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Modesto
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:45 pm |
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Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:37 pm Posts: 31 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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An American decided to write a book about famous churches around the world. For his first chapter he decided to write about American churches.
So he bought a plane ticket and took a trip to Orlando, thinking that he would work his way across the country from South to North.
On his first day he was inside a church taking photographs when he noticed golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read "$10,000 per call".
The American, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by what the telephone was used for. The priest replied that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 you could talk to God. The American thanked the priest and went along his way.
Next stop was in Atlanta. There, at a very large cathedral, he saw the same golden telephone with the same sign under it. He wondered if this was the same kind of telephone he saw in Orlando and he asked a nearby nun what its purpose was. She told him that it was a direct line to heaven and that for $10,000 he could talk to God.
"O.K., thank you," said the American.
He then travelled to Indianapolis,Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York. In every church he saw the same golden telephone with the same "$10,000 per call" sign under it.
The American, upon leaving Vermont saw a sign for Canada and decided to see if Canadians had the same phone. He arrived in Edmonton, and again, there was the same golden telephone, but this time the sign under it read "25 cents per call."
The American was surprised so he asked the priest about the sign.
"Father, I have travelled all over America and I've seen this same golden telephone in many churches. I'm told that it is a direct line to Heaven, but in every state the price was $10,000 per call. Why is it so cheap here?"
The priest smiled and answered, "You're in Canada now son, it's a local call".
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Modesto
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Post subject: Temperatures... Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:18 pm |
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Joined: Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:37 pm Posts: 31 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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50° Fahrenheit (10° C)
Californians shiver untontrollably,
Canadians plant gardens.
35° Fahrenheit (1.6° C)
Italian cars won't start,
Canadians drive with their windows down.
32° Fahrenheit (0° C)
American water freezes,
Canadian water gets thicker.
0° Fahrenheit (-17.9° C)
New York City landlords finally turn on the heat, Canadians have the last cookout of the season.
-60° Fahrenheit (-51° C)
Mt. St. Helens freezes,
Canadian Girl Guides sell cookies door-to-door.
-100° Fahrenheit (-73° C)
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole,
Canadians pull down their ear flaps.
-173° Fahrenheit (-114° C)
Ethyl Alcohol freezes,
Canadians get frustrated that they can't thaw the keg.
-460° Fahrenheit (-273° C)
Absolute Zero (0° Kelvin), all atomic motion stops, Canadians start saying "Cold, Eh?"
-500° Fahrenheit (-295° C)
Hell freezes over,
The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.
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Pawly
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:25 pm |
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Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:28 am Posts: 1581 Location: Ontario
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Back in February, someone posted a list at SETI about Canada and Canadians.
Me, being me, could not let it pass without commenting. Enjoy!
Quote: Know Thy Enemy: Canada
Canada always seemed to be too inconsequential to be an enemy, but we sent our crack American research staff to find out what they could about Canada to see for sure if the American neighbor to the north can be trusted.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CANADA
* Canada was originally populated by peoples loyal to Britain and dumb people who just got lost. You mean the French?
* Canada is still technically owned by England and has to dance for them when commanded. * That happens usually three times a year. Almost true. The party is nice though.
* The border between U.S. and Canada is the longest unprotected border in the world. There are plans to mine it, set up video cameras all along it, and not tell Canada for a new Fox special called "When Americans Are Bastards." FoxNews must have a Tonne (metric tonne that is) of video. It's gonna be hard to decide what to air.
* It is rumored Canada has its own military. Their most powerful weapon is the telephone with which they can call America and say, "Help! We're being invaded, Eh!" This is correct, we would rather spend money on universal health care and education.
* Canadians are almost as genetically similar to humans as the chimpanzee. Again true. Humans will eventually catch up though.
* Was originally called Cana, but, since everyone there said, "I live in Cana, duuuuh," the name Canada eventually stuck. * For the same reasons, it will eventually be known as Canadaduh. True. Makes it easier when explaining to americans how to pronounce it.
* Their national symbol is the most evil of leafs, the Maple Leaf, a.k.a. Satan's Palm. That's right, fear the leaf!!
* In a fight between Aquaman and a maple leaf... actually, a maple leaf is even too lame for Aquaman. Our national symbol, the bald eagle, would whup Aquaman's ass, though. Well sure, the bald eagle is a scavenger and carrion eater. Preying on the sick, defensless and even the dead. and believe me, judging by how popular Aquaman is....he's dead.
* Canadians pretend to be peaceful, but more Canadians are murdered in Canada every year than any other country. True, by american guns.
* Canada modeled their coins after ours just to annoy us when we accidentally get useless Canadian trinkets in change instead of hard American currency. Again, true. It amuses us to no end.
* Canada has a picture of a queen on their money to show their contempt for democracy. Actually, it helps us save money, as no one wants to look at her pic, we keep it in our wallets.
* A large minority of Canadians speak French, and they boss around the rest of the Canadians. Bossed around by French-speaking people - that's so pathetic I can't even imagine it. Okay, this one really is true, Really bothers me!!
* Canadians think they are superior to Americans. The rational basis for this is unknown. Universal Healthcare, Unemployment Insurance, Free Education, Welfare for those who need it, Anti-Gun laws, Decriminalization of marijuana....should I keep going?
* Canada holds up a sham democracy to try and be accepted by the civilized world, but in fact all real decisions are made by their Moose Overlord. If you have ever seen a Moose upclose you would understand. 3 Metres tall, 600 kilos and bullet proof.
* It's a myth that the normal way a Canadian says "about" is so that it rhymes with "boot". It just happens that a lot of Canadians are retarded. Only the ones with recent American Heritage.
* The northern area of Canada is technically God-forsaken. If anyone there has a prayer, he or she first has to mail it to an American priest for God to hear it. You mean Bush?
* Most of the prayers involve hockey and are promptly ignored. This is true but only in Toronto.
* If a Canadian ever tries to express an opinion about America, hit him on the head with a rolled up newspaper while shouting, "No, No!" You have to catch them in the act or they'll never learn. We READ our newspapers instead.
* Canada has gone its entire history without doing anything of note, something almost unheard of for a country its size. Well, we have but the Americans usually take credit for our accomplishments. Or try to ban what we produce...ever hear of a Blackberry?
* Canada has become an entry point for terrorists which has caused Canada's boring index to decrease slightly. But they go to flight school in the states.
* Canada doesn't have all the beliefs in liberty and freedom of speech that we have. So, if you have to go to Canada, make sure to bring a gun to help them recognize these. LOL Yeah maybe you could help us adopt the patriot act!
* Canada is so defective that it loses gravity for six hours every month. The americans are sucking up all the juice, So the grid goes down.
* Canada has no known industry. It's believed all their income comes from sales of maple syrup, back bacon and hockey tickets. Don't forget beer!!
* Canadians have universal healthcare. The way they afford it is making people wait so long that most die before seeing a doctor. But atleast we don't have to morgage our houses to get a Flu shot.
* Canadians are completely harmless, but don't assume someone who is wearing a hockey mask is Canadian. The people at Crystal Lake made that mistake and, well, it was messy. Another american pretending to be Canadian.
* Canadians don't have any nuclear missiles because we decided they are not mature enough for them. Maybe when they’re older. We leave world destruction up to the americans.
* Canadians have national gun registration. While solving no crime, the excessive amount of money the initiative has taken has foiled Canada's evil schemes to make mutant snow monkeys. OH NO IT HASN'T!!! You just wait till next Christmas.
* If ever attacked by a Canadian... well... beat the crap out of him. What? You can't take a Canadian? What kind of pansy are you? Probably an american.
* This list would be classified as a hate crime in Canada. Probably.
* Actually, most Canadians who read this list would just say, "Eh?" Actually we would say, "Just an ignorant american, thankfully there are less and less all the time. Eh?"
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Pawly
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:55 am |
| Weaver of the Threads |
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Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:28 am Posts: 1581 Location: Ontario
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David, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding
anniversary and his wife was really ticked off at him.
She told him, "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the
driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under 6 seconds, AND IT BETTER BE
THERE."
The next morning, David got up really early before work.
When his wife woke up a couple of hours later, she looked out the
window, and sure enough, there was a small gift-wrapped box sitting in the
middle of the driveway.
Confused, the wife put on her robe, ran out to the driveway, and took
the box into the house. She opened it, and found a brand new bathroom
scale.
David is not yet well enough to have visitors.
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ZAPPDOG
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:22 am |
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Joined: Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:56 am Posts: 596 Location: CALGARY
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Flight wrote: Were do one legged waitress' work????[hr] [spoil][web]http://ihop.com/[/web][/spoil][hr]sorry couldnt help myself lol [font=Arial] [/font][b]
PERHAPS HERE ??? 
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Pawly
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:33 pm |
| Weaver of the Threads |
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Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:28 am Posts: 1581 Location: Ontario
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An Italian walked into a bank in New York City and
Asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer
That he was going to Italy on business for two weeks
And needed to borrow $5,000 and that he was not a
Depositor of the bank.
The bank officer told him that the bank would need
Some form of security for the loan, so the Italian
Handed over the keys to a new Ferrari. The car was
Parked on the street in front of the bank.& nbsp;The Italian
Produced the title and everything checked
Out. The loan officer agreed to hold the car as
Collateral for the loan and apologized for having to
Charge 12% interest.
Later, the bank's president and its officers all
Enjoyed a good laugh at the Italian for using a
$250,000 Ferrari as collateral for a $5,000 loan. An
Employee of the bank then drove the Ferrari into the
bank's underground garage and parked it.
Two weeks later, the Italian returned, ;repaid the
$5,000 and the interest of $23.07. The loan officer
Said, "Sir, we are very happy to have had your
Business, and this transaction has worked out very
Nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were
Away, we checked you out and found that you are a
Multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you
Bother to borrow $5,000?"
The Italian replied: "Where else in New York City can
I park my car for two weeks for only $23.07 and expect
It ;to be there when I return?"
Bada Bing!
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Flight
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:39 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 21, 2007 4:43 am Posts: 139 Location: The Muskoka's
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ZAPPDOG wrote: Flight wrote: Were do one legged waitress' work????[hr] [spoil][web]http://ihop.com/[/web][/spoil][hr]sorry couldnt help myself lol [font=Arial] [/font][b] PERHAPS HERE ??? 
lol perhaps, to funny
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Flight
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:41 pm |
| A Muskokan State of Mind |
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Joined: Mon May 21, 2007 4:43 am Posts: 139 Location: The Muskoka's
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Pawly wrote: An Italian walked into a bank in New York City and Asked for the loan officer. He told the loan officer That he was going to Italy on business for two weeks And needed to borrow $5,000 and that he was not a Depositor of the bank. The bank officer told him that the bank would need Some form of security for the loan, so the Italian Handed over the keys to a new Ferrari. The car was Parked on the street in front of the bank.& nbsp;The Italian Produced the title and everything checked Out. The loan officer agreed to hold the car as Collateral for the loan and apologized for having to Charge 12% interest. Later, the bank's president and its officers all Enjoyed a good laugh at the Italian for using a $250,000 Ferrari as collateral for a $5,000 loan. An Employee of the bank then drove the Ferrari into the bank's underground garage and parked it. Two weeks later, the Italian returned, ;repaid the $5,000 and the interest of $23.07. The loan officer Said, "Sir, we are very happy to have had your Business, and this transaction has worked out very Nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were Away, we checked you out and found that you are a Multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you Bother to borrow $5,000?" The Italian replied: "Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $23.07 and expect It ;to be there when I return?"
Bada Bing!
LOL@Pawly so true
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WereChild
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:23 am |
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:45 pm Posts: 475 Location: Stuck between a Moose and a Caribou
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Canadian Computer Virus
Hello,
I'm a virus from Canada.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could please forward this email to all the contacts in your address book.
Then, if its not too much of an inconvenience for you, delete all the files on your hard drive.
That's great, thanks very much.
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A Canadian Year is...
51 weeks of winter followed by a single hockeyless week of summer.
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WereChild
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:35 am |
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:45 pm Posts: 475 Location: Stuck between a Moose and a Caribou
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The Government of Canada
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."
The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.
She rolled her eyes and said, "You must be a Conservative."
"I am," replied the man. "How did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help to me."
The man smiled and responded, "You must be a Liberal."
"I am,"! replied the balloonist. "How did you know?"
"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise that you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but, somehow, now it's my fault."
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WereChild
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:39 am |
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:45 pm Posts: 475 Location: Stuck between a Moose and a Caribou
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Eh?
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It has come to my attention that some people are having a tough time understanding Canadians like myself. So I am going to run through a very brief translation of the Canadian dialect and hopefully ease some minds out there. Eh is a useful word that is very important and is the basis of all Canadian communications. It is used in conjunction with other words, or simply by itself. The tone or the slight difference in exclamations also changes the meaning.
EH : pronounced AY (similar but not the same as huh)
Eh = what did you say?
Eh? = what do you think
EH? = something to say just to end a sentence
Eh!! = WOW!!
EH!? = what do you mean?
Eh?? = your joking!!!??
EH!! = Hello..you off in the distance!!!
Eh? = want a donut?
Eh! = sure!!
Eh!Eh! = coffee double cream too please!
Eh? = what you say when you realize you have no money to pay for it
Eh..cmon eh? = asking them to let you pay for it next time.
hey..eh! = want to go to the drive in movie??
Eh...uhuh = yes sure!
Eh..y'know = Ill pick you up at 8
Eh..cmon!! = well thats early..but ok
Eh..wanna?eh? = lets fool around
EHHHHHHH = sounds coming from the car
hey..um..er eh... = Im pregnant
EH????????? = how did that happen?
EHHehhEHHehhEHHH = sounds from the delivery room
EHHH ehh EHHH ehh = babys first cry
Ehh..whadya think eh? = marry me
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WereChild
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:56 am |
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:45 pm Posts: 475 Location: Stuck between a Moose and a Caribou
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Q: What is the similarity of american beer and having sex in a rowboat?
A: They are both SO close to water!
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The Canadian And The Scot
A Scotsman was invited for a visit to the home of his Canadian friend.
Soon after the Scotsman arrived, he glanced out the window to see a huge beast just outside. He pointed, and asked his Canadian friend, "Och, lad, what's that?"
The Canadian replied, "Oh, that's a moose."
The Scotsman stared in disbelief, and replied, "That's a moose?! Well, how big are yer cats around here?"
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WereChild
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:17 pm |
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:45 pm Posts: 475 Location: Stuck between a Moose and a Caribou
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Jill
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 5:57 pm |
Joined: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:47 am Posts: 24 Location: Northern BC
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