And I'll try and answer.
If not, I'll make something up that might be interesting. :D

Were you a fan of the Montreal Expos (before they moved to D.C. and became the Nationals in 2005)?

I know tge new Degrassi eps film on a studio but Kids of Degrassi St and even the old Degrassi Jr High / Degrassi High seemed to shoot on location. Soooo my question is- is there a real degrassi st in Toronto?

One of my good friends lives in Montreal. He hates it. Do you like Montreal?  Do you speak French fluently too?

Were you a fan of the Montreal Expos (before they moved to D.C. and became the Nationals in 2005)?

Yes, I was a fan of the Expos...and also a fan of the Blue Jays. I did not transfer my loyalties to the Nationals (I think they have the best record in Baseball right now.)

I know tge new Degrassi eps film on a studio but Kids of Degrassi St and even the old Degrassi Jr High / Degrassi High seemed to shoot on location. Soooo my question is- is there a real degrassi st in Toronto?

One of my good friends lives in Montreal. He hates it. Do you like Montreal?  Do you speak French fluently too?


There is a De Grassi street in Toronto. But the school they used wasn't on Degrassi street, but pretty close by. I have passed by that school many times, but never been inside, nor did I ever see them shoot on location there. I have seen some of the actors/actresses though, in the Toronto area.

Montreal and Toronto are 2 different cities. Montreal is still quite European.
I can get by in French...just don't ask me to write anything in French (that would belong in the wrongest thread category)

What's the temperature over there in Montreal?

That's so cool. I totally wanna visit Toronto now!!!! Gonna add it to my road trip itinerary for after I win the lotto! :-)

What's the temperature over there in Montreal?


Forecast for the next week...highs of 80F all week.
Don't visit Montreal in December or January. Brrrrr.

Yes, I was a fan of the Expos...and also a fan of the Blue Jays. I did not transfer my loyalties to the Nationals (I think they have the best record in Baseball right now.)

Cool. I do remember you mentioning something in the baseball thread about the 1981 postseason, which was the only time the Expos got there.

And yes, the Nationals do currently have the best MLB record. I sure hope they win the NL East division.

I visited Montreal once and loved it and have always wanted to visit Toronto. 

I visited Montreal once and loved it and have always wanted to visit Toronto.


Toronto:

http://www.geostoronto.com/files/photos/canada_ontario_toronto_canada.jpg

Montreal:

http://balanceoffood.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55214ffbe88340163058a18df970d-800wi

^ Lovely. I would like to go to those places someday. :)

^ Lovely. I would like to go to those places someday. :)

I know you are a baseball fan, the Jays play at Rogers Centre, just to the left at the tall tower (CN tower)  in the Toronto photo. (The curved shaped white roof building is the Rogers Centre)

What do you know about The Montreal Screwjob?

What do you know about The Montreal Screwjob?

I didn't watch it but heard of it and watched clips at a later date. You are talking about the Bret Hart wrestling match against Shaun Michaels, right?...and not the weekend I spent in Montreal in 1988.

I didn't watch it but heard of it and watched clips at a later date. You are talking about the Bret Hart wrestling match against Shaun Michaels, right?...and not the weekend I spent in Montreal in 1988.


It was November 9th 1997. Bret Hart should've kept the title that night but he chose to screw himself and go to WCW.

I know you are a baseball fan, the Jays play at Rogers Centre, just to the left at the tall tower (CN tower)  in the Toronto photo. (The curved shaped white roof building is the Rogers Centre)



Oh yes. If I ever visit Toronto, I will definitely want to visit that stadium. So far I have visited two stadiums other than Dodger Stadium: AT&T Park (home of the Giants) and Petco Park (home of the Padres), both on my cruise earlier this year.

Robertson Davies  Now there was a writer.  :)

Robertson Davies  Now there was a writer.  :)

Many of my female schoolmates liked his books since he was from the area. I'm not an avid reader. I do remember reading a short story (or play??) of his in high-school. It might have been a required reading, I just don't remember the title at all.
(See? I told ya I wasn't an avid reader.)

Oh yes. If I ever visit Toronto, I will definitely want to visit that stadium. So far I have visited two stadiums other than Dodger Stadium: AT&T Park (home of the Giants) and Petco Park (home of the Padres), both on my cruise earlier this year.


I've been to both ballparks in Toronto (They were at Exhibition stadium before 1989), and I visited both ballparks in Montreal. The "Big-O" and "Jarry Park"
I have also seen games at Yankee Stadium and the one in Philadelphia. I'd like to see a game at Wrigley field, or Fenway park, in my lifetime.
I've been to many little league games too. I used to coach it, years ago. Kids are fun but there's always 1 or 2 that are challenging to deal with.

Do you follow the CFL? Have you ever been to an Argos game?

Do you follow the CFL?

No. Or I should say "barely".


Have you ever been to an Argos game?

No.

Is there a good website that explains the rules of baseball in layman's terms?

Is there a good website that explains the rules of baseball in layman's terms?

I have followed baseball since I was 5 and never had to check a website for that.  When I coached Little league, no internet at that time and we used a "how to play baseball" book for little league (young people).

I glanced over http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_rules and it seemed to make sense to me.

I have followed baseball since I was 5 and never had to check a website for that.  When I coached Little league, no internet at that time and we used a "how to play baseball" book for little league (young people).

I glanced over http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_rules and it seemed to make sense to me.
Many thanks

I've been to both ballparks in Toronto (They were at Exhibition stadium before 1989), and I visited both ballparks in Montreal. The "Big-O" and "Jarry Park"
I have also seen games at Yankee Stadium and the one in Philadelphia. I'd like to see a game at Wrigley field, or Fenway park, in my lifetime.
I've been to many little league games too. I used to coach it, years ago. Kids are fun but there's always 1 or 2 that are challenging to deal with.


In addition, I have passed by Wrigley Field, when I went to Chicago with my family in 1994. Also, I've probably passed by Angel Stadium several times on the freeway when we've gone into Orange County.

Also, for the record, I have not seen any ballgames in stadiums other than Dodger Stadium.

None of you baseball fans have been anywhere until you have been to Fenway  ;)

Is there a good website that explains the rules of baseball in layman's terms?


The best way would be to get a fan and have him/her explain it while you watch a game.  Trying to read the rules doesn't quite do it.

The best way would be to get a fan and have him/her explain it while you watch a game.  Trying to read the rules doesn't quite do it.

I agree. And when the fan explains it, you may have many questions. It takes a long time to learn the game. It's not as easy as "throw the ball, knock down as many pins as you can" bowling.

None of you baseball fans have been anywhere until you have been to Fenway  ;)

I tried to get to Fenway, but my car went through Bill Buckner's legs.  ;)

I agree. And when the fan explains it, you may have many questions. It takes a long time to learn the game. It's not as easy as "throw the ball, knock down as many pins as you can" bowling.

Watching a game is one way to learn, but it's not quite that simple either. Sure, a batter needs to be able to hit his way on base... but you never know if a bad play will be made by the defense or anything like that. It might help to watch the games on a regular basis.




I tried to get to Fenway, but my car went through Bill Buckner's legs.  ;)

LOL! :D

I tried to get to Fenway, but my car went through Bill Buckner's legs.  ;)


;D

Too bad you can't get here.  I hear the tickets here are now going for less than tickets to the Pawtucket Red Sox(farm team). 

;D

Too bad you can't get here.  I hear the tickets here are now going for less than tickets to the Pawtucket Red Sox(farm team).

My car made it through Buckner's legs, but now it has a huge Bucky Dent in it, can't go.

Which Park in Philadelphia, The Vet or Citizens Bank? I've only been to Citizens Bank Park once; I've been to the Vet,
or Veterans Stadium, too many times to count and I've been to Connie Mack a few times. Of the three, Citizens Bank
Park is the best. The only other Yard Ive been to is Camden Yards.

I see that no one has brought up hockey yet, why do I get the feeling that when they finally do get to playing we will
be at odds the whole season?  ::) 

Which Park in Philadelphia, The Vet or Citizens Bank?


The Vet. Saw Steve Carlton pitch.


I see that no one has brought up hockey yet, why do I get the feeling that when they finally do get to playing we will
be at odds the whole season?  ::) 


Depends what team you cheer for. I'm taking a wild guess it's Philadelphia.  I'm not a Philly fan, but Philly Vs Pittsburgh last year was the most exciting series I saw in a long time.  I like Claude Giroux.

The Vet. Saw Steve Carlton pitch.


Chances are I was at the same game. I like The Vet, it was such a rat hole it was intimidating.


Depends what team you cheer for. I'm taking a wild guess it's Philadelphia.  I'm not a Philly fan, but Philly Vs Pittsburgh last year was the most exciting series I saw in a long time.  I like Claude Giroux.

That series will go down as one of the great ones. There is no love lost between the cities.

The Boy and I are die hard Flyer fans. When the Flyers are on, my wife locks herself in her room so as not hear us. It don't work,
even the neighbors down the street know when the flyers are on.

I had to set The Boy right though, when he played roller hockey he was a Maple Leaf fan. I still have a custom made Jonas Hoglund
sweater hanging in my basement. 

Chances are I was at the same game. I like The Vet, it was such a rat hole it was intimidating.


The game was in July 1978, against Houston. 


That series will go down as one of the great ones. There is no love lost between the cities.



I saw that.  Crosby's a great player but one day he's gonna get the living shyt kicked out of him because of his antics. 



I had to set The Boy right though, when he played roller hockey he was a Maple Leaf fan. I still have a custom made Jonas Hoglund
sweater hanging in my basement. 


BURN THE SWEATER!!!!  :D

I might like the Leafs less than you do.

What groups are you familar with from the 70's from Montreal?

What groups are you familar with from the 70's from Montreal?


You mean musical groups? bands?

You mean musical groups? bands?


Yes.

Gino Vanelli, Patsy Gallant, Pagliaro were from the Montreal area. April Wine was based in Montreal but they were from the East coast. French bands and singers like Harmonium and Rene Simard were popular in the 70s.  Any particular artist you were asking about?

Why are Montrealians....Montrealers? So fond of breakfast 

Why are Montrealians....Montrealers? So fond of breakfast

It's "Montrealers".  O0    Why are they so fond of breakfast? Not sure what you mean... I eat breakfast...everyone I know eats breakfast... Do people not eat breakfast in California much?  Noit sure what you are asking.

Gino Vanelli, Patsy Gallant, Pagliaro were from the Montreal area. April Wine was based in Montreal but they were from the East coast. French bands and singers like Harmonium and Rene Simard were popular in the 70s.  Any particular artist you were asking about?


Nah just wondering in general....  ;)

Nah just wondering in general....  ;)

Music from the Toronto area was better than Montreal's music in the 1970s.

It's "Montrealers".  O0    Why are they so fond of breakfast? Not sure what you mean... I eat breakfast...everyone I know eats breakfast... Do people not eat breakfast in California much?  Noit sure what you are asking.


We eat breakfast but apparently it's a big deal in Montreal (according to my friend & a friend from here who went to visit them) they love breakfast more than the average human....or so I'm told

We eat breakfast but apparently it's a big deal in Montreal (according to my friend & a friend from here who went to visit them) they love breakfast more than the average human....or so I'm told


I've not heard this trend before but it's entirely possible for 2 reasons.
1) Lots of Europeans in Montreal, and many of then French. They enjoy their coffee with Baguettes (bread). When I travelled around Europe in the 1980s, I stayed in youth hostels. Breakfast was a very popular meal there.  Good luck for me trying to get cereal there. Nope. Lots of scrambled eggs available, long thin baguettes. Lots of bread.
2) When I visited Montreal (often) in the 80s, 90s, early 2000s, they have some clubs open till 3 or 4 am...people then get together after that for a bite to eat. They call it breakfast. I know..I've participated  ;D

I've not heard this trend before but it's entirely possible for 2 reasons.
1) Lots of Europeans in Montreal, and many of then French. They enjoy their coffee with Baguettes (bread). When I travelled around Europe in the 1980s, I stayed in youth hostels. Breakfast was a very popular meal there.  Good luck for me trying to get cereal there. Nope. Lots of scrambled eggs available, long thin baguettes. Lots of bread.
2) When I visited Montreal (often) in the 80s, 90s, early 2000s, they have some clubs open till 3 or 4 am...people then get together after that for a bite to eat. They call it breakfast. I know..I've participated  ;D


Makes sense :-)

Have you been up the CN tower and did you enjoy it?

Also, are the Toronto Islands worth visiting?

I've been up the CN tower 5 or 6 times. It's a great view of the city. I'd recommend it ( unless the price is too steep or you have a fear of heights )
On a clear day you can see the mist rising up from Niagara falls, on the other side of Lake Ontario.

I haven' been to all the islands, only Centre island, a couple of times, it's a nice place to get away, great view of downtown. It's not on the top 10 things to do in Toronto, but if you are visiting and have the time, it's a nice play to go ( Centre island)

Have you been to Vancouver and did you like it?

Have you been to Vancouver and did you like it?


I've lived in Vancouver for a short time, am familiar with the city. I prefer the east coast to the west coast, lots of reasons but the #1 is probably because I grew up in the east coast & am used to it.

I've lived in Vancouver for a short time, am familiar with the city. I prefer the east coast to the west coast, lots of reasons but the #1 is probably because I grew up in the east coast & am used to it.


To me Vancouver and Toronto just both feel like Canada, I really enjoy both cities. :) But I'm sure to a Canadian, the differences are probably a lot more apparent. I've never actually spent months or years on end in either place too of course.

To me Vancouver and Toronto just both feel like Canada, I really enjoy both cities. :) But I'm sure to a Canadian, the differences are probably a lot more apparent. I've never actually spent months or years on end in either place too of course.


Yeah, there are huge diffenrences between Toronto and Vancouver. Vancouver has that west coast mentality, Toronto is a USA wannabe. (but a fail in that category  ;D)

Toronto is fast paced, Vancouver slower paced. Toronto is more strict on laws in general, Vancouver not so much.

I assume (by your post) you have been to both cities?  Which one do you like more?

Yeah, there are huge diffenrences between Toronto and Vancouver. Vancouver has that west coast mentality, Toronto is a USA wannabe. (but a fail in that category  ;D)

Toronto is fast paced, Vancouver slower paced. Toronto is more strict on laws in general, Vancouver not so much.

I assume (by your post) you have been to both cities?  Which one do you like more?


I have. I went back east earlier this year and spent about 9 days in Ontario, mostly in Toronto, and I've been up to Vancouver twice in the past year.

It's kind of a draw. As a city, I actually prefer Toronto. It's more exciting, it's bigger, and believe it or not, it's actually somewhat cheaper as well. But at the same time, Vancouver has a much better setting. You can literally take the city bus from downtown and go skiing or snowboarding! And the setting along the Salish Sea is overall a bit more scenic than Toronto's setting on Lake Ontario. Don't get me wrong though, Ontario is beautiful in its own way, especially the further north you go. I wouldn't mind retiring in the Georgia Bay region!

Toronto does seem a bit more Americanized too. I notice the younger people in Vancouver still have fairly noticeable accents, while people under 40 in Toronto, aside from an occasionally 'soary' or 'eh' pretty much sound like Californians.

Do you think Toronto has more in common with the eastern United States than it does with Western Canada? To me, all of Canada kind of has a similar feel to it (edit: That I've been to at least. I'm sure Quebec, Nunavut and Newfoundland feel every bit as foreign as Mexico!), Vancouver and Toronto even smell similar. But I wonder if Canadians would find California and New York State similar in the same way because of their American-ness.

Do you think Toronto has more in common with the eastern United States than it does with Western Canada? To me, all of Canada kind of has a similar feel to it (edit: That I've been to at least. I'm sure Quebec, Nunavut and Newfoundland feel every bit as foreign as Mexico!), Vancouver and Toronto even smell similar. But I wonder if Canadians would find California and New York State similar in the same way because of their American-ness.


Never thought about any of this, and really don't care about the similarities/differences. It's not my thing.
If you are curious, then post a topic like that if I you feel you want to do that...and I'm sure you probably will.

Never thought about any of this, and really don't care about the similarities/differences. It's not my thing.
If you are curious, then post a topic like that if I you feel you want to do that...and I'm sure you probably will.


Nah, I won't.

Um - do you prefer Tim Hortons or Starbucks?

Nah, I won't.

Um - do you prefer Tim Hortons or Starbucks?

Now that is an easy question to answer.  ;D
Since I don't like starbucks, I will chose Tim Hortons.

Now that is an easy question to answer.  ;D
Since I don't like starbucks, I will chose Tim Hortons.


I like Timmies better too. Much cheaper and I like their donuts and food too. I try to eat there as often as possible whenever I'm in Canada, just because it's so damn Canadian.  ;)

Whose idea was it to put the chevrons on the 401? Because once I saw how they worked (and how compliant the Canadians were in actually using them) I thought they were absolutely brilliant and I'd love to see America adopt them on a trial basis.

Are the chevrons also in other Canadian cities or just in Toronto?

Whose idea was it to put the chevrons on the 401? Because once I saw how they worked (and how compliant the Canadians were in actually using them) I thought they were absolutely brilliant and I'd love to see America adopt them on a trial basis.

Are the chevrons also in other Canadian cities or just in Toronto?


(Scratches head) I do remember seeing those on highways but dang I don't remember where. I thought for sure it was in the USA. Maybe the Seattle area?. Not sure.      But I like the idea of the Chevrons.

You saw them in the Toronto area. Where exactly?

(Scratches head) I do remember seeing those on highways but dang I don't remember where. I thought for sure it was in the USA. Maybe the Seattle area?. Not sure.      But I like the idea of the Chevrons.

You saw them in the Toronto area. Where exactly?


This was well over 10 years ago, but if my memory is correct I was just east of Toronto and heading westbound on the 401 Highway when I saw them.  And it was really cool, because almost like magic all the cars became neatly spaced apart.

This was well over 10 years ago, but if my memory is correct I was just east of Toronto and heading westbound on the 401 Highway when I saw them.  And it was really cool, because almost like magic all the cars became neatly spaced apart.


That's right, I remember now. It was near Ajax or Whitby or Oshawa, on the 401 where I saw them. That's just east of Toronto.

That's right, I remember now. It was near Ajax or Whitby or Oshawa, on the 401 where I saw them. That's just east of Toronto.


I must share with you sometime the story of when I was driving over the road and I took my younger brother along for one of my runs and we went to Toronto. Lots of funny things happened on that run...  ;D

I must share with you sometime the story of when I was driving over the road and I took my younger brother along for one of my runs and we went to Toronto. Lots of funny things happened on that run...  ;D


Sounds like fun, be glad to hear it.

Do you get annoyed when you find American coins in your change?  ;D

Do you get annoyed when you find American coins in your change?  ;D


On the contrary. I'm happy. REAL MONEY!!!!!  ;D

Back in the 90s I was happy when I found an American quarter. It was worth $1.35 or more CDN. 
We travel to the US about once a year. We need to collect those American coins to use them when we are there. We get American pennies often, the rest not so much.  They don't look at CDN currency in the US. I think it's equivalent to Monopoly money down there.. ;D

Do you currently favor any particular MLB or NHL team?

Do you currently favor any particular MLB or NHL team?


NHL teams? Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins, and the Red Wings.

MLB? Not sure if I favor a particular team anymore. It used to be the Expos since 1969. I liked the 1970s Pirates too. Later I liked the Jays.
Now? Unsure. 

NHL teams? Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins, and the Red Wings.

MLB? Not sure if I favor a particular team anymore. It used to be the Expos since 1969. I liked the 1970s Pirates too. Later I liked the Jays.
Now? Unsure.

Sounds good to me. :) I know I'd asked you at the beginning if you liked the Expos when they were the Expos, and you said you did, but not after they became the Nationals. And I hadn't seen any replies stating you were a fan of any particular team or not (or no replies on the MLB Season thread indicating so), so that's why I was curious.

As for the current Blue Jays, I know they have made some huge transactions this offseason.

Sounds good to me. :) I know I'd asked you at the beginning if you liked the Expos when they were the Expos, and you said you did, but not after they became the Nationals. And I hadn't seen any replies stating you were a fan of any particular team or not (or no replies on the MLB Season thread indicating so), so that's why I was curious.

As for the current Blue Jays, I know they have made some huge transactions this offseason.


Yes they did. Let's see how well the Jays do against NY, Bos, TB and Baltimore (who played really well last year). It will be a competitive division.

Yes they did. Let's see how well the Jays do against NY, Bos, TB and Baltimore (who played really well last year). It will be a competitive division.

My team, the Dodgers, will play all those teams next year, at various parts of the season. For the record, they will go to Toronto in July, right after the All-Star Break. It'll be the Dodgers' first time playing the Jays since 2007.

My team, the Dodgers, will play all those teams next year, at various parts of the season. For the record, they will go to Toronto in July, right after the All-Star Break. It'll be the Dodgers' first time playing the Jays since 2007.


Maybe Ted Lilly might start that game ( he played for the Jays several years ago). Beckett, Gonzalez & Crawford are also familiar with playing against Toronto.

I wonder of Lilly is the one major league player still active who played for both Toronto & Montreal. Not sure.

Maybe Ted Lilly might start that game ( he played for the Jays several years ago). Beckett, Gonzalez & Crawford are also familiar with playing against Toronto.

Hopefully he'll heal up from his injury which sidelined him for a good part of the '12 season. He wasn't very effective. Maybe they'll demote him to the bullpen when he's ready to be activated; who knows. I do know, however, that 2013 is the final year of his current contract.



I wonder of Lilly is the one major league player still active who played for both Toronto & Montreal. Not sure.

Maybe so; I never thought of that. He could very well be.

Maybe so; I never thought of that. He could very well be.


We almost could have added Vlad Guerrero to the list. He was signed to a minor league contract last year by the Jays, but he left after a few games.

Are you a fan of the show Trailer Park Boys?

Are you a fan of the show Trailer Park Boys?


I've seen the show before, I know it's quite famous here (In Canada), but I'm not really a fan.

Are you a fan of The Tragically Hip?

Are you a fan of The Tragically Hip?


Not really. I know I've said this elsewhere, but usually if a band/artist became popular after 1989, i'm not interested in their music. I stopped listening to music in/arund 1989 or 1990, I just didn't think music was very good anymore (or it's the generation gap thing)
There are some exceptions though, not many. I didn't mind several songs from the "Jagged little pill" album from about 1995 from Alanis Morissette.

There are some exceptions though, not many. I didn't mind several songs from the "Jagged little pill" album from about 1995 from Alanis Morissette.

I remember that album; it was her first successful album in the States (where four of its tracks were huge hits). Was she popular in Canada before then (that is, as a musician)?

I remember that album; it was her first successful album in the States (where four of its tracks were huge hits). Was she popular in Canada before then (that is, as a musician)?


Yes, she had some hits in Canada prior to that, I remember hearing them on the radio once in a while.

Yes, she had some hits in Canada prior to that, I remember hearing them on the radio once in a while.

I figured she might, given that she's from Canada, and you're there too. In fact, I have heard of some Canadian-born artists being successful there before the U.S. hears about them.

In fact, I have heard of some Canadian-born artists being successful there before the U.S. hears about them.

Like...most of them. Sometimes the US doesn't even get to listen to some great Canadian Music. Whistledog has created some good threads for Canadian music (from the 50s up to present day)...you might want to have a listen, if you have time.

Erm...Have you found those barrels of maple syrup yet?  ;)

I have read recently that everybody in Canada seems to hate Toronto. Is this true and, if so, what do you think the reason may be?

Are you a fan of the show Trailer Park Boys?


I am. It was shown on Comedy Central a few years ago. Absolutely brilliant.  :)

Like...most of them. Sometimes the US doesn't even get to listen to some great Canadian Music. Whistledog has created some good threads for Canadian music (from the 50s up to present day)...you might want to have a listen, if you have time.

I have had a look at several of his threads which deal with Canadian music...and I will listen to some of it when I have the time. But that will probably be sometime after tomorrow, as I will be quite busy tomorrow.

Erm...Have you found those barrels of maple syrup yet?  ;)

I have read recently that everybody in Canada seems to hate Toronto. Is this true and, if so, what do you think the reason may be?


A few reasons. One view is that most of Canada is quite rural, whereas Toronto is the largest city and quite urban.  Another view is that many people from Toronto think it's the center of the Universe. Another view is that Toronto is an American "wannabe", just wants to be like an American city. (Therefore more of less shunning or insulting the rest of Canada, as they want to be different).  Toronto wants an NFL team. It thinks it deserves one even more than L.A does, even though Toronto forgets it's not in the USA.
Many Canadians don't like the sports media from Toronto, because (as someone who has lived far away from Toronto or the Province of Ontario) a national sports network will concentrate more on Toronto sports teams, and just leave a little for the rest of the country. (This does happen often, but not everyday). Out most famous Canadian sports channel is TSN (The Sports Network). Most people outside Toronto call it "Toronto Sports Network" LOL

In general (not in all cases), I have found people from Toronto to be less friendly than the rest of Canada as well, and that doesn’t help other Canadians love them more either.

On the good side though, Toronto is very multicultural, but for the “racists” out there, another reason to hate Toronto. :-\\

Have you ever seen Rush in concert?

Have you ever seen Rush in concert?


No I haven't, not a fan of Rush really. I think Getty Lee's voice is  8-P, but I like some of their instrumentals (like parts of "The trees", "Subdivions", "La Villa Strangiata".  You'd think since I grew up in Toronto in the late 70s and 80s I'd like them. I'd say a large part of my buddies from high school did, just not me.

Anything?

Anything?


nothing at the moment, my mind is blank right now.

Hey Warped, what time is it>

nothing at the moment, my mind is blank right now.


Good question Howard. My mind feels blank often.

Hey Warped, what time is it>


It's 10pm, almost time for bed..so..

It's hammock time!  :D

Where were you when the lights went out?

Where were you when the lights went out?


With Snow White in the Conservatory with the Candlestick.

With Snow White in the Conservatory with the Candlestick.
Now we know!

I could have been with Snow White in the conservatory with rope, might have been more kinky.  :D

With Snow White in the Conservatory with the Candlestick.


where'd you put the candlestick?  ;)

where'd you put the candlestick?  ;)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8247/8494948031_df9d4d6987.jpg

do you watch Once Upon a Time?  Snow White kinda kicks ass in it!

do you watch Once Upon a Time?  Snow White kinda kicks ass in it!


Is that a TV show? I have not heard of it.

Is that a TV show? I have not heard of it.


It is... a good one...

Is that a TV show? I have not heard of it.


It airs Sundays on CTV at 7pm

Where was Gene Pitney when has was 24 hours from Tulsa?

Where was Gene Pitney when has was 24 hours from Tulsa?


Another dumb question  ::)

Answer: With your wife.

I dunno why you like to ask these stupid questions, sometimes to Howard too. If you think you are being funny/clever, it's not, it's just annoying.  :)

Where was Gene Pitney when has was 24 hours from Tulsa?


Assuming he was driving straight through, non-stop, on highways, he was pretty far away.  As far as Boston in the east or Los Angeles in the West. 

OR

Oaxaca, Mexico to the south or Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada to the north.

What color is the Canadian national flag?

What color is the Canadian national flag?


Red and white

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Canada/flagbig.GIF

Red and white

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Canada/flagbig.GIF
The same colours as the Japanese flag.

The same colours as the Japanese flag.


True. Red and white flags are kind of common, I guess. Poland, Denmark, Switzerland also have red and white. Turkey too?

When was the dawn of Aquarius?

When was the dawn of Aquarius?


You've been given a warning before.

Ask me a normal question about me, my country, fine I will try and answer. If you keep asking idiotic questions and making a continuous ass of yourself, I shall not respond to your moronic questions.

Got it?

>:(

You've been given a warning before.

Ask me a normal question about me, my country, fine I will try and answer. If you keep asking idiotic questions and making a continuous ass of yourself, I shall not respond to your moronic questions.

Got it?

>:(

Or anything else really. And I'll try and answer.
If not, I'll make something up that might be interesting. :D


The title of your topic is "Ask Me Anything" and your will try and answer, so I am following the directions.

The title of your topic is "Ask Me Anything" and your will try and answer, so I am following the directions.


So basically I have to suggest that this topic be closed or changed  because there are hundreds of members here who ask proper normal questions and only one of them is being a complete ass about it?

Do you take pleasure in being such an annoying ass?

So basically I have to suggest that this topic be closed or changed  because there are hundreds of members here who ask proper normal questions and only one of them is being a complete ass about it?

Do you take pleasure in being such an annoying ass?


Where has your sense of humour go to? You display great in other topics?

Where has your sense of humour go to? You display great in other topics?


Because you aren't funny.

Look. When you posted here


Where was Gene Pitney when has was 24 hours from Tulsa?


I told you that you were being annoying. You do the same thing in Howard's thread sometimes. I am not the only one who thinks you aren't being "funny" when you do that, but annoying. Did you know that?

Then you post another stupid question, which isn't funny, just annoying, a few hours after I have posted what I said to you. It isn't funny. If you were funny, I'd laugh, but it isn't funny, just annoying. Do you get that now?  Do you have the ability to understand that?  ???

So basically I have to suggest that this topic be closed or changed  because there are hundreds of members here who ask proper normal questions and only one of them is being a complete ass about it?

Do you take pleasure in being such an annoying ass?


Warped take it easy man he's not being insulting he's just following directions and no I'm not taking sides! calm down.

have you had dental surgery?

Because you aren't funny.

Look. When you posted here

I told you that you were being annoying. You do the same thing in Howard's thread sometimes. I am not the only one who thinks you aren't being "funny" when you do that, but annoying. Did you know that?

Then you post another stupid question, which isn't funny, just annoying, a few hours after I have posted what I said to you. It isn't funny. If you were funny, I'd laugh, but it isn't funny, just annoying. Do you get that now?  Do you have the ability to understand that?  ???


C'mon Warped, what's gotten into you man? ???

C'mon Warped, what's gotten into you man? ???


Howard, there are certain things you don't understand. Please don't jump in when you don't understand something.
Thanks.

ARE YOU HAPPY PHILIP!

I've changed the topic headline, just because of your silly questions.
Thanks.

have you had dental surgery?


Wow a normal question.  :D

Yes I have had dental surgery. Has my wisdom teeth pulled. It was painful.

Howard, there are certain things you don't understand. Please don't jump in when you don't understand something.
Thanks.


Ok then I won't!

Ok then I won't!


Sorry if I came across as blunt, Howard. I'm not angry with you, not angry with anyone. I just don't like it when someone makes fun of people. I find it rude and I try and stop those things, as best I can. Maybe I didn't handle it the best way I can, but I'm trying.  :)
I'm only human.
Anyway, I'm done with it. I changed the title from "Ask me anything" to "Ask me anything about me, not silly idiotic questions"

I hope that works. if not, I'm gonna have to shut my thread down just because of one person, which isn't right. :-\\

I chuckled at Philips questions....they were so .......warped.

I chuckled at Philips questions....they were so .......warped.


::)

That isn't very senstive of you to say that after what has transpired on this thread and after he started posting a 2nd stupid question after I basically asked him not to do that. :-[
I don't find him funny at all, sorry. Never have.  But you have a right to your opinion.

But now I feel ganged up on.  :-[ :-\\
Give me a break, folks.

I think what warped is trying to say is that he doesn't appreciate being asked impossible to answer questions.
Philips has a dry wit that doesn't always translate in writing. I for one- didn't get the Tulsa reference question but I got the dawning of Aquariaus one.

Philip I think the Howard thing is because sometimes the joke lands just over his head and it translates to something other than funny.

Don't know if I helped or not but its paleyfest so I'm gonna go back and have fun.

I am reading a story written by a Canadian. The main characters are in high school and it is mentioned Grade 13. I guess I always assumed that Canadian schools were like those in the U.S. and only go to Grade 12. I'm not exactly sure what my question is: I guess, is it true that Canadian schools go up to Grade 13?



Cat

Wow a normal question.  :D

Yes I have had dental surgery. Has my wisdom teeth pulled. It was painful.

I had mine removed, too. All four of them. Was not painful for me, but the procedure was done without a hitch, and I healed up pretty quickly.

Wow a normal question.  :D

Yes I have had dental surgery. Has my wisdom teeth pulled. It was painful.


Had mine out many years ago.  The used sodium pentathole.  Said "count backwards from 100".  I said "100", woke up and said "99"

And yeah, those were dumb-ass questions and not at all funny, but sit back, have a Molson on me, and chill.  Life is full of dumb-ass questions that aren't funny

Had mine out many years ago.  The used sodium pentathole.  Said "count backwards from 100".  I said "100", woke up and said "99"


Ha! I think same for me, I had mine out in 1981.  I think I got to 98 before I went under  ;D

Ha! I think same for me, I had mine out in 1981.  I think I got to 98 before I went under  ;D


Weaker pentathole? More resistant?  Mine was before 1973, maybe 1970.  Don't like to remember trips to the dentist

Now I am just jealous.  My dentist just used a local and I heard the whole thing. :(

My ankle surgery, on the other hand, was awesome.  They pushed me into the operating room and turned the bed around.  During the time the bed was turning, a cast magically appeared on my leg.  It was like one stream of consciousness.  I guess my doctor was magic. ;)

I am reading a story written by a Canadian. The main characters are in high school and it is mentioned Grade 13. I guess I always assumed that Canadian schools were like those in the U.S. and only go to Grade 12. I'm not exactly sure what my question is: I guess, is it true that Canadian schools go up to Grade 13?



Cat


When I graduated form high school in the province of Ontario, high school went up to grade 13. Back in 1984 they began phasing that out (calling grade 13 “OAC”), and about 10 years ago it was eliminated (amalgamated with grade 12 more or less over several years) and now schools go up to grade 12 only.  Because we went up to grade 13 back then, I had lots of classmates that graduated high school at the age of 19. Doesn't happen much anymore. 

Back in the prehistoric days when I attended high school, you could still graduate with a grade 12 diploma though. People who went on to grade 13 did so with the intention of moving on to college/university. You needed grade 13 to go to College/University.  I almost didn't pass because my marks in English were very low but Math marks were in the 90s.

Quebec had (maybe still has? not sure) 13 grades. Up to grade 11 in high school then 2 years of what they call college (CEGEP), so 13 in total.

Not sure how the other provinces work but I'd guess they only go up to grade 12.

Now I am just jealous.  My dentist just used a local and I heard the whole thing. :(

My ankle surgery, on the other hand, was awesome.  They pushed me into the operating room and turned the bed around.  During the time the bed was turning, a cast magically appeared on my leg.  It was like one stream of consciousness.  I guess my doctor was magic. ;)


Going off topic here, but after a skiing accident I needed knee surgery.  Had a spinal, so was awake for it all, but couldn't see what they were doing.  As the doc was nailing my ligament back onto my calf bone (I heard the noise, and felt the jolts) I asked if he was using a Stanley hammer.  He said no, it was a Black and Decker

When I graduated form high school in the province of Ontario, high school went up to grade 13. Back in 1984 they began phasing that out (calling grade 13 “OAC”), and about 10 years ago it was eliminated (amalgamated with grade 12 more or less over several years) and now schools go up to grade 12 only.  Because we went up to grade 13 back then, I had lots of classmates that graduated high school at the age of 19. Doesn't happen much anymore. 

Back in the prehistoric days when I attended high school, you could still graduate with a grade 12 diploma though. People who went on to grade 13 did so with the intention of moving on to college/university. You needed grade 13 to go to College/University.  I almost didn't pass because my marks in English were very low but Math marks were in the 90s.

Quebec had (maybe still has? not sure) 13 grades. Up to grade 11 in high school then 2 years of what they call college (CEGEP), so 13 in total.

Not sure how the other provinces work but I'd guess they only go up to grade 12.


Not sure about other provinces, but in Ontario, OAC was phased out in 1995.  I remember because when I was in Grade 12 at that time, it was announced there would no longer be OAC.  I was so glad, because I heard that OAC were tougher courses, but to take OAC was also not mandatory because you had to have good grades to do it, and that was not me.  My school motto:  C's and D's get degrees :D

Going off topic here, but after a skiing accident I needed knee surgery.  Had a spinal, so was awake for it all, but couldn't see what they were doing.  As the doc was nailing my ligament back onto my calf bone (I heard the noise, and felt the jolts) I asked if he was using a Stanley hammer.  He said no, it was a Black and Decker


I'm impressed you still had a sense of humor.  I would have been completely freaked out.

Sorry if I came across as blunt, Howard. I'm not angry with you, not angry with anyone. I just don't like it when someone makes fun of people. I find it rude and I try and stop those things, as best I can. Maybe I didn't handle it the best way I can, but I'm trying.  :)
I'm only human.
Anyway, I'm done with it. I changed the title from "Ask me anything" to "Ask me anything about me, not silly idiotic questions"

That's ok Warped, no problem man, water under the bridge, don't worry you're cool with me!  ;) :)

I had mine removed, too. All four of them. Was not painful for me, but the procedure was done without a hitch, and I healed up pretty quickly.


I had mine removed years ago.

Can you spell out the acronyms OAC & CEPEG (or whatever it was...I'm not going back to look)

I had mine removed years ago.

So did I. This July it'll be 13 years.

When I graduated form high school in the province of Ontario, high school went up to grade 13. Back in 1984 they began phasing that out (calling grade 13 “OAC”), and about 10 years ago it was eliminated (amalgamated with grade 12 more or less over several years) and now schools go up to grade 12 only.  Because we went up to grade 13 back then, I had lots of classmates that graduated high school at the age of 19. Doesn't happen much anymore.

Wow, that is quite amazing. :o Didn't know they had an extra grade level there.



Back in the prehistoric days when I attended high school, you could still graduate with a grade 12 diploma though. People who went on to grade 13 did so with the intention of moving on to college/university. You needed grade 13 to go to College/University.  I almost didn't pass because my marks in English were very low but Math marks were in the 90s.

Quebec had (maybe still has? not sure) 13 grades. Up to grade 11 in high school then 2 years of what they call college (CEGEP), so 13 in total.

Not sure how the other provinces work but I'd guess they only go up to grade 12.

As confusing as that may seem, I think I understand it somewhat. Did you attend that 13th grade?

Can you spell out the acronyms OAC & CEPEG (or whatever it was...I'm not going back to look)


Certainly:

For the province of Ontario -> OAC: Ontario academic credit  (which replaced Grade 13)
For the province of Quebec -> CEGEP: Collège d'Enseignement Général Et Professionnel    (In English it means "General and Vocational College")  Quebec students (in General) take 2 years of CEGEP, equivalent to grade 12 and grade 13.

Wow, that is quite amazing. :o Didn't know they had an extra grade level there.

As confusing as that may seem, I think I understand it somewhat. Did you attend that 13th grade?


Sorry to confuse you nally. In fact I did attend grade 13, and passed. Youngest in my class too!

Certainly:

For the province of Ontario -> OAC: Ontario academic credit  (which replaced Grade 13)
For the province of Quebec -> CEGEP: Collège d'Enseignement Général Et Professionnel    (In English it means "General and Vocational College")  Quebec students (in General) take 2 years of CEGEP, equivalent to grade 12 and grade 13.


Thank you. My friend from Montreal is here for Paleyfest. This give me something new to ask him!

Thank you. My friend from Montreal is here for Paleyfest. This give me something new to ask him!


If he attended a private school, he made have stayed in it all through high school. There are some exceptions to attending CEGEP.

Sorry to confuse you nally. In fact I did attend grade 13, and passed. Youngest in my class too!

Not a problem. :) That's all I needed to know. And congratz!!

Here in the United States, the highest grade level has always been 12 (as long as I can remember).

Not a problem. :) That's all I needed to know. And congratz!!

Here in the United States, the highest grade level has always been 12 (as long as I can remember).

Thanks!

I think the highest grade level in most places is Grade 12

I skipped a grade along the way and was the youngest in class by about 6 months. I was 17 when I graduated from grade 13 (I guess that would be like someone graduating grade 12 at the age of 16)
Most of the student in my class were 1 to 2 years older than I.

So did I. This July it'll be 13 years.


I think it was over 10 years for me.

How do you pronounce Quebec? Qua or Ka-bec? ???

How do you pronounce Quebec? Qua or Ka-bec? ???


In English it's "Kwa-Bek"
In French it's "Kay-Bek"

Do you prefer 30 days of freezing weather or 30 days of humid weather?

In English it's "Kwa-Bek"
In French it's "Kay-Bek"


I've heard some people pronounce it "Cue-Bek".  I want to slap those people lol

Do you prefer 30 days of freezing weather or 30 days of humid weather?


Neither. I stay indoors for both.

I've just finished a book on the old west in the US and got to wondering how Canada handled what we call the northern plains indians, Sioux, Cheyenne, Black Feet, Nez Peirce etc. 

I've just finished a book on the old west in the US and got to wondering how Canada handled what we call the northern plains indians, Sioux, Cheyenne, Black Feet, Nez Peirce etc.


Interestingly enough, I've been interested in the American Native Indian history more than ours, mostly because of the Indian wars, so I don't know much about our Indians except that, just like in the US, Buffalo were hunted, killed.  Furs traded and desired because of the white man, like in America. But here, often furs were traded for alcohol ( to the Indians). So alcoholism together with the lack of Buffalo (for food) made life very difficult for the Canadian Indian, in general.

Interestingly enough, I've been interested in the American Native Indian history more than ours, mostly because of the Indian wars, so I don't know much about our Indians except that, just like in the US, Buffalo were hunted, killed.  Furs traded and desired because of the white man, like in America. But here, often furs were traded for alcohol ( to the Indians). So alcoholism together with the lack of Buffalo (for food) made life very difficult for the Canadian Indian, in general.



Sounds similar to the fate of Native Americans here south of the border.  :-\\



Cat

Thanks!

I think the highest grade level in most places is Grade 12

I skipped a grade along the way and was the youngest in class by about 6 months. I was 17 when I graduated from grade 13 (I guess that would be like someone graduating grade 12 at the age of 16)
Most of the student in my class were 1 to 2 years older than I.


Hey, I was still 17 when I graduated from high school; that's mainly because I have a summer birthday, so for each grade I was in, I was the same age throughout that grade level. In addition, some people are (gradelevel + 4) years old when they start a grade, but those are mainly people with birthdays would be sometime between September and early December.

Sounds similar to the fate of Native Americans here south of the border.  :-\\



Cat


Sadly, yes.  :-\\

have you smoked before?

have you smoked before?


I'm thinking you meant weed or cigarettes?

Nope, neither. Never interested in either of them. I've never taken any drugs (although people might suggest otherwise when reading some of my bizarre posts).

I don't need drugs to be weird and think bizarre thoughts. I'm already weird! Maybe drugs might make me normal..and who wants that! ;D

Interestingly enough, I've been interested in the American Native Indian history more than ours, mostly because of the Indian wars, so I don't know much about our Indians except that, just like in the US, Buffalo were hunted, killed.  Furs traded and desired because of the white man, like in America. But here, often furs were traded for alcohol ( to the Indians). So alcoholism together with the lack of Buffalo (for food) made life very difficult for the Canadian Indian, in general.


The buffalo hunters were the same groups, they didn't recognize our European borders.  But we killed them, you know, Custer and all that.

BTW, when I was a kid I thought Custer's last stand was an ice cream vendor's operation that went bust

What are some of your favorite board games?

What are some of your favorite board games?


Trivial pursuit regular
Trivial pursuit sports edition
Trivial pursuit Canadian edition
Outburst
Scattergories

Trivial pursuit regular
Trivial pursuit sports edition
Trivial pursuit Canadian edition
Outburst
Scattergories


Shouldn't that read "bored" games?  ;) ;)

Shouldn't that read "bored" games?  ;) ;)


yeah some see it that way, not a trivia nut like me.

yeah some see it that way, not a trivia nut like me.



When Carlos & I were first dating, I had some friends visiting but we ended up at my neighbors' place and engaged in a game of Trivial Pursuit. I was expecting Carlos so I put I note on my door and told him where we were. He joined us. I wanted to show him that I could kick ass at Trivial Pursuit. After getting to know him better, I realize that he could care less about trivia.  :-\\  Oh well.


That day really sticks out in my mind because that was the day that it hit me that I was in love with Carlos.


No question. Just wanted to share.  ;D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

I love trivia games  ;D

I love trivia games  ;D


Me too. Especially more world or Canadian trivia ( most board game are very American centric).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8rEY-JtdNk

Who is the guy interviewing actor John Dunsworth (a.k.a. Trailer Park Supervisor Jim Lahey from the show Trailer Park Boys)? Is he Canada's version of Bill O'Reilly or Sean Hannity? He seems like a massive douchenozzle.

Dunsworth, by way of comparison, comes off as being intelligent and articulate and an all-around cool guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8rEY-JtdNk

Who is the guy interviewing actor John Dunsworth (a.k.a. Trailer Park Supervisor Jim Lahey from the show Trailer Park Boys)? Is he Canada's version of Bill O'Reilly or Sean Hannity? He seems like a massive douchenozzle.

Dunsworth, by way of comparison, comes off as being intelligent and articulate and an all-around cool guy.


;D Jim Nunn. Canada's version of Bill O'Reilly? Ha!
He was just being a dyck.  Usually he's not as bad as that.

;D Jim Nunn. Canada's version of Bill O'Reilly? Ha!
He was just being a dyck.  Usually he's not as bad as that.


So was Nunn just trying to take the piss out of Lahey then? Is he just doing a send up on American pundits, a la Stephen Colbert?

So was Nunn just trying to take the piss out of Lahey then? Is he just doing a send up on American pundits, a la Stephen Colbert?

When I have seen Nunn, he's not like that generally. I wonder0 if it was partly staged...but I think Nunn was being a dick head.

Trivial pursuit regular
Trivial pursuit sports edition
Trivial pursuit Canadian edition
Outburst
Scattergories

I have played the regular Trivial Pursuit, which my dad seems to do well in (particularly the orange category, which is sports & leisure) whenever I play the game with my family. We don't have the sports edition, but if we did, my dad would probably ace it.

In the regular edition, do you favor any one particular category? Or are you good at all six?

In the original Trivial Pursuit, I'm good at the sports one, and history/geography and science. I am just OK at entertainment and I'm terrible at Arts & Literature.  My favorite category is either sports or geography.

I think I still have the sports edition and also a Canadian edition (lots of question in the original Trivial Pursuit are American centric, that's why we have the Canadian one ).  I haven't lost yet at the sports edition. I know my hockey & baseball well.

In the original Trivial Pursuit, I'm good at the sports one, and history/geography and science. I am just OK at entertainment and I'm terrible at Arts & Literature.  My favorite category is either sports or geography.

Great! :) I'm not so good at Arts & Literature either. History, I know a little bit about, but for me it's stronger than Lit. I'm pretty good overall at entertainment, sports, and geography. There's also a science & nature category (which I think is green in the original set) which has some math questions; I'd ace those.



I think I still have the sports edition and also a Canadian edition (lots of question in the original Trivial Pursuit are American centric, that's why we have the Canadian one ).  I haven't lost yet at the sports edition. I know my hockey & baseball well.

That's good. O0 Does the Canadian edition have different categories than the main American edition?

That's good. O0 Does the Canadian edition have different categories than the main American edition?


No, I believe they are the same as the original Trivial Pursuit edition.
Geography (blue), Entertainment (pink), History (yellow), Arts & Literature (brown), Science & Nature (green), and Sports & Leisure (orange).

What year did you get your first cellular phone?

What year did you get your first cellular phone?


Good question. I have never had one, and don't plan on getting one either.  :o

There's probably not a lot of gardens where you live, but do you or anyone you know of have some kind of plant?

There's probably not a lot of gardens where you live, but do you or anyone you know of have some kind of plant?


Lots of gardens here. Except we don't plant stuff (vegetables) until the 3rd week of May, weather related reasons. We have to wait until there's no frost at night.
 
We used to have our own garden where we grew our own vegetables and planted flowers.

Lots of gardens here. Except we don't plant stuff (vegetables) until the 3rd week of May, weather related reasons. We have to wait until there's no frost at night.
 
We used to have our own garden where we grew our own vegetables and planted flowers.


so you do have a time where it's warm enough for some stuff.  There's a lot of agriculture where I live.

so you do have a time where it's warm enough for some stuff.  There's a lot of agriculture where I live.


Yes, we have time where it's warm enough to grow stuff. It's not a snow storm 365 days a year.    ;D

Usually between end of May until end of October is when we grow stuff. The temps here are not altogether different from Buffalo or Detroit in your country.

I should have known that you do plant something at some point, just seeing your house and talking about -40 got my head to too cold.  May is too hot for us already, it's already 90 here in April. We can plant in fall because it doesn't snow here.

What would u buy if u won $100 million

What would your dream house be like?

Location?
Furnishings?
Size?
# Of Rooms? Bathrooms?

Etc

What would u buy if u won $100 million


I’d buy a huge house here in Canada, and buy a condo in Florida or California so I can stay there during the cold winter months.

We’d take a cruise to Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Japan, China with stopovers in Major cities within the area.

I’d go to Europe and visit my relatives, stay there for several weeks. Tour around Germany, Austria, Italy. Go over to the coast and spend some time in a Greek and/or Italian island and just relax.

I’d give lots of $ to some decent trusting organisations in the area to help feed the poor and the street people. I’d sponsor dozens of kids in 3rd world countries, making sure they’d get food, medical care (including inoculations against various diseases in the area)  and (in some areas) provide them with the necessary tools/soil etc for them to grow their own fruits/vegetables so they won’t starve.

I’d buy a huge screen TV and a large number of DVDs from all the films & TV shows I like.

This is just some of the things  :)

I'll get to your "dream house" question later.

What would your dream house be like?

Location?
Furnishings?
Size?
# Of Rooms? Bathrooms?

Etc


I’d like a house like in the TV show “The Beverly Hillbillies”, maybe a little smaller.

I’d build the dream house on Vancouver Island (In Canada).  The weather there is great. It only snows a few days a year there. (It’s near the U.S. San Juan islands)

House  ->  3 stories, 6 or 7 rooms. At least 5,000 square feet. Swimming pool (indoor cement pond)
Tennis court, huge garden to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. I’d try to grow everything I could.

Bathrooms? Great idea. Yah, we’d have some, 3 or 4.  A Jacuzzi near the indoor swimming pool too. And guest rooms. 

I’d like a house like in the TV show “The Beverly Hillbillies”, maybe a little smaller.

I’d build the dream house on Vancouver Island (In Canada).  The weather there is great. It only snows a few days a year there. (It’s near the U.S. San Juan islands)

House  ->  3 stories, 6 or 7 rooms. At least 5,000 square feet. Swimming pool (indoor cement pond)
Tennis court, huge garden to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. I’d try to grow everything I could.

Bathrooms? Great idea. Yah, we’d have some, 3 or 4.  A Jacuzzi near the indoor swimming pool too. And guest rooms.



What about an old Victorian that needs lots of work.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

What about an old Victorian that needs lots of work.  ;) :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


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I’d like a house like in the TV show “The Beverly Hillbillies”, maybe a little smaller.

I’d build the dream house on Vancouver Island (In Canada).  The weather there is great. It only snows a few days a year there. (It’s near the U.S. San Juan islands)

House  ->  3 stories, 6 or 7 rooms. At least 5,000 square feet. Swimming pool (indoor cement pond)
Tennis court, huge garden to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables. I’d try to grow everything I could.

Bathrooms? Great idea. Yah, we’d have some, 3 or 4.  A Jacuzzi near the indoor swimming pool too. And guest rooms.


Nice.

I once fantasized about buying a McMansion
And creating rooms that were replicas of my favorite tv shows.
A chucks chicks office
Facts o life living room etc  :D

Nice.

I once fantasized about buying a McMansion
And creating rooms that were replicas of my favorite tv shows.
A chucks chicks office
Facts o life living room etc  :D


I like that.  Imagine if you bought a totally huge mansion with many rooms, and converted each room to your favorite TV show rooms.

In my case:

The Waltons kitchen, Kevin Arnold's bedroom, The Brady Bunch boys & girls bedroom, and so on.

And then charge admission to those who want to see it.

I like that.  Imagine if you bought a totally huge mansion with many rooms, and converted each room to your favorite TV show rooms.

In my case:

The Waltons kitchen, Kevin Arnold's bedroom, The Brady Bunch boys & girls bedroom, and so on.

And then charge admission to those who want to see it.


Right. Think of how impressedy Paley friends (fellow tv addicts) would be  ;D

I haven't fully thought out the rooms yet but I know my living room (or fam rm would be Monica/Rachel's apt from friends

Have u seen the live replica Simpsons house? Some fan won in a contest a few years ago?

Have u seen the live replica Simpsons house? Some fan won in a contest a few years ago?


No I haven't. (Q to Q for proving a pic now  ;)  )

Right. Think of how impressedy Paley friends (fellow tv addicts) would be  ;D

I haven't fully thought out the rooms yet but I know my living room (or fam rm would be Monica/Rachel's apt from friends



I think this is a good thread topic. "If you had unlimited access to money and house size, and each room of your house would look like a room from a favorite TV show or movie...what would your house look like? "

No I haven't. (Q to Q for proving a pic now  ;)  )



http://lmgtfy.com/?q=real+simpsons+house+images


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I think this is a good thread topic. "If you had unlimited access to money and house size, and each room of your house would look like a room from a favorite TV show or movie...what would your house look like? "



go for it...I've gotta get out of here

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=real+simpsons+house+images


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Thanks. Pretty close replica.

go for it...I've gotta get out of here


If I can think of a shorter title, I'd do it, but can't  (need help with English)

Thanks. Pretty close replica.


Yeah it was commissioned by fox & Pepsi and given away in a contest. 
It seems something happened to the house but the few websites I saw about it were dead links. Ill have more time later to figure out what went down

What type of candy (fruity & chocolate) do you like?

What type of candy (fruity & chocolate) do you like?


Lindt chocolate
Ferrero Rocher chocolate
Jolly Rancher
Smarties
Coffee Crisp

I like that.  Imagine if you bought a totally huge mansion with many rooms, and converted each room to your favorite TV show rooms.

In my case:

The Waltons kitchen, Kevin Arnold's bedroom, The Brady Bunch boys & girls bedroom, and so on.

And then charge admission to those who want to see it.



I don't think you would want the Brady Bunch bathroom-they didn't have a toilet.



Cat

I don't think you would want the Brady Bunch bathroom-they didn't have a toilet.

Cat


Yeah, wonder why they never showed the toilet.

Which Brady vacation did you like best, the Grand Canyon or Hawaii?

Which Brady vacation did you like best, the Grand Canyon or Hawaii?


They were both very good. If I'd have to pick one, I'd choose the "Grand Canyon" one. But I might change my mind in 5 minutes.  ;D

They were both very good. If I'd have to pick one, I'd choose the "Grand Canyon" one. But I might change my mind in 5 minutes.  ;D

It's a tough decision ;D

Have you been to Hawaii?

Have you been to Hawaii?


I have not been to Hawaii, and probably won't go there either.

Yeah, wonder why they never showed the toilet.



Why should they?

Did you like Johnny Bravo character?  What did or didn't you like about the character?

Did you like Johnny Bravo character?  What did or didn't you like about the character?


Johnny Bravo fit the suit. A great Brady Bunch episode.  Johnny Bravo was cool...got all the chicks...

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Have you ever been stung by a wasp or another insect besides mosquito?

Have you ever been stung by a wasp or another insect besides mosquito?


I have been stung by bees before. One time when I was stung by a bee on my finger, I felt the pain right away, and the bee was still there on my finger. I think what must have happened was that the bee died when it stung me. Very unusual.

Like many people, I despise bees and wasps and am afraid of them.

I have been stung by bees before. One time when I was stung by a bee on my finger, I felt the pain right away, and the bee was still there on my finger. I think what must have happened was that the bee died when it stung me. Very unusual.

Like many people, I despise bees and wasps and am afraid of them.


Bees can only sting once, when one does sting the stinger gets ripped out of its body and stays in the victim and keeps pumping its venom, but this also proves to be fatal to the bee.

Wasps, on the other hand, can sting repeatedly until they run out of venom and their bodies regenerate more.

I know tornadoes occur in Canada, but are they commonplace? Has there ever been a catastrophic tornado outbreak in Canada like the ones we have in the Midwestern and southern United States?

Bees can only sting once, when one does sting the stinger gets ripped out of its body and stays in the victim and keeps pumping its venom, but this also proves to be fatal to the bee.

Wasps, on the other hand, can sting repeatedly until they run out of venom and their bodies regenerate more.


Thanks for the information.  :)


I know tornadoes occur in Canada, but are they commonplace? Has there ever been a catastrophic tornado outbreak in Canada like the ones we have in the Midwestern and southern United States?



We don't have a "Tornado Alley" like you do in the USA, but we get a few.  But we had one in Goderich, Ont in 2011, It's just off lake Huron...a couple hours away from here. One dies and 37 were injured. The worst one I remember was in 1987 in Edmonton (in the prairies). Almost 30 deaths, hundreds were injured and hundreds of homes were lost.

Because USA's population is 10X ours, the likelyhodd of a tornado hitting a populated area here is also less.

Do you get a daily newspaper deliverd to your house?

Do you get a daily newspaper deliverd to your house?


No I don't. In fact ever since I moved away from home (from my parents) well over 20 years ago, I've never had a daily newspaper delivered to my home.

man I was getting mad at you for not answering a question I asked you....but I don't see it here so I guess I composed it on my phone but never hit send  :-[      :D




You can only choose one....


Keep On?
or
Sunshine Day?

man I was getting mad at you for not answering a question I asked you....but I don't see it here so I guess I composed it on my phone but never hit send  :-[      :D




You can only choose one....


Keep On?
or
Sunshine Day?



I SOOOOO want to answer this but I know this thread isn't about me.  :D ;D ;D ;D ;D




Cat