Calling All Canadians!
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omnimpotent
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Good day, eh?
Put down one more from Edmonton, Alberta.
My favorite parts of Canadian history are the parts where we don't start any wars. Which is to say, pretty near all the parts. We're also pretty good at choosing which wars to join, and which side to join in on. And when we do get involved, we tend to acquit ourselves pretty well.
Put down one more from Edmonton, Alberta.
My favorite parts of Canadian history are the parts where we don't start any wars. Which is to say, pretty near all the parts. We're also pretty good at choosing which wars to join, and which side to join in on. And when we do get involved, we tend to acquit ourselves pretty well.
Impeesa
Explorer
Prince George, BC, born and raised. Family's been here a long time - my great grandfather (John McInnis) was once the local MLA. Our claim to fame: the brewery scenes in Strange Brews were shot at the local Pacific Western Brewery. Good day, eh?
Cool, what area are you studying? I know most of the comp sci grad students (I'm entering 4th year undergrad myself), but not many others. I know of exactly one other ENWorlder from PG, who also happens to be a grad student, but I can't for the life of me remember who it was.
Favorite Canadian moment: too many to list. From burninating the White House, to Paul Henderson's famous goal, to Trudeau's many antics ('Just watch me,' indeed)... the list goes on.
--Impeesa--
Gundark said:
Cool, what area are you studying? I know most of the comp sci grad students (I'm entering 4th year undergrad myself), but not many others. I know of exactly one other ENWorlder from PG, who also happens to be a grad student, but I can't for the life of me remember who it was.
Favorite Canadian moment: too many to list. From burninating the White House, to Paul Henderson's famous goal, to Trudeau's many antics ('Just watch me,' indeed)... the list goes on.
--Impeesa--
Knightfall
World of Kulan DM
I am Canadian!
Born in Altona, Mannitoba. Lived in Wawanesa, Manitoba until the end of Kindergarten (or Grade 1, I can't remember). Moved west to a little place called Forestburg, in Alberta, and spent the rest of my youth there until graduating in 1991.
Moved to Edmonton and went to Grant MacEwan Community College for two years, graduating with a diploma in Microcomputer Management. Been living in Edmonton ever since.
Favorite Historic Moment: Hmm, I'm not big into Canadian History. I'm more into Ancient World History. If I had to pick it would have to be Vimy Ridge or something similarly patriotic.
Favorite Funny Moment: Any Molsen Canadian Commercial. (Why don't I snap my fingers for a beer?) William Shatner doing "I am Canadian" at Just For Laughs. (I wish I had that on tape.)
Favorite Sports Moment: Any Team Canada international hockey win. Edmonton Oilers glory years. The Blue Jays winning the World Series.
Saddest Canadian Sporting News: Gretzky being sold to LA. Losing the Winnipeg Jets and Quebec Nordiques to the states. An American-based team winning the Grey Cup. (And the Montreal Expos moving to the states. Oh wait, that hasn't officially happened yet.)
And I'm glad we have so many Edmontonians here on EN World. We should all get together on Whyte Avenue and chat it up. (Plus, I'm looking for a new game. Either to start one or join one.)
Cheers, eh?
KF72
Born in Altona, Mannitoba. Lived in Wawanesa, Manitoba until the end of Kindergarten (or Grade 1, I can't remember). Moved west to a little place called Forestburg, in Alberta, and spent the rest of my youth there until graduating in 1991.
Moved to Edmonton and went to Grant MacEwan Community College for two years, graduating with a diploma in Microcomputer Management. Been living in Edmonton ever since.
Favorite Historic Moment: Hmm, I'm not big into Canadian History. I'm more into Ancient World History. If I had to pick it would have to be Vimy Ridge or something similarly patriotic.
Favorite Funny Moment: Any Molsen Canadian Commercial. (Why don't I snap my fingers for a beer?) William Shatner doing "I am Canadian" at Just For Laughs. (I wish I had that on tape.)
Favorite Sports Moment: Any Team Canada international hockey win. Edmonton Oilers glory years. The Blue Jays winning the World Series.
Saddest Canadian Sporting News: Gretzky being sold to LA. Losing the Winnipeg Jets and Quebec Nordiques to the states. An American-based team winning the Grey Cup. (And the Montreal Expos moving to the states. Oh wait, that hasn't officially happened yet.)
And I'm glad we have so many Edmontonians here on EN World. We should all get together on Whyte Avenue and chat it up. (Plus, I'm looking for a new game. Either to start one or join one.)
Cheers, eh?
KF72
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Knightfall
World of Kulan DM
HellHound said:
You know, I've never been able to put together a good enough stretch in the last few years to even consider going to Gen Con. No money equals no Gen Con trip.
Plus, I can't drive. I have this weird fear of being in a car due to several accidents. (No, I don't want to talk about it.)
Makes going to Conventions kind of hard.
Raise a glass for me Hellhound. I'll be there in spirit only.
Cheers!
KF72
p.s. BTW, who on this thread went to Animethon at GMCC this year?
HellHound
ENnies winner and NOT Scrappy Doo
Ambrus - drop by the ENnies booth - you'll be able to meet many of the ENWorlders there, and directions will be posted there to the Canadiana Suite.
Also, at some point we should be in Montreal again, drop me an email and I'll stick you in my rolodex, maybe we can meet @ Soup & Noodles - we only live an hour out of town.
Or, if you have wheels - we run games on a regular basis out on the farm, an hour out of Montreal.
Also, at some point we should be in Montreal again, drop me an email and I'll stick you in my rolodex, maybe we can meet @ Soup & Noodles - we only live an hour out of town.
Or, if you have wheels - we run games on a regular basis out on the farm, an hour out of Montreal.
Belegbeth
First Post
How's it going, eh?
Let's see: born in Calgary, raised in London (the faux one in Ontario, with its own faux Thames and faux Covent Gardens), and then spent many years in Toronto (went to U of T for BA). It has been many years since I lived in the Great White North (went to England and then the States for grad school). I now live in San Francisco, but may be moving back north soon, as my current job will be over in one year.
Favourite moment in Canadian history: I remember that the first time I was proud to be a Canadian was when, as a young child, I followed Terry Fox's run on television.
(BTW what is with so many Canadians puffing out their chests over the War of 1812? We weren't even a bloody country then! It is like the Americans swelling with pride over the French and Indian War. And the inhabitants of British North America had NOTHING to do with the burning of the White House. Also, what is with this "not taking part in the Iraq war" nonsense? I hate to burst your bubble lads, but we DID take part in that war -- Canadians served in British and American units during that conflict as part of "military exchanges," Canadian personnel in Afghanistan provided support for coalition troops, etc. I for one am proud of the role they played. In any case, statements like these are incendiary and clearly violate the "no politics" rule of ENWorld!)
Greatest cultural achievement: SCTV! The first season has been released on DVD, and I have spent the past week enjoying those episodes. Pure genius. It is amazing how I still know half the lines. "Forget about it Johnny, it's Polynesian Town."
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Let's see: born in Calgary, raised in London (the faux one in Ontario, with its own faux Thames and faux Covent Gardens), and then spent many years in Toronto (went to U of T for BA). It has been many years since I lived in the Great White North (went to England and then the States for grad school). I now live in San Francisco, but may be moving back north soon, as my current job will be over in one year.
Favourite moment in Canadian history: I remember that the first time I was proud to be a Canadian was when, as a young child, I followed Terry Fox's run on television.
(BTW what is with so many Canadians puffing out their chests over the War of 1812? We weren't even a bloody country then! It is like the Americans swelling with pride over the French and Indian War. And the inhabitants of British North America had NOTHING to do with the burning of the White House. Also, what is with this "not taking part in the Iraq war" nonsense? I hate to burst your bubble lads, but we DID take part in that war -- Canadians served in British and American units during that conflict as part of "military exchanges," Canadian personnel in Afghanistan provided support for coalition troops, etc. I for one am proud of the role they played. In any case, statements like these are incendiary and clearly violate the "no politics" rule of ENWorld!)
Greatest cultural achievement: SCTV! The first season has been released on DVD, and I have spent the past week enjoying those episodes. Pure genius. It is amazing how I still know half the lines. "Forget about it Johnny, it's Polynesian Town."
[Edit: small addition.]
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