS of stars in the sky.

- Canada DOES have four seasons....June, July, August, and Winter.

- Canadians are reserved compared to us from the states, but, have a wonderful sense of decorum and and a polite and dignified attitude that I found VERY appealing.

- Big. bustling cities can be absolutely beautiful and tranquil. (Ever been to Edmonton? GO!)

- Lakes really are blue and trees really are green.

I gotta quit because writing this is making me wonder why I ever came back.

[G. Couch]

Originally posted by Hankster65
...I decided to realize a life time ambition of becoming a total, shiftless, worthless bum, and so I bought a van with a bed and hit the road for Canada.

I like that idea...I should try it!

[Lampy]

I vote the title of this thread be changed to

What's awesome about Canada!

Cheers!

--Heather

[ravenmd]

Originally posted by Hankster65

I spent three months kicking around up in the far north, all the way to Inuvik (for the one or two people in the world who know where that's at...for the others, somewhere north of the Arctic Circle) and this is what I learned.

- British Columbia is better than sex. (OK, almost anyway.)

- There are BAZILLIONS of stars in the sky.

- Lakes really are blue and trees really are green.

I gotta quit because writing this is making me wonder why I ever came back.

I like your attitude Tim!

Makes me want to hit the road and make that trip back to northern BC where I was born.. and have not been back to since a baby. (eons ago)


... bazillions of stars eh?

[Hankster65]

Yeah, that's right....BAZILLIONS!!!

My goodness, Ravin' Mad, why did you ever leave?