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Blanche
Thanks for the 'wit and wisdom' comment, Blanche, but I'll take it with a pinch or two of salt. As for immigrating to Canada - come along. You can see it anyway, can't you? Just like I can see the Adirondacks from here.
There is a furore going on here about a US political advert which is not very nice to the nice Canadians.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 28, 2006 at 11:23 AM
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Can I emigrate to Canada, JohnMcnab, I know you guys are not taking many
new American citizens, but I'm getting fed up with lots of "attitude' here, but it is so very nice when someone goes out of their way to not only do their job, but go above and beyond, and do some small kindness that makes your day. It cuts both ways, I suppose, because you are nice person and it's "nice to be nice to the nice" as Frank Burns said on MASH.
Nice to see you around again, JohnMcnab, I've been hoping you'd show up again. Your wit and wisdom are greatly appreciated.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 27, 2006 at 8:05 PM
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Pat
300 years is a long family line, Pat. I can only trace mine back three generations. We would like to 'do' Canada by rail as well, but it costs a lot of money. We saw a small cruise ship going downriver a few weeks ago and logged on for the price - it was an exorbitant $2,000 for only a 7 day cruise. The Canadians and Americans both seem to be laid back and friendly. Complete strangers start conversations with you -
that would never happen in Scotland.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 27, 2006 at 4:35 PM
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mneme
Thanks, mneme.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 27, 2006 at 4:27 PM
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poetjb
My pleasure, poetjb.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 27, 2006 at 4:26 PM
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I think next summer I'm going to yield to temptation
and get a passport, buy one of those rail tickets that are good for 30 or 60 days, and "do" Canada. My grandfather's great great grandfather settled in the Quebec area in the 1700s. I used to live in Washington State and could see Victoria or Vancouver, BC from the southern side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. I've always wanted to see the country by train. I admire the people and the country for a number of things, including what the publishers print, the health care system, and the open-hearted spirit every Canadian I've met seems to share. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on October 27, 2006 at 2:37 PM
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johnmcnab
Good title - and good luck with it.
posted by
mneme
on October 26, 2006 at 4:27 PM
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thanks for reading me
posted by
poetjpb
on October 26, 2006 at 3:32 PM
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mneme
So is being a frail old fool, mneme. If the article doesn't get published, I'll post on Blogit. We've been working outside today and are both exhausted. Every now and again I thought of something funny for the article, but as I didn't have a notepad, I committed it to my......er.....what was I talking about.
At least I have a new title for it. 'Bountiful, B.C. Canada's own Purgatory.'
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 1:57 PM
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TAPS
Hi Taps. Ell seems resigned to the fact - or she probably would be if life was like that.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:55 AM
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BrightIrish
I'm glad to be back, BrightIrish, Thank you. I'l get around to catching up with your funnies, soon. I could do with a good laugh.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:53 AM
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What frail old fool?
Charm is ageless, johnmcnab. Tell us where the article is posted when it's done.
posted by
mneme
on October 26, 2006 at 6:53 AM
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Whacky
Thank you Whacky. The way it happened affected me a lot.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:43 AM
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mneme
Thank you for the compliment, mneme. The article is being written as we speak. Perhaps the ladies were responding to a frail old fool with an accent, mmm?
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:41 AM
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jacenta
It is, jacenta. I haven't had a Canadian be rude to me - yet.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:38 AM
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ginnieb
They certainly are, ginnie. Canadians have been amazing me with their kindess and tolerance since I landed.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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blackcat
It was one of those
'we are never undercut,' stores where they have mountains of cardboard boxes at the check-outs. The idea is you use those instead of carrier bags.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 26, 2006 at 6:35 AM
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Johnmcnab, There must be some special quality about you that makes women want to do nice things for you. LOL How does Ell feel about that?
posted by
TAPS.
on October 25, 2006 at 10:44 PM
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John
Hi There! Glad to see you and know you had such a nice day with such nice people. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 25, 2006 at 9:34 PM
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Wow That was fun!
I feel like I saved $3.98! Cool!
posted by
Whacky
on October 25, 2006 at 8:45 PM
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johnmcnab
apart from enjoying reading this - because it's well-written - I found myself being drawn in, and getting a picture of not only nice helpful ladies but of nice, helpful ladies responding to a bit of a charmer. Maybe it's the accent that gets them. - and the article idea sounds like a good one.
posted by
mneme
on October 25, 2006 at 3:37 PM
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johnmcnab...
It is nice that they were kind and helpful.
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 25, 2006 at 1:36 PM
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Such nice people those Canadians, eh?
Makes ya feel good!
posted by
ginnieb
on October 25, 2006 at 7:59 AM
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bags cost 5 cents? I've never heard of that...
but sounds like you had a very friendly day! I love when that happens.
posted by
-blackcat
on October 25, 2006 at 6:41 AM
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