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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Confederation
On July 1, 1867, thanks to the British North American Act, the Dominion of Canada was formed. To commemorate this most solemn of anniversaries, Canadians get together and drink beer, fire up the barbecue, drink beer, and complain about the gas prices/weather/government/price of beer (while drinking beer).
Canada Day is not to be confused with the American "Independance Day" which features Will Smith punching out an alien while saying "Welcome to ERF!", and is celebrated 3 whole days later :)
Now we shall celebrate all things Canadian!
God bless you Molson and Labatts.
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The Canadarm is a proud Canadian widget that serves aboard NASA's space shuttles.
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Our $1 coin is affectionately called a "Loonie". The $2 coin (not shown) is called a "Twoonie".
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Canada is proud of its very fine cinematic history.
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William Shatner is Canadian :wub:
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HOCKEY, YOU'D BETTER BE BACK THIS FALL :angry:
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Oh yeah, I almost forgot (not really :D )
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And one cannot forget Canada's noble national animal, the beaver!
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Ninjadruid,Jun 30 2005, 10:41 PM Wrote:And one cannot forget Canada's noble national animal, the beaver!
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Yes, when I visited Canada long ago, I encountered several rather nice beavers. I must agree.
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
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Doc,Jul 1 2005, 01:30 AM Wrote:Yes, when I visited Canada long ago, I encountered several rather nice beavers. I must agree.
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Damnit! You beat me to the beaver joke :angry:
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I love Canada.
Unfortunately, I went to http://www.canadians.ca/, and Avril Lavigne was the first name I saw.
--Mith
I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
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DeeBye,Jul 1 2005, 12:33 AM Wrote:Damnit! You beat me to the beaver joke :angry:
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Canadian Beavers are no joke my friend... If you ever encounter a sleeping beaver, you should tickle his chin and give him a pinch... But be careful, he might bite!
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
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Mithrandir,Jul 1 2005, 12:28 AM Wrote:I love Canada.
Unfortunately, I went to http://www.canadians.ca/, and Avril Lavigne was the first name I saw.
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If she was naked, that's OK, otherwise, she is better seen than heard. :P
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
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DeeBye,Jun 30 2005, 07:49 PM Wrote:William Shatner is Canadian :wub:
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Why, oh why did you have to pick the photo of him without his shirt on? Why, I ask you, WHY????
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Ashock,Jul 1 2005, 10:39 AM Wrote:Why, oh why did you have to pick the photo of him without his shirt on? Why, I ask you, WHY????
-A....yack
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Ah, but at least he's not singing. Only the brave would want to venture there...
With great power comes the great need to blame other people.
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Archon_Wing,Jul 8 2005, 05:44 PM Wrote:Ah, but at least he's not singing. Only the brave would want to venture there...
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To boldly go where no man has gone before...
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
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Today I learned exactly how stupid many of my countrymen can be...*weeps*
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