Is it me or are Canadians.....
Jul 30th 2006, 3:45 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
Calgary has a train in the form of intra-city transportation (aka LRT). Calgary's LRT is the most heavily used in North America for a city of its size. Here is a photo of Edmonton's LRT, Calgary's is even better.
And fwiw I once rode a block heater from Winnipeg to Moose Jaw.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:47 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Hangman
Yep sure going to get to Toronto or Vancouver riding that.
Now you're picking the flysh*t out of the pepper.
Now you're picking the flysh*t out of the pepper.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:48 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
Yeah, the C-train adds a lot of weight to your 'yeah, we have trains' argument... I think most Calgarians still prefer to fly from Dalhousie to Chinook Centre.
I can make it in less than 20 minutes is that flying.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:48 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
I said "intra-city" transportation. "Intra" means "inside".
Jul 30th 2006, 3:49 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
And fwiw I once rode a block heater from Winnipeg to Moose Jaw.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:49 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
You're ignoring culture. Most Canadians LIKE driving, LIKE doing long road trips, LIKE the concept of a journey... it's part of the culture of North America. Given a cheap flight from Victoria to Calgary versus a three day cruise in a ragtop with a good sound system, I think most Canadians would choose the later. I sure as hell would.
A lot of people on Vancouver Island would probably like to have the airfares between the mainland and the island increased... if only to keep more mainlanders off the island.
A lot of people on Vancouver Island would probably like to have the airfares between the mainland and the island increased... if only to keep more mainlanders off the island.
Actually I t hink a huge sign stating that Vancouver Island is now full and not accepting any more permanent residents but visitors are welcome for short stays!
Jul 30th 2006, 3:50 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by oceanMDX
I said "intra-city" transportation. "Intra" means "inside".
You know sometimes you just get real tiresome and this is one of those times.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:52 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Mornin' everyone!
Jul 30th 2006, 3:52 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Hangman
I know what it means.
You know sometimes you just get real tiresome and this is one of those times.
You know sometimes you just get real tiresome and this is one of those times.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:53 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Calgal
Mornin' everyone!
Jul 30th 2006, 3:54 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Hangman
Mornin' Luv.
Mornng handsome - hows my favourite steve?
Jul 30th 2006, 3:55 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Hangman
Mornin' Luv.
Like the new Avatar - I can picture you sitting there looking like that right now...lol
Jul 30th 2006, 3:56 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by willmore
Mornng handsome - hows my favourite steve?
Feeling not too bad these days, you know could be better, could be a whole lot worse.
Stress Echo-Cardiogram this coming Thursday.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:57 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Calgal
Did I choose a bad time? lol
Like the new Avatar - I can picture you sitting there looking like that right now...lol
Like the new Avatar - I can picture you sitting there looking like that right now...lol
Just dealing with the local riff raff.
Jul 30th 2006, 3:59 pm
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Re: Is it me or are Canadians.....
Originally Posted by Hangman
Mornin' M'Dear.
Feeling not too bad these days, you know could be better, could be a whole lot worse.
Stress Echo-Cardiogram this coming Thursday.
Feeling not too bad these days, you know could be better, could be a whole lot worse.
Stress Echo-Cardiogram this coming Thursday.
Let us know the results please.And you have to stop getting into these barroom brawls - you know it isnt good for your heart!