We spent the day in the fair county of Hampshire today visiting friends and family. One of the reasons we were there was to say goodbye to some friends of my wife who are leaving on Wednesday for somewhere called Red Deer in Alberta (I think).
As part of the party in the village hall, there was a great big map of Canada illustrating just how big (and uninhabited) it is but also containing enough of the US that I now have a somewhat better concept of the location of places like Detroit and bits of Washington State. (I finally know where Toronto is too - just as well since I've known a guy who lives there for the past 5 years!)
So, I've learnt something today (including where some of you live - be very afraid!) which must be a good thing!
One day I'll work out where Meds lives...but he's somewhere far more remote than Canada to a southerner like me :D
I learnt an interesting fact about Canada just yesterday. Apparently, 75% of the human population live within about 100 miles of the American border. As Spock would say "Fascinating" :vulcan
Mike, you're talking my territory now! WOO HOO!
Your town was on there Rick :)
Looking at it, surely you're about as 'almost Canadian' as you once accused Rico of being ;)
Heh, do I come into this thread or not...
Quote from: Feathers on November 23, 2008, 02:49:55 PM
Your town was on there Rick :)
Looking at it, surely you're about as 'almost Canadian' as you once accused Rico of being ;)
Yes I am eh?
Quote from: billybob476 on November 23, 2008, 04:56:22 PM
Heh, do I come into this thread or not...
I don't know...do you feel you have some personal knowledge of Canada or its geography thet might be relevant? ;)
Actually, given yesterday's discussions, I'd love to know how the country decides who to let in. Do you have any idea?
I believe that if you are a citizen of a commonwealth country, it's fairly easy to get into Canada for reasons other the pleasure. If you're vacationing I am almost 100% sure your UK passport would be all you need.