tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post111142104987686810..comments2023-09-23T07:30:55.854-05:00Comments on Rurality: I Heart CanadaRuralityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1112231390217469632005-03-30T19:09:00.000-06:002005-03-30T19:09:00.000-06:00Wayne I love Blue Rodeo too. "Casino" is my favori...Wayne I love Blue Rodeo too. "Casino" is my favorite album of theirs. Haven't heard Northern Pikes... will have to check them out.Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1112219025326137972005-03-30T15:43:00.000-06:002005-03-30T15:43:00.000-06:00I'm way behind the times, like you said, Karen, kn...I'm way behind the times, like you said, Karen, knowing the mothers of the band members.<BR/><BR/>I was introduced to Blue Rodeo many years ago and they've remained among my favorites. Northern Pikes also rate way up there with their "Snow in June".Wayne Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344554645677368845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111586421062453592005-03-23T08:00:00.000-06:002005-03-23T08:00:00.000-06:00FORMS - Well I actually know most of those, except...FORMS - Well I actually know most of those, except for the beer one, the canadarm one, and the inventions one. Oh and I would have said Canada goose instead of beaver. (But give me credit for not saying <I>Canadian</I> goose!)<BR/><BR/>But I used to watch a lot of SCTV, so that probably helps. :)<BR/><BR/>Swamp4me, thanks, I will check it out!Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111553798458738432005-03-22T22:56:00.000-06:002005-03-22T22:56:00.000-06:00Thanks RUrality for the blog shoutout. Canadians r...Thanks RUrality for the blog shoutout. Canadians really love nature too - so your blog is like coming home. <BR/><BR/>I have decided to post some canada trivia that I used at a recent international case conference when I was Spirit Cup Leader (job: make sure everyone has fun). I will post it for your enjoyment:<BR/><BR/><BR/>What is the national animal?<BR/>a) Canada Goose<BR/>b) Beaver<BR/>c) Pig<BR/>d) Cow<BR/><BR/>What is the capital of Canada?<BR/>a. Montreal<BR/>b. Vancouver<BR/>c. Ottawa<BR/>d. Toronto<BR/><BR/><BR/>What word do Canadians use to solicit agreement?<BR/>a. Eh?<BR/>b. Huh?<BR/>c. Yeah man<BR/>d. Beaver Dam<BR/><BR/>What doyou call a case of beer in Canada?<BR/>a) Beaver Pouch<BR/>b) Box o beer<BR/>c) 2-4<BR/>d) Big bowl of right<BR/><BR/>What is our national game?<BR/>a) Lacrosse<BR/>b) Curling<BR/>c) Hockey<BR/>d) Hot tubbing <BR/>e) Lawn Bowling<BR/><BR/>What is Canada’s tallest building?<BR/>a) Hockey Hall of Fame<BR/>b) CN Tower<BR/>c) Scotia Tower<BR/>d) Royal Bank Building<BR/><BR/>Who is Canada’s largest trading partner?<BR/>a) Russia<BR/>b) China<BR/>c) US<BR/>d) Mexico<BR/><BR/>Which of the following is song of Avril Lavigne’s <BR/>a) Complicated<BR/>b) What is fantasy?<BR/>c) Let it slide.<BR/>d) Theme Song to Alf<BR/><BR/>Name that song by Celine Dion<BR/>a) My Heart Will Go On<BR/>b) I want to French you up<BR/>c) Superhorse 5000 and 6<BR/>d) Allons-Y<BR/><BR/>80% of Canadians Live:<BR/>a) in igloos<BR/>b) in Ontario<BR/>c) with a caribou<BR/>d) close to the US border<BR/><BR/>Prime Minister of Canada:<BR/>a) Paul martin<BR/>b) Tim Horton<BR/>c) Jean Chretien<BR/>d) John Kerry<BR/><BR/><BR/>What is the name of the national Anthem?<BR/>a) Maple Leaf Forever<BR/>b) O, Canada!<BR/>c) Voulez vous couchez avec moi, ce soir?<BR/>d) The Ballad of the Beaver<BR/><BR/>What is Canada’s largest city?<BR/>a) Toronto<BR/>b) Montreal<BR/>c) Vancouver<BR/>d) Ottawa<BR/><BR/>Which of the following comedians is NOT Canadian?<BR/>a) Jim Carrey<BR/>b) Mike Myers<BR/>c) Pamela Anderson<BR/>d) Jerry Seinfeld<BR/><BR/>What is Canadian Bacon?<BR/>a) Delicious<BR/>b) Peameal Bacon<BR/>c) A Movie<BR/>d) All of the above<BR/><BR/>What is poutine?<BR/>a) Fries with cheese and gravy<BR/>b) a type of maple syrup that you can only get in the springtime<BR/>c) A French swearword<BR/>d) A shrub that only grows in quebec<BR/><BR/>What is Cirque du Soleil?<BR/>a) A popular circus<BR/>b) A Kids television show that has been mysteriously banned in 20 countries<BR/>c) A shopping centre in the heart of Vancouver<BR/>d) Bags that form under your eyes if you look at the sun too long<BR/><BR/>What does the 49th parallel refer to?<BR/>a) US Border<BR/>b) Toronto’s Lattitude<BR/>c) A trendy clothing store<BR/><BR/>What is the CanadArm?<BR/>a) Canadian Military<BR/>b) Robotic device useful in space exploration<BR/>c) A tasty snack that you have before dinner but after lunch<BR/><BR/>Which of the following was not invented by a Canadian:<BR/>a) telephone<BR/>b) basketball<BR/>c) Zipper<BR/>d) Jelly Bean<BR/>e) Canada Dry GingeraleFormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554056701879076603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111535976336376732005-03-22T17:59:00.000-06:002005-03-22T17:59:00.000-06:00We made our first-ever trip to Canada last summer....We made our first-ever trip to Canada last summer. We had lunch in a little restaurant near the covered bridge in Hartland, NB. I was the only one brave enough to order my fries with gravy -- very exotic stuff for our out of country experience!<BR/><BR/>Also, for your blogging pleasure, might I recommend Raindrops at<BR/>http://anvilcloud.blogspot.com/<BR/>He is another of those Canadians you might enjoy.swamp4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500364141244115390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111518427868237822005-03-22T13:07:00.000-06:002005-03-22T13:07:00.000-06:00Maktaaq, I've got it, I remember - I typed "Lewis ...Maktaaq, I've got it, I remember - I typed "Lewis Carroll" into Technorati. Your entry just happened to be near the top that day. And kapow, another addiction was born.Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111517180675472582005-03-22T12:46:00.000-06:002005-03-22T12:46:00.000-06:00Hick, the anonymous poster did a good job of descr...Hick, the anonymous poster did a good job of describing poutine. I have a feeling that it varies a bit from place to place in Canada. It is just like a good southern food - fried stuff with more fattening stuff on top.<BR/><BR/>Maktaaq, I can't remember how I found you, but I think it was through one of my oddball Technorati searches. I tend to type various phrases or things I like there, and see where it leads.<BR/><BR/>If I'm thinking about poetry I might type "Auden" - I think that's how I found <A HREF="http://jenniandjack.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Jenni</A> (although I think she was saying that Auden wasn't her favorite poet). I believe I found <A HREF="http://swampthings.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">swamp4me</A> by typing in "trillium", one of my favorite wildflowers. I'll have to think and see if I can remember what I typed in to find you.<BR/><BR/>Technorati is full of spam lately and the # of links part doesn't seem to work anymore, but it can still find some things. Like blogs that are talking about something you are interested in.<BR/><BR/>Oh Happy&Blue, your stories are never boring!Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111510483592228162005-03-22T10:54:00.000-06:002005-03-22T10:54:00.000-06:00All Canadians are friendly to tourists. It's becau...All Canadians are friendly to tourists. It's because we are so desperate to see anyone new, anytime.<BR/>No one else will listen to our boring stories..Happy and Blue 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13805850124601332057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111507379645624202005-03-22T10:02:00.000-06:002005-03-22T10:02:00.000-06:00Which reminds me - how did you ever stumble upon m...Which reminds me - how did you ever stumble upon my blog?Maktaaqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199240147294229022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111507192885242382005-03-22T09:59:00.000-06:002005-03-22T09:59:00.000-06:00Thank you very much for making my day! :) This c...Thank you very much for making my day! :) This came just in the nick of time!<BR/><BR/>I am Canadian & Romanian (dual nationality) but I probably have more in common with Canadians than Romanians (except in shouting matches).<BR/><BR/>Thank you again!Maktaaqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199240147294229022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111506734910700132005-03-22T09:52:00.000-06:002005-03-22T09:52:00.000-06:00Poutine is a mix of French Fries, Poutine sauce (a...Poutine is a mix of French Fries, Poutine sauce (a derivative of BBQ chicken sauce or Hot Chicken sauce, i.e. a salted gravy) and cheese curds. Absolutely delicious, although it might be an acquired taste...<BR/>By the way, it has about as many calories as a pound of butter (for a BIG one though!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10013142.post-1111505678946132942005-03-22T09:34:00.000-06:002005-03-22T09:34:00.000-06:00I don't know too much about Canadian musicians but...I don't know too much about Canadian musicians but I love Happy & Blue.<BR/><BR/>What's poutine?<BR/><BR/>Your pictures are breathtaking.Karen Schmautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882229236585238584noreply@blogger.com