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ThatReallyHurt · 01-27-2005, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jBirch

You're American and as such can do whatever you like. I was merely pointing out how silly a decision it would be if you chose to go to Canada instead of someplace warm. But hey, if you want to come then you're certainly welcome. May I recommend Toronto?

Yeah, Toronto's great any time of year. Relatively speaking, of course.

ThatReallyHurt · 01-27-2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jBirch

ThatReallyHurt is happy because he's confused.

It's not my fault! You know, you hear something enough times when you're growing up, and you start to believe it...

Phoenix · 01-27-2005, 12:55 AM

Man, such hatred!!!! What is so bad about Canada? ( yes I've read your posts, but still, come on) I've never been, but there seems to be a lot of hostility between Canada and America resently, or it seems that way online and with these idiots I know. Did you get dumped by a Canadian perhaps?

jBirch · 01-27-2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

Man, such hatred!!!! What is so bad about Canada? ( yes I've read your posts, but still, come on) I've never been, but there seems to be a lot of hostility between Canada and America resently, or it seems that way online and with these idiots I know. Did you get dumped by a Canadian perhaps?

I've been dumped by many Canadians and, really, Canada is an awful place. There are bugs there that will eat you and your car so bad that you need to slather yourself in chemicals strong enough to eat through pop cans. It is so cold that one of the earliest lessons Canadian children learn is to not lick flagpoles and how to dress in layers. The people are truly cranky: just stand in line at a Tim Horton's (like Crispy Creme but with inferior donuts). It's cold all the time, it's desolate, the women dress in clothing that resembles the Michelin Man and everyone drives fast. They don't even use their horn like reasonable people! And don't even bother trying to own a gun. Criminals are practically government subsidised.

I don't know about hostility between the US and Canada, 'cause there really shouldn't be. I mean, Canadians have their own beef and lumber and all. No need to dump that stuff in the US.

Canada is a really dumb place for Americans to visit. There are just so many better places around.

jBirch · 01-27-2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatReallyHurt

It's not my fault! You know, you hear something enough times when you're growing up, and you start to believe it...

I know, I know. I had to kill and eat my sled dog the other day coming back from the Badlands. Mom always said, "Don't speed! You'll tire the dogs." But I never listened. Manitoba is a beautiful place, compared to the rest of Canada, but it pales in comparison to the US. It's a horrible place when compared to even the most ugly and rough place in the US. So much so, that there is no reason for any American citizen to even contemplate coming north.

By confused, all I meant was that the pristine nature of Manitoba, doesn't apply to Americans. Your comments that it is a great place to live is only made because you've never exeperienced the Rapture of living in the US.

I forgive you though.

jBirch · 01-27-2005, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ReverseLunge

I would rather die then live in Canada.

You are a wise American and an inspiration to all your countrymen.

jBirch · 01-27-2005, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

*snicker* I like Canada. It's nice in B.C. Vancouver island is gorgeous, and so are the forests around Vancouver, as well as the mountains. The people are friendly enough, and it's a really nice place for those with an artistic side. Vancouver films a lot of movies as well. Hmm, I've been to Alberta too, and I enjoyed it there.

Well, I'm sorry you haven't experienced the "Real" Canada. Being in BC you were probably high on all that pot out there and too stoned to realise where you were. I understand that Washington state looks a lot like southern BC. I think you had Vancouver confused with Seattle. It's the fog of pot floating over the border that does it to you.

In Montana you probably got some tainted mad beef and thought you'd crossed the border. No one enjoys Alberta. It's a cold and desolate wasteland populated by nothing but cattle.

lochinvar · 01-27-2005, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ReverseLunge

I would rather die then live in Canada.

Why not do it now, just in case they make it mandatory or something?

piercedbylight · 01-29-2005, 04:02 AM

Actually Canadians own as many guns per capita as Americans. We just don't shoot each other with them.

Sarah · 01-29-2005, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jBirch

Well, I'm sorry you haven't experienced the "Real" Canada. Being in BC you were probably high on all that pot out there and too stoned to realise where you were. I understand that Washington state looks a lot like southern BC. I think you had Vancouver confused with Seattle. It's the fog of pot floating over the border that does it to you.

In Montana you probably got some tainted mad beef and thought you'd crossed the border. No one enjoys Alberta. It's a cold and desolate wasteland populated by nothing but cattle.

Oh yeah... I'm definitely one to try drugs. *rolls eyes* Hello, I live in BC. I know exactly what I'm talking about (hehe, but I do live in the middle of a forest.. soo... I may be one of the lucky few who does not have to deal with the bustle of people. *twitch* I can't imagine what'd be like to be stoned as you so eloquently put it... ick. I'm joining a theatre group here as well, and it's very nice. They have many things to do here, their fencing clubs are great too! Though, I did beat almost everyone on my first day there. *shrugs* Oh well. I'm sure that you'd enjoy it here.

Hurriranger · 01-29-2005, 04:53 AM

long as ur not from qeubec

ThatReallyHurt · 01-29-2005, 12:05 PM

Why? What's wrong with Quebec?

Point_Left · 01-29-2005, 07:32 PM

J. Birch, you forgot to mention the sparse fencing community! (Well, relatively, anyway...) Then there is the hours spent removing your car from under a drift-to find that it isn't your car, etc.

I must disagree about Tim's, though. I like their food. (Of course anythig beats residence food...)

jBirch · 01-30-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Point_Left

J. Birch, you forgot to mention the sparse fencing community! (Well, relatively, anyway...) Then there is the hours spent removing your car from under a drift-to find that it isn't your car, etc.

How could I forget about the 200 miles between fencing clubs? Or the 200 miles driven through a raging snowstorm where you are lucky to arrive with your gear and dogs intact. Ah right: Chinook. *grin*

As to Quebec, well, for Canadians it's a beautiful place, as close to Europe as North America gets. For Americans though, it's pretty much Beirut. Compared to a magnificant city like Philidelphia it's a hole. A vile, foreign speaking, poutine eating, hole.

To reiterate: there is positively no reason whatsoever for any Americans to visit Canada for any reason. Just think what a thirteen foot snowdrift would do to your convertable's roof!

ThatReallyHurt · 01-30-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jBirch

To reiterate: there is positively no reason whatsoever for any Americans to visit Canada for any reason. Just think what a thirteen foot snowdrift would do to your convertable's roof!

That reminds me - there's very little outdoor swimming here in the winter.

lochinvar · 01-31-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jBirch

To reiterate: there is positively no reason whatsoever for any Americans to visit Canada for any reason.

This message brought to you by the Canadian Department of Redundancy Department.

jBirch · 01-31-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lochinvar

This message brought to you by the Canadian Department of Redundancy Department.

Absolutely. There is no reason for any American to go to Canada for any reason. It's simply unfathomable the depths of Canadian unfathomableness. In fact, I'd even go so far as to say that there is really no reason for any American to go to Canada for any reason. The culture itself is baffling in its fathomabilty for circumlocution. Yup. Americans really hate going to Canada. No reason to do so.

latenight · 01-31-2005, 01:11 PM

"Americans" US citizens you mean right?

My Canadian friends love to point out that, they too are "Americans"

davesaint · 01-31-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jBirch

How could I forget about the 200 miles between fencing clubs? Or the 200 miles driven through a raging snowstorm where you are lucky to arrive with your gear and dogs intact. Ah right: Chinook. *grin*

As to Quebec, well, for Canadians it's a beautiful place, as close to Europe as North America gets. For Americans though, it's pretty much Beirut. Compared to a magnificant city like Philidelphia it's a hole. A vile, foreign speaking, poutine eating, hole.

To reiterate: there is positively no reason whatsoever for any Americans to visit Canada for any reason. Just think what a thirteen foot snowdrift would do to your convertable's roof!

So why do you live in Canada jBirch?

jBirch · 01-31-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaint

So why do you live in Canada jBirch?

Because I get shot at everytime I try to cross the border. *sigh* How I yearn to be a huddled mass, yearning to be free... Instead, I'm just a shivering mass, yearning to be warm.

Though, I have cause for great hope: Coors recently bought Molson. Soon, there will be no difference between American and Canadian beer. Won't that be Paradise?