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Pompano
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Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Heaven, God went missing for six days.
Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God, "Where have you been?" God sighed a deep sigh of
satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look Michael, look what I've made."
Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?" "It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put LIFE on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's
going to be a place of great balance." "Balance?" inquired Michael, still confused. God explained, pointing to different parts of Earth, "For example,
Northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while Southern Europe is going to be poor; the Middle East over there will be a hot
spot. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," God continued, pointing to different
countries. "This one will be extremely hot and arid while this one will be very cold and covered in ice."
The Archangel, impressed by Gods work, then pointed to a large landmass in the top corner and asked, "What's that one?" "Ah," said God. "That's
Canada, the most glorious place on Earth. There are beautiful mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and an exquisite coastline. The people from Canada are
going to be modest, intelligent and humorous and they're going to be found travelling the world. They'll be extremely sociable, hard working and high
achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace. I'm also going to give them super-human, undefeatable ice
hockey players who will be admired and feared by all who come across them."
Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed; "What about balance, God? You said there will be BALANCE!" God replied wisely. "Wait
until you see the loud-mouth bastards I'm putting next to them...."
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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vgabndo
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I can't resist re-telling the story of the Canadian couple from Quebec who stayed at Campo Sirena. They spoke perfect English but insisted on
pestering me with crappy Spanish because I didn't speak French! She sealed the deal by coming to me in the dark with a sand encrusted bag of Boca
Dulces expecting me to fillet them for her. I found out later that they hadn't caught them, but had asked for and received them from a Mexican guy who
was fishing for his family. (yes I cleaned them for her, yes she tipped me 50 pesos, and hell yes I took it!)
That experience was a major exception to commonly well mannered folks.
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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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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hey Pomp...nice one eh!
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chippy
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Who cares they will all begone the week before Easter.
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jakethedog
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Pomp, that is so true and well said. I have let the topic go for a while and it appears most responces agree "they have a entitled, smarter than thou
loud mouth attitude" ( same can be from texas, just go skiing in Colorado).
Recent update: 4 Canooks sitting at the local sports bar watching the Seattle game and using their FREE internet, buy a beer a peice and watch 2
games. When the college kid serves them beer and gives them their 2 pesos change, they all wait until the kid turns his back , and then pull the 2
PESOS back, all four. They nursed the beer for 2 complete games. Bought no food and left no tip. Do the math on what it costs the bar to support their
sports and internet habit!
Next, Friend near me rents his home to a "couple" from Vancouver. Shows up a few day later to check on them and there are 5 people ( canadians) in his
house. WTF. Nice guy that he is says thats fine just pay for an extra "pila" of water. No problem..Two days before they, 5< of them left, they
decided to take his small beach launch boat out for a spin. Thrached it on the beach in a wave, broke the boat and ruined the motor. Very concerned,
my neighbor tells them they must leave the next day as that is theft and cops will be called if they are not gone by 12pm. At 11:30 am he finds his
Suburban broken down on the road out of fuel...They had found keys and used it to move. House thrashed, washer broken, boat ruined.
He did track them down and all they said was " sorry dude you can keep our $200 deposit. Cops thought different..Hope they enjoy the cold in Canada as
they may not return.
My personal neighbors, really nice Canadians whom are embarresed by their compadres, have removed their plates from their local car so they will not
be labeled....says volumes.
Each country has their own derlicks. It just seams Canada's all show up here.
Can't wait until Easter!!!
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motoged
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Jake,
Give it a rest.....there are just as many examples of pendejos from the USA that act like turds.....it's not a nationality thing....it's just that
some folks don't behave very well.
Don't believe everything you think....
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jakethedog
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Moto, I have rested and don't post here much. You are correct that all have their issues with being "normal". It is just that most of the turds come
from furthur up north is all I am sayin'.
I could go on for a week typing... Just a quick vent
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elgatoloco
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Quote: Originally posted by Santiago  | | Quote: | Originally posted by shari
take off eh! |
I'm a little behind in Candianese: "take off" same as "bugger off"? |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BFPt001PYU&index=1&...
MAGA
Making Attorneys Get Attorneys
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jakethedog
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Bugger off loco like the 4 Alberton's who were ripping around posted turtle nests on their Razors and had the confincated by the Gov't. All 50 y/o +
guys with homes here.
Funny 3 of 4 of them have their places for sale this week. Hmmmm. Price of oil down or other issues. Just sayin'.
Have not seen that from any "normal" folks...yet.
They are taken off eh!!!
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SpumoneHi
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Jake - I think it might be more of a reaction to you. Generally, Canadians have a low tolerant for ignorant azzwholes. I think your post speaks for
itself.
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motoged
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| Quote: Originally posted by jakethedog | Moto, I have rested and don't post here much. You are correct that all have their issues with being "normal". It is just that most of the turds come
from furthur up north is all I am sayin'.
I could go on for a week typing... Just a quick vent |
Jake,
Go back to taking a rest....
Don't believe everything you think....
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micah202
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| Quote: Originally posted by motoged | | Quote: Originally posted by jakethedog | Moto, I have rested and don't post here much. You are correct that all have their issues with being "normal". It is just that most of the turds come
from furthur up north is all I am sayin'.
I could go on for a week typing... Just a quick vent |
Jake,
Go back to taking a rest.... |
..yeh,,and if you're ever in Vancouver be sure to let me know...I'll be happy to help! 
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Santiago
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Here's what I don't get - they have a hockey team called the "Canadians". That's just nutz. I mean, the folks in Northern Alberta must chaff a bit,
aren't their Oilers Canadians as well? No American professional sports team would call themselves the 'Americans'. (Well, maybe Dallas would but
they're an outlier anyway).
Somebody esplain this to me.
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Marc
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| Quote: Originally posted by Ateo | I love Canadians. Just making that statement. =)
I love Americans too!
I love Mexicans too!
I'm not on ecstasy, but I may have been sometime in the early 90's, while in Baja, by the way. THAT was an experience I will never forget.
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Come to think of it, I have made love to all three.
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motoged
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Jake,
Someone told me you are a Canadian....is that true? 
Don't believe everything you think....
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motoged
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It's like skydiving, rock climbing, or racing motorcycles: If I have to explain it, you still wouldn't get it 
Don't believe everything you think....
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Brinloor
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| Quote: Originally posted by Santiago | Here's what I don't get - they have a hockey team called the "Canadians". That's just nutz. I mean, the folks in Northern Alberta must chaff a bit,
aren't their Oilers Canadians as well? No American professional sports team would call themselves the 'Americans'. (Well, maybe Dallas would but
they're an outlier anyway).
Somebody esplain this to me. |
OK - I'm Canadian, so I'll try an esplain.
First of all, let me break stereotypes and say I detest hockey. Right up there with Candy Crush Saga, and I've never played either.
The team you refer to is the Montreal Canadiens. They are in Quebec. Every once in awhile Quebec needs a hockey stick upside the head to remind them
that they are Canadians. Or as they put it - Canadiens. With ESL they can be difficult to communicate with sometimes. Of course, they come down to
Baja and start conjugating Spanish verbs with the ease of Italians.
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bajabuddha
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Are y'all throwing rocks at each other, or just Moose-turds?
(BTW, it's 'PAHN-ga, not PAYN-ga' ~ j/k {sorta} !!)
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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micah202
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..yah,,that's Canadians for you....always happy to take care of our own trash! 
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micah202
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...yeh,,,apologies indeed!  
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