Happy Canada Day!!!!!

[KillerMuffin]

Today Canadians kick back and celebrate Canada Day.

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Enjoy it guys!

 

[KillerMuffin]

Well, it's today, but the officially celebrate it tomorrow.

 

[Andra_Jenny]

I'll aim some fireworks at Todd!

 

[bluntforcemama]

It's tomorrow, right? Yeh so... ahem... MORDEN... happy Canada Day! Who else is from Canada?

 

[Blackbich]

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!

 

[Andra_Jenny]

You'd think they would have a better name, like

July the 4th,
or
Cinco de Mayo (my spanish sucks so that's probably wrong spelling. Why can't they speak English like the Canadians? ).

Oh, I guess 'cause then you could celebrate it whenever. They must be somewhat passionate about the thing. eh?

 

[Pyper]

No, AJ, you spelled it right.

So, um, I know somebody already asked this, but I missed the response. Does Canada Day celebrate any specific event?

 

[Andra_Jenny]

LOL Pyper. Right on target.

 

[Todd]

Did you know.....that before 1982 Canada Day had been known as Dominion Day, First of July, Confederation Day, and July the First? Canada Day celebrates the events that occurred on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act created the Canadian federal government. The BNA Act proclaimed "one Dominion under the name of Canada," hence the original title of the holiday, "Dominion Day." Dominion Day was officially renamed "Canada Day" by an Act of Parliament on October 27, 1982. This change reflected the policy of successive governments to downplay Canada's colonial origins. Canada's national celebration is always observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed the following day.

 

[Todd]

Whereas the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have expressed their desire to be federally united into one dominion...
Preamble, British North America Act, 1867

Henceforth we shall rank among the nations.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier

We shall like to remember, when Confederation has stood the test of time, how beautiful was the day when it began.
Editorial, Le Journal des Trois-Rivières, 1867

A conference was held in London, England, in December 1866 chaired by Sir John A. Macdonald and attended by some of the leading Fathers of Confederation. No doubt some of the Mothers of Confederation accompanied their husbands to the conference or were happy to welcome them home when the job was done. At London, Confederation was given its final form and the name "Dominion of Canada" was chosen for the new nation. The British North America Act received Royal Assent March 29, 1867. It was to come into effect on July 1. Sir John A. was to become the prime minister. He was to choose four cabinet members from Canada West (Ontario), four from Canada East (Quebec), and two each from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Canada could now proceed to build its continent-wide future. On July 1 the new Dominion was busy Celebrating Confederation -- church bells pealed, 21-gun salutes were fired, and steamer cruises, picnics and fireworks continued well into the night.

For a clear picture of the motives underlying our federal system, please see John A. Macdonald on the Federal System.

 

[Andra_Jenny]

Todd, are you okay?

I am not used to reading you so coherent.

 

[OUTSIDER]

I smell a little national pride there from the Todd monster

Happy Canada day from all your friends in the commonwealth.

 

[Andra_Jenny]

No way.

You know he wants to be in the good ol' US of A(J)!

 

[OUTSIDER]

Considering the size of his cock and the fact his a virgin I should think there's no end of girl's who'd like to smuggle him across the border

 

[doctor_insanus]

When the party starts, just keep the damn noise down!

Don't make us come up there...

 

[Todd]

Canada, Canada, land of the maple,
Queen of the forest and river and lake,
Open thy soul to the voice of thy people,
Close not thy heart to the music they make,
Bells, chime out merrily,
Trumpets, call cheerily,
Silence is vocal, and sleep is awake!

Canada, Canada, land of the beaver,
Labour and skill have their triumph to-day;
Oh! may the joy of it flow like a river,
Wider and deeper as time flics away.
Bells, chime out merrily,
Trumpets, call cheerily,
Science and Industry laugh and are gay!

Canada, Canada, land of the snow-bird
Emblem of constancy change cannot kill,
Faith, that no strange cup has ever unsobered,
Drinketh, to-day, from Love's chalice her fill.
Bells, chime out merrily,
Trumpets, call cheerily,
Loyalty singeth and treason is still!

Canada, Canada, land of the bravest,
Sons of the war-path and sons of the sea,
Land of no slave-lash, to-day though enslavest,
Millions of hearts with affection for thee,
Bells, chime out merrily,
Trumpets, call cheerily.
Let the sky ring with the shout of the free!

 

[Todd]

Miss Canada's Letter to Her Cousin Jonathan

To you, dear Cousin Jonathan, I dedicate this page,
To tell you that papa John Bull informs me I'm of age,
And that I may keep house myself, my farm may oversee,
And hire my hands, and pay my way -- in short, that I am free.
I thought that you would like to hear -- so sit me down to write;
I don't believe, dear Cousin, that you owe me any spite,
I know papa and you fell out; but that was long ago;
And you, I heard forgot yourself, and gave papa a blow.
I was so young I cannot mind what happened at the time;
But let it pass. You now are friends, and both are friends of mine,
And as my farm is next to yours, why I would wish to be
Good friends with you and all your helps, if they'll deal fair with me.
And this reminds me that last year some idle hands of yours
Came over here and made a fuss, about their rights of course,
But as papa has settled that, I merely now shall say--
I'll stand no nonsense of the sort in any shape or way.
Just please to tell these idle men, if still upon your farm
To meddle not with me or mine. I do not wish them harm;
But if they will come prowling round my land upon the sly,
I have a few stout serving men will know the reason why.
My pigs and chickens are my own -- my sheep and cows as well;
My horses, too, I mean to keep, unless I choose to sell;
As for my farm, pray never think, dear cousin, I can part
With it for you or any one -- 'twould break my very heart.
If anything I have you want, and we can make a trade,
I'll sell for cash or dicker -- aint particular to a shade,
But let it all be fair and square; no gouge you comprehend;
My steward, he can settle this with any one you send.
I grow some barley, wheat and oats, and also have some peas;
Some beef, some butter, pork and wool, likewise a little cheese;
Of lumber I have quite a lot, and any that you need,
No doubt my bailiffs can supply, readiness and speed.
I'm keeping house at Ottawa, if you should want to write,
T'will find me there at any time, by either day or night;
I have a deal to do around, have little time to spare;
Must work, and see that others work, each one his equal share.
And now, dear John., I've had my say, and no offence is meant.
And if we can still keep good friends, why I am well content.
That you may still go prosperous is what I wish each day,
Thus wishing, I subscribe myself, your coz., Miss Canada.

 

[Todd]

That mind that rules throughout th' eternal skies,
And where the mightiest circl'd planet flies,
And scans the whole with one glance of his eye,
And doth all time and circumstance espy,
Knew just as well some million years ago,
As moments now that do this instant flow,
That these vast lands should yet in one unite,
For some great purpose of his mind of might.
To well combine the good of Europe's powers,
Reject the bad from these fair shores of ours,
Bring to right from every distant shore,
And blend them here in bliss for evermore.
We are designed by heaven's own wise decree
To be a model of a country free.
Young Jonathan has had his trial's day,
False to his trust it fled from him away;
And now his cousin, trusted with the grace,
Stands on th' eminence of his former place.
True to our trust, firm at the sacred post,
Let us not yet, as other lands, be lost;
But stand to adorn, throughout all distant time,
Our country fame; in every other clime
There is a law, a principle divine,
That runs through all this noble theme of mine;
Heaven doth design throughout these measures all
To teach mankind new lessons for their soul.
There's some new light in every theme of power
That men discuss throughout life's chequered hour;
Some dross doth fall from every changing age,
That yet is seen disgracing history's page;
Some dross doth fall from every changing age,
That yet is seen disgracing history's page;
And good will come, yea, universal good,
Where once of yore some ancient error stood.
Man may propose, in good and evil, too,
God rules o'er all, and gives mankind their due;
The world moves on, let man say what he will,
Some Gallio moves in every circle still.
Heaven's own decree to renovate this earth,
And make it brighter than 'twas at his birth,
Will come to pass in spite of scoffers' tongue,
The atheist riddle, and the gambler's song;
For his great mind preside for evermore
O'er every scene, through time, on every shore.

 

[Todd]

Canada Day

What is there to say?
When morrow meets the man
Nothing is the day
How could there be a way
To celebrate the land?
Is daylight and the year
Forever going to bring
Balanced gifts of cheer
Allowing guests to sing
Is it all we want to hear?

[The weather is no wiser
Clouds have gone away
A 1960 Chrysler
Screams rubber shouts ole]

The day is Summer One
A place is on the mind
Games are fun till done
Could it be who won
The balls we'll never find?

A walk is quite around
To search the ice-cream van
Ear drops to the ground
To find the music sound
Of Mr. Frosty ice cream man

Come and go party girls
From here to there the beach
Flags and sails unfurl
Surfer boys eyeing curls
Better curves out of reach

Our rented car is maxing
With gas and ass and wine
Needing just a little waxing
Before avoiding the hot taxing
To head south below the line

Was it better last
Or will it be next year?
Let's hold onto the good cheer
And belay the little fear
Salute the flag Full Mast!

 

[Todd]

The Union of the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, under the new Constitution, takes effect today. We heartily congratulate our readers on the event, and fervently pray that all the blessings anticipated from the measure, by its promoters, may be fully realized.

So far as the people of Upper Canada are concerned, the inauguration of the new Constitution may well be heartily rejoiced over as the brightest day in their calendar. The Constitution of 1867 will be famous in the historical annals of Upper Canada, not only because it brought two flourishing Maritime States into alliance with the Canadas, and opened up new markets for our products, and a direct railway route to the Atlantic through British territory, but because it relieved the inhabitants of Western Canada from a system of injustice and demoralization under which they had suffered for a long series of years.

The unanimity and cordiality with which all sections of the people of Canada accept the new Constitution, gives the happiest omen of its successful operation. And, assuredly, if the people of the United Provinces are true to themselves and exercise a persistent and careful control over all public proceedings, there is not a shadow of doubt as to success. The only danger that threatens us is, lest the same men who have so long misgoverned us, should continue to misgovern us still, and the same reckless prodigality exhibited in past years should be continued in the future; but this we do not fear. We firmly believe, that from this day, Canada enters on a new and happier career, and that a time of great prosperity and advancement is before us.

 

[CelticsHeart]

When God created Canada

God sat on a cloud talking to the Arch Angel Gabriel....

"Garbriel" He boomed, "I`m going to create a wonderful land, a land where all men are free, where the water flows into rivers that run to the ocean. A land where good men can build a better future, a clean and wholesome land"

"Oh my!" exclaimed Gabriel, "That does sound like Gods own Country"

"It is!" said God.

"How will they cope with being part of such a glorious nation. How will they not become corrupt like other nations?" Gabriel mused quietly to himself.

"Well now, that is easy! I have decided to stick them next to the USA! That way they`ll remember just how bad things can get! That should keep their feet on the ground!"

Happy Canada Day!!!

Heart xxx

 

[Curious Guy]

Go CANADA!!!

We could not ask for better neighbors.

 

[Scruffy]

Yes indeed. Scruffy loves Canada very much.

 

[Weevil]

Yes, Huzzah for Canada. Because, I live here. And, It's better than every other Country ever. And we invented Hockey. And Beaver Tails. And Poutine.

I still hate Quebec.

 

[Scruffy]

EBW???

What might that stand for???

I Love Scruffy?