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Gawd I luv South Park!

Do tell? Something produced in America appeals to you?

Max

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"Maxprop" wrote in message

Mr. Ganz seems to be under the impression you aren't allowed to travel to
the US.

Jon is mistaken about a lot of things

I believe you mean *somewhere else on the planet.* I doubt if you'd find,
for example, something like Chesepeake Bay in Saudi Arabia or Tanzania.

A large bay and a desert.. we got those.


Pretty much like Canadians. I find Canadians and Americans to be so
similar as to be virtually indistinguishable, those from the French
provinces the exception, as they mostly tend to be incredibly rude and
arrogant. You are right, however, that many Americans are ignorant of
anything beyond their respective state borders, and beyond their hometowns
in many cases. Same with Canadians. On a motorcycle trip through Canada
some years ago, I found it worthless to ask directions much beyond 20
miles or so from my current location. No one had the foggiest of what was
over the next hill. But I found most Cannucks to be friendly and
congenial, the same as I've found most Americans to be. You remarked that
you don't consider arrogance to be a character flaw. Perhaps those that
meet you do.

No..... not like Canadians. We are not at all similar to Americans.


Canada: how many Canadian automobiles (not just American cars made under
license) does your country produce? How many indigenous motorcycles? How
many provinces have tropical or subtropical climates?

Free Trade Max... just because it's an"American" car does not mean it was
made in the uSA... not anymore anyway. We make some of the autos up here and
import the remainder.... you have heard of shipping no?


Mexico and/or Cuba: won't even bother with those

Why not... I've had pleasent expericences in Mexico ... even with customs.



Caribbean: how many freshwater rivers, bays and tidewater estuaries do
you find there? What is the per capita income throughout the Caribbean,
and how does it compare with Canada or the USA? And on and on . . .

Max!?? Really now.... all of the above can be found in many areas. Compare?
... I would say favourably.



If you mean that those countries *combined* offer everything the US does,
then you might be close. But I can have all those things without having
to show my passport or deal with incompetent local governments bent on
extorting money from me. And I can make a decent living anywhere within
the borders of the USA. buy virtually any product or service imaginable,
and not have to deal with the petty, extortionist bureaucrats that such
places as Cuba and Mexico have in droves.

No I don't mean combined... you have Florida and a couple of islands like
Hawaii and Samoa as well as USVI etc. Is that combined? I have no problem
entering any of the Caribbean Islands.

Would these be the rude, arrogant ones? Now that you mention it, birds of
a feather . . .

Some are... some are down right tree hugging environmentalists.


Hmmm. Try flying into Frankfort, Germany, or Tel Aviv, for examples, to
witness just how paranoid the authorities can be. Spread 'em and raise
your arms, Mooron. g

Max... I have an EU Passport... Europe is a walk through for me.

Bull****. You watch too much liberal TV and believe the half-truths and
distortions you see. .

No bull****... I am talking from personal experience.

No ****? According to folks like you, there can't be over a dozen or more
decent Americans. You must have met them all in one sitting.

Not in one sitting... over years of travel... but yes


But rest assured... I'd prefer a trip to the USA than any Muslim Country
right now!

Right now, yes, because you'd be taken for an American.

I would never be mistaken for an American Max...... not in a hundred years.
That is the crux of what you don't understand about the difference between
the two nations. Mind You I can act like an American here and in retrospect
it was my youthful admiration of American Arrogance that led me down the
path I am at now.... and I have no regrets of that journey. When I need to
get something done I bring out my "American influence"... works wonders. It
intimidates people. I always admire the American Attitude...... then again
I have the option to temper it with cordial and polite behaviour. In essence
I have the best of both worlds.

CM

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In article et,
Maxprop wrote:
Sheesh... I've got my EU passport so no problem..... but I don't want to
get shaken down for a retinal scan and fingerprint for your Homeland
Security Office.

Mr. Ganz seems to be under the impression you aren't allowed to travel to
the US.

I was just doing a rare troll.. caught two for one me thinks.

I have 2 US Visas and an American Social Security Card. I have travelled
through-out the USA years ago.... down the west coat to Mexico taking in
every state along the West coast... back up from Mexico through the
central western states.... I would say that I have been to more states
than most of you.. I've been in every state up the Eastern coast and all
along your border with Canada. I've been through most of the central
states as well. The USA offers nothing I couldn't find anywhere else on
the planet.

I believe you mean *somewhere else on the planet.* I doubt if you'd find,
for example, something like Chesepeake Bay in Saudi Arabia or Tanzania.

It has Texas!!

Pretty much like Canadians. I find Canadians and Americans to be so similar
as to be virtually indistinguishable, those from the French provinces the
exception, as they mostly tend to be incredibly rude and arrogant. You are

Hmmm.. that's not been my experience. I mostly find Canadians to be a
heck of a lot nicer.

with Canadians. On a motorcycle trip through Canada some years ago, I found
it worthless to ask directions much beyond 20 miles or so from my current
location. No one had the foggiest of what was over the next hill. But I

Giving bad directions have nothing to do with breeding or
intelligence.

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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message

Gawd I luv South Park!

Do tell? Something produced in America appeals to you?

Lots of things produced in America appeal to me Max..... Indignation for
instance... I understand you folks have cornered the global market. :-)

CM

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In article EqPef.146744$Io.49634@clgrps13,
Capt.Mooron wrote:
Jon is mistaken about a lot of things

But you aren't. Give us a break.

it was my youthful admiration of American Arrogance that led me down the
path I am at now.... and I have no regrets of that journey. When I need to
get something done I bring out my "American influence"... works wonders. It
intimidates people. I always admire the American Attitude...... then again

Suggestion: You need more practice.
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Jon ... knock it off.... it's almost sounding like you might tolerate
Canadians... next thing you know.... you'll be telling us you have friends
in Toronto!

CM

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...
In article et,
Maxprop wrote:
Sheesh... I've got my EU passport so no problem..... but I don't want to
get shaken down for a retinal scan and fingerprint for your Homeland
Security Office.

Mr. Ganz seems to be under the impression you aren't allowed to travel to
the US.

I was just doing a rare troll.. caught two for one me thinks.

I have 2 US Visas and an American Social Security Card. I have travelled
through-out the USA years ago.... down the west coat to Mexico taking in
every state along the West coast... back up from Mexico through the
central western states.... I would say that I have been to more states
than most of you.. I've been in every state up the Eastern coast and all
along your border with Canada. I've been through most of the central
states as well. The USA offers nothing I couldn't find anywhere else on
the planet.

I believe you mean *somewhere else on the planet.* I doubt if you'd find,
for example, something like Chesepeake Bay in Saudi Arabia or Tanzania.

It has Texas!!

Pretty much like Canadians. I find Canadians and Americans to be so
similar
as to be virtually indistinguishable, those from the French provinces the
exception, as they mostly tend to be incredibly rude and arrogant. You
are

Hmmm.. that's not been my experience. I mostly find Canadians to be a
heck of a lot nicer.

with Canadians. On a motorcycle trip through Canada some years ago, I
found
it worthless to ask directions much beyond 20 miles or so from my current
location. No one had the foggiest of what was over the next hill. But I

Giving bad directions have nothing to do with breeding or
intelligence.

--
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www.sailnow.com

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In article OAPef.146749$Io.19711@clgrps13,
Capt.Mooron wrote:
Jon ... knock it off.... it's almost sounding like you might tolerate
Canadians... next thing you know.... you'll be telling us you have friends
in Toronto!

In Toronto?? No way. You're my only and best friend in Canaduh. Don't
be jealous.




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Bush won the election! CM


This is probably why you can't travel to the US.

He can't?

Sheesh... I've got my EU passport so no problem..... but I don't want to
get shaken down for a retinal scan and fingerprint for your Homeland
Security Office.


Mr. Ganz seems to be under the impression you aren't allowed to travel to
the US.


I have 2 US Visas and an American Social Security Card. I have travelled
through-out the USA years ago.... down the west coat to Mexico taking in
every state along the West coast... back up from Mexico through the
central western states.... I would say that I have been to more states
than most of you.. I've been in every state up the Eastern coast and all
along your border with Canada. I've been through most of the central
states as well. The USA offers nothing I couldn't find anywhere else on
the planet.


I believe you mean *somewhere else on the planet.* I doubt if you'd find,
for example, something like Chesepeake Bay in Saudi Arabia or Tanzania.


In general... I found it to be paranoid, rude and the people generally
ignorant of anything outside their respective states ... let alone their
national borders.


Pretty much like Canadians. I find Canadians and Americans to be so similar
as to be virtually indistinguishable, those from the French provinces the
exception, as they mostly tend to be incredibly rude and arrogant. You are
right, however, that many Americans are ignorant of anything beyond their
respective state borders, and beyond their hometowns in many cases. Same
with Canadians. On a motorcycle trip through Canada some years ago, I found
it worthless to ask directions much beyond 20 miles or so from my current
location. No one had the foggiest of what was over the next hill. But I
found most Cannucks to be friendly and congenial, the same as I've found
most Americans to be. You remarked that you don't consider arrogance to be
a character flaw. Perhaps those that meet you do.



Canada, Mexico, Cuba and the Caribbean offers everything the US does....


Canada: how many Canadian automobiles (not just American cars made under
license) does your country produce? How many indigenous motorcycles? How
many provinces have tropical or subtropical climates?

Mexico and/or Cuba: won't even bother with those

Caribbean: how many freshwater rivers, bays and tidewater estuaries do you
find there? What is the per capita income throughout the Caribbean, and how
does it compare with Canada or the USA? And on and on . . .

If you mean that those countries *combined* offer everything the US does,
then you might be close. But I can have all those things without having to
show my passport or deal with incompetent local governments bent on
extorting money from me. And I can make a decent living anywhere within the
borders of the USA. buy virtually any product or service imaginable, and not
have to deal with the petty, extortionist bureaucrats that such places as
Cuba and Mexico have in droves.


so I have no need to travel there except maybe to visit some of my many
American friends.....


Would these be the rude, arrogant ones? Now that you mention it, birds of a
feather . . .


but not at the price of getting a shake-down and frisked at the front
door. Most people specify no US stops on trips to other countries now.


Hmmm. Try flying into Frankfort, Germany, or Tel Aviv, for examples, to
witness just how paranoid the authorities can be. Spread 'em and raise your
arms, Mooron. g


Globally speaking... and in very general terms.... I found that years
ago Americans were tolerated but disliked.... whereas now it seems they
are despised and avoided.


Bull****. You watch too much liberal TV and believe the half-truths and
distortions you see. My last trip to China was a real eye-opener. We were
informed beforehand that we might get a less-than-friendly reception. To
the contrary we were treated like visiting royalty. The Chinese kids in
Beijing were so interested in us that they almost wouldn't leave us alone.
And the adults all wanted to know what it was like to live in the USA. We
stopped in Germany on the way home and were likewise treated warmly and with
respect. The only minor glitch we encountered was with an overly officious
jerk in the customs office at JFK International upon our return.


I must state however that I have had pleasant experiences with the
American Tourists visiting Canada. I also had the pleasure to meet with
some very nice Americans during my travels there. It seems that politeness
and courtesy is contagious.


No ****? According to folks like you, there can't be over a dozen or more
decent Americans. You must have met them all in one sitting.


But rest assured... I'd prefer a trip to the USA than any Muslim Country
right now!


Right now, yes, because you'd be taken for an American. My last trip to
Jordan/Saudi Arabia/Egypt was between Desert Storm ('91) and the current
Iraq war. The Arabs we dealt with were friendly, courteous, congenial, and
very interested in life in America. I saw a professor, an Arab with one of
the universities in Germany--don't recall which at the moment--talking on
CNN not long ago. He said that nearly every country on the planet has
traditionally had people who look up to Americans (oh, I suppose that might
include you guys, too) and wish to learn more about them, emulate them in
some ways (dress, music, culture). Recently, however, with the
preponderance of anti-US sentiment throughout the world media, many of those
same people, who've envied Americans, now have an excuse to dislike them.
He likened it to Michael Jackson--many people were jealous of his wealth,
fame, talent. But when he became tarnished, they jumped on the bandwagon of
those who hated him. Jealousy is always a great motivator.

Max


This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you.

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"Gary" wrote in message

This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you.

If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self
confidence it would be much more palatable! :-)

CM

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"DSK" wrote
They generally cost more, too.

The bottom line- Bubbles claims he bought a boat, paying more
than 5X
what Scotty paid... and his boat is only slightly bigger,
*maybe*
slightly faster (if Bubbles takes sailing lessons)... will be
used less,
and that closer to it's home slip.

WTF has he got to brag about?


Just a slight correction, Doug, he claims to have paid 12X my
boat. Otherwise the rest is 'right on'.

Scotty

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Just a slight correction, Doug, he claims to have paid 12X my
boat. Otherwise the rest is 'right on'.


Actually, as you all have pointed out, Suzanne bought the boat, so
Scotty paid more than me. Just based on the fun I've had on this list
with my free 35s5, I've got the better value!

RB
35s5...My wife's boat!
NY

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"CommodeJoe" wrote

From the internet...

George Bush ..............................


Now, Could I please give him a blow job so we can impeach
him?



Commode Joe


Way TMI

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"Swab Rob" wrote

A feature you want is "worthwhile" and being able to sleep
comfortably
on a 60-80K boat is not a "tall" order, but tough to find if
you're
tall.


I'm 6'2'' and I sleep just fine on my $5k sailboat.

Scotty

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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...

Hmmm.. that's not been my experience. I mostly find Canadians to be a
heck of a lot nicer.

Would those be from the Canadian section of San Francisco?


Giving bad directions have nothing to do with breeding or
intelligence.

Inbreeding, perhaps, and it certainly has something to do with being
observant. Or maybe Canadians just don't get around much.

Max

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"Gary" wrote in message

This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you.

If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self
confidence it would be much more palatable! :-)

Perhaps you Cannucks would care to give us lessons.

Max

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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message

Gawd I luv South Park!

Do tell? Something produced in America appeals to you?

Lots of things produced in America appeal to me Max..... Indignation for
instance... I understand you folks have cornered the global market. :-)

LOL. Jealousy is such an unbecoming trait, Mooron. Don't worry--just about
anyone other than an American would mistake you for one of us. g

Max

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Capt. Rob wrote:
This isn't my "opinion," these are the facts. For opinions, you can
find numerous people who say that the bendy is hard to sail to its
potential, and requires high skills of both helm and crew. You're the
one who claimed the rating is actually too low and "average" skippers
have trouble winning because of that.


Here are some "facts" for you, Jeff. Do with them as you wish.
The Catalina has less sail area than the 35s5 and displaces 2000 lbs
more. The 1st series hull has less wetted surface as well. I have a
nice Catalina 34 here that I've sailed plenty of times and I sailed
Catalina 36's on a few occasions. Catalina 36 SA/D is 16.99. They are
not terrible in light air...maybe a bit worse than my Pearson 30 was.
Unlike you I've sailed the boats being discussed. It was a light air
sail on the 35s5 near Oyster Bay that sealed the deal. Keep in mind
that we also sailed the J34c, which we found comparable in light
air...and rated the same. If you think a Catalina 36 can outrun a 35s5
or J34c there's simply no hope for you, dude. Hey, but if warms your
heart any, the Catalina backs up better!

More of your typical BS, BS. You're claiming the bendy is "just as
fast" as a J34c. The fact is that J34c rates about 111. I don't have
the Americap adjustment, but it probably isn't very large one way or
another. Meanwhile, the Bendy's rating, adjusted for light air, is
well over 150. So Bob is claiming that his new dog is "just as fast"
is a boat the rates more the 40 seconds faster per mile. You're soft
as puppy ****, bubbles!

Then he spouts number to show how much he knows, but all he did was
show that the Cat 36 has a higher SA/Disp then his bendy! (He hasn't
figured out the the numbers sometimes given for the bendy are wrong!)

You can crunch numbers until you turn blue, read comments and race
committee evaluations. None of that effects the truth of the matter as
indicated by owners

Oh - the owners ... they're always the ones with the most unbiased
opinions. Except maybe the salesmen.

and someone who's actually SAILED the boats...which
I have posted warts and all.

And obviously we should believe a pathological liar who insists that a
boat is just as fast as one that rates 40 seconds faster.

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"Gary" wrote in message

This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you.

If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self
confidence it would be much more palatable! :-)

Perhaps you Cannucks would care to give us lessons.

Shure thing Max..... we can do it with confidence because we have a sense
of humour! :-)

CM

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Gawd I luv South Park!

Do tell? Something produced in America appeals to you?

Lots of things produced in America appeal to me Max..... Indignation for
instance... I understand you folks have cornered the global market. :-)

LOL. Jealousy is such an unbecoming trait, Mooron. Don't worry--just
about anyone other than an American would mistake you for one of us. g

I know.... it's weird... so many posters think I'm an American! I
consider that a compliment! :-)

CM

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I
consider that a compliment! :-)


Don't...we have to many Dougs and Jeffs....guys who sit on trawlers and
multihulls and fancy themselves sailors. When someone nicks at their
fragile bubbles of fakery, they let out the famous cry....

"I can sail one of my dinghies when I really want to sail!!!!"

RB
35s5
NY

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In article et,
Maxprop wrote:

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...

Hmmm.. that's not been my experience. I mostly find Canadians to be a
heck of a lot nicer.

Would those be from the Canadian section of San Francisco?

I didn't realize there was such a section. I'll have to check it out
next time I'm in the city.

Giving bad directions have nothing to do with breeding or
intelligence.

Inbreeding, perhaps, and it certainly has something to do with being
observant. Or maybe Canadians just don't get around much.

Nah, I've gotten terrible directions from PhDs. And, I've gotten great
directions from near illiterates.

Great example of the latter... A friend was trying to give me
directions to his cabin in the woods near Tahoe. The basic highway and
major roads stuff was easy, but since it was winter time, none of the
house numbers were visible. His directions included the line, "When
you see a house that looks like it needs a fence, make a right." So,
my then girlfriend and I were driving along, and we see this house
that looks like it needs a fence. We make the right. The next set of
directions say that the house we're supposed to be at has a sign in
the front, but the sign is too small for the house. We discover that
there are a dozen real estate signs on the street. So, we keep
going. Eventually, we see a house with a very tiny sign in front. We
pulled into the driveway. No one was home, and he had told us to climb
in one of the windows, because he might be late and didn't have a key
(don't ask). So, we find an open window, climb in and wait. Sure
enough, my friend shows up in about an hour.

Of course, you have to realize we were all in our early 20s. :-)



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"Gary" wrote in message

This rant is soooo American. You're right, we all love you.

If they could only do the "arrogance" and "indignation" with some self
confidence it would be much more palatable! :-)

Perhaps you Cannucks would care to give us lessons.

Shure thing Max..... we can do it with confidence because we have a sense
of humour! :-)

You'd have to, to live in Canada. Don't fret, Mooron--if you don't tell
anyone you're Canadian, they'll just think you're an American.

Max

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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message

I know.... it's weird... so many posters think I'm an American! I
consider that a compliment! :-)

As well you should. There's really no shame in being Canadian . . . . well,
not much anyway. g

Max

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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
In article et,
Maxprop wrote:

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...

Hmmm.. that's not been my experience. I mostly find Canadians to be a
heck of a lot nicer.

Would those be from the Canadian section of San Francisco?

I didn't realize there was such a section. I'll have to check it out
next time I'm in the city.

IIRC, it's called the Tenderloin. g


Giving bad directions have nothing to do with breeding or
intelligence.

Inbreeding, perhaps, and it certainly has something to do with being
observant. Or maybe Canadians just don't get around much.

Nah, I've gotten terrible directions from PhDs. And, I've gotten great
directions from near illiterates.

Got a lot of those in the Bay Area, do ya?

Great example of the latter... A friend was trying to give me
directions to his cabin in the woods near Tahoe. The basic highway and
major roads stuff was easy, but since it was winter time, none of the
house numbers were visible. His directions included the line, "When
you see a house that looks like it needs a fence, make a right." So,
my then girlfriend and I were driving along, and we see this house
that looks like it needs a fence. We make the right. The next set of
directions say that the house we're supposed to be at has a sign in
the front, but the sign is too small for the house. We discover that
there are a dozen real estate signs on the street. So, we keep
going. Eventually, we see a house with a very tiny sign in front. We
pulled into the driveway. No one was home, and he had told us to climb
in one of the windows, because he might be late and didn't have a key
(don't ask). So, we find an open window, climb in and wait. Sure
enough, my friend shows up in about an hour.

Of course, you have to realize we were all in our early 20s. :-)

Last year, eh? And your friend is a Cannuck, right?

Max

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In article t,
Maxprop wrote:
I didn't realize there was such a section. I'll have to check it out
next time I'm in the city.

IIRC, it's called the Tenderloin. g

In that case, I think I'll pass. g

Nah, I've gotten terrible directions from PhDs. And, I've gotten great
directions from near illiterates.

Got a lot of those in the Bay Area, do ya?

A lot of both. And, both groups are bums.

Of course, you have to realize we were all in our early 20s. :-)

Last year, eh? And your friend is a Cannuck, right?

I wish I was in my 20s last year. No, Texan.
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I've had people give directions saying, ''turn left 3 blocks
BEFORE you come to the 7-11''. Sheesh!

SBV



"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
...
In article
t,
Maxprop wrote:
I didn't realize there was such a section. I'll have to
check it out
next time I'm in the city.

IIRC, it's called the Tenderloin. g

In that case, I think I'll pass. g

Nah, I've gotten terrible directions from PhDs. And, I've
gotten great
directions from near illiterates.

Got a lot of those in the Bay Area, do ya?

A lot of both. And, both groups are bums.

Of course, you have to realize we were all in our early 20s.
:-)

Last year, eh? And your friend is a Cannuck, right?

I wish I was in my 20s last year. No, Texan.
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"Maxprop" wrote in message

As well you should. There's really no shame in being Canadian . . . .
well, not much anyway. g

Oh gosh no... there are way more benefits in being a Canadian... you see
Americans all over the planet disguising where they come from by wearing
Canadian "Flags of Convenience".... That's why I find it so "cute" to see
you guys get all patriotic when you are safely back home! :-)

CM

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
You'd have to, to live in Canada. Don't fret, Mooron--if you don't tell
anyone you're Canadian, they'll just think you're an American.

No sweat Buddy.... everytime I'm visiting another country and get
belligerently drunk & verbally abusive to the locals... I make certain to
use an American drawl and praise the American virtues. I'm doin' my part to
maintain your global reputation! :-)

CM

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"Maxprop" wrote in message

As well you should. There's really no shame in being Canadian . . . .
well, not much anyway. g

Oh gosh no... there are way more benefits in being a Canadian... you see
Americans all over the planet disguising where they come from by wearing
Canadian "Flags of Convenience".... That's why I find it so "cute" to
see you guys get all patriotic when you are safely back home! :-)

LOL. We were flying our tiny Canadian courtesy flag from the spreader
halyard in the North Channel this summer, and when we docked at a tiny
marina/town a shopkeeper in a general store asked if we'd care to buy a
bigger flag to fly from the roach of the main as if we were Canadian. I
asked why and she said, "I was just kidding, but you'd best duck if you hear
shots." I laughed and thanked her for the "warning." Every Canadian boat
we encountered had friendly folks, and we never heard any anti-US types
anywhere.

Max

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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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Maxprop wrote:
I didn't realize there was such a section. I'll have to check it out
next time I'm in the city.

IIRC, it's called the Tenderloin. g

In that case, I think I'll pass. g

Nah, I've gotten terrible directions from PhDs. And, I've gotten great
directions from near illiterates.

Got a lot of those in the Bay Area, do ya?

A lot of both. And, both groups are bums.

Of course, you have to realize we were all in our early 20s. :-)

Last year, eh? And your friend is a Cannuck, right?

I wish I was in my 20s last year. No, Texan.

Weeell, shee-ucks, Pardner. Y'all could learn a thang 'r two from that good
'ol boy.

Max

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
You'd have to, to live in Canada. Don't fret, Mooron--if you don't tell
anyone you're Canadian, they'll just think you're an American.

No sweat Buddy.... everytime I'm visiting another country and get
belligerently drunk & verbally abusive to the locals... I make certain
to use an American drawl and praise the American virtues. I'm doin' my
part to maintain your global reputation! :-)

At least it sounds as if you're doing your part to maintain the reputation
of Texas/Oklahoma area. If you really want to emulate them, you should
always ask foreigners, "Say, (fill in the blank: Froggie, Raghead,
Krautman, Wop boy, etc.), why in hell ain't you never larned tuh speak
English, huh?"

Max

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Scotty wrote:

I've had people give directions saying, ''turn left 3 blocks
BEFORE you come to the 7-11''. Sheesh!

How about, "Hang a left where Joe's barn used to be."?

Cheers
Marty

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
At least it sounds as if you're doing your part to maintain the reputation
of Texas/Oklahoma area. If you really want to emulate them, you should
always ask foreigners, "Say, (fill in the blank: Froggie, Raghead,
Krautman, Wop boy, etc.), why in hell ain't you never larned tuh speak
English, huh?"

No no no Max...... it's "why the hell ain't you never larned to speak
American".... nobody from the USA refers to the language as "english"!! ;-)

CM

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Capt.Mooron wrote:
"Maxprop" wrote in message

At least it sounds as if you're doing your part to maintain the reputation
of Texas/Oklahoma area. If you really want to emulate them, you should
always ask foreigners, "Say, (fill in the blank: Froggie, Raghead,
Krautman, Wop boy, etc.), why in hell ain't you never larned tuh speak
English, huh?"


No no no Max...... it's "why the hell ain't you never larned to speak
American".... nobody from the USA refers to the language as "english"!! ;-)

CM


Of course they don't. It isn't english.

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"Maxprop" wrote in message
LOL. We were flying our tiny Canadian courtesy flag from the spreader
halyard in the North Channel this summer, and when we docked at a tiny
marina/town a shopkeeper in a general store asked if we'd care to buy a
bigger flag to fly from the roach of the main as if we were Canadian. I
asked why and she said, "I was just kidding, but you'd best duck if you
hear shots." I laughed and thanked her for the "warning." Every Canadian
boat we encountered had friendly folks, and we never heard any anti-US
types anywhere.

I've always noticed a predisposition of Americans to be rather protective of
Canadians when they are in the USA. Like the City Slicker looking after his
Cousin from the country.
I remember once when my wife and I were walking to see a movie in San Diego.
We were approached by this rather large and burly black man and asked what
we were doing here. I of course fell into my best Canadian form and
introduced ourselves, asked his name and could he help us with directions to
the movie theatre.. Eh!?.

He laughed and then asked us if we had noticed anything strange? I replied
no not really. He asked if we noticed everyone on the street was either
Black or Hispanic. I said now that you mention it yes.. but that everyone
seemed friendly and it was a pleasure to visit his town. We talked for a few
minutes about Canada and our travels. Then he called over a few of his
friends.... directed them to escort us to the movies. I was surprised to see
our new friends waiting outside after the show to escort us back to the area
were there were more white people and cops. We had a great time and talked
all along they way there. Real Nice folks!

There is really no anti US sentiment in Canada that I've seen or heard...
anti Bush - Shure! Lots!

CM

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"Gary" wrote in message

Of course they don't. It isn't english.

I luv that accent where they don't "ponounce they ahs' Boston? NY?. The
southern drawl with the "Ya'll" is easy to listen to as well.

The quintessential Am-Can greeting should be ..
"How Ya'll doin'... Eh?!"

CM

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In article ,
Scotty wrote:
I've had people give directions saying, ''turn left 3 blocks
BEFORE you come to the 7-11''. Sheesh!

SBV



Did that work? If so, I want to be your manager.

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"Capt.Mooron" wrote in message
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"Maxprop" wrote in message
At least it sounds as if you're doing your part to maintain the
reputation of Texas/Oklahoma area. If you really want to emulate them,
you should always ask foreigners, "Say, (fill in the blank: Froggie,
Raghead, Krautman, Wop boy, etc.), why in hell ain't you never larned tuh
speak English, huh?"

No no no Max...... it's "why the hell ain't you never larned to speak
American".... nobody from the USA refers to the language as "english"!!
;-)

Sorry, slipped my mind there for a moment.

Max

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There is really no anti US sentiment in Canada that I've seen or heard...
anti Bush - Shure! Lots!

Here, too. Me included.

Max

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"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
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Scotty wrote:

I've had people give directions saying, ''turn left 3 blocks
BEFORE you come to the 7-11''. Sheesh!

How about, "Hang a left where Joe's barn used to be."?

that's a good one too. When I was a teen, at work, they sent me
out to pick up some parts. The old timer truck driver was giving
me directions, when he got to ''go a few blocks till you see an
old woman with a German Shepherd dog on the corner, turn right
there''. The shop guys busted out laughing and ribbing him. He
winked and said, you'll see , Scotty. I left, cause I didn't care
if I got lost as I was on the clock anyway. Sure as ****, she
was there with the dog and I found the place no problem.

SBV