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    And swell the song both loud and long
    Till rocks and forest quiver!
    God save our Queen and Heaven bless
    The Maple Leaf forever!

    Happy Canada Day!
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    Never heard of it before. But yeah, Happy Canada Day NelsonPipeClub....eh.
    Is this comparable to independance day or thanksgiving or something here in the US?
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    It's comparable to Independance Day. Though we didn't get full independance (i.e. our constitution was patriated) until 1982. The Maple Leaf forever was our unofficial national anthem (in English Canada) for the better part of the country's existance. It's an up-tempo, rousing march that sings of military conquest and victory in the Seven Year's War (aka The French and Indian War) against the French --- who have been seeking revenge ever since with poutine, phenominally attractive Quebecois women, and the occaisional constitutional crisis.
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      CommentAuthornightcap
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2008 edited
     # 4
    'tis a beautiful day!!
    We've got the B.B.Q going, a couple 24's of steam whistle, and well....no canadian snuff but... a couple of guys are smoking dumaurier????
    Happy canada day.......

    ......."who have been seeking revenge ever since with poutine, phenominally attractive Quebecois women, and the occaisional constitutional crisis."......

    you forgot constantly complaining about everything!
    But, you gotta love those Habs!! 25 cups and counting
    • CommentAuthorJava
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2008
     # 5
    .......But, you gotta love those Habs!! 25 cups and counting......

    This made perfect sense to me, but the Brits and probably most of the Americans must be scratching their heads........

    Have Fun,
    Java
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      CommentAuthorbob
    • CommentTimeJul 2nd 2008
     # 6
    Halibut juice?????
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      CommentAuthorstitch
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008
     # 7
    I feel a special kinship for Canadians - mom and dad were born in Canada and immigrated to the USA in the 30's. I have cousins from Montreal to Vancouver. Many fond memories of summers weekends camping and fishing up in Rockies with my male cousins, and uncles. Caught my first trout and had my first beer - Labatts - on one of those trips. The moms and daughters stayed home and we brought back lots of fish!
    • CommentAuthorJava
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008
     # 8
    I've been meaning to ask you, stitch. Do sing bass? Play electric, upright, tuba?

    Cheers,
    Java
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      CommentAuthorstitch
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008
     # 9
    Happy to talk about my bass obsessions. I play electric. Very diverse musical interests - blues, rock, reggae, bosa nova, surf instrumental ...really anything with a good groove.I have two basses - The Fender P Bass copy with upgraded pickup and bridge has a pretty aggressive sound and can be slapped to good effect. Great for rock and funk. For jazz or when I need a softer sound I prefer my Carvin B4 fretless (ok it has inlaid lines and dots on the ebony neck for reference). I had them make me one a couple years ago, and it's an amazing instrument. Ferrari Red too with black chrome tuners. Thinking about getting a five string....
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      CommentAuthorbob
    • CommentTimeJul 3rd 2008
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    I've only played a carvin once I thought it was a sweet bass. I've only got a jazz like bass (its a fender but not quite a jazz really). It's got frets.
    • CommentAuthorJava
    • CommentTimeJul 4th 2008
     # 11
    Cool. My main bass has always been a '79 Peavey T-40. I'm the original owner. For back-up, or when I want an active, I've got a Cort Curbow 4. I really want a P-bass right now, but being poor (children are expensive!) I'm watching e-bay for a decent clone to fix up.

    Cheers,
    Java
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      CommentAuthorLazarus
    • CommentTimeJul 4th 2008 edited
     # 12
    So why are they called 'Habs'? (asks the ignorant Brit)

    PS Belated 'Happy Canada day'
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      CommentAuthorbob
    • CommentTimeJul 4th 2008
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    java if children are expensive shouldn't you be able to trade one for a few basses???
    Even though I'am sure everyone can tell this is just a joke in poor taste, if I thought you'd take it seriously I'd never even begin to make a joke like that.
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    It comes from les habitants, one of the original names of the french settlers in (what is now) Quebec. Canadien/Canadian was used to refer to them as well when the Anglos still considered themselves Britons in the 1750's or so.
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      CommentAuthornightcap
    • CommentTimeJul 4th 2008
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    LOL!!!!! Halibut juice.............
    Classic!!!!!

    I'm just picturing what that would taste like............. buh!
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      CommentAuthorLazarus
    • CommentTimeJul 4th 2008
     # 16
    Thanks Nelson - you learn something new everyday!
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      CommentAuthornightcap
    • CommentTimeJul 4th 2008
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    sorry
    I''m still stuck on the fish.
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    • CommentAuthordajawu
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008
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    Don't halibut look retarded with those eyes? Did you know that halibut are born to swim vertically like most fish. After a certain amount of time then roll over on their sides and become bottom fish for the rest of their lives. They taste great too, I ordered halibut at this high class restaurant once and it was the best I've ever had!
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    They are fun to catch as well. When I was in Alaska, 20-30 pounds was about the average size we caught, but we did catch quite a few 60-80 pounds and 1 that hit 96 pounds.
    • CommentAuthordajawu
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008
     # 20
    Wow nice catch! Catch and Release or did you get a few months worth of seafood?
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      CommentAuthorbob
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008
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    I'am going to make some hallibut this weekend yae.
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      CommentAuthorstitch
    • CommentTimeJul 6th 2008
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    I think they live on scallops and shrimp. No wonder they are so tasty!
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    Any mention of Halibut and I immediately think of Monty Python.

    "What do you want with your jugged fish ?"
    "Halibut"
    "The jugged fish IS halibut".
    "Well, what fish have you got that isn't jugged ?"
    "Rabbit".
    "What, rabbit fish ?"
    "Umm ... yes, it's got fins".
    "Is it dead ?"
    "Well, it was coughing up blood last night".
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    dajawu, I was up in Alaska for 2 weeks and between Dolly Vardon, Halibut, Salmon & Steelhead, I sent home over 200 pounds of frozen fillets. Sent half of it to my Dad and the other 1/2 home. We did a lot of catch and release but the fishing was so good I was able to keep some and release some. Even had a 52 pounds salmon mounted. It was a great trip that I would love to do again. But the next time I would fly or take a cruise up there. Driving took forever but there was lots to see all the way up.
    • CommentAuthordajawu
    • CommentTimeJul 7th 2008 edited
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    Trout sounds like a great time! Have you ever watched the Alaska Adventure on Discovery Network? I think that is the name, but it is something like that. Shows 4 groups of people trying to survive in Alaska for 3 months. Great show/documentary to watch if you enjoy that type of stuff.

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