Canada from Eh to Zed

[midwestyankee]

Sorry, I should have known better. But just think, in another three or four hundred years, it will all be ours! They have places that don't even get snow, can you imagine that??

*stocks up on sunscreen*

Yes, but those snowless places are also owned by Krispy Kreme donuts. Y'all won't stand a chance against the defense of molten glazed donuts being poured over the ramparts

 

[DVS]

Shhhh... don't go giving away all of our secrets. I don't think people are supposed to know that we're gradually taking over.

Don't worry. I don't think Americans are going to think you Canadians are trying to take over our country with the likes of Justin Bieber, William Shatner and a 10 year old girl singer who is trying too hard to be noticed. Now, if Michael J. Fox was in that group, we might be worried. He's one of the cool Canadians. Including Michael, I think there's what...maybe 8?

 

[Keroin]

He's one of the cool Canadians. Including Michael, I think there's what...maybe 8?

*revokes maple syrup privileges*

 

[Keroin]

Yes, but those snowless places are also owned by Krispy Kreme donuts. Y'all won't stand a chance against the defense of molten glazed donuts being poured over the ramparts

Not to worry, we are preparing our army even now.

 

[midwestyankee]

Not to worry, we are preparing our army even now.

As are we. Your formerly watery soldiers will be no match for our CIA-trained warriers.

And, of course, since an army marches on its stomach...

 

[lovebound]

Donuts will go stale faster than the ice melts up here...

Anyone miss me?

 

[YourCaptor]

Donuts will go stale faster than the ice melts up here...

Anyone miss me?

Yes, I needs my drug.

 

[lovebound]

Yes, I needs my drug.

No drugs here, sorry... Try the pharmacy.

And while you're there, be a dear and pick up some KY.

 

[YourCaptor]

No drugs here, sorry... Try the pharmacy.

And while you're there, be a dear and pick up some KY.

What do you need KY jelly for?

 

[Keroin]

The Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada

One of the members of my writers group is working on a collection of ten short stories, set in Canada, one for each decade from 1900 to 2000, each with an important event in Canadian history as the backdrop. I've read most of the stories and they're very good (not dry history at all).

Anyway, the most recent one up for critique is for the 60's, and has to do with the US draft dodgers and the Canadian networks that helped them.

At the beginning of her story, she has this quote from the Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada:

Slowly at first, and now in growing numbers, from Maine to Alabama to California, from ghettos, suburbs and schools, young Americans are coming to Canada to resist the draft. There is no draft in Canada. The last time they tried it was World War Two, when tens of thousands of Canadians refused to register. Faded “Oppose Conscription” signs can still be seen along the Toronto waterfront. The mayor of Montreal was jailed for urging Canadians to resist—and was re-elected from jail. No one expects a draft again.
It’s a different country, Canada.

I found it intriguing. I didn't know that Canadians had refused to register for the draft in WWII. But I like it. I like that we refuse the draft, even when the war is "just".

The manual was written by Mark Satin, a US draft dodger. You can read it here, if interested.

 

[wicked woman]

One of the members of my writers group is working on a collection of ten short stories, set in Canada, one for each decade from 1900 to 2000, each with an important event in Canadian history as the backdrop. I've read most of the stories and they're very good (not dry history at all).

Anyway, the most recent one up for critique is for the 60's, and has to do with the US draft dodgers and the Canadian networks that helped them.

At the beginning of her story, she has this quote from the Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada:

Slowly at first, and now in growing numbers, from Maine to Alabama to California, from ghettos, suburbs and schools, young Americans are coming to Canada to resist the draft. There is no draft in Canada. The last time they tried it was World War Two, when tens of thousands of Canadians refused to register. Faded “Oppose Conscription” signs can still be seen along the Toronto waterfront. The mayor of Montreal was jailed for urging Canadians to resist—and was re-elected from jail. No one expects a draft again.
It’s a different country, Canada.

I found it intriguing. I didn't know that Canadians had refused to register for the draft in WWII. But I like it. I like that we refuse the draft, even when the war is "just".

The manual was written by Mark Satin, a US draft dodger. You can read it here, if interested.

I seem to recall hearing that the movement was larger in Quebec than the rest of Canada. I don't recall seeing the signs along the Toronto waterfront. Interesting that the signs are still there.

I do however, remember that one of my professors in university was a draft dodger.

 

[Keroin]

I seem to recall hearing that the movement was larger in Quebec than the rest of Canada. I don't recall seeing the signs along the Toronto waterfront. Interesting that the signs are still there.

I do however, remember that one of my professors in university was a draft dodger.

Well, the quote was from the 60's so I doubt the signs are there anymore.

This particular story is set in Toronto but does make mention of Quebec. We have a ton of draft dodgers here in the Kootenays. The Gulf Islands are another place where you'll find lots of old dodgers.

 

[Keroin]

Just wanted to announce that newbie Chiara Searches has been granted honourary Canuck citizenship.

Chiara, please see the receptionist for your Tim Horton's coupon and free toque!

You do, however, realize that you must now memorize all three lines of the Canadian Anthem?

 

[midwestyankee]

Just wanted to announce that newbie Chiara Searches has been granted honourary Canuck citizenship.

Chiara, please see the receptionist for your Tim Horton's coupon and free toque!

You do, however, realize that you must now memorize all three lines of the Canadian Anthem?

What, no poutine?

 

[Keroin]

What, no poutine?

Don't want to scare the girl. Shhh. Ease her in slowly.

 

[midwestyankee]

Don't want to scare the girl. Shhh. Ease her in slowly.

Sorry. I'll do better next time. So sorry.

 

[Keroin]

Sorry. I'll do better next time. So sorry.

Thank you! Have a nice day!

 

[Chiara_searches]

Just wanted to announce that newbie Chiara Searches has been granted honourary Canuck citizenship.

Chiara, please see the receptionist for your Tim Horton's coupon and free toque!

You do, however, realize that you must now memorize all three lines of the Canadian Anthem?

*Clears throat* Ah, hem:

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Don't take away my honorary citizenship, but I had to look it up...gotta learn it somehow.

And for granting the honorary citizenship, I was going to get Keroin a penguin, but I'm not too tech savvy and can't figure out how to shrink the image! Does the thought count?

 

[Keroin]

*Clears throat* Ah, hem:

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Don't take away my honourary citizenship, but I had to look it up...gotta learn it somehow.

And for granting the honourary citizenship, I was going to get Keroin a penguin, but I'm not too tech savvy and can't figure out how to shrink the image! Does the thought count?

Thoughts always count. In fact, they are worth five Canadian Tire dollars!

(Fixed those missing U's for you, BTW)

 

[Chiara_searches]

(Fixed those missing U's for you, BTW)

Thank you, thank you. Do they provide US English to Canadian English dictionaries? Please just don't take away my toque; I've always wanted a toque. I promise to do better at my spelling.

Actually, it was the idea of poutine that distracted me from proper spelling. I'll take the fries and cheese curds, but since I'm a vegetarian, can I skip the gravy?

 

[Kojote]

That's so ... moving ...!

 

[Keroin]

Thank you, thank you. Do they provide US English to Canadian English dictionaries? Please just don't take away my toque; I've always wanted a toque. I promise to do better at my spelling.

Actually, it was the idea of poutine that distracted me from proper spelling. I'll take the fries and cheese curds, but since I'm a vegetarian, can I skip the gravy?

Well, I'll run up to the Bite truck here and get you some veggie rosemary gravy, which is the height of "yum".

No dictionary yet, sadly, but perhaps you can have your very special Canuck man translate for you?

 

[Keroin]

The Canuck anthem, by the way, has gone through several incarnations - it's even changed in my lifetime. It originated from a poem by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier, a Quebec judge and well known composer.

Here's the original poem:

1. O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North, strong and free!
And stand on guard, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.

Refrain
O Canada, glorious and free!
We stand on guard, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

O Canada! Where pines and maples grow.
Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow.
How dear to us thy broad domain,
From East to Western Sea,
Thou land of hope for all who toil!
Thou True North, strong and free!

Refrain
O Canada, glorious and free! etc.

O Canada! Beneth thy shining skies
May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise,
To keep thee steadfast through the years
From East to Western Sea,
Our own beloved native land!
Our True North, strong and free!

Refrain
O Canada, glorious and free! etc.

Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,
Hold our dominion whithin thy loving care;
Help us to find, O God, in thee
A lasting, rich reward,
As waiting for the Better Day,
We ever stand on guard.

Refrain
O Canada, glorious and free! etc


Now, I'm not one to fly a flag or paint a maple leaf on my face on July 1st, but I do feel privileged to live in this place - mostly because the natural world is so spectacular...and humbling. But, I would be lying if I said I didn't choke up a little when I sing the anthem and get to the "true north strong and free" part.

Though my favourite national anthem has to be this one!

 

[midwestyankee]

The Canuck anthem, by the way, has gone through several incarnations - it's even changed in my lifetime. It originated from a poem by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier, a Quebec judge and well known composer.

Here's the original poem:

1. O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North, strong and free!

<snip>

I hope you won't revoke my honourary citizenship, but only after seeing these lyrics did I make the connection with the phrase, "true north, strong and free."

In my defense, I've only ever heard the anthem sung at close range in French and that was a long, long time ago.

 

[world69peace]

lol!

*waves*

ooh am a fellow Canadian! Live in Northern BC, still hella winter here!

Wanted to say Hello!