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toneart
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Leonard Cohen, indeed!
| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
Without the invention of the propeller, the world would likely be a different place. But, what really distinguishes Canadians as a thoughtful
levelheaded nation is the fact that they have so thoroughly adopted the Robertson square recessed drive screw system. IMJ it is as superior to a
Phillips as the Phillips was to a pin*he slot! Yet, they're still a specialty item in the States.
Thanks you guys, eh?
Oh, and a special thanks for another 70 something Canadian; Leonard Cohen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e39UmEnqY8
[Edited on 4-4-2013 by vgabndo] |
"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
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Heather
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Maple butter from Canada????....my Auntie from Vermont sent me some for Christmas!
My Canadian Auntie was telling me how the "seniors " are going into the public schools in Alberta to teach the youngsters how to curl....guess they
want to keep that sport alive!
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EnsenadaDr
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My favorite Canadian..
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Timo1
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What would americans do without the zipper , basketball , or fiber optics
sold out and got out !!!
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DianaT
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Canadians or Americans?
Some of them are the most generous people in the world.
Some of them worship Ayan Rand and are only out to better their own position.
Some of them are extremely cheap.
Some of them are religious fanatics.
Some of them are very tolerant people.
Some of them love diversity.
Some of them complain about current immigration.
Which country worships gladiator type sports where people are permantly injured.
Which country was involved in taking away the rights of their citizens of Japanese heritage and locking them up during WW II.
Which country has some of the nastiest border guards anywhere.
Which country has had musicians who made a fortune singing several different songs that all sounded the same.
The list could go on and on ---- but yep, it is BOTH countries. Good and not so good among the people from both countries. But Canada was smart
enough to institute a a really good health care system, but some there are trying to get rid of it!
Tis always a bit silly to say the people of any country are better than the people of another country --- it just ain't so.
[Edited on 4-5-2013 by DianaT]
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Timo1
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Proudly Canadian!!! Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield from the International Space
Station with Ed Robertson (Bare Naked Ladies Band) and choir...
http://www.wimp.com/singscollaboration/
sold out and got out !!!
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sancho
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One ?, a couple words used by our amigos to the
no., describing their fellow countrymen is Hosers,
I'm treading lightly here, beacuse I don't know if
that word is offensive,
I would imagine that being a US Gringo, that
term would not be in my vocabulary, unless I
had a close Canadian friend? Another one that
took a little adjusting to is getting Pi$$ed, referring
to drinking a bit to much
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Timo1
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Sancho
When I lived in california the word Pi$$ed meant drunk to me
Took a while to get used to it meaning mad
And no one in Canada calls each other a hoser
That came from that really low rate movie from the Mckenzie Brothers
sold out and got out !!!
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windgrrl
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Are you a hoser?
http://theinventionofcanada.wikispaces.com/The+Hosers
...you don't hear hoser used much anymore, but Buddy is, for some reason more often used to refer to a child these days than a to a hoser. Both are
kind of down east terms, like from these dudes, eh:
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=t-45qEOt9EE&desktop_uri=%...
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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Lee
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Yeah, and Canada was kind enough to open their doors to US draft dodgers afraid to be in the US military -- when these cowards should have been in
jail doing hard time.
Bring back the Draft! God Bless Our Troops!
For the record, Shari is MY favorite Canadian.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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Russ
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I'm a VietVet and the whole time I was reading this I was thinking how fortunate we are to have a good neighbor when we have issues with our own
government to go cool off after a good march.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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wessongroup
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The Canucks that I have had the pleasure in meeting in my life, were overall, a great bunch of folks 
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DavidE
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I still find it curious the animosity between Brit Canadians and Quebecois. A bit more heated than Yankee versus Reb. Or Aussies vs. Kiwis. Curious,
what?
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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redmesa
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You have to be canadian to understand our love hate relationship with quebec.
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aguachico
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... and the Canadians saved the early American's butts against the British. A huge turning point.
[Edited on 4-6-2013 by aguachico]
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chuckie
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Not all Canadians end every sentence with "eh?' Some of them start sentences that way....
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Timo1
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C eh N eh D eh
sold out and got out !!!
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vgabndo
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Funny Tim!
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by aguachico
... and the Canadians saved the early American's butts against the British. A huge turning point.
[Edited on 4-6-2013 by aguachico] |
Actually....Canadians and the British whupped American butt....
and even burned down the White House......War of 1812
Don't believe everything you think....
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