Canada, Who we are.

The passport law was postponed at least once but it is fast approaching. I got a new one 6 years ago as it was easier to get in and out of Mexico and it was my intent to travel OS again.

If my health holds, I will be back in BC for spring bear next year. I want a big cinnamon phase black bear. An albino would be nice but they are protected so that will be photograph only.

I understand your feelings re: PC. Below is the winning description by a Texas A&M student.



On the meaning of "Political Correctness"..... You gotta admire the
fact that this award-winning definition came from a good ol',
All-American...... Aggie!





Sometimes you are encouraged about our country's future when you see
something like this. Specifically, there is an annual contest at
Texas A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of
a contemporary term. This year's term was "Political Correctness."
The winner wrote:

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional,
illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous
mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is
entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

(This guy has nailed it.)

Slàinte,   

 Patch    

Patch;

Although I am not a proponent of Hunting Good Luck if you make it to B.C. Just take care and remember "Sometimes you get the Bear and sometimes the Bear gets you".

This passport thing is really going to hurt the Tourist Industries on both sides of the Border and slow crossings down more that they already are. Plays right into the hands of the Terrorists by messing with our economies and causing suspicion and paranoia. Old Bin Ladin is peeing his pants laughing so hard. If there is a hell I hope he gets assigned to the Hog farming area cleaning up Pig S--t.



Camac.

Thank you. Since I am limiting myself to a particular color and it must be large I will probably not get one. The area is a pristine Boreal Rain Forest so that will be enough. I will get pictures too. At my age I hunt for the experience of the hunt, not necessarily the animal. I have never had a close call but it is always possible.

When I was in Canada regularly prior to 9/11 the remote crossings were un- manned. Even then the American side was more of a hassle than the Canadian. Passports issued for some time now have a chip (mine does not) which is supposed to expedite entry.

My experience with the southern border was that the passport sped things up both directions.

Slàinte,    

Patch    

Patch;

When I used to travel to the states a lot all that was ever asked at the border was "Where were you born? answer Toronto. That wasn't the truth on my part as I was born in Scotland but no one could tell as I talked like every other Canuck. Coming back into Canada was never a hassel either. Question "How long were you in the states and did you buy anything? Now they practically want a DNA sample. On a long weekend lately it has taken up to 2 hours to get across the Border both ways. Like I said the buggers have us all messed up.



Camac.

I gess next spring will be a new experience for me.

Slàinte,    

Patch    

Canada passes Buy Canada type resolution

Canadian mayors passed a resolution Saturday that would potentially shut out U.S. bidders from city contracts in response to the U.S. administration's Buy American policy.

Federation president Jean Perrault said the fair trade resolution was developed in reaction to protectionist provisions in President Barack Obama's stimulus bill.

Obama's administration introduced the Buy American policy in the nearly 800 billion dollar stimulus package adopted earlier this year which requires projects funded with stimulus money to use only US made steel, iron and manufactured goods.

The provision has angered international governments who accuse the U.S. of preaching free trade while practicing protectionism.

I can't say that I blame them for reacting in the same manner!

Slàinte,    

Patch    

Patch;

The Resolution passed by the Mayors has about as much clout as 99.9% of New Year's resolutions. Although we are very upset about the "Buy American" policy there really isn't much we can do about it. We have to buy from the States because in this recession a lot of manufacturing has dried up especially in Ontario. Example; I bought some new bycicle racks for the building on the internet just last week. I went to the Canadian pages saw what I wanted and ordered them. When I recieved the e-mail confirming the order I found out that they are coming from a company in Buford, Georgia because they are no longer made here.

Also here again is another example of the differences in our political systems as I believe the "Buy American" clause was an add on to the original bill and to get rid of it the President would have to veto the whole stimulus package. Politicians never seem to learn from history. During the depression the same tactics were tried by the American Government and it triggered a world wide trade war making the Depression worse. What the solution is I haven't a clue but it seems to me that if trade just continued as it did things might work out.


Camac.

I am glad they passed the resolution anyway.

Slàinte,    

Patch    

Yesterday in the Panjwaii District of Kandahar Provice, Afghanistan Canada lost another young warrior, bringing the total to 119. Pte. Alexandre Peloquin of the Royal 22nd Regiment ( Van Doos) CFB. ValCartier, Que. age 20, was killed by an I.E.D. explosion while on foot patrol. So young, but then war is a young man's game and we older folk can only bow our heads and praise then for their courage and sacrifice.

"......They went with songs to the battle, they were young,straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted. They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we shall Remember them." (Laurence Binyon's "For The Fallen" published 21 September 1914.)

ALL HONOUR TO THE FALLEN.

LEST WE FORGET.

I just got this from a lady I know in Canada. If some find it offensive I will delete it. I like Canadian humor.

Canada - We Stand Proud
And for those of you that are not from Canada

We ask for your support by trying this in your own country

FORWARDED IN THE NAME OF PATRIOTISM

We all know that it is a sin for an Islamic male to see any woman other
than his wife naked, and that he must commit suicide if he does.

SO next Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern time, all Canadian women are asked to
walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any
neighbourhood terrorists.

Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this anti terrorist
effort. All men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of
their houses to prove they are not terrorists, and to demonstrate that
they think it's okay to see nude women other than their wife and to show
support for all Canadian women.

And since the Koran also does not approve of alcohol, a cold six-pack at
your side is further proof of your anti terrorist sentiment.
The Canadian Government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists
and applauds your participation in this anti terrorist activity.
God bless the Beaver
and
GOD BLESS CANADIAN WOMEN!


IT IS YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY TO PASS THIS ON

Patch.


NOW THAT IS POLITICALLY CORRECT.


Camac.

Up the Maple Leaf.

Hubby is all for it.

Val

Valpal;

To bad you are in Texas. We allow women in Ontario to go topless in the summer if they want to.



Camac.

Camac

The credit must go to a Canadian lady named Caroline with a top rate sense of humor.

Slàinte,    

Patch    

Patch;

Bloody Good One. Your friend should run for Parliament.


Camac.