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Title: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:50:38
A thread for all your Canadian needs.

Maple syrup facts are freely provided by yours truly by request.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:51:20
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Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:52:03
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Thank you, sorry.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:53:23
What grade Maple Syrup and intensity do you like the most?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:55:48
What grade Maple Syrup and intensity do you like the most?

Grade A Amber is my favorite for anything other than waffles and pancakes, those are best with Grade B IMO
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:57:02
Who?
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Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:59:14
Halverson is banned from this thread I assume?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 15:59:29
Halverson

who?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:00:07
Halverson is banned from this thread I assume?

That dirty traitor is banned from all my threads.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:00:33
Who?
When?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:01:00
Halverson

who?

Sorry, I meant Traitor Supreme.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:05:07
MAPLE FACT: It takes ~45 Liters of sap to make just 1 Liter of maple syrup.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: byker on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:18:13
ayyyyy canada
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Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:22:16
lol

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Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:24:14

Actual rural accent in my area.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: appleonama on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:24:37
what is the name of those maple leaf cookies you can get at niagara. They were pretty good with milk but I forgot the name.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:25:54
Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:28:25
what is the name of those maple leaf cookies you can get at niagara. They were pretty good with milk but I forgot the name.
Manning's Maple Leaf Creme I think?

Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

Because you can make stuff like this
(http://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/SdxF1GeydkC59mpklz8Krg/348s.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:33:03
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 16:34:19
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
We don't talk about that :D
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:06:18
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:12:14
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.

Just need to tell a goose to "Get ****ed" and you already have your honorary membership to the Canada Club
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:15:01
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.

Just need to tell a goose to "Get ****ed" and you already have your honorary membership to the Canada Club

I have told a goose to get ****ed, in different words.  It was in my way on the golf course.

Let's forget about the part where the idiot person I was with threw a golf ball at the goose and killed it...
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:15:31
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.

Just need to tell a goose to "Get ****ed" and you already have your honorary membership to the Canada Club

Does it count if I screamed and ran away hysterically?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:15:38
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.

Just need to tell a goose to "Get ****ed" and you already have your honorary membership to the Canada Club

I have told a goose to get ****ed, in different words.  It was in my way on the golf course.

Let's forget about the part where the idiot person I was with threw a golf ball at the goose and killed it...


 :eek: :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:16:12
TIL Hoff is capable of doing something mean. And here I thought he was a honorary Canadian already since he says Sorry so much :P.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:16:18
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.

Just need to tell a goose to "Get ****ed" and you already have your honorary membership to the Canada Club

I have told a goose to get ****ed, in different words.  It was in my way on the golf course.

Let's forget about the part where the idiot person I was with threw a golf ball at the goose and killed it...


 :eek: :eek: :eek:

yeah...  :|
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:17:49
I think the most Canadian thing about me is that I have made syrup and kissed a moose head.  Just FYI.

Just need to tell a goose to "Get ****ed" and you already have your honorary membership to the Canada Club

I have told a goose to get ****ed, in different words.  It was in my way on the golf course.

Let's forget about the part where the idiot person I was with threw a golf ball at the goose and killed it...


 :eek: :eek: :eek:

yeah...  :|

I hope you at least said sorry...
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:18:28
OHHHH SAY CAN YOU SEE
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Dongulator on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:19:04
did someone say Canada

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Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:20:09
I heard you ladies needed some freedom.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:20:35
I hope you at least said sorry...

I called the kid an idiot.  He wasn't exactly well-liked and this didn't help that either.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:21:12
I heard you ladies needed some freedom.

Should I just push back and burn down your whitehouse like we did in 1814?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:21:49
I heard you ladies needed some freedom.

Should I just push back and burn down your whitehouse like we did in 1814?

 :confused:

y u do dat
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:22:15
OH ITS ON XX7.

Houf. This is your test. What side you riding with? Commies or FREEDOM?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:24:07
Houf. This is your test. What side you riding with? Commies or FREEDOM?

I think you know the answer to that.

FREEDOM
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:24:22
I heard you ladies needed some freedom.

Should I just push back and burn down your whitehouse like we did in 1814?

 :confused:

y u do dat

You guys kinda broke Port Dover, and we (the british at the time) got a lil' upset.

Houf. This is your test. What side you riding with? Commies or FREEDOM?

I think you know the answer to that.

COMMUNISM

I knew I liked you for a reason Hoff.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:27:48
Houf. This is your test. What side you riding with? Commies or FREEDOM?

I think you know the answer to that.

FREEDOM

<3
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:30:22
removed.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:43:01
Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

It's those Quebec cheese curds...crack is the perfect word.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:44:06
Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

It's those Quebec cheese curds...crack is the perfect word.

I got to eat those fresh... so good
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:49:27
Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

It's those Quebec cheese curds...crack is the perfect word.

I got to eat those fresh... so good

Fresh curds are literally 1000x better than fried curds or anything else.  Gahhhhhhh now I wanna go buy a whole bunch and eat them all.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 18:09:37
Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

It's those Quebec cheese curds...crack is the perfect word.

I got to eat those fresh... so good

Fresh curds are literally 1000x better than fried curds or anything else.  Gahhhhhhh now I wanna go buy a whole bunch and eat them all.

After pouring thick dark gravy on them of course?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 18:18:37
Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

It's those Quebec cheese curds...crack is the perfect word.

I got to eat those fresh... so good

Fresh curds are literally 1000x better than fried curds or anything else.  Gahhhhhhh now I wanna go buy a whole bunch and eat them all.

After pouring thick dark gravy on them of course?

That is a tasty option and desirable at times, but no.  Curds are meant to be enjoyed without condiments at near-room temperature for maximum squeakage.  ^-^
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 18:19:50

That is a tasty option and desirable at times, but no.  Curds are meant to be enjoyed without condiments at near-room temperature for maximum squeakage.  ^-^

Not even with thick cut fries underneath?!
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 18:21:15
After pouring thick dark gravy on them of course?

That is a tasty option and desirable at times, but no.  Curds are meant to be enjoyed without condiments at near-room temperature for maximum squeakage.  ^-^

Not even with thick cut fries underneath?!

-_-
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 18 February 2016, 18:29:01
what is the name of those maple leaf cookies you can get at niagara. They were pretty good with milk but I forgot the name.
Manning's Maple Leaf Creme I think?

Why is poutine so good? It's literally Canadian crack.

Because you can make stuff like this
Show Image
(http://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/SdxF1GeydkC59mpklz8Krg/348s.jpg)


Yehhhhhhh
Its between that and the pulled pork for me
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: deductivemonkee on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:07:55
idk whats up with usa sharks. have a canada shark that I made

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Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:10:32
I would like to order some pancakes, poutine, and bacon product please
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:13:18
idk whats up with usa sharks. have a canada shark that I made

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looks goofy, just like your worthless money.

USA! USA! USA!
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: appleonama on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:13:50
I would like to order some pancakes, poutine, and bacon product please

Poutine is always so over hyped its just potato on potatoes with gravy. Now steak fries (carne asada fries what ever its called) that is something to be hyped about.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:15:01
I would like to order some pancakes, poutine, and bacon product please

Poutine is always so over hyped its just potato on potatoes with gravy. Now steak fries that is something to be hyped about.

(http://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/3DgP4hilqWwbAXYucRXOdA/o.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: deductivemonkee on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:16:42
idk whats up with usa sharks. have a canada shark that I made

(Attachment Link)

looks goofy, just like your worthless money.

USA! USA! USA!

our money is still worth $$$ after it gets wet. don't become mush like yours.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:18:06
idk whats up with usa sharks. have a canada shark that I made

(Attachment Link)

looks goofy, just like your worthless money.

Hey man, there is nothing goofy about Loonies and Toonies.





:))
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:19:24
I would like to order some pancakes, poutine, and bacon product please

Poutine is always so over hyped its just potato on potatoes with gravy. Now steak fries that is something to be hyped about.

Show Image
(http://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/3DgP4hilqWwbAXYucRXOdA/o.jpg)

You know what? That is the best meal plate ever. I still love poutine though.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:21:04
idk whats up with usa sharks. have a canada shark that I made

(Attachment Link)

looks goofy, just like your worthless money.

Hey man, there is nothing goofy about Loonies and Toonies.





:))
They're goofy when you're trying to not sound like a dinner bell while you walk by homeless people.

(crap idk why I just double posted - too much gravy maybe)
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Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 18 February 2016, 19:58:54
****. I want to get some nacho poutine right now.
That **** is literally concentrated diabetes.
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Post by: Michael on Thu, 18 February 2016, 21:02:50
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Post by: 27 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 21:36:47
****. I want to get some nacho poutine right now.
That **** is literally concentrated diabetes.

I call it Heartburn in a Box.


I may or may not want some now too :P
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: chyros on Fri, 19 February 2016, 06:30:00
Hahaha that was pretty great xD .

I have to say all the Canadians I've met so far (mostly on loan or doing their PhD abroad) were very nice people, very easy to get along with, too :) .
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Post by: 27 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 08:04:32
Hahaha that was pretty great xD .

I have to say all the Canadians I've met so far (mostly on loan or doing their PhD abroad) were very nice people, very easy to get along with, too :) .
Even the *******s are polite.
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Post by: mobbo on Fri, 19 February 2016, 08:05:07
We really do say sorry a lot.
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Post by: 27 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 08:08:32
We really do say sorry a lot.

We just like our manners
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Post by: Halverson on Fri, 19 February 2016, 09:30:44
First few posts in you will see how truly rude Canadians are.
Canada is a lie
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 09:33:13
First few posts in you will see how truly rude Canadians are.
Canada is a lie

Says the traitor.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 19 February 2016, 09:36:20

First few posts in you will see how truly rude Canadians are.
Canada is a lie

Says the traitor.

Canada, you can check out anytime you want but you can never leave.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 19 February 2016, 11:21:51
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Post by: drewba on Fri, 19 February 2016, 11:41:47
Ontario & Quebec are pretty rad, ****in eh right bud. I would like to spend some time in Western Canada or way up north but I don't have any friends there.

I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: cryptokey on Fri, 19 February 2016, 11:58:36

I had to post Rick Mercer.

P.S. GET FUUUCKKKKED
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 19 February 2016, 13:31:08
I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.

I don't think I've had a pleasant time any of the times I've crossed.

-Given a dirty look for saying I was going to Toronto to see "the city" (we literally had no plans aside from the campground we stayed at - entirely improved trip)
-Hassled for trying to cross the bridge at Niagara at night on foot to see the falls from Canada (absurdly common thing to do)
-Car ripped apart coming back to US through Sault Ste Marie because apparently going to ON to meet someone you met on a keyboard forum is suspicious  :))  (lol I'll give em that one)

Also, are the guards the nationality of the country you're entering? Right?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 19 February 2016, 13:52:05
I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.

I don't think I've had a pleasant time any of the times I've crossed.

-Given a dirty look for saying I was going to Toronto to see "the city" (we literally had no plans aside from the campground we stayed at - entirely improved trip)
-Hassled for trying to cross the bridge at Niagara at night on foot to see the falls from Canada (absurdly common thing to do)
-Car ripped apart coming back to US through Sault Ste Marie because apparently going to ON to meet someone you met on a keyboard forum is suspicious  :))  (lol I'll give em that one)

Also, are the guards the nationality of the country you're entering? Right?
It was all the same experience for me. I flew, so maybe that was the main difference, but all the guards had the same monotone voice, blank expressions, and general indifference to my answers of their questions. Catching a bus from Toronto to Niagara was kind of a hassle in itself. Cool waterfall tho
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 19 February 2016, 13:54:55
I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.

I don't think I've had a pleasant time any of the times I've crossed.

-Given a dirty look for saying I was going to Toronto to see "the city" (we literally had no plans aside from the campground we stayed at - entirely improved trip)
-Hassled for trying to cross the bridge at Niagara at night on foot to see the falls from Canada (absurdly common thing to do)
-Car ripped apart coming back to US through Sault Ste Marie because apparently going to ON to meet someone you met on a keyboard forum is suspicious  :))  (lol I'll give em that one)

Also, are the guards the nationality of the country you're entering? Right?
It was all the same experience for me. I flew, so maybe that was the main difference, but all the guards had the same monotone voice, blank expressions, and general indifference to my answers of their questions. Catching a bus from Toronto to Niagara was kind of a hassle in itself. Cool waterfall tho

Oooh.  Yeah I've never flown to CA, and actually kind of forgot that most people wouldn't just drive.  :-[  I feel like airports would almost be easier since all your luggage was scanned and such.
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Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 19 February 2016, 14:03:34
I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.

I don't think I've had a pleasant time any of the times I've crossed.

-Given a dirty look for saying I was going to Toronto to see "the city" (we literally had no plans aside from the campground we stayed at - entirely improved trip)
-Hassled for trying to cross the bridge at Niagara at night on foot to see the falls from Canada (absurdly common thing to do)
-Car ripped apart coming back to US through Sault Ste Marie because apparently going to ON to meet someone you met on a keyboard forum is suspicious  :))  (lol I'll give em that one)

Also, are the guards the nationality of the country you're entering? Right?
It was all the same experience for me. I flew, so maybe that was the main difference, but all the guards had the same monotone voice, blank expressions, and general indifference to my answers of their questions. Catching a bus from Toronto to Niagara was kind of a hassle in itself. Cool waterfall tho

Oooh.  Yeah I've never flown to CA, and actually kind of forgot that most people wouldn't just drive.  :-[  I feel like airports would almost be easier since all your luggage was scanned and such.
It was during the early 2000s, everyone was on edge. It wasn't a bad experience, but the guards certainly weren't up for a chat.

My old Honda wouldn't have survived the trip  :'(
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Post by: zennasyndroxx on Fri, 19 February 2016, 14:42:58
I wanna visit the trailer park where TPB was filmed
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Altis on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:10:35
In Canada, we use mech keyboards as snow shovel.

(http://i66.tinypic.com/30dbb0j.png)
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:19:34
I wanna visit the trailer park where TPB was filmed

I believe that's out in Saskatchewan or Manitoba.
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:30:06
I wanna visit the trailer park where TPB was filmed

I believe that's out in Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

'Scotia
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: mobbo on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:31:13
I wanna visit the trailer park where TPB was filmed

I believe that's out in Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Nova Scotia.

The girl who played Lucy actually lives in my city now lol

Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:32:16
I wanna visit the trailer park where TPB was filmed

I believe that's out in Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Nova Scotia.

The girl who played Lucy actually lives in my city now lol

Whoa I was way off.  That's pretty cool though!
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Altis on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:42:16
I wanna visit the trailer park where TPB was filmed

I believe that's out in Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Nova Scotia.

The girl who played Lucy actually lives in my city now lol

Isn't she the one who coordinated the legal battle against Ghomeshi?

Really something watching that thing fall to pieces.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: drewba on Fri, 19 February 2016, 16:45:08
I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.

I don't think I've had a pleasant time any of the times I've crossed.

-Given a dirty look for saying I was going to Toronto to see "the city" (we literally had no plans aside from the campground we stayed at - entirely improvised trip)
-Hassled for trying to cross the bridge at Niagara at night on foot to see the falls from Canada (absurdly common thing to do)
-Car ripped apart coming back to US through Sault Ste Marie because apparently going to ON to meet someone you met on a keyboard forum is suspicious  :))  (lol I'll give em that one)

Also, are the guards the nationality of the country you're entering? Right?

Ohhhhhh boy that doesn't sound fun. I understand it is their job to identify concerns/be suspicious but it'd be nice if they had a manner or two. I'm generalizing of course.

My highlights includes:
- Our car had 4 asian women & 2 white men. It was suggested that the men were human trafficking. The women were asked all sorts of questions, they didn't even look at me. My girlfriend was driving the car! Not that that's proof against, but really?
- Someone in our vehicle forgot to sign their passport. "Sorry, can I sign it now?" Apparently that really set the guard off, so our vehicle was searched.
- "What kind of firearms are you traveling with today?" "Uhhh none."

I can only assume the guards are the nationality of the country you're entering.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 19 February 2016, 17:02:54
I love the contrast of crossing the border. In all of my experiences, American border patrol = complete and utter power tripping douchers. Canadian border patrol = helpful sweethearts who you'd love to share a beer with.

I don't think I've had a pleasant time any of the times I've crossed.

-Given a dirty look for saying I was going to Toronto to see "the city" (we literally had no plans aside from the campground we stayed at - entirely improvised trip)
-Hassled for trying to cross the bridge at Niagara at night on foot to see the falls from Canada (absurdly common thing to do)
-Car ripped apart coming back to US through Sault Ste Marie because apparently going to ON to meet someone you met on a keyboard forum is suspicious  :))  (lol I'll give em that one)

Also, are the guards the nationality of the country you're entering? Right?

Ohhhhhh boy that doesn't sound fun. I understand it is their job to identify concerns/be suspicious but it'd be nice if they had a manner or two. I'm generalizing of course.

My highlights includes:
- Our car had 4 asian women & 2 white men. It was suggested that the men were human trafficking. The women were asked all sorts of questions, they didn't even look at me. My girlfriend was driving the car! Not that that's proof against, but really?
- Someone in our vehicle forgot to sign their passport. "Sorry, can I sign it now?" Apparently that really set the guard off, so our vehicle was searched.
- "What kind of firearms are you traveling with today?" "Uhhh none."

I can only assume the guards are the nationality of the country you're entering.

Hahaha, apparently no one gets off easy, huh?  :P

I still think @CPTBadAss story with a van-full of family members is my favorite I've heard.  :))  Hopefully he sees this and comments. 
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: kiwi99 on Fri, 19 February 2016, 17:24:23
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
Woah woah woah, its a provincial thing, some provinces are worse than others *cough* Alberta *cough*
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 19 February 2016, 17:27:39
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
Woah woah woah, its a provincial thing, some provinces are worse than others *cough* Alberta *cough*
During my time in sfl I learned to count to five before going when a light turned green. Never saw that in Toronto/Ontario though
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Altis on Fri, 19 February 2016, 18:13:15
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
Woah woah woah, its a provincial thing, some provinces are worse than others *cough* Alberta *cough*
During my time in sfl I learned to count to five before going when a light turned green. Never saw that in Toronto/Ontario though

It's because the lights all stay red for like 5 seconds before changing.

It was really scary in downtown Montreal where the lights changed instantly following the yellow -- not to mention the lights themselves were mounted low down in some shrubs. I don't know if they've updated since I've last been.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 09:59:32
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
Woah woah woah, its a provincial thing, some provinces are worse than others *cough* Alberta *cough*
During my time in sfl I learned to count to five before going when a light turned green. Never saw that in Toronto/Ontario though

It's because the lights all stay red for like 5 seconds before changing.

It was really scary in downtown Montreal where the lights changed instantly following the yellow -- not to mention the lights themselves were mounted low down in some shrubs. I don't know if they've updated since I've last been.

In London and Toronto (I don't travel much) everything stays red for a bit. IMO it's a lot safer.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: R1N3 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 10:30:16
Obligatory.


Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 11:29:21
Obligatory.



Oh friggin right , eh bud?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 20 February 2016, 11:45:04
(http://i.giphy.com/OoNt3Dpz5NZZu.gif)
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Altis on Sat, 20 February 2016, 13:25:14
Canadian drivers are the worst I've ever seen, and I live in South Florida.

Seriously, South Florida drivers see the yellow light and floor it, but at least they stop on red. Canadians see a red light and floor it to try and get through the intersection while it's clear.
Woah woah woah, its a provincial thing, some provinces are worse than others *cough* Alberta *cough*
During my time in sfl I learned to count to five before going when a light turned green. Never saw that in Toronto/Ontario though

It's because the lights all stay red for like 5 seconds before changing.

It was really scary in downtown Montreal where the lights changed instantly following the yellow -- not to mention the lights themselves were mounted low down in some shrubs. I don't know if they've updated since I've last been.

In London and Toronto (I don't travel much) everything stays red for a bit. IMO it's a lot safer.

It is safer for sure. But people get used to running reds and timing the lights so they're going through them full speed the instant they turn green.

When they go to Montreal, it doesn't work so well.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 20 February 2016, 14:43:50
Goddamn I hate Sudbury, the whole north actually. Just cause how bad these roads are!
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 15:18:34
Goddamn I hate Sudbury, the whole north actually. Just cause how bad these roads are!

Enjoy the acid rain and dead lakes!
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 20 February 2016, 15:41:30

Goddamn I hate Sudbury, the whole north actually. Just cause how bad these roads are!

Enjoy the acid rain and dead lakes!

Only for a little while longer :D
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 20 February 2016, 15:51:00

Goddamn I hate Sudbury, the whole north actually. Just cause how bad these roads are!

Enjoy the acid rain and dead lakes!

Only for a little while longer :D
Acid rain, and dead lakes in Canada?
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 15:58:55

Goddamn I hate Sudbury, the whole north actually. Just cause how bad these roads are!

Enjoy the acid rain and dead lakes!

Only for a little while longer :D
Acid rain, and dead lakes in Canada?

Sudbury... Nickle mines and refineries yo. ****'s whack.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Blackened_rocks_in_Sudbury,_Ontario.JPG)

Meet the rocks
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:20:22
'Murica can keep their freedom. All I need is my Quebec sugar shacks  ;D  Google 'Cabane à sucre Au Pied de Cochon' and drink it in.

(http://montreall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Cabane-a-Sucre-Au-Pied-De-Cochon-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: mobbo on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:21:38
'Murica can keep their freedom. All I need is my Quebec sugar shacks  ;D  Google 'Cabane à sucre Au Pied de Cochon' and drink it in.

Show Image
(http://montreall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Cabane-a-Sucre-Au-Pied-De-Cochon-6.jpg)


Au Pied de Cochon so good T_T

Whyyy did I leaveeee
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:27:54


Goddamn I hate Sudbury, the whole north actually. Just cause how bad these roads are!

Enjoy the acid rain and dead lakes!

Only for a little while longer :D
Acid rain, and dead lakes in Canada?

Sudbury... Nickle mines and refineries yo. ****'s whack.

Show Image
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Blackened_rocks_in_Sudbury,_Ontario.JPG)


Meet the rocks

Black rock for my black lung
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:29:40
(http://abcnews.go.com/images/Business/ld_kinder_suprise_egg_ll_130315_wblog.jpg)
So rocks, very large portions of animal product, and these things. Got it.
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:33:15
'Murica can keep their freedom. All I need is my Quebec sugar shacks  ;D  Google 'Cabane à sucre Au Pied de Cochon' and drink it in.

Show Image
(http://montreall.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Cabane-a-Sucre-Au-Pied-De-Cochon-6.jpg)


Au Pied de Cochon so good T_T

Whyyy did I leaveeee

First time I went to the restro my girlfriend and I got a whole pigs head w/ lobster stuffed in it's mouth  lol  :eek:  Culinary freedom!
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:35:10

Show Image
(http://abcnews.go.com/images/Business/ld_kinder_suprise_egg_ll_130315_wblog.jpg)

So rocks, very large portions of animal product, and these things. Got it.

I just discussed kinder eggs less than a minute ago, weird
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: 27 on Sat, 20 February 2016, 16:41:32
Show Image
(http://abcnews.go.com/images/Business/ld_kinder_suprise_egg_ll_130315_wblog.jpg)

So rocks, very large portions of animal product, and these things. Got it.

And maple goodness
(http://i.imgur.com/0YHFU6F.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: xtrafrood on Sat, 20 February 2016, 17:02:34

Show Image
(http://abcnews.go.com/images/Business/ld_kinder_suprise_egg_ll_130315_wblog.jpg)

So rocks, very large portions of animal product, and these things. Got it.

I just discussed kinder eggs less than a minute ago, weird
No you weren't, stop playing  :))
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 20 February 2016, 17:03:40


Show Image
(http://abcnews.go.com/images/Business/ld_kinder_suprise_egg_ll_130315_wblog.jpg)

So rocks, very large portions of animal product, and these things. Got it.

I just discussed kinder eggs less than a minute ago, weird
No you weren't, stop playing  :))

It's true! My buddy had kinder chocolate he was eating hahha
Title: Re: Let's talk aboot Canada, eh?
Post by: iri on Sat, 20 February 2016, 19:53:26
I personally like cold muricans... If only they weren't so rude :(