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"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada) 03/01/2016 at 23:14 • Filed to: None

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Canada exists, just sayin’. We have Tim Hortons, and a cool Prime Minister, and Nissan Skylines. And there’s plenty of room, considering we’re one of the least densely populated countries on Earth.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:17

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Don’t give them ideas. I enjoy my peaceful solitude.

Sweet Trav > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:17

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Yamahog and I can commute from Windsor if things get really bad.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:18

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If you know who gets elected, would I be allowed to seek refuge in Canada? I speak a little French as well if that would help persuade you to let me in.

RyanFrew > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:18

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It’s so rare, as an American, to look at a map of Canada that goes beyond the southern provinces. Such a massive country.....

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Sweet Trav 03/01/2016 at 23:20

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I consider Windsor a lame version of Detroit. It’s not as bad, but still easily the worst in Ontario.

CB > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:20

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If we get some Oppos up here, we can get a Micra racing team going!

not for canada - australian in disguise > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 03/01/2016 at 23:21

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Yes.

You’ll have to build a snow fort in the middle of Nunavut and live in it without heating. But it’s still better than Lord Voldemort Trump

RyanFrew > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:21

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Ignorant question: How are territories governed differently from provinces?

*my computer didn’t come with Google.

whoarder is tellurium > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:22

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I like Canadians.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:23

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Well... That is the lesser of two evils.

not for canada - australian in disguise > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:23

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Hell yes!

wafflesnfalafel > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:24

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I don’t know... Vancouver traffic just p***es me off and Victoria keeps piping their raw sewage into Puget Sound. I will give you points for all the really good and super cheap craft beer up there though.

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:24

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Yeah but it's colder up there than it is here in Ohio

CB > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 03/01/2016 at 23:24

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But what about the Hammer? Or Shwa?

not for canada - australian in disguise > RyanFrew 03/01/2016 at 23:24

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The Territories are basically like the territories of the US, they have a government, but they have to go through the federal government to do pretty much anything. Provinces have their own jurisdiction, territories do not.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > RyanFrew 03/01/2016 at 23:25

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Territories are governed by the Federal Government, whereas Provinces have their own provincial government.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:25

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You forgot Poutine!

But really, I’m Asian so I’d fit right in. I can has dual citizenship?

not for canada - australian in disguise > JR1 03/01/2016 at 23:25

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Actually, here in Northern Alberta (which is actually south of the centre of the province, don’t ask why), it’s actually quite nice. Temperatures have been in the single digits celsius for a few weeks now, and most of our snow is gone.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > whoarder is tellurium 03/01/2016 at 23:25

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We like you.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:26

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I’m not familiar with either of those.

CB > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 03/01/2016 at 23:27

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Hamilton or Oshawa?

scoob > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:27

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If I were to move, it’d be to Europe or Asia.

/SorryNotSorry

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:28

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I’m actually looking at firms in Vancouver.

CB > JR1 03/01/2016 at 23:28

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Go to one of the coasts, then. Sure, you get more snow out east, but it’s more temperate.

JR1 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:28

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Same here in Ohio. That's the El Niño for ya

not for canada - australian in disguise > scoob 03/01/2016 at 23:28

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HOW DARE YOU.

(I mean, given the opportunity, I’d totally move somewhere like Scotland or Wales, but shh.)

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:29

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Oh. I lived close to Hamilton for a year, but I’ve never been to Oshawa. And I’d consider Windsor worse than Hamilton.

Conan > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:30

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The girlfriend (and I) are looking at UBC. We’d totally look for neat cars while up there.

Conan > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:30

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I would totally take part in Spec Micra.

yamahog > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 03/01/2016 at 23:31

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I’ve lived in NY and LA, and spent plenty of time in Miami and Chicago. Walking around in Detroit doesn’t cause me any more concern that it would in any other city, and if anything, I feel safer in most areas of Detroit I visit (Corktown, Midtown, Greektown, etc) because there are less crowds.

garagemonkee > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:31

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Other than having to get my work experience certified by Red Seal, I’m into it.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:32

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I’m in.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > yamahog 03/01/2016 at 23:32

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You’re all set then. Although I’d recommend Leamington. It’s a bit nicer.

JR1 > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:32

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Good point.

Slant6 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:33

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Regardless of who wins I really want to visit again and possibly work there. My grandparents have a house in Magog (town in Quebec). I thought about going for school.

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:34

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Until you guys fix your crappy internet cap issues, I will put up with 4 years of Supreme Chancellor Trump. 60GB/month is straight up retarded.

CB > Conan 03/01/2016 at 23:34

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My dad went to UB-Ski a long while ago. Loved it. Just be ready to pay a lot for housing.

yamahog > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:35

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Honestly, I’d love to. Most likely Southern Ontario because of work.

Conan > CB 03/01/2016 at 23:35

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Yeah. It’ll be way higher than Virginia prices. Some of the other places my girlfriend is looking at make it seem tame though (Tufts is outside of Boston.)

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:38

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Princess Auto here I come! Also which Canada is best Canada?

not for canada - australian in disguise > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 03/01/2016 at 23:38

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Lower Canada is best Canada because SO BRITISH.

1111111111111111111111 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:40

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I wouldn’t mind moving north. I love the trailer park boys, and northern exposure. Not to mention decent healthcare. It would all be about finding a job that pays what I make here.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:42

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Can you describe PEI in a sentence? I feel like’s it a snobbier version of Martha’s Vineyard.

Chasaboo > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:42

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I’ll stick with SoCal bro. We have hot girls, hot weather, hot cars. Hell, most of us here don’t even realize there’s an election going on.

not for canada - australian in disguise > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 03/01/2016 at 23:42

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Potatoes and a bridge.

Frank Grimes > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:45

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I vote canada for vice president in some kind of new north american unification.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:45

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Sounds like Idaho

not for canada - australian in disguise > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 03/01/2016 at 23:46

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It’s basically Idaho with more water.

scoob > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:46

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JINGS CRIVENS HELP ME BOAB!

someassemblyrequired > Sweet Trav 03/01/2016 at 23:46

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Drive south to FREEDOM!!!!

Blunion05 drives a pink S2000 (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:47

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It’s too cold, no thanks. I’d rather move to somewhere with a similar climate to mine.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:48

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#MAKECANADAGREATAGAIN

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Conan 03/01/2016 at 23:52

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Which campus? I’m in Kelowna, so you’d have a local Opponaut.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/01/2016 at 23:57

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Ive considered the idea...which is wonderful since I’ll be out of a job come end of August, i could hop right over

Dusty Ventures > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:00

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In fairness you’re one of the least densely populated countries because 90% of Canada is like Australia: Ice Age Edition. Everything wants to kill you, and if it doesn’t your nose will freeze off your face.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Dusty Ventures 03/02/2016 at 00:00

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Canada is basically Australia with different accents, no utes, and snow.

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > Dusty Ventures 03/02/2016 at 00:06

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Canada has one advantage, no spiders that will kill you or jump on to your face.

Dusty Ventures > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:10

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Bottom 250 km of Canada: the nicest place in the world full of the nicest people in the world

The rest of Canada: Polar bears with teeth made of hardened icicles will devour you in your sleep

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:19

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I can has R34??

sdwarf36 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:19

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Funny-When I got back for NZ , my description I had of the people were “Canadians with a good tans.” (Meant as a 5 start compliment.)

sdwarf36 > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:23

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How soon till you have to build a (snow) wall-and pay for it?

sdwarf36 > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 03/02/2016 at 00:25

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Starring for my wife-shes French Canadian-and is condement challenged.

someassemblyrequired > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 03/02/2016 at 00:38

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Cold Hawaii, complete with red dirt.

Alex from Toronto > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:43

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Wow, today I learned.

For Sweden > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:52

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So Canada is like Australia, except Canada sucks

Conan > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 03/02/2016 at 00:54

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Vancouver, unfortunately, but not an insurmountable distance. Way closer than now!

Conan > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 03/02/2016 at 00:55

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This is a big deal to my arachnophobic girlfriend.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:57

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There really isn’t as much room as people imagine. The maps are not to scale, 90% of the population is within 100 miles of the US border, and most of the remainder is muskeg.

That said, I lived there for a while. The food was great and I lost weight like crazy on it. I also love Canadians and they can’t tell I’m not one of them, which is pretty awesome.

It’s too bad actual immigration is such a pain...

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:58

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Idaho island: Now with fewer white supremacists and guns.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 00:59

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With you on Scotland. I feel at home there. That’s why I live where I do.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > wafflesnfalafel 03/02/2016 at 01:02

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Vancouver = Portland North

Victoria cannot pipe their sewage into Puget Sound because Vancouver Island doesn’t come anywhere near it.

GUYMANDUDE > 1111111111111111111111 03/02/2016 at 01:34

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Healthcare sucks. Free doesn’t = good. +1 for northern exposure

GUYMANDUDE > Frank Grimes 03/02/2016 at 01:37

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Or vote for Ted Cruz

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 01:51

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Honestly, if I moved from the U.S. to Canada, I think the hardest adjustment would be dealing with higher prices/reduced availability of goods ordered online. Shirts, energy bars, shoes, Soylent, etc. - things come to my door quickly and cheaply. But otherwise I could see myself enjoying British Columbia (or possibly Calgary if push came to shove) since I already live in the Pacific Northwest. Got any clerical jobs in accounts payable/accounts receivable?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 02:36

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and COW’s ice cream, can’t forget the ice cream.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 03/02/2016 at 02:38

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Just move to Vancouver, plenty of Asians there.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart 03/02/2016 at 02:40

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The east cost is as nice as the west coast, but far cheaper to live in. They also have lots of good sea food.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > yamahog 03/02/2016 at 02:43

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They are already pushing $50k for a ok one.

Nauraushaun > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 06:23

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Australia. Even less populated, even more Skylines. Utes too.

Wacko > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/02/2016 at 07:24

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But they don’t have the best poutine

yamahog > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 03/02/2016 at 07:32

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Wait what

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 08:53

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I could Canada...preferably Vancouver.

wiffleballtony > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 09:15

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Look, I love Canada. I love Tim Hortons. But here’s the thing, it’s cold. You still have snotty Quebecois. It’s cold. I have too many relatives there. Its cold. Frankly, Justin Trudeau is an idiot too. And I’d have to leave all my guns behind.

The Ghost of Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 09:21

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Tekamul > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 09:49

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I’d only have to move 42 miles, so it may be a consideration. I would still need, like, a job, and my prospects drop quickly on the other side of the border.

Birddog > not for canada - australian in disguise 03/02/2016 at 09:50

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Canada is an attractive option but I hear your Beer is really pricey. That’s a deal breaker.

Shmevans > RyanFrew 03/02/2016 at 11:41

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You’re right, but everyone who lives here lives in that little bit you can see at the top of the US map. HIIIII!

Shmevans > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 03/02/2016 at 11:46

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It’s really only mobile internet that sucks. I have 300GB/month at home for like $50CAD/month and a lot are unlimited now. Mobile on the other hand is stupid. I have a shitload of data and I have 6GB/month. The norm is like 2. And it’s mega expensive to have a lot. I have just had my plan for so long that it’s still somewhat affordable.

Shmevans > wiffleballtony 03/02/2016 at 11:51

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Yes, Tim Horton’s is great. You don’t have to deal with French Canadians unless you actually live in Quebec (or Ottawa), really. I’m sorry about your relatives, that’s a drag. Prime Minister Centrefold is okay so far. Bring your guns, just don’t carry them around with you and keep ‘em locked up at home. And yeah, a little chilly. Buy a toque and stop crying.

Shmevans > Birddog 03/02/2016 at 11:55

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You get what you pay for. Yours is pricey too for golden bottled water. 7% is quite common for our independent “craft” brewers if you are looking for strength. The selection of good beer down there is terrible, but I’ll agree, it’s crazy cheap.

Birddog > Shmevans 03/02/2016 at 12:15

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I’m in no way a Beer snob. I went through that phase when I was in my 20s-30s and don’t miss it.

Just looking at the Beer Store website shows MGD for $40.95 CAD on special. That’s 30.41 U.S.

I can get that same case of 24 for $18.99 at my local Grocery.

We have stores like Binny’s Beverage Depot that have a hell of a selection of beers. There’s no shortage of wallet draining “Craft” beer there.

Shmevans > Birddog 03/02/2016 at 12:26

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Oh how I long for a day when our Beer/Liquor stores aren’t government-run. :( Maybe I should move to Quebec! Can’t argue with 35% off our prices though. You win that round.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 03/02/2016 at 12:43

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For home internet, we have $60/month for unlimited data and 56 mbps download speed.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart 03/02/2016 at 12:45

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Come to the Okanagan! It’s half-way between Vancouver and Calgary, and in the summer, it looks like this.

Gorgeous, huh?

wiffleballtony > Shmevans 03/02/2016 at 13:54

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I’m pretty sure my guns wouldn’t be legal in Canada, seeing as how theyre illegal in California. I’m also pretty sure a toque wouldn’t cut it. I get cold if it’s below 35 degrees C.

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 03/02/2016 at 14:24

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The problem is I work for my ISP, so I get 150/25 unlimited for $0/month. Kind tough to beat that.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 03/02/2016 at 14:32

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Fair enough.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 03/02/2016 at 21:04

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For sure.

wafflesnfalafel > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 03/02/2016 at 21:46

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http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editor…

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > wafflesnfalafel 03/02/2016 at 21:55

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They’re still a long way from Puget Sound. Nite that in that article they mention the actual names of the bodies of water around the city.

That's pretty amazing, no doubt.