Fall is Finally Here!!

[Big Gills]

You know Road Toad, the Maritimes are such a beautiful spot and the best fish and seafood you will ever get. Years ago I was done with a friend visiting her family in Saint John, New Brunswick. Yes alot of french in New Brunswick, the Acadians. You are from good stock there. You will never find a nicer kinder people than the folks from the Maritimes which is all four provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. They would give you the shirt of their backs to help you. The Newfoundland people opened their homes to the passengers of flights that wanted to land in NYC and Washington. There were stories written in magazines by the Americans about how well they were taken in and treated. Just darn good people down there. I would love to head back there again for a holiday and some good lobster. The name Cormier is very popular here too. A friend of mine married a Cormier.

Go Senators! Rah rah rah! They better get close to the stanley cup this year or I will kick their butts. I bet your Flyers will do well again this year! They are a tough group of players.

[Big Gills]

Hey Grumpy, do you remember where you were in Alberta? I lived in northern Alberta, Ft McMurray, the oil town for a couple of years in the early 80's and then another 15 years in Edmonton. Did you see the Canadian Rockies. Just beautiful. You have seen more of Canada than me as I have never been to Saskatchewan. I only have flown over it many times. I figure it is mainly flat farming country with nothing to see. But BC coast is nice isnt it.

I want to see the 3 big Great Lakes some day. Great for a holiday and fishing. I mean I have been to Lake Ontario and Erie cuz they are closer but the 3 big ones are beautiful I hear. Great cottage country. So you and your Mrs just come on up here and enjoy the scenery and fish that you can keep and throw on the grill.

[Grumpy]

Margie, when I was in High School, I worked for two summers at a private Boy's Camp on Flathead Lake in Montana. During the down time in between groups us counselors got to do some sight seeing. We visited the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National park and that area, but now that I have looked at a map, I can't figure out where we went in Saskatchewan so I may not have been there but it seems like I did (if that makes any sense). I had an Army retired friend that settled in Vancouver whom I visited several years ago and you are right about the beautiful coastal area there.

By the way, don't feel bad about the Americans not knowing anything about Canada, most of them don't know much about the geography and history of the United States, let alone the countries to our North and South. And, God forbid that you should ask them anything about Europe or Asian. I hope you get to see the rest of the Great lakes. I was born in Michigan and go there to visit my neices some times and go for some great fishing also but i don't fish on the Great Lakes, just inland lakes and rivers. Michigan and the surrounding areas have some beautiful sights to see and I hope you get a chance to enjoy them.

Grumpy

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Margie, when I was in High School, I worked for two summers at a private Boy's Camp on Flathead Lake in Montana. During the down time in between groups us counselors got to do some sight seeing. We visited the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National park and that area, but now that I have looked at a map, I can't figure out where we went in Saskatchewan so I may not have been there but it seems like I did (if that makes any sense). I had an Army retired friend that settled in Vancouver whom I visited several years ago and you are right about the beautiful coastal area there.

By the way, don't feel bad about the Americans not knowing anything about Canada, most of them don't know much about the geography and history of the United States, let alone the countries to our North and South. And, God forbid that you should ask them anything about Europe or Asian. I hope you get to see the rest of the Great lakes. I was born in Michigan and go there to visit my neices some times and go for some great fishing also but i don't fish on the Great Lakes, just inland lakes and rivers. Michigan and the surrounding areas have some beautiful sights to see and I hope you get a chance to enjoy them.

Grumpy

I know alot about Canada:
1. Canadian Club: My favorite type of crackers
2. Canadian Bacon: That guy from Canada that was the star of "Foot Loose".
3. Hockey: What I do when I get a bug caught in the back of my throat.
4. Canada Dry: Drought is bad everywhere.
5. Canadian Army: AKA US Army Reserve Reserve.
6. Maple Leaf: I have to admit it looks a lot prettier than a dandelion.


I could go on and on, but my meds are wearing off.

Oops: Forgot one CANADIAN GEESE: What you have when Wayne Gretzkey checks you from behind more than once.

[Big Gills]

hahaha good ones there Bob. Gave me some chuckles. Its so nice when Americans know so much about us.

[bassin_bug]

Hey Grumpy, do you remember where you were in Alberta? I lived in northern Alberta, Ft McMurray, the oil town for a couple of years in the early 80's and then another 15 years in Edmonton. Did you see the Canadian Rockies. Just beautiful. You have seen more of Canada than me as I have never been to Saskatchewan. I only have flown over it many times. I figure it is mainly flat farming country with nothing to see. But BC coast is nice isnt it.

I want to see the 3 big Great Lakes some day. Great for a holiday and fishing. I mean I have been to Lake Ontario and Erie cuz they are closer but the 3 big ones are beautiful I hear. Great cottage country. So you and your Mrs just come on up here and enjoy the scenery and fish that you can keep and throw on the grill.

Gills, you will be surprised if you see all 5 of The Great Lakes (Huron, Michigan, Superior, Ontario, and Erie). They hold 21-22% of the world's surface fresh water and have a total surface of 80,545 square miles. Most of the blizzards in that area come off of Lake Michigan. My great-grandmother lived in Alberta and is buried there. My husband and I want to take the 1,200 mile train ride across Canada; we have seen part of it but I hear that it is absolutely beautiful from one end to the other. That's on our "bucket list" of things to do before we die.

[Big Gills]

Hey Bugsy, I love that idea of a Bucket List and really need to make one too. I think that is great to do a big trip like that most likely when hubby retires eh? Oh get use to hearing eh especially in eastern Canada. hahaha You will most likely be taking VIA rail across Canada and will get lots of sleep through Manitoba and Saskatchewan and also a good book will be necessary. I am not one for miles of flat land. I am into oceans and mountains. Alberta is a great province and I miss it. Nice friendly people and low humidity and not crazy hot and big fat fluffy clouds and the Rockies which are beautiful. I bet you both will have a wonderful trip together. Yes I must get over to those 3 big Great Lakes and check them out. I want to get a boat out on them and spend days out on the water. I just love water. So peaceful and relaxing. Oh one thing I also want to do is take the train through the mountains. I hear the train is actually on the side of the mountains and they have glass roof so you can look up and see everything. I have heard that is quite amazing and it is highly recommended.

[RoadToad]

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[HURRICANEBOB]

OH its the weather....


OMG......I thought I had the chills from a flu.

[Big Gills]

OH its the weather....


OMG......I thought I had the chills from a flu.

Oh Bob you silly goose get outside and rake some leaves. haha